Psni Holywood

During the last Financial Year (1 April 2018 to 31 March 2019) there were 7 people killed, 55 people seriously injured and 568 people slightly injured in Road Traffic Collisions in the Ards and North Down District.
Something we can all consider, to help keep everyone safer on the roads, are the most common causes and if we can modify our driving behaviour to avoid being involved in a Collision.
Across Northern Ireland for Collisions involving killed or seriously injured casua...lties the top 3 causation factors during this period were –
· Wrong course/position · Inattention or attention diverted · Excessive speed having regard to conditions
For all injury Road Traffic Collisions, the top 10 causation factors during this period were -
· Inattention or attention diverted · Driving too close · Emerging from minor road without care · Wrong course/position · Crossing or entering road junction without care · Turning right without care · Impaired by Alcohol/Drugs - Driver/rider · Excessive speed having regard to conditions · Overtaking on offside without care · Changing lane without care
All deaths on our roads are unacceptable. They are unnecessary. Most of them are avoidable. That is why Road Safety is and will remain a Policing priority.
Please give this some thought and make Road Safety your priority also.
(The attached photograph is of a reconstruction).

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Detectives in Bangor are appealing for witnesses following an incident on the Ballymiscaw Road, Craigantlet on Tuesday evening, 21 May.
It was reported that shortly after 6pm a 25 year old male was driving along the Ballymiscaw Road in a small white Ford Connect van when he was stopped by a masked male armed with a suspected firearm close to the junction of Ballyregan Road. A second male then approached the van and the man was forced out of the driver’s seat and into the rea...r of the van. The two males then got into the front and drove off. The males stopped the van on the Ballybarnes Road close to its junction with Ballysallagh Road and made off in another vehicle believed to be driven by a third accomplice leaving the man in the rear of the van.
The man was not injured but left shaken by his ordeal.
Detective Constable Dickson is appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact detectives in Bangor on 101, quoting reference number 1681 25/05/19. Detectives are particularly keen to speak with anyone who was travelling on the Ballymiscaw Road or Ballybarnes Road on Tuesday evening and saw a small white van in the area. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
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One of our Holywood residents as raised concerns that several vehicles have been in the town lately without front number plates displayed. Just a reminder that it is obligatory to display number plates on front and rear of vehicles.
www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates/rules -number-plates

Witness appeal: Did you see or record on Dash Cam a Road Traffic Collision on the Rathgael Road roundabout today (28/05/2019) at around 1215hrs. Call 101 and quote CC2019052800875.

Just a reminder Coffee with a Cop tomorrow (28/05/19) at Cargo Coffee Holywood High Street at 1430hrs.

*Reminder* of the band parade in Comber tonight, starting 2000hours and due to end 2300hours. Will impact traffic in the area. Please be aware of likely diversions.

We were delighted to acknowledge inspirational acts of bravery and compassion from members of the public, police officers and staff, who were honoured at a recognition event last night. Family, colleagues and friends joined the Chief Constable George Hamilton, and Northern Ireland Policing Board Vice-Chair, Debbie Watters, Chief Supt Peter Farrar and district commanders from across the six Policing districts in South Area (Lisburn and Castlereagh; Ards and North Down; Newry, Mourne & Down; Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon; Mid Ulster; and Fermanagh and Omagh policing districts) for the South Area Recognition Event.
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Op Exposure Can you help us identify the male pictured? We are investigating an incident of burglary which occurred in Bangor. We believe the male pictured may be able to assist us with our enquiries. We are asking him or anyone who has information in relation to this incident to contact us. Please DO NOT leave a public comment with information on him whereabouts.
... Call 101
Or PM our Facebook Ards or Bangor page. You can request to remain anonymous.
Or phone the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. The Op Exposure reference number is CC2019011701108 #KeepingPeopleSafe #OpExposure
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*Witness appeal* Police are investigating a report of criminal damage to a vehicle parked on Mark Street Newtownards on the 14/05/2019 at approximately 2315hrs.
The vehicle was left with extensive damage after being attacked with weapons by three suspects.
... They are believed to have fled the scene via James Street before disappearing down an alley which leads to William Street Court.
If you have any information in relation to this incident or have seen anything please contact police on 101 quoting serial 1611 of the 14/05/2019.
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With only a few more weeks of School before the Summer holidays please remember to respect the 20 MPH Speed Limits, during School start and finish times, introduced at Carrickmannon and Ballyvester Primary Schools.
Also please remember to drive with caution and consider your speed when passing ANY of our Schools. Children are among the most vulnerable of road users...
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We are investigating a report of a ’Cold Caller‘ in the Portaferry area yesterday, Monday 20 May 2019 at around 12.30 pm. An elderly resident felt pressured to buy some clothing being sold in order to get the Cold Caller to move on.
Cold Callers will often target older or vulnerable people and we can all help to prevent this practice and associated crime by looking out for our neighbours and by reporting any suspicious activity to Police without delay on 101 or in an emergenc...y always ring 999.
Follow this link to get more information about our Nominated Neighbour Scheme -
http://ow.ly/5mD750uls2R
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Ards and North Down Neighbourhood Policing Team will be holding a Coffee with a Cop in Cargo Coffee on Holywood High Street on Tuesday 28th May 2019 at 1430hrs. Pop in for a chat.

Missing person appeal Police are concerned about the pictured male -Marcin Kucia who has links to the Bangor area. We would ask if there are any sightings of him or if anyone knows of his whereabouts to contact us and quote police reference 1210 of 18/05/19

Newtownard’s Local Police teamed up with Ards & North Down PCSP at Green Road Community Centre today at teatime, where we talked with P1-P7s about bike safety. Some very cool bikes. Thanks for having us! 🚨👮🚲

Getting the message out there.... Supt. Brian Kee, talks to Damien Edgar of Downtown Radio about our work with the #RuralCrimePartnership, #BusinessCrimePartnership, Farmwatch and rural crime prevention @BalmoralShow.
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For friends and family not using Social Media or as another way of letting us contact you with timely information and general Community Safety type messages, if you live in Ards and North Down District you can register for the PCSP / PSNI Text Alert Scheme by following this link -
http://ow.ly/CjTT50ucI0u
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