Useful Links

Below you will find useful links to other websites.

POLICE contacts for this area:

PS 888 Leigh Françoise GOODWIN

East Northants Neighbourhood Team Sergeant

Neighbourhood Policing

Northamptonshire Police

Telephone 101 ext 344135| Mobile: 07557 778835

Email leigh.goodwin@northants.pnn.police.uk

PC 80 Florence Holmes Florence.Holmes@northants.police.uk

PCSO 7073 Tim Butter timothy.butter@northants.police.uk

Policing Advice 6/11/23

We are aware there is increased concern about the impact of the events in Israel and Gaza on the safety and security of locally elected representatives as well as local faith leaders.

Whilst there has been a significant increase in reporting of hate crimes and incidents, at this time, we have no information to suggest that there is a heightened threat to locally elected representatives or their staff, nor for faith communities, including those from the Jewish faith.

This is under continual review and should there be any change this will be circulated to you.

As a precautionary measure we have compiled below a range of open source advice and guidance on safety and security for reassurance and ease of reference, to be disseminated to locally elected representatives and faith leaders.

We have asked our regional network to hold some personal security briefings online over the next few days – exact dates/times are being worked through and we will communicate with you again in the next 24 hours to provide the details

Should other individuals outside these groups ask for advice this can of course be shared with them.

Reporting an emergency - Call 999 if you are reporting a crime that is in progress or if someone is in immediate danger.

Reporting non-emergencies – you can Report crimes online or by calling 101 if they are not an emergency.

You can also call 101 to give information to the police or make an enquiry.

In addition, you can also link in with your local neighbourhood Inspector to discuss any concerns you have. We have asked local policing leads to ensure your local policing Inspector makes contact with you so that you have their contact details.

Other useful resources:

The LGA's guidance on personal safety.

The NCSC recommend

• https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance/guidance-for-individuals-in-politics

NaCTSO, Home Office, Counter Terrorism useful guidance:

• The Blue Book: A Guide to Personal Security | ProtectUK

• https://www.protectuk.police.uk/resources/51

NPCC, CPS, The Electoral Commission, College of Policing

• Joint Guidance for Candidates in Elections 2021 (electoralcommission.org.uk)

The Suzy Lamplugh Trusthas excellent guidance for lone working in every situation:

• Personal Safety at work | Suzy Lamplugh Trust

• www.suzylamplugh.org/personal-safety-at-home,

• www.suzylamplugh.org/personal-safety-and-law).