Weekly update from the Oldbury neighbourhood policing team
Dear Residents,
Here’s a quick round up from me and the rest of the Oldbury neighbourhood policing team.
What’s been happening
PCSOs have been allocated to a scene for several days after a nasty incident which happened in Smethwick.
Officers have come across a firearm which was found in someone’s house which they attended for something else.
Oldbury neighbourhood officers have patrolled along our canal towpaths, looking out for any off-road bikes.
PCSOs have completed the junior PCSO program at St Francis Xavier
Catholic Primary School. Great set of children to work with over the last 6 weeks. Looking
Forward to the next set starting.
Officers have been travelling on our local bus services giving reassurance to our community.
Neighbourhood officers have been giving reassurance to our retailers on the Oldbury Green Retail Park.
PCSO Chance & PC Choudhury have been to The Meadow School to give an input on stealing, and what are the consequences of stealing.
WM Now Message – General keep your home safe
Summer is coming, and while we enjoy the warmer weather, let's not forget about keeping homes safe.
Criminals will take advantage of open windows and propped open doors, even if it’s the back door.
Keep you and your home safe this coming summer by following these useful tips:
Make sure doors and windows are closed and locked. Even if you’re just popping out, lock up and secure your home.
Consider installing window locks to prevent intruders from easily opening your windows.
Consider installing a home security system with visible cameras and alarm systems to deter burglars.
Keep your valuables out of sight. Close blinds or curtains to prevent prying eyes from scouting your belongings. Shutting the blinds will keep your house cooler.
Give a spare key to a trusted neighbour or invest in a secure key lockbox.
Hosting family or friends in your garden - don’t invite burglars to the party. Keep your side entrance, back door, or garden gate closed/locked.
Tidying the garage or dusting off the bikes for summer adventures? Lock up and keep that garage door closed. It takes seconds for thieves to spot and take expensive tools/bikes/motor vehicles.
For extra security keep porch doors locked, wheelie bins away from low fences or garages, and sheds secure.
To the Schools that we have attended this week for accommodating us to come into your schools and allowing us to deliver valuable inputs to the children.
Next week.
We have a table booked in Sainsburys Oldbury to speak about crime prevention, come and say allow to us if you have the time.
