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1 East Leeds January May Making a difference locally Cop Shop Café Brews up Nostalgia

As well as a safe and welcoming place for

there are games, memorabilia and agencies

vulnerable because of dementia and memory

2 Cop Shop Memorabilia Cafe Here s a collection of photos from a recent Cop Shop Memory Café. We were lucky enough to be joined by Katie from Marks & Spencer s Archive, with photos, memorabilia and clothing from the 1940s,50s and 60s. This sparked memories and conversation all-round and pulled in our best attendance yet. As well as a safe and welcoming place for people to chat over a cuppa and cake, there are games, memorabilia and agencies who can offer support to those who may be vulnerable because of dementia and memory loss. If you d like to come along to the next Café join us on the last Wednesday of every month at Elland Road Police Station from 1 to 3PM.

Sergeant Denison s fitting farewell Paul Denison meets man of the match Jonny Bairstow Sergeant Paul Denison was given a fitting retirement send-off recently with the task of ringing the bell for the

3 Sergeant Denison s fitting farewell Paul Denison meets man of the match Jonny Bairstow Sergeant Paul Denison was given a fitting retirement send-off recently with the task of ringing the bell for the start of the day s play at the Headingley Test Match on his last active day of service. Such was his enthusiasm that the bell came off in his hand as he performed the ceremonial task, to the great amusement of an England cricketing superstar standing nearby. Joe Root was standing next to me when I broke the bell and was laughing his head off, said Paul retiring after 30 years of service I must have been too excited, it was the string that came out, the piece of metal inside the bell. Paul said: It is a coincidence that I have done a lot of public order jobs at Headingley anyway. I am a cricket coach, that is one of the things that someone has latched onto, I coach local kids and I play cricket. It does get a bit lively at Headingley when they get going on the Western Terrace, we had to eject nine nuns on the Friday. The bronze commander in charge that day, he got wind of the fact that it was my last working day. As well as meeting the England team and being given a tour of the stadium s impressive media facility, he got to meet cricketing legends Ian Botham and Michael Holding. He said: Being in my age group, I am a massive fan of Michael Holding and Ian Botham. I am a bowler myself so Ian Botham was a bit of an icon for me, and Holding was one of the greatest ever. Botham was the first I met, I got a picture with him, Michael Holding and most of the England team. One of the pictures was posted on the UK Cop Humour website and there were hundreds of comments from around the world. There were lots of nice comments, mostly about my age. Paul has been with the Leeds Outer East neighbourhood policing unit, covering Cross Gates, Whinmoor, Garforth and Methley, for 18 months. Prior to that he was with Rothwell NPT for eight years. He started his policing career in 1986 in a response team based at Holbeck, and did attachments with CID and drugs squad. During his career, he was involved in the policing of riots in Bradford, Dewsbury and Harehills in Leeds. He said: They were challenging times, but it is something you almost look back on at the camaraderie of it all and sticking together. It is how you might feel in the Army when you feel like everyone is against you and that resilience coming through. Paul is a keen sportsman and is also involved in organising a charity football match to raise money for Yorkshire Cancer Research. Asked about his future plans, he said: There is nothing set in stone yet, it would be nice to do something to do with sport but there are no major plans as yet. It will be a sad time, I have been out on the street during all my time, I have not been tucked away at a desk. It has been hard but it has been enjoyable. I just feel like I am on holiday at the moment, until that time comes when I eventually do leave and think I am not coming back, that will feel a bit strange. Photo Credit : Yorkshire Evening Post

Keeping the streets neat We would like to say a huge thank you to all that attended to support the

It was an amazing effort by everyone involved, even the rain held off to allow us all to get stuck in.

The campaign involves residents, businesses, organisations and other local groups signing up to

The campaign will be focused around branding, publicity, education, prevention and clean ups.

If you d like to find out more about getting involved you can at www.keepharehillstidy.co.uk.

