4/6/09 - SPARE WHEEL THEFTS FROM LANDROVERS
Please be aware that there have been a number of reported thefts of spare wheels from Landrovers in the Craven District. Is your wheel secured by a locking wheel nut or other security device?? Have you applied your Smartwater??
Need further advice?? Then call into Grassington Police Station on Wood Lane. - Telephone - 0845 6060 247.
4/6/09 - QUAD BIKE THEFT
A quad bike has been stolen from Thorpe ( between Burnsall and Linton ) within the last few days - Green Honda Quad. The 'bike was seen travelling towards Adddingham via Bolton Abbey. Did you see anything suspicious, vehicles or persons you did not recognise?? - Call Grassington Police - 0845 6060247.
21/4/09 - STONE THEFTS
Please report all suspcious persons and vehicles to your local Safer Neighbourhood Team. - 0845 6060247
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH - SUCCESS !!
WATCH OUT !! 
Congratulations to all members of The Long Ashes Park Neighbourhood Watch Scheme !!
Thanks to the sterling efforts of the coordinators there are now over 77 members !! - Keep up the good work !!
New members always welcome !!
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SMARTWATER-
-HAVE YOU APPLIED YOUR SMART WATER YET?? 
What is SMART WATER??? -
SmartWater’s Fight against Crime
There is undoubtedly a compelling argument for the concept of property marking: one of the common requirements of the criminal justice systems is the need, if convictions are to be secured, for the police to be able to identify the owner of recovered stolen property.
The technology developed by the royal award-winning scientists at SmartWater represents a revolutionary development over traditional property marking systems and can be described as a ‘forensic coding system’ used to protect the whole spectrum of property, from cars to valuable antiques.
SmartWater’s evolution is the direct result of assessing market requirements, including those of the police, and then developing a system which fulfilled certain key parameters. The system had to be easy to apply to all kinds of property, difficult to remove, easy to detect and be supported by robust administrative systems to satisfy the criminal justice system. SmartWater satisfies all these criteria and more.
Each bottle of SmartWater contains a unique forensic code which is dabbed into the nooks and crannies of the valuable item. A clear solution which cures hard, SmartWater is virtually impossible to remove and will withstand significant attack. SmartWater has passed extensive testing by organisations such as the Forensic Science Service, an agency of the Home Office, and Thatcham*.
*Thatcham is the Motor Insurance Industry Test Centre at Thatcham, Berkshire, which grades and accredits security products on behalf of the insurance industry.
The degree of identification provided by SmartWater has been likened to a more robust version of DNA profiling, such is its efficacy; and because the SmartWater chemical formula can be analysed down to billionths of a part, the criminal has to remove every speck before he/she is safe from the police.
By developing a strategic approach, and working closely with the Police across the UK, SmartWater has become well known to the criminal fraternity, not least because of its 100% record in convictions. Having applied the SmartWater solution, all that is required is to display the SmartWater warning labels. SmartWater has become a cornerstone in household and business security and one of the most powerful deterrents in the fight against the common criminal.
Click on this link to to the SMART WATER website for further information - http://www.smartwater.com
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How to report a wildlife crime
You can help combat wildlife crime in many ways;
If you witness what you believe to be a wildlife crime being committed, report it to the police straightaway, either by ringing 999 or your local station. Do not leave it until it is too late.
If you can, please tell police an exact location with possibly a map reference as to where you last saw the offender(s). A landmark may be helpful in pinpointing the location.
A brief description with particular relevance to clothing, implements they have with them, and any dogs etc. If they have a vehicle then the make, colour and registration number will be of great help. It will also assist the police greatly if for example you have seen suspected badger diggers, then the location of a nearby badger sett.
WILDLIFE OFFENCES ARE COMMITTED BY CRIMINALS.
DO NOT APPROACH SUSPECTS YOURSELF - THEY MAY RESPOND WITH VIOLENCE.
If you know of wildlife offenders or have any information relating to wildlife offences then you can report it to any of the following organisations;
- Your local Police Wildlife Crime Officer: they are interested in all wildlife offences. You can contact your local wildlife crime officer by telephoning North Yorkshire Police – 0845 6060247.
