South Leeds

September / October 2016

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Elland Road Police Station opened their

doors to the community recently, holding

their annual open fun day.

This year, in line with the one of the force

priorities around safeguarding children and

young people, our chosen charity was

Martin House Children’s Hospice in Boston

Spa, Wetherby, who provide family led care

for children with life shortening conditions;

a place where children, young people and

their families can stay along their journey

and find support, rest and practical help.

The Open Day itself focused on family fun

with children’s and family activities

including face painting, bouncy castle,

mascots, mini policing uniforms, wanted

posters, a mock crime scene and

fingerprinting. We held a ‘market place’

style set up within the building with advice

and information stands from Crime

Prevention, Neighbourhood Watch, Hate

Crime, Anti-Social Behaviour, Office of the

Police & Crime Commissioner, Safeguarding,

UK Border Agency and recruitment advice

for Police Officers, Special Constables,

Volunteers and Police Explorers; plus

support from some of our partner agencies

including Child Friendly Leeds,

Foster4Leeds, Victim Support and

representation from Leeds United Football

Club.

Outside we had NPT and classic vehicles,

Traffic and Firearms, an America Police

Interceptor car, off-road motorbikes,

armoured vehicle with a PSU

demonstration, plus colleagues from the

Fire Service, Youth Services, the Guide Dogs

Sensory Van and Prison Me No Way to

name but a few!

We had music from the West Yorkshire

Police Band and a local community band to

entertain us, and we opened our

Community Café thanks to the wonderfully

kind donations from local businesses, with

all proceeds of drink and cake sales to our

chosen charity.

Well done too to Tea Cosy Memory Cafe

who raised £125 from their stall and cake

sale.

In addition, members of West Yorkshire

Police Chief Officer Team, including

Temporary Chief Constable Dee Collins, and

members of the Leeds District Senior

Leadership Team, including Chief

Superintendent Paul Money took on the

challenge to abseil from the roof of the

building.

It was an incredibly busy, but thoroughly

enjoyable day for all involved and we have

raised over £1,700 for Martin House

Children’s Hospice in the process, which is a

fantastic achievement and its success would

not have been possible without the

collective contribution of everyone

involved. Events such as these are only ever

possible with your support, for which we

and our chosen charity are extremely

grateful.

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Sunshine & success at Police Open Day

Local man Peter Smith has been awarded his British Empire Medal in a ceremony at Bowcliffe Hall on Tuesday 4th October. His wife Liz, his mother-in-law Doris and Inspector Yvette Hammill were all invited to be there at this momentous occasion. He was also delighted to have the opportunity to meet gold medal Paralympian Hannah Cockroft at the event who was appointed Deputy Lieutenant of West Yorkshire at the ceremony. Peter was nominated for the award by West Yorkshire Police in recognition of the fantastic work he has done in the community, working towards making Rothwell a Dementia Friendly community. Over the last three years he has worked closely with WYP who have supported his

monthly Tea Cosy Café which offers a meaningful and stimulating regular event for people with Dementia and those who care for them. He has delivered Dementia awareness inputs for hundreds of Police officers and PCSO's to make them more alive to the condition and to know the signs to look for and how to help and support people with the condition. Peter has also been an invaluable advisor to the Force Performance Improvement Unit supporting WYP in becoming Dementia Friendly. He has also helped establish the monthly Cop Shop Memory Café held at Elland Road Police Station and run by South Leeds Live at Home and Police Support Volunteers which continues to go from strength to strength.

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British Empire Medal for local man’s brilliant community work

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Leeds City Officers’ organised an open day

recently, showcasing the work we do and

working with other departments and

agencies to raise money for charity.

It was a really successful day supported by

West Yorkshire Police - Specials Russell

Atkins, George Gill, Craig Brogden & Paul

Hitchmas and two Police volunteers, Sarah

Tucker & Mahdieh Moeineddiny.

We had gifts donated which were used to

run a tombola and raise money for Martin

House Children's Hospice. The top prizes

were a £50 voucher from Reds True

Barbeque, a £50 voucher from Turtle Bay, a

£25 voucher from Browns Brasserie & Bar

and a £15 Wagamama voucher. The two

£50 vouchers were not won so donated to

Martin House Children's Hospice for their

open day.

We raised a total of £726.10 from the

tombola and donations when the fantastic

West Yorkshire Police Band performed two

sets. The Police band were excellent as

usual and arranged by Craig Dixon. Our

thanks to them.

