Category: Policing

Dear Watch Member,

From the end of October 2024, the Online Watch Link (OWL) communication platform will no longer be available in the MPS.

This means we will no longer have access to your contact information.

We know how important it is for you to have a way of contacting your local officers and getting up to date information.

Therefore, if you would like us to continue sending updates or contact you in the future, please send your contact details (name, address, and email) to us, your local Ward team, via our email address:

[email protected]

By sending your details you will be consenting to us using them in this way and keeping them on our records. We will review the need to retain your details after a year, however you can request to have your details removed at any time and we will not share your details outside of the MPS.

We are looking at ways to better engage and communicate with our communities in the future, as part of our goal to work with you to fight crime in your neighbourhood and improve local trust and confidence.

To find out what we are doing in your local area you can follow us on our dedicated local Twitter account X (Twitter) @MPSHarrow, Instagram account mps_Harrow or our Facebook account Harrow Police.

You can also find information on crime statistics or meetings and events being held in your local area by typing your postcode into the ‘Find your area’ search box on the homepage of our website: www.met.police.uk

Remember: To report a crime:

• Non-emergency crime: dial 101 orreport online
  In an emergency: dial 999
• Report anonymously via crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111

If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: [email protected]

Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
[email protected]

Dear Watch Member,

Our next Walk, Talk & Do meeting to discuss issues related to Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG) will be held this Tuesday, 24th September outside Pinner

Train Station between 6pm – 7pm.

These meetings provide opportunities for women to speak openly to female officers about their experiences and concerns regarding women’s safety, and tell us what areas they feel safe or unsafe in, so we can work with Harrow Council and other partner agencies to improve safety on our streets and in our public spaces.

If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: [email protected]

Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
[email protected]

Dear Watch Member,

Our next ‘Walk, Talk & Do’ will be held on Wednesday 18th September in Pinner Village Gardens, Pinner.

Please come and join us at 5pm if you would like to discuss Violence Against Women and Girls and women’s safety in Pinner.

If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: [email protected]

Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
[email protected]

Dear Watch Member,

Our last Walk, Talk & Do of the month takes place tomorrow, Saturday 24th August at 10am.

Join us at the War Memorial at the top of High Street, Pinner where women can speak openly with female officers about their experiences and concerns regarding women’s safety, and tell us what areas they feel safe or unsafe in.

These conversations help us work with partner agencies to improve safety on our streets and in our open spaces.

If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: [email protected]

Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
[email protected]

Dear Watch Member,

We have received reports of cold callers offering to jet wash driveways in the Pinner area, so this seems like an apt opportunity to remind residents how to protect themselves from fraudsters.

Fraudsters convince you to pay for goods or work which is often overpriced, of poor quality or is not even carried out. In many cases, this work isn’t even necessary. They may use intimidation and pressure you to make quick decisions so that you agree to their demands.

As a rule, never accept offers of work from cold callers. Legitimate labourers and companies do not cold call and should have professionally printed leaflets with contact details to give to potential customers.

For advice on how to protect yourself from door-to-door scammers, please read pages 25 and 26 of the attached ‘Little Book of Big Scams’, which also includes advice about numerous other scams to be aware of.

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If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: [email protected]

Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
[email protected]

Dear Watch Member,

Looking for tickets?

Criminals create fake posts or pages on social media and search engines to scam people looking for tickets or travel deals.

Follow #TakeFive’s top tips to avoid ticket fraud:

– Read online reviews from reputable sources to check websites are genuine.

– Only use the secure payment method recommended by reputable online retailers – avoid paying by bank transfer.

– If possible, use a credit card when making purchases over £100 as you may get extra protection.

Contact your bank immediately if you think you’ve been scammed and report it to Action Fraud: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/

For more information on Ticket Fraud please visit: https://www.takefive-stopfraud.org.uk/ticket-fraud/

If you need to reply regarding this message, tap on this email address: [email protected]

Regards,
Peter Holley
Police Manager