A new system which keeps people in the county of Lincolnshire up to date with what’s going on, and allows people to feed in the issues of concern, has been launched by Lincolnshire Police.
* Two men in a suspicious silver vehicle seen parked near the church and driving slowly by homes along Minster Street. Please report any incidents of concern and remain vigilant in securing your home and property.
* Elderly person’s home on Vine Street targeted by distraction burglars claiming to be from the Water Board. Please ask all unknown callers for ID, do not allow entry where you have any concerns at all and keep an eye out for vulnerable neighbours.
* Your local team is currently targeting repeat anti-social behaviour in the play area. Reports include intimidating behaviour, egg throwing and general noise. Please log any associated incidents that you know of and report times and dates to the local team to help arm them with a full picture of the problem and feed into their action plan.
If these reports were about your neighbour, your Street or your area the chances are you would like to be aware of them. It’s free and simple to join by visiting www.lincsalert.co.uk and clicking the ‘register now’ button or by calling the Watchline Administrator on 01522 558399.
Insp Philip Baker is in charge of setting up the scheme and today urged residents to sign up. “All we need is a few moments of your time to fill in some brief details and you will then be all set to receive information that will help keep you and your neighbours safe. What’s more you will be able to feed in any information that you might have previously thought was too trivial or not worth reporting to the Police. Knowledge is power and if there is the potential that criminals are operating in your area, we want to know as much as you do. We see this as very much a two way communication tool that both the Police, and those we serve, can benefit from.”
Lincs Alert aims to capitalise on all the positive work of the previous ringmaster system and bring it further up to date so that it better meets peoples’ changing needs in the 21st century whilst also supporting the good work of Neighbourhood Watch.
Benefits of the System for those who sign up include;
* A confidential and secure service where your details are never shared without consent
* Alerts by email, phone or text at times to suit you
* Crime reduction and community safety advice
* Allows you to report information direct to your Neighbourhood Policing Team
* Receive feedback and updates about the reports you, and others in your area have made
* Further opportunities to join an on-line virtual Neighbourhood and home watch network
* Unsubscribe at anytime if the system is not for you.