Thanks also to Business Against Crime in

Leeds (BACIL) for offering two computer

tablets as prizes for a 'design a Christmas

card competition'.

There was lots for people to enjoy. Our

Crime Scene Investigation Officer Steve

Leyland did fingerprints and

demonstrations, whilst our Off-road Bikers

PC Byfield and PC Shepard showed people

their bikes. Police horses were on patrol in

Leeds with Marley & Ilkley with riders PC

Annette Twigg and PC Steve Durrans.

Our gratitude towards West Yorkshire Fire

and Rescue Service for supporting the

event, demonstrating the equipment

contained within their engine and allowing

people to sit in the cab.

PCSO Geoffrey Nottingham was on hand to

demonstrate the classic Ford Consul Police

car which attracted lots of interest -

especially in the "bell". If anyone thought

Police sirens were loud, they needed to

hear that ringing!!

PCSO Dave Mellor entertained the crowds

and found plenty of "prisoners" while

dressed in the larger than life PCSO

costume.

The day was organised by Sergeant Chantel

Patrick ably, assisted by PCSO's John

Harrison & Helen Wall. We are sure we can

say on behalf of all who visited a great time

was had by all!

Bobbies on Briggate Meeting the community of Leeds

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The call is part of a joint week of action, during Safeguarding Week between West Yorkshire Police, British Transport Police , the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire and Local Authorities in all five districts in West Yorkshire who are working together to raise awareness about child sexual exploitation and identify children at risk.

We find that the bus and rail networks are often used by young people who may be vulnerable to this type of crime. As part of the week of action we took the opportunity to educate them with information about the signs and risks in the hope that this will arm them with the knowledge to protect themselves from being susceptible to the risk of grooming. Officers worked together to patrol transport networks across the county, speaking to young people about the dangers of child sexual exploitation and explaining what they should do if they have concerns for themselves or a friend. We had large numbers of officers working across the towns and cities of West Yorkshire through the week, but people should be reassured that they were there to give advice and information, rather than as a cause for concern. In a bid to increase reporting around vulnerable children on transport networks, officers and rail and station staff have been giving a series of inputs – developed with the charity Railway Children – to spot the signs and make them aware of what they can do if they are worried about a vulnerable child.

Superintendent Darren Minton from West Yorkshire Police said: "We have dedicated officers in Safeguarding Units across the county who are specially trained to deal with child sexual exploitation and will always put the needs of the victim first. All reports of Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) will be taken seriously and dealt with sensitively. "We also want to reassure these young people that we are here to listen if they have concerns or any questions. Any young person can become a victim of CSE and no one will be judged or blamed for anything that has happened. "The victim is never at fault and our specialist officers will always be sensitive to the needs and wishes of the young person concerned. "Likewise, even if the report of suspected grooming turns out to be nothing, that’s ok. We would rather look into all reports than not be told because someone is worried that they have been mistaken."

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Protecting vulnerable children in West Yorkshire

A girl in her early teens boards your train at Leeds station. It’s 11am on a week day during term time. She’s on her own and isn’t in school uniform.

A young boy is hanging around Bradford bus station late at night. An elderly man approaches him and hands him alcohol, cigarettes and a mobile phone.

What do you do?

We understand it can be difficult to speak out but we’re urging passengers and the public to look up from their papers, phones and tablets to see if there’s a child who might need help.

For more information about child sexual exploitation please visit www.westyorkshire.police.uk/cse To speak to a specialist officers call 101, but if a crime is in progress or there is a danger to life always call 999.

Safety tips... Candles and lanterns ● Use LED lights instead of candles, where possible. Make sure the lights carry the Kitemark. ● If you are using candles, make sure they are securely placed in a correct holder, away from draughts and in a place they cannot be knocked over. ● Never let children play near candles and never allow small children to carry lanterns. The lantern could become hot and the child could slip.

● Lanterns should never be made from plastic bottles or other plastic containers. ● Ensure candles are extinguished completely at night. Costumes ● Make sure Halloween costumes and masks are labelled as flame resistant. ● Don’t use flammable materials to make home-made costumes. ● Keep children away from naked flames at all times.

Lighting ● If you use decorative lights in your home, ensure electricity sockets are not overloaded. ● Decorative lights should be switched off at the mains at night. ● West Yorkshire Police also offers a great deal of advice around the safety of children and vulnerable.

