Author: Vicky Smith
Courier Fraud - Please warn vulnerable people
Police officers will NEVER ask you for money – please warn elderly relatives about this emerging scam
Fraudsters pretending to be police officers are repeatedly targeting the elderly in Northamptonshire.
Over the past few months, a number of incidents have taken place across the county where fraudsters have pretended to be police officers conducting covert investigations in order to gain the trust... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 03 Sep 2020 10:26 by Vicky Smith
Hundreds of Videos Submitted During First Year of Operation Snap
Since Operation Snap was launched twelve months ago, Northamptonshire Police has received more than 600 video submissions, of which, just under half have led to further action.
Rolled out across the county in August last year, Operation Snap enables people to report driving offences by uploading video evidence via a simple online portal on the Force website.
In the first 12 months, the Force received... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:43 by Vicky Smith
Help to Wipe Out Hare Coursing in Northamptonshire
On Monday 24 August, in partnership with the Office of Police Fire and Crime Commissioner, Crimestoppers launched a campaign about Hare Coursing.
The campaign highlights suspicious activity to be aware of and encourages people to report information about this cruel and illegal 'sport' either to the Police or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Posted: Tue, 25 Aug 2020 15:04 by Vicky Smith
Northants Police Issue Annual Report
Chief Constable Nick Adderley has unveiled his latest annual report on Northamptonshire Police as he begins his third year in charge of the Force.
The report highlights the achievements of the past 12 months, acknowledging the significant additional challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, while also looking ahead to what Northamptonshire Police will deliver for the communities it serves going into... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:00 by Vicky Smith
Northants Police Issue Annual Report
Chief Constable Nick Adderley has unveiled his latest annual report on Northamptonshire Police as he begins his third year in charge of the Force.
The report highlights the achievements of the past 12 months, acknowledging the significant additional challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, while also looking ahead to what Northamptonshire Police will deliver for the communities it serves going into... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:00 by Vicky Smith
Barbecue Warning from Northants Fire and Rescue Service
Barbecues can take a long time to cool down and should be completely cold before embers are thrown away, residents are being reminded.
This advice follows a fire last week in which a fence, two wheelie bins, a children's paddling pool, the back door and bathroom window on a house, as well as garage guttering, were damaged at a property in Northampton.
The cause is believed to have been accidental and... Read More »
Posted: Fri, 03 Jul 2020 10:27 by Vicky Smith
People Urged To Be Sensible Amid the Reopening of Bars and Restaurants
"We know people will be looking forward to going out after such a long time but please be sensible and help newly reopened businesses out by abiding by the Covid-19 regulations."
This is the message from Chief Superintendent Ash Tuckley, the officer overseeing the policing operation in response to the reopening of the nighttime economy.
From Saturday, July 4, bars, restaurants and pubs have all been... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:36 by Vicky Smith
People Urged To Be Sensible Amid the Reopening of Bars and Restaurants
"We know people will be looking forward to going out after such a long time but please be sensible and help newly reopened businesses out by abiding by the Covid-19 regulations."
This is the message from Chief Superintendent Ash Tuckley, the officer overseeing the policing operation in response to the reopening of the nighttime economy.
From Saturday, July 4, bars, restaurants and pubs have all been... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:36 by Vicky Smith
Youth Commission NOW Recruiting
Young people with a desire to influence policing, fire and criminal justice in the county are encouraged to apply to the Northamptonshire Youth Commission – part of the Office of the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner.
The OPFCC's first Youth Commission was launched in Summer 2019. The inaugural 20 members, all aged between 14 and 19, planned a variety of events to involve other... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:31 by Vicky Smith
Motorists Urged to Belt-Up
The difference between life and death in a road traffic collision can often be down to whether you are wearing a seat belt.
That is the warning from Northamptonshire Police as officers from across the Force take part in a UK policing campaign to target those who fail to wear a seat belt on our county's roads.
As part of the National Policing Chiefs' Council seatbelt enforcement operation, officers will... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 22 Jun 2020 15:29 by Vicky Smith
