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People who have had power and garden tools stolen in Worcestershire are being asked to contact police following the recovery of a number of items in Stourport.

About 20 items, including chainsaws and strimmers were found when a warrant was executed in Stourport.

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Fraudsters will be using this summer's Football World Cup in Brazil to scam people out of money, police in Warwickshire and West Mercia have warned. The two forces, who work closely together to tackle fraud and cyber crime, are advising people to be on their guard to avoid falling victim. They…

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I’ve just added a page on this website that describes the Designing out Crime Association, known as ‘DOCA’.  This association exists to discuss and promote designing out crime opportunity from…

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Our friends in Cumbria Constabulary are urging residents to be wary of cold callers claiming to do building work. The following timely reminder appeared in North West Evening News on-line yesterday As spring starts police are warning people of workmen cold calling at home addresses, offering to…

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Interesting article and short film about Los Angeles Police Department\'s training academy. Be warned: The film contains disturbing images of training staff shouting and screaming at recruits and there's lots of gun fire and tasering. Somewhat different to British Police training (even in my…

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Headlines sometimes paint the wrong picture! This appeared in the Express and Star on-line on 15th March. Make of it what you will, but I think someone needs to rethink the figures. ‘Mobile phones, cash, debit cards and number plates have been stolen from fans at West Midland football…

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