BARRY COPPINGERBARRY COPPINGERBARRY COPPINGER Police & Crime Commissioner Police & Crime Commissioner Police & Crime Commissioner

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October 2016 October 2016 October 2016

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WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S NEW THIS MONTHTHIS MONTHTHIS MONTH

Commissioner’s October Commissioner’s October Commissioner’s October UpdateUpdateUpdate

Your Force Your Voice Your Force Your Voice Your Force Your Voice Schedule: Where You Can Schedule: Where You Can Schedule: Where You Can Meet the PCC Meet the PCC Meet the PCC

Local Forces Unite in Rural Local Forces Unite in Rural Local Forces Unite in Rural Policing Operation Policing Operation Policing Operation

Local Care Company Fights Local Care Company Fights Local Care Company Fights Fraud Fraud Fraud

Cadets Win Second Cadets Win Second Cadets Win Second National Award National Award National Award

New Deputy Chief New Deputy Chief New Deputy Chief Constable AppointedConstable AppointedConstable Appointed

Neighbourhood Team Neighbourhood Team Neighbourhood Team Nominated in Regional Nominated in Regional Nominated in Regional Equality Awards Equality Awards Equality Awards

Show Racism the Red Card Show Racism the Red Card Show Racism the Red Card --- WEAR RED DAY WEAR RED DAY WEAR RED DAY 21 OCTOBER21 OCTOBER21 OCTOBER

Supporting Hate Crime Supporting Hate Crime Supporting Hate Crime Awareness WeekAwareness WeekAwareness Week

National Knife Amnesty National Knife Amnesty National Knife Amnesty LaunchedLaunchedLaunched

Cleveland Hosts Regional Cleveland Hosts Regional Cleveland Hosts Regional Fraud Conference Fraud Conference Fraud Conference

Pictured with PCC Barry

Coppinger are: Calum Chambers

and Julien De Sart

(Middlesbrough FC), Linda

Hughes (TUC) and pupils of

North Ormesby Academy.

Commissioner’s October Update

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MEETING SCHEDULE MEETING SCHEDULE MEETING SCHEDULE Where You Can Meet Barry in the Coming WeeksWhere You Can Meet Barry in the Coming WeeksWhere You Can Meet Barry in the Coming Weeks

Your Force Your Voice Your Force Your Voice Your Force Your Voice represents the Commissioner’s personal represents the Commissioner’s personal represents the Commissioner’s personal

pledge to attend at least one community meeting in every Cleveland pledge to attend at least one community meeting in every Cleveland pledge to attend at least one community meeting in every Cleveland

ward each year. Here is a list of upcoming meetings where you can ward each year. Here is a list of upcoming meetings where you can ward each year. Here is a list of upcoming meetings where you can

meet and speak to Barry about local community safety:meet and speak to Barry about local community safety:meet and speak to Barry about local community safety:

Hartlepool ‘Face the People’ Event Hartlepool ‘Face the People’ Event Hartlepool ‘Face the People’ Event

Wednesday 26 October, 5.00pm, Hartlepool College of Further EducationWednesday 26 October, 5.00pm, Hartlepool College of Further EducationWednesday 26 October, 5.00pm, Hartlepool College of Further Education

Hemlington Community CouncilHemlington Community CouncilHemlington Community Council

Tuesday 15 November, 6.00pm, Hemlington LibraryTuesday 15 November, 6.00pm, Hemlington LibraryTuesday 15 November, 6.00pm, Hemlington Library

“As we move into the Autumn, and darker nights it is timely that I will be judging the results of the “As we move into the Autumn, and darker nights it is timely that I will be judging the results of the “As we move into the Autumn, and darker nights it is timely that I will be judging the results of the ‘Criminal Damage, What’s it Worth’ ‘Criminal Damage, What’s it Worth’ ‘Criminal Damage, What’s it Worth’ art campaign where we have asked local youngsters to art campaign where we have asked local youngsters to art campaign where we have asked local youngsters to design anti criminal damage posters in the run up to what can be a problematic time for Cleveland design anti criminal damage posters in the run up to what can be a problematic time for Cleveland design anti criminal damage posters in the run up to what can be a problematic time for Cleveland Police with increased reports of criminal damage and antisocial behaviour. It is always great to Police with increased reports of criminal damage and antisocial behaviour. It is always great to Police with increased reports of criminal damage and antisocial behaviour. It is always great to see young people getting involved in community safety and proving that it’s only a minority who see young people getting involved in community safety and proving that it’s only a minority who see young people getting involved in community safety and proving that it’s only a minority who are responsible for the stereotypical youth antisocial behaviour that we all hear so much about.are responsible for the stereotypical youth antisocial behaviour that we all hear so much about.are responsible for the stereotypical youth antisocial behaviour that we all hear so much about.

October has also been a month to promote October has also been a month to promote October has also been a month to promote hate crime awarenesshate crime awarenesshate crime awareness, and I am looking forward to , and I am looking forward to , and I am looking forward to taking part in the Show Racism the Red Card Wear Red day initiative on 21 October to raise taking part in the Show Racism the Red Card Wear Red day initiative on 21 October to raise taking part in the Show Racism the Red Card Wear Red day initiative on 21 October to raise awareness of this unacceptable crime and to send out a clear message to communities that awareness of this unacceptable crime and to send out a clear message to communities that awareness of this unacceptable crime and to send out a clear message to communities that Cleveland Police will not tolerate this sort of behaviour.Cleveland Police will not tolerate this sort of behaviour.Cleveland Police will not tolerate this sort of behaviour.

I am a firm believer that diversity should be celebrated, and this was definitely the message from I am a firm believer that diversity should be celebrated, and this was definitely the message from I am a firm believer that diversity should be celebrated, and this was definitely the message from the the the Taste of Africa Day Taste of Africa Day Taste of Africa Day that I was lucky enough to take part in at Teesside University. The that I was lucky enough to take part in at Teesside University. The that I was lucky enough to take part in at Teesside University. The evening was a celebration of African food and culture, which I thoroughly enjoyed and was evening was a celebration of African food and culture, which I thoroughly enjoyed and was evening was a celebration of African food and culture, which I thoroughly enjoyed and was privileged to meet many members of the African community now living in Teesside. privileged to meet many members of the African community now living in Teesside. privileged to meet many members of the African community now living in Teesside.

