Hereford Cops

Good morning all, April the 1st is here, Which means that practical jokes may be near.
A lot of people not leaving their home, Some of you may be feeling quite alone.
... So let’s spread some cheer on this solemn morn. What jokes have you played on your first born?
Maybe you have pranked your husbands or wives, Have you cling filmed the toilet, maybe hidden the knives?
Let’s see what you’ve done, but please; keep it clean, Post your wonderful pictures here; for all to be seen.
If you have no pictures then tell us instead, Let’s spread some laughter in these uncertain times ahead.
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PCSO's Matthews & Synnock saw this lovely rainbow on our foot patrol today 👏🏽🌈

A big shout out to PCSO Warne and PCSO Thompson; they are totally rocking the masked look today. Both have done a fantastic job helping some of our more vulnerable people with their shopping and collection of prescriptions. #StayHomeSaveLives #Covid_19

Good Morning. We have been made aware of some sheep who have escaped around the Newton Farm area.
At this stage we belive that Shaun, who lives with his flock at Mossy Bottom Farm, was bored with the routine of sheep life.
He has conducted a plan to have a day off by tricking the farmer into going back to sleep by counting his sheep repeatedly.
... But "ewe" don't have to worry, the farmer is doing his best to round them up.
*Photo taken from Your Herefordshire*
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Action Fraud have received reports of #COVID19 related scams. The majority relate to the online sale of protective items such as facemasks and other items in short supply due to the outbreak, that don't exist..
https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/…/cor onavirus-related-fra…

Good afternoon all. There seems to be a lot of drivers out on the road today.
You may see officers out and about. They will be doing some routine stops on vehicles.
We are also out patrolling some of the key areas where people are either gathering or driving to.
... Please stick to the following.
Stay at home • Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home) • Stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people • Wash your hands as soon as you get home Further information can be found below.
https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus
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Evening All! Once again its been a glorious day and we're pleased to report that for the most part people have complied with the Stay Home directive from the Government.
We have increased foot patrol and mobile patrols in our communities in order to provide reassurance and assistance where we can.
We do however have a further message for you with regards to Social Distancing.
... These restrictions on movement are well publicised and are easily found on gov.uk.
THEY ARE IN PLACE FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS!
They exist to try and stem the spread of COVID-19, protect our NHS, and SAVE LIVES!
You are NOT permitted to take part in gatherings of more than 2 people and you MUST stay 2 metres apart. THIS IS FOR THE SAFETY OF YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY
Please only leave your home when absolutely essential and in line with the government directive.
POLICE HAVE NOW BEEN GIVEN POWERS TO ENFORCE THESE RESTRICTIONS. However, in the first instance we would always seek your compliance and assistance in keeping our/your community safe.
Please let us know if there is anyone in your community who is vulnerable and may be in need of assistance during this period.
Thank you and once again
Stay Home, Protect the NHS, SAVE LIVES!
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Southwye SNT are out and about today doing a bit of shopping and picking up prescriptions for the vulnerable. #communityspirit #weareallinthistogether

☆Note to Parents / Guardians☆
If your child is not in in school, then they remain YOUR responsibility. Letting your child break the lockdown rules could be deemed as neglectful. If this is identified by police we WILL take action and make referrals to partner agencies’ to safeguard your children, where you have failed to do so. Remember – This is a Not a holiday, It's a Lockdown.

☆ BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ☆
As of Monday 30th March, Hinton Community Centre will be used as a hospital for outpatient appointments, for people with existing conditions who are vulnerable, please DO NOT park there. #communitystickingtogether

Penhaligon Park....

This is what we expect to see throughout the day! An empty skate park being patrolled this morning by PCSO MATTHEWS and PCSO SYNNOCK.

Balfour Beatty are placing 'closed signs' on local parks. They are there for your own safety. #TakeNote

Where are your children? Are they at Hereford Skate Park on Holmer Road? Parents with absent teenagers please call them and ask them to return home immediately. The government advice is clear.
https://www.gov.uk/…/full-guidance-on-s taying-at-home-and-a…

This electric bike was taken from outside the chip shop at the Oval in #Hereford at approximately 18.30 on Monday 23rd March CCTV is currently being reviewed, but the suspect is described as a young adult male wearing dark/black jogging bottoms and hoodie. He was last seen heading towards Newton Farm past South Wye Police Station.
If you have any information please contact us on 101 quoting incident number 510S 230320.

COVID-19: Statements from Chief Constable Anthony Bangham and Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion
BreakingNews Post “Today, in the light of further developments at both a national and local level, and taking full account of the announcement yesterday evening by the Prime Minister, I wanted to reassure the communities of West Mercia that we will continue to work hard to keep you safe and support you through the coming weeks.
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We all need to do our bit. Some simple steps to help relieve some of the pressures off the NHS.

Scam callers targeting elderly and vulnerable people Officers in Herefordshire have been made aware of a number of scam callers pretending to police officers in a bid to defraud elderly and vulnerable people.
Detective Inspector Emma Wright said “Following a significant spike in courier fraud offences at the end of last year, we saw a marked drop in these cases; likely due to a number of arrests and also as a result of strong messages to advise the public on how to avoid thes...e scams. Unfortunately, over the past few days in Herefordshire we have started to see a re-emergence of offences, where suspects are contacting elderly, vulnerable people via the telephone, pretending to be from the police or their bank, in a bid to get them to divulge bank details or to hand over cash. It is particularly important that at the moment, where many elderly people may be self-isolating due to Coronavirus concerns, that we all remain vigilant to such frauds"
The message is simple – the police or your bank will never ask you to hand over or transfer cash or valuables. Any such request is a scam. Do not reveal any bank details, put down the phone and wait 10 minutes to ensure the line has disconnected. Following this report the matter to the police on 101 or via Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.
“Please continue to share this message with elderly friends, neighbours and relatives in Herefordshire, particularly at present, when they may be feeling isolated and could be particularly susceptible to scams.”
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