One thousand pieces of York property permanently protected from thieves
More than 1,000 York bikes, tools and gadgets have been marked as part of a ground-breaking new project to protect property and deter burglars.
Four new ‘dot peen’ property marking machines were brought into action six weeks ago, and since then hundreds of people have attended drop-in sessions across York to get their valuable items permanently marked.
Every year, police recover hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of stolen property from the hands of criminals, but all too often there is no way of identifying its rightful owners. Being able to trace the ownership of the property not only helps people get the property back, but it can also provide evidence that is vital in securing convictions for theft, burglary and handling stolen goods.
Dot peen marking involves using a tungsten carbide-tipped pin to indent an object with dots to create a visible, permanent unique number. The unique number will be entered onto the national Immobilise property register database, vastly increasing the chances that it will be reunited with its owner if it is lost or stolen.
The dot peen machines have been funded by North Yorkshire Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire, and Safer York Partnership.
In just six weeks, officers have marked 727 garden and allotment tools, 234 cycles and dozens of assorted gadgets such as cameras, games consoles and speakers.
Among the more unusual items permanently marked and protected against thieves are a wheelchair, a Fender Jazzmaster guitar, two riding saddles and a cello case.
Drop-in sessions have been held at City of York Council’s West Offices, York District Hospital, St Lukes Chruch, York Riding School; community events across the city; and the allotments at Low Moor, Bootham, Strensall, Howe Hill, Hempland Lane, Glen, Bustardthorpe, Fulford Cross.
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Exciting opportunities for police volunteers
North Yorkshire Police is looking for volunteers for a number of exciting opportunities across the county.
Police Support Volunteers are much valued members of the policing family who give up their free time to help the police keep North Yorkshire one of the safest places in the country.
They carry out various roles from ensuring our vehicles are equipped and ready for the road, to quality checking our interaction with victims of crime.
North Yorkshire Police has a strong history of volunteering with many committed people who go the extra mile to help the police protect the communities of North Yorkshire.
The force are looking for community-spirited people who have a few hours to spare each week and can assist them with a number of roles including vehicle checkers in York, drivers in the Thirsk area, a volunteer manager in the Scarborough area and a number of county-wide opportunities for people to carry out feedback surveys with victims of crime.
As part of the policing family, you will join a team of like-minded people who are committed to helping their local community as well as making new friends and getting an insight into the work of your local police service.
North Yorkshire Police’s Chief Officer for Citizens in Policing, Mike Maiden, who is also a volunteer, said: “Being a volunteer can be extremely rewarding and by joining the police service you will have a unique experience of volunteering.
“You will be supporting your local police force, and in turn, help members of the public who are often at their most vulnerable. Your support will allow officers and staff to concentrate on their priorities of providing a service to victims, preventing and detecting crime and bring offenders to justice.
“You will also get to meet some great people and be part of a committed team of people who provide significant benefits to the police service.”
Julia Mulligan, Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire, added: “This is a great way for people to support the work of the police and help in making people feel safe and be safe. Volunteers do a fantastic job and are an important part of the policing family. If you have some time and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.”
Details of the role opportunities:
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Police unveil latest development in fight against travelling criminals
North Yorkshire Po
lice has stepped up the fight against travelling criminals with the introduction of a new generation of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras.
As part of a £1m investment in ANPR announced last year, the first phase of the new, moveable cameras – known as re-deployable cameras – has been rolled out across North Yorkshire.
The cameras use the very latest technology which produces enhanced images and the ability to capture distinguishing marks on a vehicle.
North Yorkshire Police are the first police force in the UK to use this model of ANPR camera.
ANPR works by reading the registration number of a vehicle, and after checking the number against a database of information, will issue an alarm if the vehicle is linked to criminality.
It is used by the police to prevent and detect crime, as part of ongoing investigations, post-incident investigations, as well as helping in the search for vulnerable missing people, wanted criminals and to target uninsured and untaxed vehicles.
North Yorkshire Police announce first Public Choice Awards.
North Yorkshire Police are calling on the public to nominate members of the policing family who have made a difference within their local community.
For the first time, the public will be able to nominate an individual who has gone above and beyond their day to day duties and have demonstrated one of three core behaviours – courage, compassion or inspiration – whilst keeping their local community safe.
The three behaviours – which are central to North Yorkshire Police’s Code of Ethics – are:
Courage – Not just where a member of the police family has acted bravely, although of course they will be considered, but also where a staff member has had the courage and conviction to appropriately challenge a decision or used their influence wisely. Also where a member of the police family has displayed courage and tried a new way of doing things, accepted accountability or stepped outside their comfort zone.
Compassion – They have demonstrated care for victims and recognising the needs of others. It may be an instance where they may of helped an individual or community to build supportive networks which have to brought about a sense of well-being.
Inspiration – They have inspired our communities and have helped to build North Yorkshire Police’s reputation as a responsive service that goes that extra mile. By behaving as a role model, demonstrating integrity and helping to create an environment of learning, success and innovation.
Members of the public can nominate :
• Police Officers
• Office of Police and Crime Commissioner Staff
• Police Staff
• Police Community Support Officers
• Volunteers
• Special Constables
Nominations can be made via the online form.
Police urge public to report sightings of wanted Acomb man
York police are appealing for the public’s help to locate a man who is wanted on recall to prison.
Matthew Brereton, aged 39, is wanted for breaching the terms of his prison release licence after serving four years of a nine-year sentence for robbery.
Officers have been making enquiries throughout York in an effort to trace Brereton and are urging anyone who knows where he is to get in touch.
Police have released an image of Brereton and the public are being asked to report sightings of anyone matching his description.
