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Be careful this Christmas – make sure Santa is the only one coming down your chimney

… or through your unlocked back door, or your open window. Local home owners are being given crime prevention tips to make sure they don’t fall victim to crime this […]

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Bike registration scheme to help return stolen cycles

With one bike stolen every day in north Lancashire, cyclists purchasing new bikes in the area are being asked to register their details on a new database to help safeguard […]

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Motorists urged to give thieves the cold shoulder

Make sure you give thieves the cold shoulder – that’s the message to motorists from Lancashire Constabulary. The advice comes as a cold snap bites to deter motorists from leaving […]

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Jingle bells keep Christmas shoppers safe

Shoppers are to be given their own set of Christmas jingle bells to keep their bags and purses safe while out during the festive period. It is the fifth year […]

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Don’t be left in the dark when it comes to home security

Lancashire police are urging people not to be left in the dark with their home security now the clocks have gone back. Officers are reminding householders to check lighting and […]

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Keep Safe – Keep a Light on to stop Crime

750 free timer switches were given out to people in Carnforth, Lancaster, Morecambe and Silverdale last week in a bid to improve home security. Photo courtesy Lancashire Constabulary Local residents […]

October 11, 2010
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Students get fresh look at crime prevention

Over 750 students were given crime prevention advice at Lancaster University’s Freshers’ Fair last week. Members of Lancaster’s crime prevention team attended the event on Friday and handed out packs […]

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Free crime prevention tools for Lancaster, Morecambe residents

Local residents can get switched on to home security as the nights draw in – with the help of free crime prevention tools. Timer switches – which can turn lights […]

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Freshers offered crime prevention advice at start of new term

Freshers at Lancaster and Morecambe’s colleges and universities are being offered crime prevention advice as they start their new term. Over 20,000 students come to the north of the county […]

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Spring into action to keep criminals at bay

As the weather improves (allegedly), local residents are being urged to ‘Spring into action’ and take special measures to prevent themselves from becoming victims of crime. With the clocks going […]

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