Community Safety- Useful Links
Ulcombe Parish Council
Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers is an independent charity that allows people to report crime anonymously.
- Website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
- Key Benefits/Objectives:
- Anonymity: Ensures that individuals can report crimes without fear of retribution.
- Community Safety: Helps reduce crime rates by encouraging more people to report suspicious activities.
- Support for Law Enforcement: Provides valuable information to police, aiding in crime prevention and resolution.
- Community Safety Scenarios:
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- Domestic Abuse: Neighbours who suspect domestic abuse can use Crimestoppers to report their concerns without revealing their identity, ensuring the victim gets help.
- Nuisance Bikes: Residents might notice individuals riding bikes recklessly or causing disturbances. Reporting this anonymously can help authorities address the issue without putting the informant at risk.
- Vandalism: If someone witnesses vandalism but fears retaliation, they can report it anonymously to help maintain community standards.
Fearless
Fearless is a service provided by Crimestoppers for young people to report crime anonymously and get advice on crime-related issues.
- Website: https://www.fearless.org/
- Key Benefits/Objectives:
- Youth Empowerment: Encourages young people to speak up about crime without fear.
- Education: Provides information and advice on crime-related issues relevant to young people.
- Anonymity: Ensures that young people can report crimes without revealing their identity.
Ask Angela
Ask Angela is a safety initiative used in bars and venues where individuals can discreetly ask for help if they feel unsafe.
- Website: Home - Ask For Angela
- Key Benefits/Objectives:
- Discreet Assistance: Provides a safe way for individuals to seek help without drawing attention.
- Staff Training: Ensures that venue staff are prepared to handle situations where someone feels unsafe.
- Community Safety: Enhances the overall safety of public venues.
Hollie Guard
Hollie Guard is a personal safety app that turns a smartphone into a personal alarm, sending alerts, location, and evidence to emergency contacts.
- Website: https://hollieguard.com/
- Key Benefits/Objectives:
- Personal Safety: Provides individuals with a tool to alert others in case of an emergency.
- Real-Time Alerts: Sends immediate alerts and location information to emergency contacts.
- Evidence Collection: Records audio and video evidence that can be used in investigations.
Contact Information
Clerk to Ulcombe Parish Council
- 07944 668802
Find Ulcombe Parish Council
Ulcombe Parish Council, C/o 16 Chaplin Drive, Ulcombe, Maidstone, Kent, TN27 9TN
Additional Information
Please do not contact the Parish Council if you wish to hire or enquire about the Village Hall. Please contact them directly on 07555 735054