We want to make it as easy as possible for you to contact the police which is why a new app called #PoliceUK has been launched. This will allow you to report a range of services online in the same way you would as if you called 101. These include reporting anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, or road traffic incidents and many others and means you can do it whenever suits you without having to make a phone call.
#PoliceUK is available via both the Google Play and iOS App stores If it is an emergency, you should always call 999. Message Sent By Helen Keen (Police, PCSO, Cherwell and West Oxfordshire) Following a number of vehicles being stolen across Cherwell and West Oxfordshire whereby vehicles that operate on a keyless system are being targeted.
Offenders who are targeting these vehicles are doing so by putting themselves in close proximity to residential properties and then using a device and a laptop to intercept the signal from the remote sensor on the key which gains them access to the vehicle and allows them to start the engine and drive away. The signal from these keys can be intercepted in as little as one minute. You can make it harder for offenders to intercept the signal by putting vehicle keys in a metal tin or a faraday box/pouch and keeping the keys away from the front of your property. Also, by being aware of the location of your spare keys and where possible protecting these in the same way. Additionally, where possible you can protect your vehicles by making them harder for offenders to take. Prevention methods include parking other vehicles in front of keyless vehicles, the use of steering locks and installing security posts/bollards on your driveway. If you have any queries in relation to this, please contact your local neighbourhood policing team. You can find out who this is by typing your postcode into our website Home | Thames Valley Police. Further crime prevention advice can be found on: Crime prevention advice | Thames Valley Police STOP, HANG UP CALL 159
If you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details - stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank How it works 159 works in the same way as 101 for the police or 111 for the NHS. It’s the number you can trust to get you through to your bank safely and securely, every time. So if you think someone is trying to trick you into handing over money or personal details - stop, hang up and call 159 to speak directly to your bank. For more information visit: 159 — Stop Scams UK Report internet scams and phishingReport misleading websites, emails, phone numbers, phone calls or text messages you think may be suspicious. Do not give out private information (such as bank details or passwords), reply to text messages, download attachments or click on any links in emails if you’re not sure they’re genuine. EmailsForward suspicious emails to [email protected]. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) will investigate it. Text messagesForward suspicious text messages to 7726 - it’s free. This will report the message to your mobile phone provider. For more information visit Avoid and report internet scams and phishing: Report internet scams and phishing - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Attachments 3_digit_numbers.jpg Message Sent By Helen Keen (Police, PCSO, Cherwell and West Oxfordshire) Our democracy depends on thousands of people who work on polling day. They open polling stations across the country in the morning, greet voters and issue ballot papers.
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All agencies including the county council, the city and district councils, the Environment Agency, the police and fire and rescue service, and many others, have been working very closely together on responding to the flooding situation and will continue to do so over the coming days. Partners are working together both locally and as part of the Thames Valley Resilience Forum using long established planning for such incidents. Staff from all agencies are out on the ground to minimise the impact of the floods and to warn and inform our communities. The county council's fire and rescue service, highways teams and emergency planning teams remain very active in helping communities suffering from flooding and will remain so until waters subside. On Thursday, they worked through the night during the heavy rain to help communities experiencing flooding. Oxford's Abingdon Road is closed but access can be gained through the High Street bus gates until the water levels are again at passable levels. The fire and rescue service has been pumping floodwater away from this area. While both Redbridge and Seacourt Park and Rides are impacted by flooding, the Oxford Parkway, Thornhill and Pear Tree are operating and people are encouraged to use these sites. Flood defences are in place at Osney Island and Vicarage Lane in Oxford and at South Hinksey just to the west of the city. The Thames water levels have stabilised up stream and around Oxford. But they will remain high for another few days. The Environment Agency and Met Office does not forecast rain currently for the next five days. Partners across the Thames Valley will continue to work together over the weekend to assess the risk of any further flooding and provide support to communities. We are urging people to stay safe and to remember to take extreme care while walking beside swollen rivers. Flooding of low-lying roads is also possible and people must avoid driving through flood water, as just 30cm of flowing water is enough to move a car. Residents are advised to check one.network for road closure updates. People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation from the Environment Agency at gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding. You are advised to direct residents to this website and to X (formerly known as Twitter) @EnvAgencySE for timely updates. Residents can call the Environment Agency’s flooding hotline for advice and support at any time, seven days a week, on 0345 988 1188. Our news webpage also contains helpful information and signposting and is being updated regularly. Colder weather is due in the next few days. Standing water could lead to ice hazards. The county council’s gritting crews are ready to respond if required. |
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