The resources listed below may be of interest to Watch members.
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Police Scotland
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In an emergency always dial 999. An emergency means someone is in immediate danger, or a crime is taking place right now. If it is not an emergency, please do not call 999. The police try to answer 999 calls within 10 seconds, and even faster if possible. However, only one in every six 999 calls is a real emergency.
101 can be used 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is free to call. See here for more information.
Crimestoppers
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If you have information which you think might be useful to the Police, ring Crimestoppers on the above number. There is no need to give your personal details unless you wish to do so. Using this system, it is even possible for you to receive a reward (if one is offered for the type of information you can provide) without having to sacrifice your personal anonymity.
Neighbourhood Watch Scotland(previously the Association of Scottish Neighbourhood Watches)
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Neighbourhood Watch Scotland is a registered charity whose aim is to help people work together to make their communities safer. They work with Police Forces and other agencies to establish a single database of Neighbourhood Watches in Scotland.
CENW members may be interested in registering on the Neighbourhood Watch Scotland website. They periodically send out relevant alert emails via the "Neighbourhood Alert" scheme. Alerts include warnings about scams in the area, news from the Police, Crimestoppers and other community safety related messages. Which types of messages are received can be selected in their comprehensive Message Settings configuration page once you have registered.
To register to receive alerts from Neighbourhood Watch Scotland:
Action Fraud
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Action Fraud is the UK's national fraud reporting centre where you should report fraud if you have been scammed or defrauded. They provide a central point of contact for information about fraud and financially motivated internet crime. The service is run by the National Fraud Authority - the government agency that helps to co-ordinate the fight against fraud in the UK.
You can report fraud using their online fraud reporting service any time of the day or night; the service enables you to both report a fraud and find help and support.
Victims of Crime in Scotland
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The Victims of Crime in Scotland website contains information for victims of crime, including links to various support organisations.
Witnesses in Scotland
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The Witnesses in Scotland website contains information and advice for those asked to be a witness in court.
Immobilise
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Immobilise.com is the world's largest free register of possession ownership and with its sister site CheckMEND.com the largest database in the world of stolen property and blocked mobile phones.
Immobilise can be used by members of the public and businesses to register their valued possessions or company assets. Users can record any registered item as lost or stolen and this instantly appears on the Police National Stolen Equipment Database. This online checking service is used by all the UK Police forces to trace owners of stolen property.
Secured by Design
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Secured by Design is the UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of "designing out crime" by use of effective crime prevention and security standards for a range of applications.
National Security Inspectorate
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The National Security Inspectorate is the specialist approvals and certification body that inspects companies providing home security, business security and fire safety services. Choosing an NSI approved company ensures that the contractor you select works to the highest recognised industry standards as demanded by the Police, Fire and Rescue Services and insurance industry.
Adviceguide
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The Adviceguide website is the main public information service of Citizens Advice, providing people with round-the-clock access to CAB information on their rights - including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues.
Card Watch
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Card Watch raises awareness about all types of plastic card fraud in the UK and provides information to help prevent fraudulent use of credit cards, debit cards, cheque guarantee cards and charge cards.
Get Safe Online
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Get Safe Online is the UK's leading source of unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.
A unique resource providing practical advice on how to protect yourself, your computers and mobile devices and your business against fraud, identity theft, viruses and many other problems encountered online. Get Safe Online is a jointly funded initiative between several Government departments and private sector businesses, and is the Government's preferred online security advice channel.
Home Safety Scotland
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Home Safety Scotland consists of home safety officers, community safety officers, health promotion officers and others from various local authorities and health boards and representatives from private companies. The group meets every two months to discuss different ways to take home safety forward.
Consumer Affairs
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Consumer Affairs' mission is to empower consumers through education in the areas of credit, loans, insurance, debt and personal finance. Whether you are looking to take out a mortgage or you are considering a payday loan, they promise to provide the thorough and up-to-date information you need to make the best choice for you and your family.