Council Senior licensing officers Mick Waters and Carmel Brennand were all involved in an operation

4 Keeping the streets neat We would like to say a huge thank you to all that attended to support the Community Clean-up for Keep Harehills Tidy campaign in May. It was an amazing effort by everyone involved, even the rain held off to allow us all to get stuck in. Keep Harehills Tidy supports change in Harehills so it becomes a place kept clean and tidy by the people who live, work and visit there. This is a two year campaign that was launched in Harehills from March The campaign involves residents, businesses, organisations and other local groups signing up to support the campaign. The campaign will be focused around branding, publicity, education, prevention and clean ups. It will be supported by Leeds City Council Communities Team and East North East Locality Team. If you d like to find out more about getting involved you can at Stopping unscrupulous scrappers PC 6181 Hutchinson, Environment officer Steve Morton and Leeds City Council Senior licensing officers Mick Waters and Carmel Brennand were all involved in an operation involving scrap metal collectors in Harehills recently. During the day two vehicles were seized along with two licenses to collect scrap metal, several warning letters were issued along with a summons for no insurance. The operation was well received by residents and we will continue to keep an eye out for unscrupulous scrap dealers in your neighbourhood.

Top crowds in Tour de Yorkshire West Yorkshire Police have praised the spectators for the Tour de Yorkshire who helped make the event a special day.

Despite the mixed weather, the crowds exceeded expectations and lined the route, along with scores of volunteers.

Months of planning between different police forces and partner agencies went in to making the even run as smoothly as possible and I am proud about how everything went.

this one Sadly one of the few things we couldn t control was the weather but despite the changeable conditions lots of people came out to cheer on the competitors and the sun even managed to put in

5 Top crowds in Tour de Yorkshire West Yorkshire Police have praised the spectators for the Tour de Yorkshire who helped make the event a special day. Stage two of the men s race and the entire women s race started in Otley on Saturday 30th April, travelling through West Yorkshire before finishing in Doncaster. Despite the mixed weather, the crowds exceeded expectations and lined the route, along with scores of volunteers. Superintendent Pat Casserly from West Yorkshire Police, said: This is the second year of the Tour de Yorkshire and it gets better every year. Months of planning between different police forces and partner agencies went in to making the even run as smoothly as possible and I am proud about how everything went. We had the Tour de France Grande Depart in 2014 and the inaugural Tour de Yorkshire last year and we have built on the successes from those events and recognised where we needed to make changes for this one Sadly one of the few things we couldn t control was the weather but despite the changeable conditions lots of people came out to cheer on the competitors and the sun even managed to put in an occasional appearance. If anything the weather helped the atmosphere and the crowds exceeded expectations. I would also like to thank all of the volunteers and Tour Makers who got involved today they were simply magnificent and I can t praise them enough We also used the event as an opportunity to once again engage with people particularly by using social media and lots of people got involved and shared their pictures of the race. At present we haven t made one Tour related arrest in West Yorkshire and that s due in part to the great atmosphere generated across the route.

Valuables are CRAVED by criminals Concealable - Store your phone and valuables in a hidden

Awareness - Don t walk and text at the same time, you will be less aware of your

Valuable - Your phone or other possessions are seen as easy money by criminals, keep them

Disposable - A would be thief can easily sell on your items. Keep your valuables safe!

6 Valuables are CRAVED by criminals Concealable - Store your phone and valuables in a hidden purse or pocket. Removable - A thief could grab an item you have on display in moments. Awareness - Don t walk and text at the same time, you will be less aware of your surroundings. Valuable - Your phone or other possessions are seen as easy money by criminals, keep them hidden. Enviable - Smart phones are valuable and in demand. Disposable - A would be thief can easily sell on your items. Keep your valuables safe! Would you like to make a difference where you live? Join Neighbourhood Watch It s not time consuming, costs nothing and does make a difference. Contact Diane at Diane.Winder@Westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk for more information.

PCSOs Thompson and Scott deployed the SID (Speed Indicator Device) on Talbot Rd, Roundhay between 5pm and 6pm recently.

Some motorists didn't adhere to this - so will now be receiving a warning letter in the post and any repeat offenders will be dealt with.

