A Division News

Leith/Leith Walk

May 2012

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work with us to create a positive force in your community. The weekend of 19th-20th May proved every bit as momentous for the city as expected. Of course it was the Scottish cup final, with both Edinburgh football clubs, Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian playing at Hampden in Glasgow. We worked closely with colleagues in Strathclyde Police and British Transport Police to ensure that some 50,000

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victory parade was impressive, and a great image of our city. I am grateful to those of you who have been in touch with thanks for the friendly and professional approach of the police officers on duty. We have a busy programme of events ahead, and as always I will ensure that these are managed without affecting the business as usual of policing with our communities across the division. It is important that you have your say about policing in your area, and public perception surveys are a great way for us to understand your experience of our service. I would invite you to participate in the current survey, which you can access through our website www.lbp.police.uk. I wish you and your families an enjoyable and safe summer.

Ch Supt Gill Imery

supporters travelled safely to and from the match. The supporters of both clubs and the people of Edinburgh should be proud of the part they played in what was a wonderful weekend. The sight of so many people lining the streets on the Sunday for the SMART PHONE SECURITY

passcode in the security settings. Ideally your device should be set to auto-lock after 1 minute In recent times, more and more of us have begun to of inactivity. use smart phones as our mobile data devices of Many Smart Phones now have the facility to choice. As well as being mobile phones, these devices remotely track the device in the event of loss or allow for Internet use, gaming, social networking, theft. This was seen recently when a stolen email, video streaming and listening to music, making iPhone was swiftly recovered after being tracked them a valuable tool for personal and business use. from Waverley Station and recovered in Unfortunately, by their very nature, we carry our smart Queensferry Street. Your service provider or phones around with us everywhere thus increasing phone retailer should be able to recommend a the chances of them being lost or stolen. While you suitable app to enable this service. As well as may have received your Smart Phone free with your tracking your device, these tracker apps can allow contract, they can cost upwards of 500 to replace so you to remotely erase data, lock the device or play you need to look after it. a loud sound on the device to highlight its precise Your Smart Phone may contain private information in location. the form of emails, documents, photos, etc. To protect this information in the event of loss or theft you MUST Think what information is in your smart phone. Is protect your device by activating an auto-lock it worth protecting??

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Leith/Leith Walk

May 2012

Local Operations and Initiatives

Online Bullying Dont Play the Game Throughout May the SNT in Leith have been involved in an initiative in local primary schools called Online Bullying..Dont Play The Game. This focused on cyberbullying and aimed to raise awareness amongst Primary 6 and 7 pupils as to how information technology could at times be used in a negative way. The SNT led class-based activities, group work and drama, and the legacy of the event has been a poster produced by a local Primary 7 pupil that will be displayed in public buildings in the Leith area. The initiative concluded with an event at Leith Police Station attended by the Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill who presented prizes to the poster competition winners. SNT Sergeant Colin Johnston said: Our initiative proved extremely successful and the children who attended took many important lessons away from the presentation and the discussions. However, we cannot become complacent in our efforts to raise the awareness of children as to what constitutes inappropriate use of the Internet and other technologies. Cyclists. Following complaints about cyclists using pavements and not abiding by road traffic legislation, SNT officers are taking part in an initiative to educate and when necessary enforce the legislation. The first phase of education has been carried out at busy intersections and pedestrian areas. The next phase will be taking place soon and those not complying with the law may find themselves being charged with relevant offences.

Shop Watch Shop Watch has been a huge success in other areas of the country and with that in mind Constable Mark Muir of Leith SNT has decided to implement the scheme within the New Kirkgate / Great Junction Street area. The idea behind this scheme is to empower shop owners and the Police to tackle both crime and anti-social behaviour. By establishing close working relationships they identify common problems and viable solutions. Of the 60 shops canvassed to establish interest, 98% are keen to join the scheme. A meeting is to be held in late June between Police and shop owners to discuss the ideology behind the scheme and ultimately open up a formal and measured line of communication between the two. Kirkgate In June a multi agency street surgery will be held within the New Kirkgate. Present at this event will be SNT officers, representatives from CEC Services for Community, Environmental Wardens and local elected Councillors. Come along and let us know your views on what the local issues are. Stolen Wine Leith SNT officers recently conducted an operation in off-licensed premises with Trading Standards and Licensing officers. This resulted in the recovery of stolen wine with a retail value in excess of 20k, along with a significant quantity of counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco. Two persons have been charged with resetting stolen goods and various licensing offences.