Welcoming people from different cultures into our community and encouraging community Welcoming people from different cultures into our community and encouraging community Welcoming people from different cultures into our community and encouraging community cohesion is one of my key aims, and I am currently working with agencies across Cleveland to cohesion is one of my key aims, and I am currently working with agencies across Cleveland to cohesion is one of my key aims, and I am currently working with agencies across Cleveland to look at how we can share best practice in accommodating refugees and asylum seekers, both look at how we can share best practice in accommodating refugees and asylum seekers, both look at how we can share best practice in accommodating refugees and asylum seekers, both through the Syrian resettlement programme and the wider asylum dispersal scheme. Many of through the Syrian resettlement programme and the wider asylum dispersal scheme. Many of through the Syrian resettlement programme and the wider asylum dispersal scheme. Many of these individuals have been through significant trauma in their countries of origin and it is these individuals have been through significant trauma in their countries of origin and it is these individuals have been through significant trauma in their countries of origin and it is important that we work together to enable them to settle into our communities productively. I am important that we work together to enable them to settle into our communities productively. I am important that we work together to enable them to settle into our communities productively. I am delighted to be attending the delighted to be attending the delighted to be attending the North East Equality Awards North East Equality Awards North East Equality Awards to celebrate the marvellous work done to celebrate the marvellous work done to celebrate the marvellous work done in Hartlepool to integrate Syrian refugees, some of whom are now actively taking part in our in Hartlepool to integrate Syrian refugees, some of whom are now actively taking part in our in Hartlepool to integrate Syrian refugees, some of whom are now actively taking part in our Cleveland Police Cadet Scheme.”Cleveland Police Cadet Scheme.”Cleveland Police Cadet Scheme.”

Dozens of police officers and volunteers took part in a Dozens of police officers and volunteers took part in a Dozens of police officers and volunteers took part in a

major clampdown on rural criminals on 5 and 6 major clampdown on rural criminals on 5 and 6 major clampdown on rural criminals on 5 and 6

October. Operation Checkpoint is the largest rural October. Operation Checkpoint is the largest rural October. Operation Checkpoint is the largest rural

policing operation of its kind in the country, and saw policing operation of its kind in the country, and saw policing operation of its kind in the country, and saw

Cleveland, Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, North Cleveland, Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, North Cleveland, Cumbria, Durham, Lancashire, North

Yorkshire and Northumbria join forces to target crossYorkshire and Northumbria join forces to target crossYorkshire and Northumbria join forces to target cross---

border criminals. border criminals. border criminals.

The six forces coThe six forces coThe six forces co---ordinated deployments, static ordinated deployments, static ordinated deployments, static

vehicle checkpoints and proactive visits to vulnerable vehicle checkpoints and proactive visits to vulnerable vehicle checkpoints and proactive visits to vulnerable

premises. Intelligence shows that organised crime premises. Intelligence shows that organised crime premises. Intelligence shows that organised crime

groups from across the north of England are involved groups from across the north of England are involved groups from across the north of England are involved

in thefts, burglaries, and handling stolen property, in thefts, burglaries, and handling stolen property, in thefts, burglaries, and handling stolen property,

targeting rural areas in particular. These criminals use targeting rural areas in particular. These criminals use targeting rural areas in particular. These criminals use

their extensive knowledge of the road networks across their extensive knowledge of the road networks across their extensive knowledge of the road networks across

the region in an attempt to avoid detection. the region in an attempt to avoid detection. the region in an attempt to avoid detection.

Checkpoint targets, disrupts and deters vehicles suspected of being linked to criminality by deploying officers Checkpoint targets, disrupts and deters vehicles suspected of being linked to criminality by deploying officers Checkpoint targets, disrupts and deters vehicles suspected of being linked to criminality by deploying officers

and volunteers with expert knowledge of their local area, crime patterns, intelligence and road network, and and volunteers with expert knowledge of their local area, crime patterns, intelligence and road network, and and volunteers with expert knowledge of their local area, crime patterns, intelligence and road network, and

using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology. using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology. using Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) technology.

This was the eleventh time Operation Checkpoint has been run and was coThis was the eleventh time Operation Checkpoint has been run and was coThis was the eleventh time Operation Checkpoint has been run and was co---ordinated by North Yorkshire ordinated by North Yorkshire ordinated by North Yorkshire

Police, the NPCC’s lead for Rural Crime. The operation saw 229 vehicles stopped for checks with 61 vehicle Police, the NPCC’s lead for Rural Crime. The operation saw 229 vehicles stopped for checks with 61 vehicle Police, the NPCC’s lead for Rural Crime. The operation saw 229 vehicles stopped for checks with 61 vehicle

and person searches carried out, resulting in a number of vehicle seizures, fixed penalty notices and arrests.and person searches carried out, resulting in a number of vehicle seizures, fixed penalty notices and arrests.and person searches carried out, resulting in a number of vehicle seizures, fixed penalty notices and arrests.

Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said “I’ve always been very supportive of Operation Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said “I’ve always been very supportive of Operation Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said “I’ve always been very supportive of Operation

Checkpoint as Cleveland contains large rural areas and it is important that we continue to clamp down on Checkpoint as Cleveland contains large rural areas and it is important that we continue to clamp down on Checkpoint as Cleveland contains large rural areas and it is important that we continue to clamp down on

travelling criminals by working together with other forces to ensure our communities and rural properties are travelling criminals by working together with other forces to ensure our communities and rural properties are travelling criminals by working together with other forces to ensure our communities and rural properties are

safe.”safe.”safe.”

