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Oswestry, Shropshire
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Sexual harassment is not tolerated on the rail network. If you see it happening, your presence is your superpower. Remember #SpeakUpInterrupt
Speak up: Report it to BTP or rail staff
Interrupt: If safe, ask a small question to distract the situation.
Oswestry SNT retweeted
📣Did you know? Last year, we received 6,640 reports of holiday fraud, amounting to a staggering £12,292,557 in losses.
That’s an average loss of £1,851 per victim.
Follow our advice and bask in the joy of a fraud-free holiday. 📩🌟
🏖️actionfraud.police.uk/holida…
#StopHolidayFraud
Oswestry SNT retweeted
Estimated £526K cannabis plants SEIZED in Telford this morning 👮
Find link to full release in the comments ⬇️
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(SOUND ON 📷 ) TW: Mentions of murder, knife crime, death of a loved one.
On March 5, 2022 Ian Kirwan said goodbye to his wife Lyndsey as he left their home in Redditch to buy a light switch. Ian never returned home.
Watch full film ➡️westmercia.police.uk/news/we…
#STOPKNIFECRIME
Oswestry SNT retweeted
Throughout April, a national 'Fatal Four' operation is taking place to recognise the significant contributory factor these issues have in road traffic collisions and will highlight the work that we do every day to tackle them.
Visit orlo.uk/uDpYN to find out more.
ALT Police car displaying slow down sign
Oswestry SNT retweeted
⚠️Victims of email and social media hacking reported being extorted by criminals who had stolen their private photos and videos
✅ Enabling 2-step verification (2SV) will keep criminals out of your accounts, even if they know your password
orlo.uk/ytPp5
#TurnOn2SV
ALT A white background with a mobile phone at the side - The heading is- Criminals steal private photos from hacked accounts and use them to extort victims.
Oswestry SNT retweeted
Stop! Think Fraud
Hate missing out on a good deal? Fraudsters can use this to make you respond quickly. Remember to stop, think and check.
Learn more by visiting the GOV UK's website ➡️ orlo.uk/W3Fvz
Oswestry SNT retweeted
Looking for a fresh challenge?
Looking to support people in their hour of need?
Want to make a difference?
Join us as a Contact Handler and be the calming voice of the force. Visit orlo.uk/WTuSO for further information.
ALT A Contact Handler sat at a desk, smiling as they manage a call from a member of the public.
Oswestry SNT retweeted
This #InternationalWomensDay we recognise the remarkable women who make up West Mercia Police.
From officers to contact handlers, from chief officers to police staff, and volunteers, all our women work tirelessly to make a difference in YOUR community.
#InspireInclusion
Oswestry SNT retweeted
Multi tasking is a myth.
We shift our attention between tasks. If your mind is on your phone, your driving suffers.
#EyesOnTheRoad
orlo.uk/bkdFR
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If you're a victim of crime, do you know your rights? There are 12 key points to be aware of if you are, unfortunately, a victim of a crime. Learn more about it here ➡️ orlo.uk/k3ahA
ALT A graphic relaying information about the victim's code. "For every victim, whatever the crime." It also details the web address to understand your rights - victimscode.org.uk. The text is overlayed on a photo of two people walking in arm and arm, taken from behind.
Oswestry SNT retweeted
The public are being warned to be on their guard against criminals claiming to be from the police in a scam known as ‘courier fraud’.
Courier fraudsters will attempt to convince people they are legitimate police officers to get cash or valuables.
More ➡️ orlo.uk/KBdw3
ALT Fraud alert - an unknown caller calls a mobile phone
Oswestry SNT retweeted
Heading out for exercise or a walk? Come across a location which is poorly lit or where you feel unsafe? 🏃
Let us know! You can anonymously report the location to us via the StreetSafe tool. 📍
Visit orlo.uk/37OaK to make a report. 📱
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What is sexual harassment? Primarily directed at women, but no matter your age, gender or sexual orientation, sexual harassment can happen to anyone, Check out the useful CrimeStoppers campaign explaining what is it and what you can do about it. orlo.uk/OOV3w
ALT Animation type picture of woman on a bus being verbally harassed by men.
Oswestry SNT retweeted
Criminal gangs are using gifts such as vapes, take away food and money to criminally and sexual exploit young people.
Speak up, 100% anonymously, to our charity about criminal gangs.
Click to learn the signs to spot: bit.ly/3NJRnZi
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Are you looking for a career change? We're hiring for PCSOs! 🗣️
With a starting salary of £24,921, and an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in our communities - are you just the person we are looking for?
Find out more ➡️ orlo.uk/qX5OL
ALT West Mercia Police are recruiting for Police Community Support Officers.
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#CourierFraud - Remember no police officer from any force will ever ask you to make a payment or purchase, withdraw or transfer money or ask for your bank details....⬇️
Be on your guard against criminals claiming to be from the police after a courier fraud theft in Wyre Forest.
A woman in her 70s was targeted by a man pretending to be a Police Constable who claimed her bank card had been used for a fraud.
Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/QXicC
ALT "It's a scam" - an elderly person on a telephone
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In the run up to Christmas we supported the national drink and drug drive operation.
From 1st Dec - 1st Jan 278 people were arrested for being over the limit whilst behind the wheel.
Enforcement takes place 24/7 all year and will remain an important part of our roads policing
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Calling all budding artists! 🧑🎨
We are inviting talented young minds aged 10-16 (Currently living in Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire) to create a poster for our 3StepsToProtect campaign.
For more information visit: orlo.uk/DnPya
ALT Black background - 3 Steps To Protect poster competition
