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Security in the Home

According to Home Office research, people aged 60 and over are less likely to become victims of crime than those in other age groups. You can lower the risk of attack or burglary further by following simple preventative steps. Making yourself safer does not mean changing your whole lifestyle or becoming trapped in your own home. Find out more...

Operation Bright Spark
The operation that runs over bonfire night each year to deal with dangerous bonfires and reduce the sale of fireworks to children and young people.
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Doorstep Callers - Know Your Rights
Information from Trading Standards on your rights when a doorstep salesman calls and advice on the national doorstep protocol.
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Operation Damage Limitation
Information on the most common criminal damage crimes and ways in which you can work with the police to reduce criminal damage.
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Hoax Email Warning
A warning on hoax emails that ask for bank details and other personal information. Make sure you know what to look out for to prevent identity theft.
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Preventing Burglary
A mesage from the police on the steps you can take to prevent burglary and a list of the top ten tips to keeping your house secure.
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Identity Theft
Information and tips on preventing identity theft and details of the national schemes to address the issue.
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Minimoto Advice
A message from PS Bridgeworth, Lea Community Sergeant, concerning the status and legality of minimoto type toy motorcycles.
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Crime Prevention at Christmas
Advice on staying safe over the festive period including making sure that expensive electrical items are kept out of sight.
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Preston Police Burglary Advice
Simple and cost effective ways of reducing your chances of burglary and a message from Preston's Community Safety Officer.
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Antique Warning
A police message to residents on the recent distribution of flyers relating to the purchase of antiques, jewellery and art in Lancashire.
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Operation Car Clear
Introducing a scheme that works with local organisations to remove abandoned vehicles more efficiently.
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How to Recognise a Scam
Information on a leaflet from the Office of Fair Trading that provides advice on how to recognise a scam.
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Mailing Preference Service
Details of how to sign up to the mailing preference service that prevents unwanted mail from being sent to your house.
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