Stay safe this Halloween & Bonfire Night

This year's Halloween is almost upon us and many people across West Yorkshire will be getting ready for the festivities - West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are urging people to enjoy the celebrations safely. Halloween and Bonfire Night are extremely busy nights for the emergency services, calls to the 999 number can increase by as much as 20 per cent on Halloween night so the emergency services are asking people to think twice before ringing 999. The 999 number should be used for reporting an emergency or an ongoing crime, for non emergencies, please call 101 if it is a matter for the police. Chief Superintendent Dickie Whitehead, said: "West Yorkshire Police will have an increased police presence on the county's streets to offer reassurance, particularly to vulnerable residents and to ensure people taking part in the festivities have a fun time but also respect the wishes of others. "Halloween and Bonfire Night are two of the busiest nights of the year for the Force - we urge residents to think twice before they use the 999 service which is for reporting emergencies or ongoing crimes only. "Parents in particular should keep a close eye on what their children are doing. What some people see as a bit of harmless fun can cause a great deal of anxiety for vulnerable people and Halloween isn’t always an enjoyable time for everyone."

As well as displaying a ‘No Trick or Treat’ poster, residents can stay safe by making sure they have chains on their doors when answering calls and by not letting strangers into their homes. This is good advice for any time of the year, not just Halloween. Chief Superintendent Dickie Whitehead, went onto say: "Young people out ‘trick or treating’ should go out in groups, with younger children in particular accompanied by an adult. It’s best for groups to visit the homes of friends and neighbours, instead of strangers. Young people should also remember that elderly or vulnerable residents may prefer not to be visited on Halloween night and we would ask parents to remind children of this, and ask them to look out for the ‘No Trick or Treat’ posters. "We want everyone to have fun and stay safe so make sure your ‘tricks’ don’t go too far. Action will be taken against those involved in anti-social behaviour. Mischievous behaviour may actually be anti-social behaviour and more serious offences can result in fines or even court action." Chris Kirby, Area Manager for Fire Safety, said: "We don’t want you to stop having fun over Halloween, but we want everyone to celebrate safely. Make sure costumes are labelled as flame resistant and keep children away from candles at all times." West Yorkshire Police also offer ways of reporting crime online with their web-based information and reporting facility called Clickb4ucall and also a webchat.

At the click of a mouse, you can read about a range of issues including anti-social behaviour, animal welfare and noise nuisance. You’ll find out who deals with the problem, what can be done about it and how to report it. As well as preparations for Halloween, many people will be making plans for Bonfire Night celebrations. You’re far safer attending an organised bonfire event but if you decide to have your own fireworks, please take a few precautions to stay safe. Buy your fireworks from a reputable outlet and take careful note of the safety instructions that come with them. Remember that only those aged 18 or over can buy fireworks. If you have any concerns about a shop selling fireworks to people you believe are under 18, please contact your local neighbourhood policing team via the non-emergency 101 number.

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Three senior police officers from West Yorkshire Police have shown their support to a national campaign, to see police dogs and horses given the same rights as police officers if they are assaulted in the line of duty. Finns Law is a campaign that began following the stabbing of a Hertfordshire Police Dog in early October. PD Finn underwent four hours of emergency surgery after being stabbed in the head and chest when detaining a suspect in Stevenage. His handler also received injuries to his hand. The suspect, a 16-year-old boy, has been charged with criminal damage after the attack. The campaign would like to see the police dogs and horses seen as the same as police officers in the law if they are assaulted. To generate further support for Finn's Law, three officers from West Yorkshire Police have donned the protective sleeves used in police dog training and become very active participants in a training session at the home of the force's Dog Support Unit at Carr Gate. Chief Superintendent Tim Kingsman, Chief Superintendent Mabs Hussain and Chief Inspector Aidy Waugh all put their best arms forward for the training session with PD's Tac, Tia, Kes and Axle. West Yorkshire Police has had dogs punched, kicked and strangled in the past. Police Horses have also been assaulted in the line of duty. On average, there will be an assault on a police dog every month.

