When did you last consider the security of your home? Being a bit sad in this regard I think about it most days, but particularly when I learn that a nearby neighbour got burgled or someone close-by had their car broken into. And it's a good thing I do think like that because research into…

This from Action Fraud The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) has received several reports of rental fraud whereby empty premises are being targeted and the locks are being changed for the purpose of adding legitimacy to a rental fraud. The suspect(s) will find and enter an empty property…

In the early hours of last night I caught this news item on Sky News. It's almost one of those stories you would classify as ‘you couldn't make it up'. However, having read the account I can now see what they were trying to do and with police budgets as they are I can fully understand why.…

WATCH OUT residents of Hillingdon in West London!! One of my wife's clients had a chat with me today about an incident that nearly resulted in the emptying of her bank account. The elderly lady in question answered a call at the door from a young black guy wearing a black casual jacket displaying…

As you might imagine, my website receives numerous requests for help during the year from people with a genuine concern for crime prevention. I try to do what I can, but there are limits, now that I have lost the influence I once had as a leading police crime prevention practitioner. That being…

The Thames Valley Police Open Day takes place at the Force's training centre in Sulhamstead annually, and last year over 5,000 people came along to find out what really goes on behind the scenes in policing. This year's event carries a theme of 100 years of Women in Policing, and will include…