Camborne, Pool And Redruth Police

Wherever possible book holidays & travel through members of recognised trade associations like ABTA or ATOL. Don’t just take the tour operator or travel agent’s word for it: check that they are members on the ABTA and ATOL websites #safebreaks More advice: www.getsafeonline/safebreaks

Don't click on any link or attachment in suspicious emails and never respond to messages that ask for your personal details. Just because somebody knows your basic information (such as name and address), it doesn't mean they are genuine. For more info go to https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

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Using a handheld mobile device while driving is illegal. Taking your eyes off the road to text or stream a video is simply not worth it. If you use your phone while you drive, STOP! #NoExcuse

Don’t let opportunist thieves ruin your day…
Make sure your house is secure: - Keep windows closed while you are out - Lock your front door even when you are in the house (it only takes seconds for someone to open the door and grab high value items or keys)... - Keep valuables out of sight (this includes laptops, mobile phones, tablets etc) - Consider extra security like outdoor lighting or CCTV - Don’t store ladders outside your property or make sure they are secured and cannot be used by thieves
Secure sheds / outbuildings: - Use good quality locks on doors - Obscure windows so that high value items can’t be easily seen - Consider extra security like outdoor lighting, shed alarms or CCTV
Keep your car secure: - Always lock your car, even if it’s parked on the drive while you are at home. Opportunists will try door handles and grab whatever they can in seconds - Don’t leave cash in your car, even small change for car parks. You can buy small keyring pouches to keep with your keys to store small change for car parks - Keep valuables out of sight (this includes high value sunglasses)
You can visit our website for more information and links to some good videos from West Midlands Police
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Are you safe to drive? Think again: it takes longer than you think for the body to process alcohol. #DontRiskIt #NoExcuse

You're FOUR times more likely to have a collision if you use a mobile device handheld when driving. No call, text, Tweet or swipe is worth the risk to you and other human beings using the road. Switch it off. Put it away #NoExcuse #NPCCJustDrive https://crowd.in/YfEQdR http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/…/d riving-while-using-…/

Have you seen a holiday that seems just too cheap to be true, or needs you to pay an unusually large deposit? It might be a scam, so check our expert advice before booking #safebreaks Read the advice here: https://crowd.in/pLqL0L

Fraud Alert: Cold calls from bogus bailiffs
Please share this post online and talk about it to relatives, neighbours and friends who may be vulnerable but who aren’t online.
The fraud starts by the victim being cold-called by someone pretending to be a bailiff working on behalf of a court or other organisation, attempting to recover funds for a non-existent debt.
... Fraudsters request payment by bank transfer – never use this method of payment for anything if you can avoid it as there is no way to recover the money - and if refused they threaten to visit the people’s homes or place work in order to recover the “debt” that is owed. Both businesses and individuals can be targeted.
How to protect yourself • Make vigorous checks if you ever get a cold call associated with a bailiff. Don’t be afraid to hang up and use a different phone to call whoever it is you are being told you owe money to. Don’t use numbers provided by the “bailiffs” during the cold call. • If you work for a business and receive a call or visit from bailiffs or debt collectors, be sure to speak with your manager or business owner first. Never pay the debts yourself on behalf of the business you work for; some fraudsters have suggested employees do this whilst talking with them, suggesting they can then be reimbursed by their employer, when in reality the debt is non-existent. • Request details of the debt in writing to confirm its legitimacy. • Do not feel rushed or intimidated to make a decision based on a phone call. Take Five (more here https://crowd.in/PMEJrv listen to your instincts.
• If you have been affected by this or any other type of fraud, report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040 or online https://crowd.in/UAOELn
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Paying for holidays or travel by credit card = more chance of getting your money back if something goes wrong. 1,000s of people in the UK fall victim to holiday fraud: paying for non-existent accommodation, flights or holidays #safebreaks For expert advice visit: https://crowd.in/ReCehk