Chief Superintendent Tim Kingsman who oversees West Yorkshire Police's Protective Services Operations, home of the force's Dog Support Unit said; "The Dog Support Unit and Mounted Section are very much part of our policing family. "The dogs and their handlers are an incredibly valuable asset in helping to detect crime, detain offenders and protect the vulnerable. It is difficult to understand how or why people think it is acceptable to assault an animal, any more than a person and I wholeheartedly support the campaign that our four-legged crime fighting heroes are acknowledged the same way as officers in the law." Wakefield District Commander, Chief Superintendent Mabs Hussain, who is also supporting the campaign said; "Most people simply do not realise how frequently we call upon colleagues in the Dog Support Unit to help detect and solve crime. Apart from seeking out and helping to apprehend suspects, the team help us locate vulnerable missing people and can help detect drugs and explosives. They are such a fantastic asset, but can also be incredibly vulnerable to being assaulted such as PD Finn in Hertfordshire." Chief Inspector Aidy Waugh, who used to be a dog handler is also getting involved; "Having worked as a dog handler I know the bond between the officer and the dog is truly unique, and that any injury sustained in the line of duty is felt across the whole dog

unit family. Where that injury is sustained out of the utter disrespect and violence towards a dog escalates those emotions. Police dogs and horses are more than just our tools to do the job, they become part of our family and should have the same rights as officers if assaulted in the line of duty."

Lending paw-fect support for Police dogs

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Finn the Police dog with some of his get well cards

You can sign the petition in support of Finn's Law and find out more about it at

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/168678

P@55w*rd5?!?

Every site, device and application needs a password these days. They have to be so many characters long, not have a word from the dictionary, numbers, and special characters and not be easy to guess but still be easy to remember.

Impossible, right? Actually it’s not as hard as you may think if you follow these easy steps:

Pick some letters from the website you are using, for example Facebook – take Fc

Think of a key word you will remember; E.g. Drive (backwards) evirD

Add a special character or two; +!

Finally tag on the total number of letters for the website/application; Facebook = 8

Password: FcevirD+!8

As you can see, this is a very secure password which changes for each website but using this pattern is easy to remember. The above password will take about 1,600 years for a desktop computer to crack, as opposed to less time than it takes to make a cup of coffee if you use P@55w*rd. Remember to change your word and special characters!

Keep it private

Did you know that everything you do on the internet is monitored? Not by the police or security services, but by your internet browser!

Every website you visit, every search term you enter and every form you fill in is remembered by your browser. Whilst there are convenient reasons for this, the less information that you give the safer you are (and it could save you money too).

On your browser go to the settings and look for “in private browsing” or “new incognito tab”. Browsing in this way prevents cookies from being downloaded which means that every time you go to a site it thinks it’s the first time that you’ve accessed that particular website so any special offers will still show, even if you’ve left the site to shop around.

Try it the next time you book a holiday online, that special rate the first time you visited the site will still be there and not the slightly less special rate that appears the next time you go on the site.

Clear out your Cache

Your devices store all sorts of information about you and what you do on it. Most of the time this is to save you some time when you go onto a website but do you really want this personal information, including your logon details, stored? Aside from the security risks this also slows your device down and takes up memory that could be

used for a program that you’re actually using at the time. It’s always considered best practice to clear your cache data every time you switch off your device or close down a program. On your device search for “cache” and clear the data. Some devices and applications have a setting to do this automatically which will save you time. Anti-virus Software (AV)

These days we live off our mobile devices. Shopping, loyalty cards, bank details, contacts, login details, our location and so much more personal information is stored on our devices every second that it really does boggle the mind. So what are we doing to protect ourselves and our information? Most people will have an antivirus program on their computer or laptop but they won’t have one for their mobile phone, tablet or laptop, despite the fact that these are more powerful than the computers that put a man on the moon!!!

You don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for good antivirus software, many of the free ones are just as good at keeping you, your bank account and Facebook profile safe from viruses and hackers.

A quick internet search for “free mobile antivirus” will bring up dozens of reviews and articles allowing you to pick the one that you like the look of to keep you safe.

Who says you can’t get something for nothing?

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PC Statham has set up a project at a local school for children interested in the Police. West Yorkshire Pioneers has been piloted at Cockburn School in South Leeds to see if there was any interest in policing from young people, with a view to supporting any development of the Police Cadets. The scheme, aimed at year 9 pupils who are aged 14 to 15 years old, is for those who wanted to join the Police, had an interest as well as some harder to reach children. It has involved a lot of varied sessions, which the children got involved with. This included learning first aid with West Yorkshire Ambulance, a visit from the West Yorkshire Police Dog Support Unit and seeing the Police helicopter. The pilot has had the full support of the school, who have stated that they have seen a vast improvement in the behaviour of some children. The pilot will be coming to an end in the middle of November and we will hopefully be having an awards presentation for the young people who have taken part.