Superintendent John Lyons added “In Cleveland we worked together with neighbouring forces as well as with Superintendent John Lyons added “In Cleveland we worked together with neighbouring forces as well as with Superintendent John Lyons added “In Cleveland we worked together with neighbouring forces as well as with

HM Revenue and Customs, the Special Constabulary, the Dog Support Unit, Road Policing Unit, HM Revenue and Customs, the Special Constabulary, the Dog Support Unit, Road Policing Unit, HM Revenue and Customs, the Special Constabulary, the Dog Support Unit, Road Policing Unit,

neighbourhood teams, the Angling Trust, and ‘Volunteer Bailiffs’ to ensure Operation Checkpoint was a neighbourhood teams, the Angling Trust, and ‘Volunteer Bailiffs’ to ensure Operation Checkpoint was a neighbourhood teams, the Angling Trust, and ‘Volunteer Bailiffs’ to ensure Operation Checkpoint was a

success. Working together as a team for Operation Checkpoint is a great way to tackle rural crime to success. Working together as a team for Operation Checkpoint is a great way to tackle rural crime to success. Working together as a team for Operation Checkpoint is a great way to tackle rural crime to

reassure local communities that we are working together to keep our areas safe by clamping down on reassure local communities that we are working together to keep our areas safe by clamping down on reassure local communities that we are working together to keep our areas safe by clamping down on

criminals.”criminals.”criminals.”

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Home Instead Senior Care Cleveland, a home care company which specialises in providing high quality care Home Instead Senior Care Cleveland, a home care company which specialises in providing high quality care Home Instead Senior Care Cleveland, a home care company which specialises in providing high quality care

to older people in their own homes, has partnered with Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry to older people in their own homes, has partnered with Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry to older people in their own homes, has partnered with Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry

Coppinger, and the National Trading Standards Scams Team (NTSST) to help combat fraud in the local Coppinger, and the National Trading Standards Scams Team (NTSST) to help combat fraud in the local Coppinger, and the National Trading Standards Scams Team (NTSST) to help combat fraud in the local

community. Over the next 2 years, Home Instead Cleveland will deliver 200 scam awareness workshops to community. Over the next 2 years, Home Instead Cleveland will deliver 200 scam awareness workshops to community. Over the next 2 years, Home Instead Cleveland will deliver 200 scam awareness workshops to

groups of people across the area, assisted by a grant from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office.groups of people across the area, assisted by a grant from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office.groups of people across the area, assisted by a grant from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s office.

These important partnerships send a clear message about their commitment to helping older people avoid These important partnerships send a clear message about their commitment to helping older people avoid These important partnerships send a clear message about their commitment to helping older people avoid

falling victim to mass market scammers, enabling them to continue to live at home, safely and falling victim to mass market scammers, enabling them to continue to live at home, safely and falling victim to mass market scammers, enabling them to continue to live at home, safely and

independently. independently. independently. All of the caregivers of Home Instead are trained to spot the signs of scams, whether it’s All of the caregivers of Home Instead are trained to spot the signs of scams, whether it’s All of the caregivers of Home Instead are trained to spot the signs of scams, whether it’s

through the post, online or by telephone, and have recently added a new ethrough the post, online or by telephone, and have recently added a new ethrough the post, online or by telephone, and have recently added a new e---learning system to their scam learning system to their scam learning system to their scam

training, which will help safeguard older people from the many scams and cons that could jeopardise their training, which will help safeguard older people from the many scams and cons that could jeopardise their training, which will help safeguard older people from the many scams and cons that could jeopardise their

physical and mental health, finances, and independence.physical and mental health, finances, and independence.physical and mental health, finances, and independence.

Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger, said: “We are very pleased to see the grant money Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger, said: “We are very pleased to see the grant money Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger, said: “We are very pleased to see the grant money

awarded to Home Instead being put to good use. Gavin and the team have already provided the community awarded to Home Instead being put to good use. Gavin and the team have already provided the community awarded to Home Instead being put to good use. Gavin and the team have already provided the community

with several fraud protection workshops which have been extremely well received. Armed with all this with several fraud protection workshops which have been extremely well received. Armed with all this with several fraud protection workshops which have been extremely well received. Armed with all this

information, feedback suggests there will certainly be a drop in people becoming victims to scams leading to information, feedback suggests there will certainly be a drop in people becoming victims to scams leading to information, feedback suggests there will certainly be a drop in people becoming victims to scams leading to

an increase in reported cases of fraud in the local area as a direct result of the free workshops taking place an increase in reported cases of fraud in the local area as a direct result of the free workshops taking place an increase in reported cases of fraud in the local area as a direct result of the free workshops taking place

currently and over the next two years.”currently and over the next two years.”currently and over the next two years.”

Owner of Home Instead, Gavin Morrigan, commented “Statistics show that 48% of people in the UK have Owner of Home Instead, Gavin Morrigan, commented “Statistics show that 48% of people in the UK have Owner of Home Instead, Gavin Morrigan, commented “Statistics show that 48% of people in the UK have

been targeted by a scam which defraud individuals in the UK of an estimated £3.5 billion each year. The sad been targeted by a scam which defraud individuals in the UK of an estimated £3.5 billion each year. The sad been targeted by a scam which defraud individuals in the UK of an estimated £3.5 billion each year. The sad

thing is that this could be avoided with better awareness and education and this is exactly what we intend to thing is that this could be avoided with better awareness and education and this is exactly what we intend to thing is that this could be avoided with better awareness and education and this is exactly what we intend to

do. Our partnerships with the Police and Crime Commissioners’ Office and NTSST bolster our efforts in do. Our partnerships with the Police and Crime Commissioners’ Office and NTSST bolster our efforts in do. Our partnerships with the Police and Crime Commissioners’ Office and NTSST bolster our efforts in

protecting people from being scammed. We want to reach out to as many people and community groups as protecting people from being scammed. We want to reach out to as many people and community groups as protecting people from being scammed. We want to reach out to as many people and community groups as

possible, so please get in touch if you would like us to provide you with scam awareness training.”possible, so please get in touch if you would like us to provide you with scam awareness training.”possible, so please get in touch if you would like us to provide you with scam awareness training.”