Roundhay speed reduction After receiving complaints of speeding motorists in the Roundhay & Moortown areas, local Officers set out to take action.

Roundhay to raise passing motorists awareness of speeding in residential areas.

Road safety awareness Here are some simple tips for road safety awareness and safe parking: 1. Park safely, considerately and legally. 2.

7 PCSOs Thompson and Scott deployed the SID (Speed Indicator Device) on Talbot Rd, Roundhay between 5pm and 6pm recently. This was after local residents complained at one of our PACT meetings. This road is a 20mph speed limit road all the time. Some motorists didn't adhere to this - so will now be receiving a warning letter in the post and any repeat offenders will be dealt with. Further days of action will happen in the future. Roundhay speed reduction After receiving complaints of speeding motorists in the Roundhay & Moortown areas, local Officers set out to take action. PC Emma Greenwood (Ward Officer for Moortown) and PC Alison Gate (Ward Officer for Roundhay) deployed the Speed Indication Device (SID) on Stonegate Road, Moortown and on Park Road, Roundhay to raise passing motorists awareness of speeding in residential areas. We use a mix of education and enforcement when it comes to dealing with speeding, in the hope it gets them to think about their actions. Road safety awareness Here are some simple tips for road safety awareness and safe parking: 1. Park safely, considerately and legally. 2. If at all possible give yourself more time and park a short walk from school. It s healthier and involves less stress. 3. Do not exceed legal speed limits - they are there for a reason. 4. Remember that speed limits are a maximum not a target - often it is more appropriate to drive well within them. 5. Look for speed limit signs and make a point of knowing what the limits are on your local roads. 6. Set realistic journey times. 7. Don't be pressured by tailgaters to speed. 8. Choose the right gear to maintain control of your speed. 9. Read the highway code to find out more about speed limits. 10. Be an ambassador for driving within the legal speed limits - if you comply the chances are others will too.

Various partners were involved including Police, Fire, LASBT, Housing, VOSA and Leeds City Council amongst others.

8 A champion operation The Outer East team ran Operation Champion during April in the Halton Moor area. Here are most of the results, Operation Champion was a multi-agency event that took place in Halton Moor in mid April. Various partners were involved including Police, Fire, LASBT, Housing, VOSA and Leeds City Council amongst others. The Leeds City Council localities and environmental teams were out in force ensuring the streets and pavements were cleaned and cleared two fly tipping sites. Community Payback were involved litter picking and clearing overgrown vegetation. Crime reduction visits were conducted at several properties that have been victims of crime or identified as potentially vulnerable. Several fire engines completed home fire safety checks at numerous properties and leafleted others where there was no access. A speeding survey was conducted on Halton Moor Avenue following complaints from residents, the results have been passed to the council for action. Joint visits were conducted by LASBT, housing and Police to area s identified suffering from ASB. A traffic point was set up on Halton Moor Road whereby 25 vehicles were stopped and checked by Police and VOSA to ensure they were both safe and legal. Six Prohibition Notices were served, a traffic ticket issue for illegal tyres, two people and one vehicle searched and eight intelligence reports submitted. Housing have also attended numerous addresses to conduct annual tenancy checks and environmental surveys. All in all this was a successful days work across a number of agencies. Got a question about policing and the Law? Ask The Police is the official police resource for England and Wales. With an A Z of frequently asked questions and the option to send your own questions in too, it s a valuable resource. You can access the website at :

It s a knockout! The Outer East team recently went along to support The Haven s fundraising event It s a Knockout at Temple Newsam.

Off Limits, the company behind the BBC TV programme It's a Knockout, ran the event, ensuring everyone had a great day.