- HM Revenue and Customs: they are interested in offences in relation to the illegal trade in endangered species. www.hmrc.gov.uk
- Crimestoppers Trust: they will accept details of wildlife offenders and pass them to the relevant police forces. Tel: 0800 555 111; www.crimestoppers-uk.org. All calls will be treated in confidence; you do not have to give your details if you do not wish to.
- Crimes against wild birds can be reported on line to the RSPB at www.rspb.org.uk/ourwork/policy/wildbirdslaw/report.asp
If you would prefer to speak to somebody please call the RSPB on 01767 680 551 (England and Wales) Lines are open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Messages can be left outside these hours.
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Craven Country Watch 
Pc Simon Crossley at Grassington Police Station would like to hear from members of The Craven Country Watch who are interested in carrying out active patrols once again.
The Craven Country Watch operated very succesfully until 2001 when activities had to cease due to restrictions put in place due to the foot and mouth out breaks and issues regarding members liability insurance.
Members, including former comittee members, are requested to contact Simon Crossley at Grassington by sending in a brief letter including name / adress / date of birth / telephone ( fax if you have one ) mobile phone number and e-mail address.
''We hope to resolve the issues regarding insurance very soon and as soon as I get enough interest I will be actively seeking authority to re-commence volunteer patrols in the Craven Area once again. Craven Country Watch is a valuable asset in fighting rural crime and providing reassurance to residents and visitors alike to Craven.''
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Quad bikes and ATVs -NEED TO DISPLAY A REGISTRATION PLATE IF USED ON A ROAD 
There have been a number of recent complaints regarding the use of un-registered quad ‘bikes on the roads in this area.
ALL motorised vehicles used on a public road have to be registered with the DVLA and must display a NUMBER PLATE and a vehicle excise licence (tax disc) . This applies even if they are only used to cross a road from one field to another.
There are certain circumstances whereby some vehicles are exempt from duty on vehicle excise. This applies to most agricultural vehicles and those used for very limited distances. – contact the dvla for further information. ( DVLA information sheet INF 7 )
Farm quads / atv’s used on a road must also comply with legislation relating to lighting to front and rear ,indicators, horn, speedometer etc.
To ride a quad/atv on a road the rider/driver must be aged 17yrs or over and have a category b1 licence. ( check your licence entitlement.)
Should you require further information or clarification please contact following organisations or call into the nearest police station.
DVLA www.dvla.gov.uk
FORESTRY COMMISSION www.forestry.gov.uk
HEALTH AND SAFETY EXECUTIVE www.hse.gov.uk
NATIONAL FARMERS UNION www.nfuonline.com
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REGULATIONS MAY LEAD TO PROSECUTION.
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Neighbourhood Watch .
Start a Neighbourhood Watch !!!!!!!!!
Neighbourhood Watch is a partnership where people come together to make their communities safer. It involves the Police, Community Safety departments of local authorities, other voluntary organisations and, above all, individuals and families who want to make their neighbourhoods better places to live. It aims to help people protect themselves and their properties and to reduce the fear of crime by means of improved home security, greater vigilance, accurate reporting of suspicious incidents to the police and by fostering a community spirit.
Schemes can vary in size. A volunteer resident Co-ordinator supervises the scheme and liases with the Police, they receive information and messages to keep them in touch with activities, and some have marker kits, alarms and other security items, which are available to members. It must be recognised that the scheme is a community initiative, which is supported by the police, not run by them, so success depends on what the members make of it.
How Do I Join Neighbourhood Watch?
Firstly, check to see if there is a scheme in your street/area. You can do this by contacting your local Police Co-ordinator (Western). If there is no scheme in your area they can give you help and advice on how to start one.
Co-ordinators can have their details placed on the Ringmaster system so they can receive automated messages. Further details can be obtained from your Local Watch Co-ordinator.
More Information can be obtained from Grassington Safer Neighbourhood Team. 0845 6060247
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