For more information about Home Instead Senior Care Cleveland please call 01642 309650 or to download For more information about Home Instead Senior Care Cleveland please call 01642 309650 or to download For more information about Home Instead Senior Care Cleveland please call 01642 309650 or to download

the free Senior Fraud Protection Toolkit, visit the free Senior Fraud Protection Toolkit, visit the free Senior Fraud Protection Toolkit, visit www.homeinstead.co.uk/clevelandwww.homeinstead.co.uk/clevelandwww.homeinstead.co.uk/cleveland

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Some of the country’s top fraud investigators Some of the country’s top fraud investigators Some of the country’s top fraud investigators travelled up from London to Cleveland Police travelled up from London to Cleveland Police travelled up from London to Cleveland Police HQ in Middlesbrough this week, when the force HQ in Middlesbrough this week, when the force HQ in Middlesbrough this week, when the force hosted a regional Action Fraud conference. hosted a regional Action Fraud conference. hosted a regional Action Fraud conference. Leading officers for fraud and economic crime Leading officers for fraud and economic crime Leading officers for fraud and economic crime from forces across the region and the North from forces across the region and the North from forces across the region and the North East Regional Specialist Operations Unit, along East Regional Specialist Operations Unit, along East Regional Specialist Operations Unit, along with representatives from the Victim Care and with representatives from the Victim Care and with representatives from the Victim Care and Advice Service Advice Service Advice Service ––– Cleveland, Durham and Cleveland, Durham and Cleveland, Durham and Darlington, were invited to the conference Darlington, were invited to the conference Darlington, were invited to the conference organised by Detective Chief Inspector Matt organised by Detective Chief Inspector Matt organised by Detective Chief Inspector Matt MurphyMurphyMurphy---King of Cleveland’s Serious and King of Cleveland’s Serious and King of Cleveland’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit. Organised Crime Unit. Organised Crime Unit.

The day focused on sharing best practice The day focused on sharing best practice The day focused on sharing best practice surrounding the investigation of fraud with talks surrounding the investigation of fraud with talks surrounding the investigation of fraud with talks from senior officers from the National Fraud from senior officers from the National Fraud from senior officers from the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau and City of London Police, Intelligence Bureau and City of London Police, Intelligence Bureau and City of London Police, which is the national lead force for Economic which is the national lead force for Economic which is the national lead force for Economic Crime and Investigation in the UK.Crime and Investigation in the UK.Crime and Investigation in the UK.

Action Fraud is the UK’s national fraud reporting Action Fraud is the UK’s national fraud reporting Action Fraud is the UK’s national fraud reporting centre for fraud and cyber crime, providing a centre for fraud and cyber crime, providing a centre for fraud and cyber crime, providing a single point of contact for reporting all fraud and single point of contact for reporting all fraud and single point of contact for reporting all fraud and joining up intelligence which leads to more joining up intelligence which leads to more joining up intelligence which leads to more targeted enforcement action. The reporting service is open to police forces, small businesses, large targeted enforcement action. The reporting service is open to police forces, small businesses, large targeted enforcement action. The reporting service is open to police forces, small businesses, large corporations, charities and members of the public.corporations, charities and members of the public.corporations, charities and members of the public.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “This was an excellent Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “This was an excellent Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “This was an excellent opportunity for everyone to learn more about dealing with fraud. Not only the investigation aspect, opportunity for everyone to learn more about dealing with fraud. Not only the investigation aspect, opportunity for everyone to learn more about dealing with fraud. Not only the investigation aspect, but also to take a look at how victims of fraud can be affected by the crime. but also to take a look at how victims of fraud can be affected by the crime. but also to take a look at how victims of fraud can be affected by the crime.

Victims are our priority and the aim of the Victim Care and Advice Service is to deliver high quality Victims are our priority and the aim of the Victim Care and Advice Service is to deliver high quality Victims are our priority and the aim of the Victim Care and Advice Service is to deliver high quality support to victims of crime including fraud, which can leave victims feeling betrayed and unable to support to victims of crime including fraud, which can leave victims feeling betrayed and unable to support to victims of crime including fraud, which can leave victims feeling betrayed and unable to trust.”trust.”trust.”

Detective Chief Inspector Matt MurphyDetective Chief Inspector Matt MurphyDetective Chief Inspector Matt Murphy---King King King said: “This was an excellent opportunity for us said: “This was an excellent opportunity for us said: “This was an excellent opportunity for us to learn best practice from officers in City of to learn best practice from officers in City of to learn best practice from officers in City of London Police and the National Fraud London Police and the National Fraud London Police and the National Fraud Intelligence Bureau who deal with frauds on a Intelligence Bureau who deal with frauds on a Intelligence Bureau who deal with frauds on a daily basis. daily basis. daily basis.

I would hope that in the future, this could I would hope that in the future, this could I would hope that in the future, this could become an annual regional event as every become an annual regional event as every become an annual regional event as every officer who attended this conference has officer who attended this conference has officer who attended this conference has benefited from the advice of the speakers. benefited from the advice of the speakers. benefited from the advice of the speakers. They can now take these lessons and apply They can now take these lessons and apply They can now take these lessons and apply them to any future fraud investigations.”them to any future fraud investigations.”them to any future fraud investigations.”

Anyone can report fraud to Action Anyone can report fraud to Action Anyone can report fraud to Action Fraud Fraud Fraud

via via via www.actionfraud.police.ukwww.actionfraud.police.ukwww.actionfraud.police.uk or by or by or by

calling 0300 123 2040.calling 0300 123 2040.calling 0300 123 2040.

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PCC Barry Coppinger with staff from TSB Redcar, Victim Care PCC Barry Coppinger with staff from TSB Redcar, Victim Care PCC Barry Coppinger with staff from TSB Redcar, Victim Care

and Advice Service and Home Instead Senior Care during and Advice Service and Home Instead Senior Care during and Advice Service and Home Instead Senior Care during

Fraud Awareness Week in July.Fraud Awareness Week in July.Fraud Awareness Week in July.

