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The Law and Order Report
This report was placed on the Nelson Grey Power website in December 2009 but it is probably something we all need to keep in mind
How To Make Your Community More Secure
By being a good neighbour, and keeping an eye out for anything suspicious you can help make your community more secure.
These are some of the things you should report to police.
- Knocking on front doors or peering through windows then disappearing round the back, or loitering suspiciously.
- Strangers hanging around schools, playing fields etc and approaching children.
- Strangers trying car doors.
- Anything that you believe is suspicious.
Details are important.
Whenever you pass on information, remember that accurate descriptions of suspect people and vehicles etc will save time.
This is the information the police will require.
- An exact detail and description of what you have seen.
- The time.
- The place.
- The person involved, age, sex, height, build, unusual characteristics, clothing worn and any other distinguishing features.
- The vehicle involved (if any), registration number (even part numbers may assist), make and model if known, colour.
- Direction of travel, either on foot, car or other means of transport.
When speaking to the call taker please speak slowly, clearly and do not be panicky as the call taker may be dispatching cars to the area at the same time as talking to you.
Remember if you think it is an emergency ring 111.
Eric Davy
Law and Order Spokesperson
The Sensible Sentencing Trust
This site has a lot of interesting reading.
The following is their Mission Statement
"To obtain a large base of community support, and ensure safety for all New Zealanders from violent and criminal offending, through education, development of effective penal policies, and the promotion of responsible behaviour, accountable parenting, and respect for each other at all levels of society."
Some of the articles on the site can be reached by following the links below
Pauline Colmar Poll on Crime Issues
Research International Law and Order Survey NZ
Three Strikes - Some Alternative Views
Tips For Making Your Home A Safer Place
Maintenance is a key to making your home safer place and it portrays a sense of ownership.
- Mow your lawns regularly
- Keep your property tidy
- Empty your letterbox of junk mail.
Make access to your house easier for the right people
- Make it easy to find the front door. This stops people from wandering around your property looking for the entry.
- Plant thorny bushes in strategic places like under windows.
Lighting is an important aspect and one that is being used more and more when designing a home or planning a landscape.
- Install sensor lights
- Provide adequate lighting around paths and doorways
- If you notice a streetlight not working let the Nelson City Council know immediately.
The above are just a few tips on how to keep yourself and your home a little safer.