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POLICE CORNER
Introducing Inspector Terry Lordan
Dereham police have a new leader, Inspector Terry Lordan.
Terry has spent the last few years working in the force control room and has been appointed as the local Inspector dedicated to rural policing.
Crime summary
Since 1st September 2010 the only crimes recorded in the village have been two minor assaults between school pupils. And the theft of a red Honda quad bike and a yellow diesel log splitter from an outbuilding.
The Dereham Local delivery unit (LDU) as a whole has seen a 4% reduction in recorded crime compared to last year.
Historically there is an expected lessening of crime during winter months.
Seasonal security measures
As Christmas approaches be aware of leaving opportunities for thieves. Darker afternoons and evenings make it easy to spot empty houses. Draw the curtains if you are not at home and leave a light on. If you are going to be out all day or for a few days, consider using a timer plug to turn one lamp on and off. Presents under the tree in full view of the front window are tempting and ready wrapped!
Heating oil fuel thefts are continuing sporadically in rural areas, so as before, consider the security of your tank.
How to contact your local Safer Neighbourhood Team:
Phone: 0845 456 4567
Email: sntdereham@norfolk.pnn.police.uk
Visit: Dereham Police Station, Commercial Road, Dereham, Monday to Friday 8am -6pm
Please report any suspicious activity to Norfolk Constabulary, as it helps to build a picture of what is happening across the neighbourhood.
Having said all of that, Norfolk is one of the safest places to live in the country.