Cleveland Police is pleased to announce that Simon Cleveland Police is pleased to announce that Simon Cleveland Police is pleased to announce that Simon Nickless has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Nickless has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Nickless has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief Constable. Simon has a wealth of experience and has Constable. Simon has a wealth of experience and has Constable. Simon has a wealth of experience and has carried out the role on a temporary basis since December carried out the role on a temporary basis since December carried out the role on a temporary basis since December 2015. Chief Constable Iain Spittal made the appointment 2015. Chief Constable Iain Spittal made the appointment 2015. Chief Constable Iain Spittal made the appointment after a thorough selection process which included being after a thorough selection process which included being after a thorough selection process which included being put to the test by a panel of experts.put to the test by a panel of experts.put to the test by a panel of experts.

Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said: Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said: Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger said: “I am pleased that Simon Nickless has been appointed on “I am pleased that Simon Nickless has been appointed on “I am pleased that Simon Nickless has been appointed on a permanent basis. His knowledge of the Force is a permanent basis. His knowledge of the Force is a permanent basis. His knowledge of the Force is invaluable and as national policing lead for troubled invaluable and as national policing lead for troubled invaluable and as national policing lead for troubled families he also brings additional skills and expertise to families he also brings additional skills and expertise to families he also brings additional skills and expertise to the area. He is also integral to driving forward success for the area. He is also integral to driving forward success for the area. He is also integral to driving forward success for our Everyone Matters project. I am sure that he will our Everyone Matters project. I am sure that he will our Everyone Matters project. I am sure that he will continue to play a big role in supporting the Chief continue to play a big role in supporting the Chief continue to play a big role in supporting the Chief Constable to deliver excellent policing across Cleveland.”Constable to deliver excellent policing across Cleveland.”Constable to deliver excellent policing across Cleveland.”

Chief Constable Spittal added: “I am delighted to welcome Chief Constable Spittal added: “I am delighted to welcome Chief Constable Spittal added: “I am delighted to welcome Simon into the role permanently as he has always been Simon into the role permanently as he has always been Simon into the role permanently as he has always been an asset to Cleveland Police and our communities.an asset to Cleveland Police and our communities.an asset to Cleveland Police and our communities. He is He is He is passionate about providing an excellent service for victims passionate about providing an excellent service for victims passionate about providing an excellent service for victims of crime and excels in working with partners to find new of crime and excels in working with partners to find new of crime and excels in working with partners to find new and innovative solutions to community issues and and innovative solutions to community issues and and innovative solutions to community issues and concerns. His decisive leadership ensures that people concerns. His decisive leadership ensures that people concerns. His decisive leadership ensures that people who are at risk are protected in the most harrowing who are at risk are protected in the most harrowing who are at risk are protected in the most harrowing circumstances and his policing experience ensures that circumstances and his policing experience ensures that circumstances and his policing experience ensures that we continue to make a difference to the lives of people we we continue to make a difference to the lives of people we we continue to make a difference to the lives of people we serve.serve.serve.

Deputy Chief Constable Nickless said: “I have seen many Deputy Chief Constable Nickless said: “I have seen many Deputy Chief Constable Nickless said: “I have seen many examples of excellent policing on Teesside and continue examples of excellent policing on Teesside and continue examples of excellent policing on Teesside and continue to be impressed by the dedication of our workforce to to be impressed by the dedication of our workforce to to be impressed by the dedication of our workforce to protect vulnerable people and bring about justice. I look protect vulnerable people and bring about justice. I look protect vulnerable people and bring about justice. I look forward to being involved with the exciting work that is forward to being involved with the exciting work that is forward to being involved with the exciting work that is taking place within Cleveland Police.” Simon joined the taking place within Cleveland Police.” Simon joined the taking place within Cleveland Police.” Simon joined the police service in 1992 in Nottinghamshire and performed police service in 1992 in Nottinghamshire and performed police service in 1992 in Nottinghamshire and performed a number of senior operational positions before joining a number of senior operational positions before joining a number of senior operational positions before joining Cleveland Police as Assistant Chief Constable in 2014. Cleveland Police as Assistant Chief Constable in 2014. Cleveland Police as Assistant Chief Constable in 2014.

Pictured above with Barry Coppinger are Deputy Chief Pictured above with Barry Coppinger are Deputy Chief Pictured above with Barry Coppinger are Deputy Chief Constable Simon Nickless, Chief Constable Iain Spittal Constable Simon Nickless, Chief Constable Iain Spittal Constable Simon Nickless, Chief Constable Iain Spittal and Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Ciaron Irvine.and Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Ciaron Irvine.and Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Ciaron Irvine.

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From 10From 10From 10---15 October, the PCC for Cleveland and Cleveland Police 15 October, the PCC for Cleveland and Cleveland Police 15 October, the PCC for Cleveland and Cleveland Police

supported Hate Crime Awareness Week and reminded people to use supported Hate Crime Awareness Week and reminded people to use supported Hate Crime Awareness Week and reminded people to use

the online reporting tool the online reporting tool the online reporting tool TrueVision TrueVision TrueVision at at at www.reportwww.reportwww.report---it.org.ukit.org.ukit.org.uk. . . The term The term The term

‘hate crime’ refers to any crime against a person which is perceived to ‘hate crime’ refers to any crime against a person which is perceived to ‘hate crime’ refers to any crime against a person which is perceived to

be motivated by a person’s hostility or prejudice against certain be motivated by a person’s hostility or prejudice against certain be motivated by a person’s hostility or prejudice against certain

characteristics including race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and characteristics including race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and characteristics including race, religion, disability, sexual orientation and

gender identity. gender identity. gender identity.

A Hartlepool organisation, Hart Gables, also encourages third parties to report on behalf of those who A Hartlepool organisation, Hart Gables, also encourages third parties to report on behalf of those who A Hartlepool organisation, Hart Gables, also encourages third parties to report on behalf of those who

may be unable or unwilling to report offences. And PCC Barry Coppinger has announced he is funding may be unable or unwilling to report offences. And PCC Barry Coppinger has announced he is funding may be unable or unwilling to report offences. And PCC Barry Coppinger has announced he is funding

three new roles to help those subjected to hate crime.three new roles to help those subjected to hate crime.three new roles to help those subjected to hate crime. They are: a Community Cohesion Coordinator, They are: a Community Cohesion Coordinator, They are: a Community Cohesion Coordinator,

Refugee and Asylum Seeker Coordinator and Hate Crime Investigator. All three positions will be Refugee and Asylum Seeker Coordinator and Hate Crime Investigator. All three positions will be Refugee and Asylum Seeker Coordinator and Hate Crime Investigator. All three positions will be

advertised shortly via the Cleveland Police website, careers section.advertised shortly via the Cleveland Police website, careers section.advertised shortly via the Cleveland Police website, careers section.

