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The many agencies and people who make up the Colchester Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership have achieved many news items that reflect our successes in reducing crime, increasing community safety and reducing the fear of crime. For more information just click on any of the following:

NEWS

Latest CDRP successes please see attached

Day of action on Mersea Island sees results

A man was arrested on suspicion of burglary as part of a multi-agency day of action on Mersea Island on Wednesday, July 14.

He was arrested on Seaview Avenue, West Mersea, on suspicion of a burglary which occurred at Mersea Island School on July 12. The 30-year-old, from West Mersea, is currently being questioned at Colchester police station. Speeding drivers, graffiti and litter were also dealt with as part of the sixth Day of Action in the Colchester district. MORE>>

Crucial Crew

Over 700 pupils have taken part in a community safety educational extravaganza in Colchester. Crucial Crew, an annual event organised by the Colchester Safety Partnership, offers ten and 11-year-olds an exciting series of scenarios to raise their awareness of various dangers.

This year’s multi-agency event ran from Weston Homes Community Stadium over throughout this week, from Monday, June 14 to Friday, June 18.

Pupils from schools across the district attended the event, which included sessions on alcohol, burglary, shoplifting, fire safety, home safety, smoking, antisocial behaviour and road safety.

Chief Inspector Andy Fusher said: “The scenarios at Crucial Crew are a brilliant way of getting important messages through to kids. It’s a fun and exciting few hours for them and they’ll learn a considerable amount along the way. It’s also a chance for us to show them that officers are approachable, friendly and there to help. Hopefully they will learn that we’re not just a person in uniform who simply tells people off when they break the law,” he added.

Councillor Tim Young said: “Key life skills are essential for keeping safe and Crucial Crew delivers these necessary factors in an exciting yet informative format. We are all looking forward to another successful Crucial Crew this year. We hope that all the children take on board the importance of their safety and wellbeing and also have an enjoyable time.”

The team wish to thank Waitrose who kindly provided lunches throughout the week.

To attend the event contact Debbie Chisholm, Media Co-ordinator, Colchester police station, on 01206 717626

Eastern Division Police Update - Wednesday 4th April 2007

ONE of the most comprehensive community safety websites in the country has been launched for the people of Colchester.

The all singing and all dancing crime-fighting tool was unveiled at a special press event at Colchester police station today.

Tips on avoiding scams, fraud and identity theft are now no more than just the click of a mouse button away MORE>>

Eastern Division Police Update - Tuesday 5th March 2007

A HOME Office minister has hailed Colchester officers and their partners for being at the forefront of Neighbourhood Policing.

The Government minister for policing, community safety and security, Vernon Coaker, held up Eastern Division as a leading light for others to follow during a visit to north Essex last week. MORE>>

Eastern Division Police Update - Monday, January 15 2007

A NEW crime-fighting organisation is helping to rid a north Essex town of petty crime.

More than 60 troublemakers and thieves have not reoffended since Colchester Business Against Crime (ColBac) imposed tough sanctions.

The culprits were sent letters warning them they would be banned from using Colchester town centre facilities if they are caught committing crime on a ColBac site.

A hundred retailers and businesses are members of Colbac which is the first initiative of its kind in Essex. MORE>>

Eastern Division Police Update - Thursday, December 14, 2006

CRIME-FIGHTERS in Tendring are urging the public to make a New Year’s resolution with a difference.

Police and their partners want residents to play more of a part in their communities in 2007 by attending problem-solving meetings in their areas. MORE>>

Eastern Division Police Update - Friday, November 17, 2006

YOUR community needs you!

Colchester police chiefs are sending out a Lord Kitchener-style message urging the public to attend crime-fighting meetings in their areas.New Neighbourhood Action Panels (NAP) have sprouted up across the district aimed at giving power to the people to solve community headaches. MORE>>