SAFE & SOUND

Winter Edition 2019

West Glamorgan

High Sheriff’s Awards 2019

The High Sheriff of West Glamorgan Mr. Henry Gilbert has now opened the 2019 High Sheriff Awards for nominations.

These awards are a worthwhile way of recognising the unsung heroes in our community. Please note that nominees must be working voluntary in the community for an extended period of time either with young people or be a young person themselves.

Many young people devote significant amounts of time to volunteering and their circumstances can often be difficult because of caring responsibilities or the ef-fects of unemployment on family life. A High Sheriff award which recognises the impact of their volunteering can give young people confidence in their abilities and inspire the next generation

The contribution of adults who support young people is also recognised through the awards which can be given to individuals or groups.

I would be very grateful if you could assist in promoting the awards extensively in Neath Port Talbot and Swansea and forward this newsletter on to anyone who may be interested in submitting a nomination.

The Award ceremony will be held at 10.30am on Saturday 30th March 2019 at Sketty Hall in Swansea.

For further information and for an on line form please go to the High Sheriffs website www.highsheriffwestglam.org.uk alternatively contact Sian Morris on 01639 889161

On Behalf of

Mr. Henry Gilbert Esq.

High Sheriff of West Glamorgan 2018/19

Calling all Small & Medium Business Employers within the Neath Port Talbot area.

♦ Free Cyber Resilience training delivered by Tarian the Regional Organised Crime

Unit. The unit will be in Neath and Port Talbot on THURSDAY 21st MARCH 2019 to

raise the awareness of the public and local businesses vulnerability to Cyber crime

and promo�ng simple steps to reduce the risk of becoming a vic�m.

♦ The Cyber Protect Presenta�on is aims at individuals as well as organisa�ons and

businesses, it normally takes between 50 minutes to an hour and includes general

cyber security advice, examples and key messages in line with the Na�onal Cyber

Security Centre and Strategy.

♦ Tarian are currently working on Hacking Demonstra�ons, which will hopefully be

available on the bus or at the stated venue

♦ The bus will be staffed by Police Cyber Protect Officers, Cyber Security Experts and

partners such as Get Safe Online. Preven�on officers will also be available to give

advice and will be visi�ng local schools in the area.

Time Slot Ac*vity Loca*on

Neath town centre 12pm—4pm General advice to the public, small

businesses and Employers

On the Cyber Resilience Bus

Neath Civic centre approximately

2pm—3pm

Cyber Protect Presenta�on In commi3ee rooms A & B of

Neath Civic centre

Port Talbot Civic square 4.30pm—

7pm

General advice to the public, small

businesses and Employers

On the Cyber Resilience Bus

Port Talbot Civic centre

approximately 5pm—6pm

Cyber Protect Presenta�on In commi3ee rooms 1 & 2 of Port

Talbot Civic Centre

#CyberProtect

Benefits to your Business:

♦ Inclusion in Exclusion Order Scheme.

♦ Regular intelligence, photographs and

♦ descrip�ons on excluded offenders.

♦ Be forewarned of violent offenders.

♦ Ability for you to have your unknown

offenders iden�fied by other users.

♦ Intelligence bulle�ns on prolific travelling offenders.

♦ Instant contact with all other businesses.

♦ Warn and be warned of trouble makers.

♦ Re-assurance for lone or young workers.

♦ Makes premises a harder target for lifestyle

offenders.

♦ Assistance with lost people and children.

The Partnership is looking for

Volunteers to assist the Neath

and Port Talbot Members

exclusion panels.

The Volunteers would need to

be available for 1 hour mee�ngs

once every month.

Training given for Independent

Volunteers.

Safer Neath Port Talbot Business Crime Reduc*on Partnership

Our objec�ve is to use an intelligence led approach to manage business crime. In liaison

with retailers, businesses and authori�es including South Wales Police, we seek to iden�fy

and deter the most persistent offenders across the region, and reduce their opportunity to

commit crime within your trading area, which impacts on your business profitability.

The Storenet or Nitenet radio is an easy to use 2 way communica�ons system which

enables the rapid dissemina�on of informa�on on criminal ac�vity throughout your trading

area, all your staff can be made fully aware of offender movements, descrip�ons and

direc�on immediately.

In the event of a staff member being a3acked the system has a built in panic bu3on which,

when ac�vated, alerts other users as to who is in difficulty. The microphone is then

automa�cally ac�vated allowing the user to have a ‘hands free’ facility allowing them to

fully deal with the situa�on.

The Business Crime Reduc�on Partnership works by colla�ng intelligence, informa�on,

sigh�ngs and deters from member businesses, other BCRP’s and police, analysing the

details and providing informa�on and photographs back to members. Prolific, travelling,

professional offenders are iden�fied and then targeted.

As member of the BCRP you will have access to a state of the art password protected

website which provides accurate intelligence and up to date images of all offenders subject

of a current exclusion hosted by Li3oralis Disc.

If you would like more information about joining

the scheme contact:

Grant Botterill Telephone: 01639 889162

Email: saferbcrp@gmail.com

In response to recent burglaries within Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot

South Wales Police are urging homeowners to be on their guard.

Criminals are believed to scope areas for homes that could be poten�al targets, please be

aware of anybody ac�ng suspiciously and report such ac�vity via 101 or in an emergency

999.