PCC Barry Coppinger said: “These unacceptable crimes cause great harm to individuals and to society PCC Barry Coppinger said: “These unacceptable crimes cause great harm to individuals and to society PCC Barry Coppinger said: “These unacceptable crimes cause great harm to individuals and to society

as a whole, and I welcome the chance to once again express my support for this campaign as a whole, and I welcome the chance to once again express my support for this campaign as a whole, and I welcome the chance to once again express my support for this campaign --- and to and to and to

repeat there is no place for hate crime in Cleveland’s communities. My office has already prepared a repeat there is no place for hate crime in Cleveland’s communities. My office has already prepared a repeat there is no place for hate crime in Cleveland’s communities. My office has already prepared a

DVD on disability hate crime for use in primary schools which has been well received.DVD on disability hate crime for use in primary schools which has been well received.DVD on disability hate crime for use in primary schools which has been well received. We also support We also support We also support

Show Racism the Red Card and last year we funded three conferences for educational practitioners, Show Racism the Red Card and last year we funded three conferences for educational practitioners, Show Racism the Red Card and last year we funded three conferences for educational practitioners,

provided input into 88 schools and ran an event for schools at Middlesbrough Football Club. provided input into 88 schools and ran an event for schools at Middlesbrough Football Club. provided input into 88 schools and ran an event for schools at Middlesbrough Football Club.

This year my office is funding a further three educational practitioner conferences, more input into This year my office is funding a further three educational practitioner conferences, more input into This year my office is funding a further three educational practitioner conferences, more input into

schools with 16 booked in so far, and we hope to run an event for schools at Hartlepool Football Club. schools with 16 booked in so far, and we hope to run an event for schools at Hartlepool Football Club. schools with 16 booked in so far, and we hope to run an event for schools at Hartlepool Football Club.

To further demonstrate my commitment to fighting hate crime I have funded the LGBT Federation to To further demonstrate my commitment to fighting hate crime I have funded the LGBT Federation to To further demonstrate my commitment to fighting hate crime I have funded the LGBT Federation to

develop advocacy support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities across develop advocacy support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities across develop advocacy support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender communities across

Cleveland.”Cleveland.”Cleveland.”

Strategic Manager at Hart Gables, Sarah Lewis added “Hate crime is so widespread it touches the lives Strategic Manager at Hart Gables, Sarah Lewis added “Hate crime is so widespread it touches the lives Strategic Manager at Hart Gables, Sarah Lewis added “Hate crime is so widespread it touches the lives

of people locally and globally. We would encourage anyone suffering from any form of hate to please of people locally and globally. We would encourage anyone suffering from any form of hate to please of people locally and globally. We would encourage anyone suffering from any form of hate to please

come forward and report their incident to Cleveland Police or third party reporting centres. come forward and report their incident to Cleveland Police or third party reporting centres. come forward and report their incident to Cleveland Police or third party reporting centres.

In order for us to demonstrate that hate crime is happening in our community, we need people to share In order for us to demonstrate that hate crime is happening in our community, we need people to share In order for us to demonstrate that hate crime is happening in our community, we need people to share

their experiences and let the wider community know that hostility towards certain groups of people still their experiences and let the wider community know that hostility towards certain groups of people still their experiences and let the wider community know that hostility towards certain groups of people still

exists. Our service offers a one to one support service for any who dealing with any form of hate”.exists. Our service offers a one to one support service for any who dealing with any form of hate”.exists. Our service offers a one to one support service for any who dealing with any form of hate”.

Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Ciaron Irvine said: “Raising awareness of hate crime and working Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Ciaron Irvine said: “Raising awareness of hate crime and working Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Ciaron Irvine said: “Raising awareness of hate crime and working

with partners to tackle it remains an absolute priority for the force. I would urge anyone who believes with partners to tackle it remains an absolute priority for the force. I would urge anyone who believes with partners to tackle it remains an absolute priority for the force. I would urge anyone who believes

they have been subject to a hate crime to come forward and I can guarantee they will be fully supported they have been subject to a hate crime to come forward and I can guarantee they will be fully supported they have been subject to a hate crime to come forward and I can guarantee they will be fully supported

throughout any investigation.”throughout any investigation.”throughout any investigation.”

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Cleveland Police Cadets have beaten stiff competition to win Cleveland Police Cadets have beaten stiff competition to win Cleveland Police Cadets have beaten stiff competition to win

a second national award for their work with people living with a second national award for their work with people living with a second national award for their work with people living with

dementia in the local community. On 15 September the dementia in the local community. On 15 September the dementia in the local community. On 15 September the

cadets were awarded the Lord Ferrers Award for their cadets were awarded the Lord Ferrers Award for their cadets were awarded the Lord Ferrers Award for their

outstanding contribution at an awards ceremony in London, outstanding contribution at an awards ceremony in London, outstanding contribution at an awards ceremony in London,

attended by Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Minister of attended by Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Minister of attended by Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Minister of

State for Police and the Fire Service, Brandon Lewis. The State for Police and the Fire Service, Brandon Lewis. The State for Police and the Fire Service, Brandon Lewis. The

Lord Ferrers Awards recognise the outstanding contribution Lord Ferrers Awards recognise the outstanding contribution Lord Ferrers Awards recognise the outstanding contribution

of special constables, police support volunteers and of special constables, police support volunteers and of special constables, police support volunteers and

volunteer police cadets and acknowledges the support volunteer police cadets and acknowledges the support volunteer police cadets and acknowledges the support

employers and employees offer their local police force. employers and employees offer their local police force. employers and employees offer their local police force.

