Contact the police on their non-emergency number 0345 456 456 4 in all cases other than when:

• A life is in danger
• A serious offence is in progress
• A suspect is at the scene
• An alleged offender is identified at any location
• There is an imminent likelihood of violence/damage to persons or property
• There is a serious road traffic collision

IN THESE CASES DIAL 999 THEIR EMERGENCY NUMBER

(The 0345 number should allow people with free local calls to call for free as 0345 calls are classed as local. This deal is included in many landline and mobile packages.)

Your Local Police

Our local bobby is PC Phil Shulver assisted by our PCSO John Mason. Phil and John conduct frequent 'drop-in' surgeries (advertised on our news pages and hence via the email, RSS and Twitter) where residents may register concerns about crime in the village.

You can contact them as follows (if doing so by telephone dial 0345 456 456 4 and ask for the mobile extension number given below):

PC Phil Shulver		ext 7110717
PCSO John Mason		ext 7111769

E-Cops

The police run an e-mail newsletter scheme on a beat by beat basis which keeps you informed of local crime information, community news and policing activities in your neighbourhood. You can register online to receive it.

Police Enhance Access Line

The police also have a dedicated phone number they called the Police Enhance Access Line or PEAL for people with communication difficulties. It is available 24 hours a day for non-emergency calls for anyone who has a communication difficulty.

Those wanting to use the system must register first to ensure their details are already in the system. They will then be given the dedicated number which allow them to contact specially trained call taker.

The scheme can be used for all non-emergency calls. In the event of an emergency people should always call 999.

For more information about the scheme contact the police service centre on 0345 456 456 4 or visit the force website.