Police Report - December 2021

We have just received the December report from our Community Policing Team: 

This report covers progress we have made in dealing with your priorities for the Braeside & Mannofield Community Council area during December 2021.

Community Policing Priorities

Antisocial behaviour, Violence and Disorder:
I am pleased to report there have been no reports of Anti-social behaviour this month in the Braeside and Mannofield Ward. That said we are not complacent nor naïve that low level anti-social behaviour goes on unreported, as such we continue to be out actively patrolling the beat.

Acquisitive Crime:
I am again pleased to report that there have been no reported acquisitive crimes this month in the Braeside and Mannofield Ward. This is welcome news but is no time to be complacent, as acquisitive crime continues in other areas of the City. 

In that vein I continue to encourage us all to remain vigilant, to report anything suspicious via 101 or 999 in an emergency, passing our call handlers as much detail as possible, particularly around descriptions, colour of clothing worn and / or any vehicles they may be using, especially the registration number if at all possible.

Road Safety & Road Crime:
There have been no specific incidents of note in relation to Road Safety / Road Crime. We continue to work with partners in response to specific complaints in terms of road traffic offences. Residents in the areas affected by antisocial driving are encouraged to contact Police on 101 at the time, to report incidents and provide as much description as possible of the vehicle(s)/person(s) in order for us to take positive action.

Community Engagement Reassurance
Online Fraud
The vast majority of all frauds now use computers or technology in some way. There are a number of ways cyber criminals can attack you and your device. They may search the internet to find insecure devices, send an email containing malicious software or even set up fake websites.

How to protect yourself
Be wary about the personal information you post online and ensure you check your privacy settings on social media sites.

 Use three random words to make sure your password is strong. 

 Storing passwords in your browser is a good tactic.

 Password managers are a good idea.

 If available, set up two factor authentication.

 Use anti-virus software and update it regularly.

More information can be found via the Police Scotland website.
https://www.scotland.police.uk/advice-and-information/internet-safety/keep-secure-online/

As always, if you see or are the victim of crime please do report this as below.

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Also available are the three following contact email addresses for the West End:

AiryhallBroomhillGarthdeeCPT@Scotland.pnn.police.uk
HazleheadAshleyQueensCrossCPT@Scotland.pnn.police.uk
TorryFerryhillCPT@scotland.pnn.police.uk

Contact Us
Please also remember you can communicate with us using any of the following:
🕾 101 – Non emergency;
🖱 Twitter - @NorthEPolice;
🖱 Facebook – www.facebook.com/NorthEastPoliceDivision;
🖱 Web – www.scotland.police.uk;
🕾 999 – Emergency;
🕾 0800 555 111 - Crimestoppers.