Last December, the cadets arranged a screening of the 1954 Last December, the cadets arranged a screening of the 1954 Last December, the cadets arranged a screening of the 1954

film ‘White Christmas’ at the Regent Cinema in Redcar, in film ‘White Christmas’ at the Regent Cinema in Redcar, in film ‘White Christmas’ at the Regent Cinema in Redcar, in

partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society, Safe in Tees partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society, Safe in Tees partnership with The Alzheimer’s Society, Safe in Tees

Valley, Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger and Valley, Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger and Valley, Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger and

The Regent Cinema. The Regent Cinema. The Regent Cinema.

A Christmas party was organised for residents of a care A Christmas party was organised for residents of a care A Christmas party was organised for residents of a care

home in Middlesbrough, and computer tablets have been home in Middlesbrough, and computer tablets have been home in Middlesbrough, and computer tablets have been

donated to care homes along with training for residents and donated to care homes along with training for residents and donated to care homes along with training for residents and

staff to show them how to use apps such as games or Skype staff to show them how to use apps such as games or Skype staff to show them how to use apps such as games or Skype

to contact family members and friends.to contact family members and friends.to contact family members and friends.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, who funds the cadet programme, said: “Well Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, who funds the cadet programme, said: “Well Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, who funds the cadet programme, said: “Well

done to the cadets who have been recognised nationally for their hard work and dedication for the second done to the cadets who have been recognised nationally for their hard work and dedication for the second done to the cadets who have been recognised nationally for their hard work and dedication for the second

time this year. Their work is very valuable to the Force and also to the vulnerable members of the society who time this year. Their work is very valuable to the Force and also to the vulnerable members of the society who time this year. Their work is very valuable to the Force and also to the vulnerable members of the society who

they have been supporting. The cadets should be rightly proud of their achievements.”they have been supporting. The cadets should be rightly proud of their achievements.”they have been supporting. The cadets should be rightly proud of their achievements.”

Chief Constable of Cleveland Police, Iain Spittal, said: “I am incredibly proud of the work that our cadets have Chief Constable of Cleveland Police, Iain Spittal, said: “I am incredibly proud of the work that our cadets have Chief Constable of Cleveland Police, Iain Spittal, said: “I am incredibly proud of the work that our cadets have

undertaken in support of people with dementia. This work highlights their community spirit and that’s exactly undertaken in support of people with dementia. This work highlights their community spirit and that’s exactly undertaken in support of people with dementia. This work highlights their community spirit and that’s exactly

what our cadet programme is all about. Congratulations to the cadets, this is their second fantastic what our cadet programme is all about. Congratulations to the cadets, this is their second fantastic what our cadet programme is all about. Congratulations to the cadets, this is their second fantastic

achievement so far this year.”achievement so far this year.”achievement so far this year.”

Home Secretary Amber Rudd said: “Volunteers strengthen our police forces and make a vital contribution to Home Secretary Amber Rudd said: “Volunteers strengthen our police forces and make a vital contribution to Home Secretary Amber Rudd said: “Volunteers strengthen our police forces and make a vital contribution to

keeping our communities safe. The Lord Ferrers Awards celebrate the professionalism, dedication and keeping our communities safe. The Lord Ferrers Awards celebrate the professionalism, dedication and keeping our communities safe. The Lord Ferrers Awards celebrate the professionalism, dedication and

sacrifice shown by Special Constables, police support volunteers and cadets. I want to thank all the nominees sacrifice shown by Special Constables, police support volunteers and cadets. I want to thank all the nominees sacrifice shown by Special Constables, police support volunteers and cadets. I want to thank all the nominees

for their commitment and drive and for making a real difference in the communities where they serve.”for their commitment and drive and for making a real difference in the communities where they serve.”for their commitment and drive and for making a real difference in the communities where they serve.”

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Pictured (L-R): Jill Dobson (Cleveland Police Cadets Support Officer), Bradley Lewis

(Hartlepool Cadets), Sophie Mellor (Redcar Cadets), Kimberley Roberts (Stockton Cadets),

Megan Cowap (Redcar Cadets) and Brandon Lewis MP (Policing and Fire Minister).

A team of neighbourhood officers have been shortlisted in two categories of the 2016 North East A team of neighbourhood officers have been shortlisted in two categories of the 2016 North East A team of neighbourhood officers have been shortlisted in two categories of the 2016 North East Equality Awards for their work to help vulnerable refugees settle into the Hartlepool community. Equality Awards for their work to help vulnerable refugees settle into the Hartlepool community. Equality Awards for their work to help vulnerable refugees settle into the Hartlepool community.

PCSO Graeme Handley, PCSO Mark Say, PCSO Yasmin Calvert and PC Carl Gatenby PCSO Graeme Handley, PCSO Mark Say, PCSO Yasmin Calvert and PC Carl Gatenby PCSO Graeme Handley, PCSO Mark Say, PCSO Yasmin Calvert and PC Carl Gatenby welcomed a number of Syrian families into the town as part of the Government’s vulnerable welcomed a number of Syrian families into the town as part of the Government’s vulnerable welcomed a number of Syrian families into the town as part of the Government’s vulnerable persons’ relocation scheme. persons’ relocation scheme. persons’ relocation scheme.

As well as working with neighbours in the streets where the families were housed and visiting the As well as working with neighbours in the streets where the families were housed and visiting the As well as working with neighbours in the streets where the families were housed and visiting the Syrian families regularly, the team produced information about themselves, the role of police and Syrian families regularly, the team produced information about themselves, the role of police and Syrian families regularly, the team produced information about themselves, the role of police and how to contact them in various situations in order to try to reduce their fear of police. PCSO how to contact them in various situations in order to try to reduce their fear of police. PCSO how to contact them in various situations in order to try to reduce their fear of police. PCSO Handley even helped the children from some of the families to attend Police Cadet sessions. Handley even helped the children from some of the families to attend Police Cadet sessions. Handley even helped the children from some of the families to attend Police Cadet sessions. Their efforts meant the families settled peacefully into their new community.Their efforts meant the families settled peacefully into their new community.Their efforts meant the families settled peacefully into their new community.