Brereton, who could be in the Acomb area, is described as white, around 5ft 10in tall with a medium build, dark brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone who can help to trace Brereton is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 1 – and pass information to the Force Control Room.
If you prefer not to give your name, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please quote reference number 12150122610 when passing information about this incident.
10 new Police special constables ready for action
A beauty therapist, football referee and mortgage advisor are among the latest recruits to join North Yorkshire Police’s Special Constabulary.
Our latest group of new Special Constables were welcomed to North Yorkshire Police on Thursday evening (30 July 2015) at an attestation ceremony held at Northallerton Magistrates’ Court.
The attestation – which is when the officers are sworn in and given their warrant cards – followed the volunteer officers’ intensive, initial training period of three months.
Victim named following murder in Hamilton Drive, York – Police seek witnesses
York Police have named the man who died during the incident in Hamilton Drive, Acomb, York, on the evening of Monday 27 July 2015.
He is Liam Paul Miller, aged 20, from the village of Terrington near Malton.
Liam’s family have released the following statement:
“We are absolutely devastated by Liam’s untimely death. We cannot put into words the shock and disbelief we feel about what has happened. Liam was just 20 years old and had his whole life ahead of him. He had returned home for the summer from Liverpool University where he was studying graphic design and illustration. We will miss him more than words can say.”
Appeal for information
Detectives investigating the murder of 20-year-old Liam Miller on the night of Monday 27 July 2015, have issued new appeals for information.
As they continue their investigations into the events that led to Liam’s tragic death, they are appealing for the public’s help with the following lines of enquiry.
Officers have confirmed that they are treating the attack on the second victim – the man who went to Liam’s assistance and was also stabbed – as attempted murder.
Detective Inspector Mark Pearson of North Yorkshire Police’s Major Crime Unit, said: “We know from our enquiries that the second victim, a local man in his fifties, was chased along Hamilton Drive West where he was stabbed close to the junction with Lady Hamilton Gardens. We know that the man desperately tried to flag down passing motorists for assistance and we are appealing for those motorists to contact us.
“The vehicles we want to trace are described as a black car and a white saloon car. We are also keen to speak to any witnesses who were in this area at around 10pm on Monday evening 27 July 2015.”
DI Pearson added: “Liam played in a local band called Nocebo and we are seeking to identify Liam’s movements over the weekend of 25, 26 and Monday 27 July. We are keen to speak to anyone who has been with Liam, either in person or in contact through phone or social media.”
The 19-year-old man who was arrested at the scene, remains in hospital where he continues to receive medical treatment. On discharge from hospital he will be taken into police custody for questioning.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police’s Major Crime Unit on 01423-539499.
If you do not want to give your name and wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Multi-agency approach will help drive down re-offending
Integrated Offender Management (IOM) is a multi-agency response between the Police, the Probation services and other agencies, to the crime and re-offending threats faced by local communities.
IOM pro-actively targets those who have already come to the attention of the Criminal Justice Service and are likely to re-offend, with an aim of improving the quality of life for communities in North Yorkshire.
To ensure the opportunities to target and effectively manage those offenders who repeatedly commit crime are maximised, North Yorkshire Police and Partners are driving a re-focus on IOM.
IOM manages Offenders identified as being of most concern locally, whether subject to statutory supervision by the National Probation Service or Community Rehabilitation Company, or managed on a voluntary basis where not subject to these formal arrangements.
In addition to using set qualifying criteria Police, Probation or any of the other partnership agencies can refer Offenders for adoption onto the scheme at any time.
Offenders are engaged at different levels across the partner agencies, dependent upon the level of threat they pose and their vulnerability.
Murder in Hamilton Drive West
Man arrested as police launch murder investigation in York
Updated 2.20pm 28 July 2015 Police remain at the scene of a property in Hamilton Drive, York as they continue to investigate the murder of a man on the night of Monday 27 July 2015.
Detectives from North Yorkshire Police’s Major Crime Unit and York Serious Crime Team are carrying out extensive enquiries to determine the events that led to his murder.
As part of the those enquiries, detectives will be conducting house-to-house enquiries at properties in the area to build up as much information as possible to assist their investigation.
The 19-year-old man who was arrested at the scene and sustained a self-inflicted injury during the incident, remains in hospital for treatment, however, his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. After being discharged from hospital, he will be taken into police custody for questioning.
We can confirm that the 29-year-old man who was injured during the incident, and later discharged from hospital in the early hours of the morning, was not involved in the initial disturbance and was a passer-by who came to the assistance those involved.
Officers are currently conducting enquiries to establish the identity of the man who died, and until this has been confirmed, we are unable to release any further information about him.
To assist their enquiries, officers are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Hamilton Drive, Acomb last night, and saw or heard at disturbance, either from inside the property or in the street outside, to contact them.
Anyone who has any information is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police’s Major Crime Unit on 01423-539499.
If you do not want to give your name and wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Detective Inspector Mark Pearson, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “We continue to work at the scene of the murder and there will be a continued police presence in Acomb as we gather evidence from the scene and continue our house-to-house enquiries. I would like to reiterate that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the murder.
“Once again our thanks go to local people who have been affected by the incident and the road closures, for their patience and understanding while our enquiries continue.
“If you were in the area at the time and have any information that could help our investigation, please contact the Major Crime Unit or Crimestoppers.”
To recap, the incident was reported at around 10.20pm on the night of Monday 27 July 2015.
Officers attended an address in Hamilton Drive where they found a man with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to hospital where he sadly died from his injuries. A second man, aged 29, who was found injured in the street by a member of the public, was treated in hospital and discharged in the early hours of Tuesday morning. A third man, aged 19, has been arrested in connection with the incident. He suffered a self-inflicted injury and is receiving hospital treatment.