The resources listed below may be of interest to Watch members.
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Lothian & Borders Police
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In an emergency always dial 999. An emergency means someone is in immediate danger, or a crime is taking place right now. If it is not an emergency, please do not call 999. The police try to answer 999 calls within 10 seconds, and even faster if possible. However, only one in every six 999 calls is a real emergency.
Note that the Police have introduced a call grading system whereby calls are prioritised according to the seriousness of the matter and allocated a grading from 1 (serious and immediate threat) to 6. This grading determines the target response time.
Balerno Police Station
| Tel: | 0131 449 5991 |
| Address: | 15 Bridge Road, Balerno, EH14 7AQ |
| Email: | ADivCboOxgangsBalerno @ lbp.pnn.police.uk |
Wester Hailes Police Station
| Tel: | 0131 442 2626 |
| Address: | 49 Dumbryden Drive, EDINBURGH, EH14 2QR |
Community Safety Department
| Contact: | Caroline Hope |
| Tel: | 0131 622 2429 |
| Email: | ADivSaferCommunitiesPCPentlands @ lbp.pnn.police.uk |
West Edinburgh Youth Action Team
| Tel: | 0131 442 2626 |
| Email: | adivyatwest @ lbp.pnn.police.uk |
Crimestoppers
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If you have information which you think might be useful to the Police, ring Crimestoppers on the above number. There is no need to give your personal details unless you wish to do so. Using this system, it is even possible for you to receive a reward (if one is offered for the type of information you can provide) without having to sacrifice your personal anonymity.
'Take Control' Remote Reporting Scheme
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Many people are reluctant to report crimes and other incidents direct to the Police. The Remote Reporting Scheme allows the reporting of such matters to a third party agency which forwards the report to the Police. The agency may also offer support and advice to the individual concerned. Lothian and Borders Police have been operating this system since 2000 with such success that the number of remote reporting sites in Edinburgh has risen to 18.
Home Office
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A wide range of information and leaflets on preventing burglary and other crimes can be found on the Home Office websites. These include:
InfoScotland
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These InfoScotland websites contain a wealth of information and advice relating to crime prevention and community safety.
Victims of Crime in Scotland
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The Victims of Crime in Scotland website contains information for victims of crime, including links to various support organisations.
Witnesses in Scotland
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The Witnesses in Scotland website contains information and advice for those asked to be a witness in court.
Immobilise
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Immobilise.com is the world's largest free register of possession ownership and with its sister site CheckMEND.com the largest database in the world of stolen property and blocked mobile phones.
Immobilise can be used by members of the public and businesses to register their valued possessions or company assets. Users can record any registered item as lost or stolen and this instantly appears on the Police National Stolen Equipment Database. This online checking service is used by all the UK Police forces to trace owners of stolen property.
Secured by Design
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Secured by Design is the UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of "designing out crime" by use of effective crime prevention and security standards for a range of applications.
Consumer Direct
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A wide range of goods and services are sold to people at their own home. This type of trading can be useful for many consumers. Many traders are honest and genuine. However, some are not and can be extremely persuasive.
The Consumer Direct website explains the Doorstep Selling regulations and gives advice on how to handle doorstep sellers, along with a lot of other useful information for consumers in general.
Card Watch
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Card Watch raises awareness about all types of plastic card fraud in the UK and provides information to help prevent fraudulent use of credit cards, debit cards, cheque guarantee cards and charge cards.
Association of Scottish Neighbourhood Watches
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The AoSNW aims to raise the awareness of, develop and grow Neighbourhood Watches in Scotland.