The work has been shortlisted in the ‘groups who have made a difference’ and ‘outstanding The work has been shortlisted in the ‘groups who have made a difference’ and ‘outstanding The work has been shortlisted in the ‘groups who have made a difference’ and ‘outstanding practice’ categories of the 2016 North East Equality Awards. The 13th annual awards aim to practice’ categories of the 2016 North East Equality Awards. The 13th annual awards aim to practice’ categories of the 2016 North East Equality Awards. The 13th annual awards aim to recognise the best of equality practice across the region. recognise the best of equality practice across the region. recognise the best of equality practice across the region.

The ceremony takes place at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham on Thursday 20th October. The ceremony takes place at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham on Thursday 20th October. The ceremony takes place at Ramside Hall Hotel in Durham on Thursday 20th October. Alongside this, the officers were also presented with an internal award for their work.Alongside this, the officers were also presented with an internal award for their work.Alongside this, the officers were also presented with an internal award for their work.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “Well done to those Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “Well done to those Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, said: “Well done to those officers and staff shortlisted for the awards. officers and staff shortlisted for the awards. officers and staff shortlisted for the awards.

They have shown what neighbourhood policing is all about They have shown what neighbourhood policing is all about They have shown what neighbourhood policing is all about ––– looking out for vulnerable people looking out for vulnerable people looking out for vulnerable people and ensuring good community cohesion.”and ensuring good community cohesion.”and ensuring good community cohesion.”

Superintendent John Lyons, Head of the Integrated Neighbourhood Team, said: “The work of Superintendent John Lyons, Head of the Integrated Neighbourhood Team, said: “The work of Superintendent John Lyons, Head of the Integrated Neighbourhood Team, said: “The work of these individuals has been outstanding these individuals has been outstanding these individuals has been outstanding ––– they have a real compassion for these Syrian families they have a real compassion for these Syrian families they have a real compassion for these Syrian families and went out of their way in their own free time to help them settle in to their new communities. and went out of their way in their own free time to help them settle in to their new communities. and went out of their way in their own free time to help them settle in to their new communities.

I am very proud of their achievements and wish them well at the awards ceremony.”I am very proud of their achievements and wish them well at the awards ceremony.”I am very proud of their achievements and wish them well at the awards ceremony.”

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Cleveland Police is supporting a national knife amnesty aimed at tackling knife crime. The Cleveland Police is supporting a national knife amnesty aimed at tackling knife crime. The Cleveland Police is supporting a national knife amnesty aimed at tackling knife crime. The amnesty, named Operation Sceptre, was launched by the Metropolitan Police in 2015 and lasts amnesty, named Operation Sceptre, was launched by the Metropolitan Police in 2015 and lasts amnesty, named Operation Sceptre, was launched by the Metropolitan Police in 2015 and lasts from 17th until 23rd October. Officers will be actively encouraging people to surrender their knives from 17th until 23rd October. Officers will be actively encouraging people to surrender their knives from 17th until 23rd October. Officers will be actively encouraging people to surrender their knives or sharp objects without fear of prosecution. Those with knives and sharp objects to surrender or sharp objects without fear of prosecution. Those with knives and sharp objects to surrender or sharp objects without fear of prosecution. Those with knives and sharp objects to surrender can put them in the knife bins available at the four main police stations at Middlesbrough, can put them in the knife bins available at the four main police stations at Middlesbrough, can put them in the knife bins available at the four main police stations at Middlesbrough,

Kirkleatham, Stockton or Hartlepool between 8am and 8pm. Kirkleatham, Stockton or Hartlepool between 8am and 8pm. Kirkleatham, Stockton or Hartlepool between 8am and 8pm.

Once items are surrendered they will be safely disposed of. If you have information about knife Once items are surrendered they will be safely disposed of. If you have information about knife Once items are surrendered they will be safely disposed of. If you have information about knife

crime please contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.crime please contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.crime please contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, added:Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, added:Police and Crime Commissioner for Cleveland, Barry Coppinger, added: “Removing knives from “Removing knives from “Removing knives from our streets helps to keep our communities and the environments in which they live, safer. I’ve our streets helps to keep our communities and the environments in which they live, safer. I’ve our streets helps to keep our communities and the environments in which they live, safer. I’ve always supported this campaign and feel strongly that people should be taking this opportunity to always supported this campaign and feel strongly that people should be taking this opportunity to always supported this campaign and feel strongly that people should be taking this opportunity to

surrender any knives or sharp objects that they may be in possession of.”surrender any knives or sharp objects that they may be in possession of.”surrender any knives or sharp objects that they may be in possession of.”

Chief Inspector Emily Harrison said: “The aim of this campaign is to reduce the opportunity of Chief Inspector Emily Harrison said: “The aim of this campaign is to reduce the opportunity of Chief Inspector Emily Harrison said: “The aim of this campaign is to reduce the opportunity of violent crime taking place and to reduce the number of bladed or offensive weapons on our violent crime taking place and to reduce the number of bladed or offensive weapons on our violent crime taking place and to reduce the number of bladed or offensive weapons on our streets. “In the wrong hands weapons such as knives and sharp objects can be deadly. The knife streets. “In the wrong hands weapons such as knives and sharp objects can be deadly. The knife streets. “In the wrong hands weapons such as knives and sharp objects can be deadly. The knife bins are an excellent way to encourage people to surrender knives and sharp objects safely and bins are an excellent way to encourage people to surrender knives and sharp objects safely and bins are an excellent way to encourage people to surrender knives and sharp objects safely and

anonymously and we have had much success with using them in the past.”anonymously and we have had much success with using them in the past.”anonymously and we have had much success with using them in the past.”

National Knife Crime Amnesty

(Monday 17—Sunday 23 October 2016)

Cleveland Police are taking part in a national

operation to tackle knife crime.

Hand in your knives or sharp objects to the four

main police stations (Middlesbrough, Kirkleatham,

Stockton or Hartlepool) between 8am and 8pm

without fear of prosecution.

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