Police pilot a ‘pioneering’ project for Leeds pupils

Police support Deaf Awareness Week in South Leeds

West Yorkshire Police supported International Week of the Deaf (19-25 September) by holding two events celebrating the contribution of the Deaf community to society, and highlighting the need for fair and equal access to services. One of the events was held at Elland Road Police Station for members of the Deaf community to learn more about the work ongoing with the community through the British Deaf Association (BDA) British Sign Language (BSL) Charter work, find out about and meet their local Police Deaf Champions, view BSL videos that have been produced by the force and to share their thoughts and ideas how West Yorkshire Police can work better to service the needs of the Deaf community.

Deputy Chief Constable John Robins said "West Yorkshire Police is committed to supporting each and every member of our community, especially those who may be more vulnerable due to being deaf or hard of hearing. We invite people to support these events whether they are deaf, hard of hearing or simply know someone who is. We hope people can benefit from these events by finding out what we are already doing to support the deaf community. More importantly the events provide a real opportunity for people with experience to help shape our policing services, so we can respond more effectively and appropriately to their needs." Information about accessing deaf or hard of hearing services can be found online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/deaf

West Yorkshire Police Specials recently

gave up their time recently to take part in a

fundraising initiative called 'Jail & Bail, run

by St Gemma's Hospice.

They asked if we could assist and “arrest” a

number of “criminals” from across the city

and transport them “under arrest” to the

old cells underneath Leeds Town Hall. Only

when sufficient “bail” money was received

would our “prisoners” be released.

The Chief Constable was happy to support

this, with Special Constables Paul

Cartwright, Brian Walshaw, Emily Fortune,

Paul Hunter and Wayne O'Sullivan

volunteering for this very worthy cause.

It is hoped that they will £10,000 from this

year’s event. This is an amazing amount of

money for the hospice. £10,000 will buy a

great deal in terms of patient care and will

fund a bed in the In-patient Unit for around

four weeks, which includes absolutely

everything a patient will receive during that

24 hour period, such as specialist palliative

care from doctors and nurses, to medicines,

laundry, therapies and food.

We think you'll agree - a worthy cause and

we're only too happy to have helped. Thank

you to St. Gemma's Hospice for letting us be

a part of this.

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PCSO's Bev Haile and Dave Dale attended

the Ardsley Festival in September, which

took place at East Ardsley Cricket Club.

Despite the lack of sunshine, the event was

proven to be a success. There was plenty

going on, including games, craft stalls,

bouncy castle, raffles, and live music.

Festival goers also had chance to sample

some food and drink!

We attended with the Leeds District Off-

Road Bike Team, where youngsters had the

opportunity to sit inside a police car, try on

some miniature uniforms and even have

their fingers prints taken! all for fun of

course!

All monies raised on the day will be

donated to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

We’re looking forward to next year’s event!

Fun for all at Ardsley Festival

‘Jail & bail’ helps Leeds hospice raise funds

Local Officers and partner agencies recently

came together to tackle vehicle crime in

the South Leeds area.

Police Officers, along with the Driver &

Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and HM

Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Road Fuel

Testing Unit, conducted 'Operation

Champion' near to the Tulip Retail Park in

Hunslet. The aim of the operation was to

check that vehicles using our roads are road

worthy and legal.

In total over 30 vehicles were stopped and

examined, resulting in five prohibition

notices being served. This means that the

owner of the vehicle has seven days to fix a

matter and get the vehicle MOT’d, and one

driver given a fine and points on his license

for driving with a defective tyre.

In addition to this, members of the public

were able to speak to Police Officers about

areas of concern and passing on important

information that will allow the police to

tackle problems that concern you in the

areas that you live.

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PCSOs go extra mile to find wanted men PCSOs Lythe and Smith have been working

hard for the community in their local patrol

areas of Beeston and Holbeck.

Having conducted research into a known

drug dealing area on their beat, they found

the suspect was wanted on warrant. Based

on this information they went to the area he

was. He made off but was kept in sight,

where he was eventually caught on Crosby

Road. Despite the efforts to violently

struggle against the PCSOs, in a street with

hostile bystanders, the lads were able to

keep him until Officers arrived. They then

had the diligence to return and search the

path of escape made by the suspect from

the original detention site to look for items

which may have been discarded.

On another occasion, both PCSOs

identified a wanted male walking along the

roadside whilst on their way to start their

duty. After initial enquiries it was

ascertained that this man was wanted on a

recall to prison and had been outstanding

for a number of months. The Officers

directed units to their location and gave an

accurate description of the man and who

he was in company with so attending units

would be able to locate him. On attendance,

the suspect made off both and both PCSOs

kept him in view. He was detained and

arrested. The man he was with it turns out

was also wanted so he was arrested.