Five things to consider are:-

1. Lock all windows and doors and consider �me switches for lights.

2. Install alarms / CCTV / external security lights or new tech security gadgets e.g.

video door bells and phone apps.

3. Remember to u�lise burglar alarms both day and night.

4. Always check callers before opening the door.

5. Be mindful of pos�ng informa�on on line e.g. forthcoming holidays

The Feel Safe Scheme provides safety and security for older disabled and

vulnerable people in their own homes for further informa�on

CONTACT 01639 889161

Christmas has been and we have stocked our homes with the latest electronic gadgets, computers, jewelry and must-have accessories which unfortunately has provided the criminals with the perfect incentive to commit burglaries.

Be careful not to advertise your home to burglars on social media. Social media is a commonly used tool for scouting potential targets. Social media savvy families have a tendency to publish their whereabouts which lets burglars know when their house is going to be empty. Uploaded photos of pricey Christmas gifts can also be a problem as it basically allows burglars to go shopping just by viewing a Facebook profile so consider property marking you new purchases, any property that is properly marked is ‘traceable’ something a thief does not like and makes them less attractable as they know the item can be identified and traced back to the owner.

Ultra-violet marking pens – invisible and semi permanent

An ultra-violet (UV) pen puts an invisible mark on your property, which can only be seen under UV light. Write your postcode followed by the house number or house name on property which is invisible to the naked eye. UV ink can fade over a period of 12 months if exposed to strong sunlight or heat. Marking should be reapplied on a regular basis.

Property Marking Solutions - invisible and permanent These solutions contain unique elements of either: DNA, UV or Micro dot. Once you have put this clear solution on your property it can only be visible under UV light. When you’ve marked your property and registered your contact details on the company’s database the property becomes traceable and identifiable to only you.

Engraving techniques – permanent and visible

Engraving - Property can be engraved by using scribing pens, ceramic marking pens or electric hand engravers.

Etching - This is a method that applies a unique reference to your property using a chemical solution and stencil. Labels – semi permanent and visible

Labels can be applied as a visible deterrent to property. They can be tamper resistant or glued on with specialist adhesive that is difficult to remove. Some products leave a UV trace if removed.

Register your gifts on Immobilise.com Most consumer electrical goods have a unique identification code such as a serial num-ber or for mobile phones an IMEI number - the IMEI number can be found quickly and easily by pressing the following keys on your mobile handset: * # 06 #.

2019 Crime Prevention Message

Are you Eligible?

• over 65 years of age?

• Single Parent?

• Disabled?

• Victim of domestic burglary?

• Victim of domestic abuse?

• In receipt of Income Support

Did you answer yes to one of the above

questions, then call us for information

regarding this Free service on 01639-889161

FEEL SAFE SCHEME

Do you feel unsafe in your home?

Would you benefit from extra security?

You will also be offered advice, information and

practical help to prevent you from becoming a

victim of crime.

On the findings of our crime prevention survey

you may be offered Free:-

• Door bars or Door chains

• Security locks

• Sash jammers & Window locks

• Post coding kits

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service

FREE home fire safety check and FREE smoke alarms are available from your local Fire and

Rescue Service call 0800 169 1234 or visit

www.mawwfire.gov.uk

How Safe are your valuables?

Have you used an Ultra Violet pen to protect you valuables?

Do you use Lanyards on your purse / handbag?

Do you leave a low energy light bulb on in your house when you’re

out?

Have you had a crime prevention survey?

FUNDING Youth Related Projects

West Glamorgan Crimebeat Fund

This fund is available for young people, schools

and youth groups who require funding to

undertake a Crime Prevention or diversionary

project.

The aim of the fund is to help local groups to set

up initiatives providing local solutions to local

problems and encouraging young people to “be

part of the Solution”.

The maximum grant for each application is £750

and application packs are available from the

Community Safety Team or can be completed

on line at www.westglamorgancrimebeat.org

If you require any further information or

guidance then please call the team

Community Safety Fund

This fund is available for community based

groups, community police officers or P.C.S.O’s

to apply for financial assistance towards the

costs of projects involving young people.

The young people must not be currently taking

part in any community or diversionary activities

and must want to achieve a higher interest and

to increase the number of young people who

attend.

The maximum grant for each application is £500

New and Innovative projects are especially

welcomed.

Application forms can be down loaded from

www.safernpt.org

Voluntary Organisations Project

This fund is available for voluntary organisations to apply for funding with their projects that

support the Safer Neath Port Talbot Community Safety aims and objectives.

The maximum grant for each application is £1,000 It is important that the project be carried out in

partnership with other agencies.

Website /Twitter/Facebook The Safer Neath Port Talbot Community Safety website has now been updated and the website

holds a host of information and is updated on a regular basis . The site has information on Crime

Prevention, Fire safety, Domestic Abuse, Funding, News and Events , Hate Crime, Prevent, and

much more.

Please Visit: www.safernpt.org

The Safer NPT Twitter account has gone live from the beginning of September and we will be

sending Tweets out on a daily basis.

Follow us on: @Saferneathpt

Due to popular demand we have been asked to have a Facebook page to run along side the

Twitter account as are just as many people on Facebook who want to access information through

their choice of social media.

Like us on Facebook: Safer Neath Port Talbot