In response to a couple of emails I've recently received you may have noticed that I've said nothing on this crime prevention website about American gun laws. So, why have I not joined in the barrage of criticism that always follows the terrible and tragic events that seem to happen so…

Shaun Sawyer will be the new Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall, subject to a confirmation hearing by the Police and Crime panel in early February. He has filled the role on a temporary basis since the departure of Stephen Otter in March 2012. 

There were five applicants, and…

Newsletter 4 is now available to read on the website; a little earlier than normal as I’m away for a few days.  Don’t forget to send me your feedback and content…

I’ve just come across a story in the Louth Leader (in Lincolnshire) about a police initiative to encourage people to security mark their property.  The Louth…

LV= home insurance are being very active with their research at the moment and this time their researchers, ICM Research, questioned 2,000 parents with at least one child aged 5 or under about their experience of buggy theft. The data has revealed that one in 14 (7%) parents with small children…

The NSPCC is today launching a new campaign, ‘Don't wait until you're certain,' which urges the public not to ignore that niggling doubt about a child's safety, as concerning new figures show most people wait over a month before picking up the phone. In 2011, a record number of almost…