Due to the excellent knowledge,

observation and team work skills, even

when off duty, some good results have

come about.

Blooming results at Tulip Retail park

We have received several reports from victims who have had their Facebook account hacked by cybercriminals who have then sent messages to their friends asking for a favour relating to PayPal.

How does this fraud work?

Fraudsters are hacking victims Facebook accounts through unknown means and then changing their password and phone number.

The fraudsters then message the hacked victims’ friends to ask them to receive payments through PayPal for various reasons. They then ask for their phone number so they can communicate through WhatsApp.

The fraudsters then convince the victim to receive funds into their PayPal account and transfer them into a bank account of the scammers choice.

A chargeback is then initiated through PayPal, leaving the PayPal account holder out of pocket as they have already sent the money to the fraudster’s bank account.

PayPal say on their website: “A chargeback

happens when a buyer asks their credit card issuer to reverse a transaction that has already cleared. This can mean that a payment you’ve received in your PayPal account could be reversed, even if you’ve already posted the goods – which can of course be frustrating”. PayPal will help you as much as possible if you wish to dispute a chargeback, but the final decision lies with the credit card company. However you can also get protection with PayPal's Seller Protection policy”.

One victim lost £3,800

In one report, an initial message sent through Facebook read: "Hey I know it sounds random but do you have a PayPal account? I sold something on Ebay".

After the victim replied, the fraudster said: "Can I send you my bank details on Whatsapp I have changed my phone so send me your Whatsapp number and I will message you there".

Another victim reported receiving £3,800 into her PayPal account and then transferred it into a bank account of the fraudster’s choice.

How to protect yourself and what to do if your Facebook account has been hacked

If you receive a suspicious message from a friend on Facebook, contact them via other means to check the message is genuine.

Create a strong password. Use three words which mean something to you but are random to others - this creates a password that is strong and more memorable. You should change passwords often and never use the same one twice.

Consider enabling "Login Approvals" to defend your Facebook account from hackers by following this step by step guide.

If your Facebook account has been hacked and you no longer have control, follow these guidelines on how to recover it.

To report a fraud and receive a police crime reference number, call Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or use our online fraud reporting tool.

ActionFraud is the UK’s national fraud

and cyber crime reporting centre.

Find our more at www.actionfraud.police.uk/

Facebook, PayPal and WhatsApp Fraud

West Yorkshire Police marked World Alzheimers Day (21st September) by raising awareness of a scheme which promotes close working between police officers and those with dementia and their carers. Known as the Herbert Protocol it ensures that key information about vulnerable individuals living with dementia is kept on file by families, carers, care homes or sheltered housing providers - this can speed up the process for police officers should an individual living with dementia be reported missing. The force is a member of Dementia Action Alliance and has specialist officers working in each district who actively engage with dementia community groups and organisations to better understand the needs of those affected. They also act as advisors to officers should they be dealing with someone with dementia.

The Herbert Protocol form can be downloaded from the West Yorkshire Police website and completed in advance in case it is needed. The form records all vital details including medication required, mobile numbers, previous places and a photograph. In the event of a family member going missing the form can then be handed to police to reduce the time taken in gathering this information. The initiative is named after George Herbert - a Normandy landings war veteran who lived with dementia. More information about the dementia campaign and the Herbert Protocol is available at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/dementia and the Herbert Protocol form can be downloaded by visiting www.westyorkshire.police.uk/dementia/herbert-protocol.

Officers helping people with dementia

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PCSO Leech was on duty in Holbeck area of

Leeds recently when a call was received of

an ongoing burglary at an address nearby.

She quickly attended and apprehended the

suspect leaving the rear garden of a

neighbouring property.

The 6ft male suspect resisted, causing her

significant injuries to her hands, arms and

legs but she still refused to let go until

further Police Officers arrived. Anyone that

knows Claire knows she is only very small so

was faced with a tough challenge which she

took on the chin and got the results through

sheer determination!

The suspect was arrested and charged for

burglary dwelling and theft and assaulting a

designated / accredited person. The suspect

was also wanted for another burglary and

production of a controlled Class B drug to

which he was also arrested and now

charged with all four offences.

Another good job by PCSO Leech keeping

our communities safer!

PCSO braves brunt whilst tackling burglar

South Leeds Neighbourhood Policing areas:

City: Leeds City Centre

Inner South: Middleton Park,

Beeston, Holbeck, outer City and

Hunslet.

Outer South: Rothwell, Ardsley,

Robin Hood, Morley South and

Morley North.

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