Help tackle child abuse
To spot the signs of child abuse or neglect look out for changes in these characteristics:
•Appearance: such as unusual injuries or consistently poor hygiene.... •Behaviour: such as being withdrawn, overly anxious, disruptive or self-harming or any other sudden changes in behaviour. •Communication: such as talking aggressively, using sexual language or becoming secretive.
You have a number of options when it comes to reporting abuse anonymously. You can talk to: •Your local council •NSPCC •The police
Visit https://crowd.in/nrXOVf for more information
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The Good Consent Guide
All you need to know about something that really matters. So, what is consent?
... Sexual consent means 'willing agreement'. Making sure you get and give consent before having any kind of sex with another person (or people) really matters. Consent should always be clear, so you must ensure you have it or have given it. Sex is only sexy when it’s between two people who have given their consent.
There are #noblurredlines - sex without consent is rape.
How do I know if consent has been given?
When you fancy someone and want to have sex, always check they want it too. If you are not sure - ask. They might tell you directly, or show you with their actions. For example: •Looking at you, smiling and nodding •Being relaxed and happy •Being enthusiastic and responsive •Telling you what they want •Responding to you with their body, e.g. kissing you back and touching you •Murmuring sweet nothings into your ear
If the person says any of these things or something similar - stop: ‘No’ / ‘I don’t know’ / ‘I’m not sure’ / ‘Not now’ / ‘Get off’ / ‘Don’t do that’ / ‘I feel worried’ / ‘Do I have to?’ / ‘Stop’ / ‘Not again’
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If you think you have been a victim of #identitytheft, report it to @actionfrauduk at https://crowd.in/JpmNPi or by calling 0300 123 2040 #ItsMYID https://crowd.in/lKUFHv http://www.getsafeonline.org/identity

What is county lines?
County lines is the term used to describe urban gangs supplying drugs to other parts of the UK using dedicated mobile phone lines. The gangs are likely to exploit children and vulnerable adults in order to move and store drugs and money. To do this they will often use coercion, intimidation, violence and weapons. The deal line is often treated as a ‘brand’ for the gangs who generally focus on supplying Class A drugs like heroin or crack cocaine.... An operating base is an essential feature of county lines gangs. They will regularly exploit vulnerable people, by building up a debt or using threats and violence in order to take over a person’s home. This practice is commonly referred to as ‘cuckooing’.
What should you look out for? •A child or young person going missing from school or home or significant changes in emotional well-being? •A person meeting unfamiliar adults or a change to their behaviour •The use of drugs and alcohol •Acquiring money or expensive gifts they can’t account for •Lone children from outside of the area •Individuals with multiple mobile phones or tablets or ‘SIM cards’ •Young people with more money, expensive clothing, or accessories than they can account for •Unknown or suspicious looking characters coming and going from a neighbour’s house •Relationships with controlling or older individuals or associated with gangs •Suspicion of self-harm, physical assault or unexplained injuries
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The web: it's never too young to learn good habits
From Club Penguin to Facebook, the internet plays a major role in many children’s lives. It is a source of information and entertainment for children, but there are those who can and do use it to harm young people.
It doesn’t matter if your child accesses the internet via a computer, their mobile phone or a tablet, it is important they fully understand the risks involved in using the internet.
... By following a few simple rules, your child can enjoy the internet safely.
Remind your child:
•How easy it is for a person to hide their real identity online. Not everyone is who he or she says they are.
•Never arrange to meet someone he or she has ‘met’ on the internet.
•Never give out contact details to someone they have met online such as telephone number, mobile number or address.
•Never give out personal details that may reveal their age, gender or location, such as their school or college.
•Change their email address if they suspect someone they have met online has access to it.
•To tell you if they’re worried about something or someone they have come across on the internet.
•Only use moderated chat rooms, where they can chat all he or she likes, but an adult will be keeping an eye out in case of any problems.
•Never email a photo of him or herself to someone they have met online.
•Don’t believe everything they read - sometimes people don't tell the truth and will say things to manipulate them.
•To use their common sense; if something seems wrong or makes them feel uncomfortable, then they must tell you or another responsible adult straightaway.
There's more advice and links to good videos to show your children on our website: https://crowd.in/kxMDvH
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Great little video for children on road safety

Excessive or inappropriate speed is one of the five main causes and contributory factors to deaths and serious injuries on UK roads. It is one of the Fatal Five: https://crowd.in/jZvXyP
Figures from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) up to June 2018 indicate that the speed factor is disproportionately present for 24% of collisions that result in a death.
Devon and Cornwall Police in association with partner agencies is committed to enforcing against dri...vers who drive too fast.
PC Daniel Furneaux of the Devon & Cornwall Police No Excuse team said: “Whatever drivers may think, they are neither invincible nor infallible, and we will continue to do everything we can to catch those who speed.
“Excessive speed is when the marked speed limit or national speed limit for the road type is exceeded. Limits are there for a reason, they are not targets. Driving or riding within the speed limit when this is too fast for the conditions at the time, for example in poor weather, poor visibility or in areas of high pedestrian activity, is inappropriate speed.
“Neither is acceptable, there is no excuse for speeding in any circumstances. The drivers detected during this operation can expect a letter giving them the option of a speed awareness course, points on their licence and a fine or a day in court. It really is very easy to avoid all of that and keep yourself and everyone else on the road safe too…don’t speed. ”
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