SmartWater can deter thieves
ON THE BEAT SERGEANT Steve Pratley There has been a lot of recent press with regards to SmartWater.
It is a colourless liquid solution that is simply dabbed onto the uneven surfaces of your valuables.
SmartWater can be used to code all sorts of items. Each bottle contains a unique chemical "code" which is registered to you.
It cannot be easily seen by the naked eye and is almost impossible to remove. The liquid glows under ultraviolet light making it easy for the police to detect.
I am pleased to report that working together with the Safer Havant Partnership we have now introduced SmartWater to some of the Island's beach huts.
Back in April I reported about the increase in damage to and thefts from some them.
Since then we have issued crime prevention advice, a number of roofs have been treated with anti-vandal paint and now SmartWater has been introduced.
The huts are naturally in a secluded area and obviously out of sight during darkness and the winter months.
I am grateful to everyone that has reported suspicious activity in the past and would ask everyone to continue to do so in the future.
Special Constabulary
Would you like to join the team? Special Constables are needed on Hayling Island.
As a volunteer, a "Special" has the same powers as a regular officer.
There are special people among us who feel they want to put something back into the community.
Specials volunteer for a minimum of four hours per week to provide the welcome and reassuring sight of a uniformed officer on the beat, reinforcing the link between the police service and the community.
Before you try, you will not know how rewarding certain duties can be, or what it feels like to know that your time and energy has directly contributed to making the community in which you live, a far safer and more pleasant place.
You can make a real difference. Hundreds of men and women from all walks of life have already taken up the challenge and joined the Special Constabulary.
We are looking for people with common sense and maturity who can spare a minimum of four hours per week to patrol the Island's streets alongside colleagues from the regular force.
You will be asked to assist in the policing of public events, from Premier League football matches to the village fete or carnival.
Whatever you do we can promise that you'll get a real sense of pride and achievement.
You will be provided with all uniform and kit required while on duty. You will be trained in aspects of the law, police powers and the use of self-defence equipment.
While it is true that there are no financial rewards for being one of Hampshire's Special Constables, we can promise you that if you're the type of person we're looking for, you'll get a real sense of satisfaction from making your community a better place to live, while making new friends and developing skills in the following areas:-
Communicating and negotiating effectively
Staying calm under pressure
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Team-building
Leadership and management
Responsibility
We'll train you to be confident to deal with any situation you are likely to come across, and you'll also learn a whole new range of skills that could also improve your job prospects.
While you are on duty you will see how the job is done at the sharp end of policing.
You will make your contribution and gain confidence and experience to the extent that dealing with certain situation becomes second nature.
During the first year, you will be expected to complete a series of core tasks which will enable you to undertake independent duties.
You will feel rewarded that you have been able to help people in need, and the officers you work with who will make you feel part of the police family will appreciate your presence.
So, if you think you are one of these special people who want to make a contribution that matters then do not be afraid to take the first step.
Please feel free to contact us on any of the below details.
Contacting the Team
You can contact us on 0845 0454545 and ask for Hayling Island's Safer Neighbourhoods Team.
If no one is available to take your call, leave a message and an officer will call you back.
Alternatively you can email us on hayling.island.snt@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
We look forward to hearing from you.
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