The event is organised by the Oakwood Traders and Residents Association (OTRA) in partnership with a number of local residents and

There was a stage with live bands, stalls promoting local businesses as well as selling arts and crafts and Oakwood Clock related

9 It s a knockout! The Outer East team recently went along to support The Haven s fundraising event It s a Knockout at Temple Newsam. There were approximately 24 teams taking part in the inflatable fun with each team made up for people. Off Limits, the company behind the BBC TV programme It's a Knockout, ran the event, ensuring everyone had a great day. The Haven is a national charity providing personalised care and support for people with breast cancer, helping them to achieve the best possible quality of life. Day It was Oakwood Day on 7th May, celebrating the rebuilding of the Oakwood Clock through a one day community festival. The event is organised by the Oakwood Traders and Residents Association (OTRA) in partnership with a number of local residents and businesses and supported by Councillors and Area Management. There was a stage with live bands, stalls promoting local businesses as well as selling arts and crafts and Oakwood Clock related merchandise. Alongside this there were children's activities as well as entertainers making this a day for the whole family. The Police Exhibition van was parked at the event and staffed by local Ward Police Officers and PCSO's, ready to answer any questions or simply mingle with the local folk. The van had numerous visitors throughout the day and there was no sign of any trouble, making this a great community event all round.

to face. Stay safe online by taking some simple precautions.

10 Online fraud covers a variety of incidents - including online banking, auction websites, identity theft and online shopping to name just a few. Users often forget that they are not dealing face to face with someone and believe what they see to be true, without reservation, or the sort of caution you might apply in dealing with someone face to face. Stay safe online by taking some simple precautions. Auction websites Online auctions are popular with shoppers - when using auction sites always use strong passwords and never give your passwords to anyone When paying on auction sites never transfer the money direct to a bank account, secure sites such as PayPal are usually safer however payments can be reversed check the seller's feedback before making a purchase. Always make sure you have received payment for sales on auction sites before you despatch the goods and when posting, use a fully tracked and signed for postal service. Remember if something appears too good to be true, then it usually is. Online banking If you use online banking it s important you keep passwords and personal details private to stop criminals accessing your account Banks will never ask you to reveal your full password on the phone or by . When using online banking be aware of who can see your screen and make sure you log out properly. Online shopping Shopping online can often save time and effort but there are risks too. When shopping online make sure the retailer is reputable, research them online and make sure they have an address and phone number. Look out for secure "https" links in the address of the website to ensure the site is secure in its payment/form handling methods. Paying online by credit card can offer greater protection than other payment methods. Try to use different passwords for different websites - sharing passwords can be very risky. Fake scam versions of corporate sites may be set up that look almost identical to the original site - yet may be completely fake. Always check the web address of the page and ensure it is the official website. Phishing s Phishing is where an is sent asking you to log on to your banking website or a shopping website by way a spoof / fake website. This website looks genuine and can be a clone of the genuine site. Once you log on this website then captures your login details and these can be used fraudulently. Always check the web address of the web page you are visiting and ensure it is the official website. Never reply to these s - you may then be added to a 'suckers' list and receive more s of a similar kind.

Contact us Always call 999 in an emergency where is a danger

Call 101 for non-emergencies where police attendance is

Chapel Allerton, Moortown and Roundhay Inner East :

Seacroft Outer North East : Alwoodley, Wetherby & Harewood

Swillington, Kippax and Methley Social Media Sites West

Leeds Inner North East West Yorkshire Police - Leeds Outer

11 Contact us Always call 999 in an emergency where is a danger to life, or a crime progress. Call 101 for non-emergencies where police attendance is requires, to report a crime or any incident which requires the police. East Leeds Neighbourhood Policing Division: Inner North East : Chapel Allerton, Moortown and Roundhay Inner East : Burmantofts, Richmond Hill, Gipton, Harehills, Killingbeck & Seacroft Outer North East : Alwoodley, Wetherby & Harewood Outer East : Crossgates, Whinmoor, Temple Newsam, Garforth, Swillington, Kippax and Methley Social Media Sites West Yorkshire Police - Leeds Inner East West Yorkshire Police - Leeds Inner North East West Yorkshire Police - Leeds Outer North Designed by: Leeds Inner East Leeds Inner North East Leeds Outer North East -@WYP_LeedsOutNE West Yorkshire Police Newsletter Author : Phillip Haigh

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