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Leith/Leith Walk

May 2012

Appeal for information

l SHORE New Traffic Regulations The redevelopment of the Shore is now complete. Along with the new road layout, pavements and planting, come new traffic regulations. The new layout prohibits vehicles, other than buses, travelling north from Henderson Street towards Bernard Street. It has become apparent that drivers are deliberately ignoring the No Entry signage at Henderson Street and the One Way / No Right Turn signs at Burgess Street. Leith SNT officers need your help to get the message across to the community that the new layout is in place and anyone found failing to obey traffic signs will be reported. In coming weeks SNT Officers will be robustly enforcing the regulations. Please note anyone found to have ignored the no-entry signage is liable to face a 60 fine and a three-point endorsement on their licence.

Drivers Urged not to Spoil Summer Party

Drivers are being urged not to spoil the party this summer by getting behind the wheel after drinking alcohol or taking drugs as the latest campaign organised by ACPOS swings into action. The summer of 2012 is packed with major events like the Queens Jubilee, Olympic Games and European Football Championships and police are keen for people to enjoy every moment while not putting themselves and others in danger by driving while impaired. As in previous campaigns to crack down on drink and drug driving police forces across Scotland will use every means at their disposal over the next two weeks to detect drivers who choose to flout the law. Chief Superintendent Derek Robertson of Lothian and Borders Police, road casualty reduction lead for the Association of Chief Police Officers in Scotland, Local Priorities said: Following consultation with the local community During last summers campaign we detected 245 and community representatives the current local people for drink driving and 21 who were unfit priorities for the Leith Safer Neighbourhood Team through drugs in Scotland. That is totally unacare as follows. We will be reporting on our progress ceptable and it is worth remembering that many of these in the near future, and consulting with of those people will still be serving a driving ban local communities as to new priorities. today. Leith Walk He added: Springfield Tacking incidents of anti social There is a clear link between driving impairment behavior, vandalism and youth disorder. through drink or drugs and road crashes in which Dicksonfield Tackling the complaints of anti social people, many of them unconnected with the behavior, street drinking and littering. driver, are killed or seriously injured. We must all Albert Street Street a Week joint agency work to work together to reduce the risk and I would ask address local issues. anyone with information about a drink or drug Leith driver to contact the police or the independent Burns Street Responding to complaints of anti charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 where they social behavior, vandalism and youth disorder, can remain anonymous. littering. We can all have a wonderful summer of national St Mary Primary Joint working with the school and international events, or even just a picnic or and CEC staff to improve safety by addressing barbecue at home, but we should all be aware that inconsiderate driving and parking. drink or drug driving puts lives at risk and if caught Portland Place anti social behavior and a driver risks losing their licence and if they are a environmental improvements.These will be the repeat offender or give a high reading they could primary focus for SNT officer for but if there is a lose their vehicle. particular issue that you feel should be a local priority please let us know.

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May 2012

A Division City of Edinburgh help and advice

Lothian and Borders Police Non emergency 0131 311 3131 Victim Support 01896 751 212 Womens Aid 0131 3158 110 Scottish Domestic Abuse Line 0800 027 1234 Shelters Free Housing Advice Helpline 0808 800 4444 Stonewall Lesbian, gay and bisexual charity: 08000 50 20 20 Womens Aid 0808 2000 247

Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service (freephone) Fire safety advice: 0800 169 0320 enquiries@lbfire.org.uk Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard 0131 556 4049 0131 557 0751 (lesbian) Samaritans For emotional advice if you are feeling depressed or suicidal: 0131 221 9999 (Edinburgh) 08457 90 90 90 (National) Shakti Womens Aid Support and information for black minority ethnic women experiencing domestic abuse: 0131 475 2399 Update Signposts people with disability to a wide range of services: 0131 669 1600 Runaway Helpline 0808 800 7070

National freephone helplines

(calls may not be free from mobile phones) Breathing Space For emotional advice if you are feeling depressed: 0800 838 587 Childline Help for people aged 18 or under: 0800 11 11 Know the Score Free confidential drugs information and advice: 0800 587 587 9 Message Home Get a message home for free if you have run away: 0800 700 740 National Debtline 0808 808 4000 National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 National Missing Persons Helpline 0500 700 700

Crimestoppers
0800 555111 www.crimestoppers-uk.org

Contact your Local SNT Email

ADivSNTleithwalk@lbp.pnn. police.uk ADivSNTleith@lbp.pnn.police. uk

Telephone 0131 311 3131 ext 5985 or 5933