A view of what our police have to deal with.  This is from the Motorway Police program showing two women who were pedestrians on the M6 motorway
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Found this video on Youtube which shows a police car chase with a Sierra 4×4.   Is the ending expected?
 

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WARNING THIS VIDEO CONTAINS MATERIAL NOT SUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN & SOME ADULTS MIGHT ALSO FIND THE CLIP DISTURBING.
 
Do you know that -?
Over 90% of adult front seat passengers and drivers wear seat belts, as do 66% of adult rear seat passengers.
If wearing rates in the rear were as high as those in the […]

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What to do if you are involved in a road traffic accident
Being involved in a road traffic collision can be traumatic and this Podcast is intended to help with some of the practical things you will need to do. Why not download this to your mobile phone just in case you might need it one day. […]

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Residents working together to protect their communities is what Neighbourhood Watch is all about.  It operates as a result of members reporting suspicious people and incidents to the police and provides practical steps for householders to tackle problems through crime prevention measures and greater vigilance.
What is Neighbourhood Watch?
The principle is simple. Through communication and cooperation, […]

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Identity theft and fraud is an important and growing problem. It affects individuals, government departments and private sector organisations, and often forms part of more serious criminal operations such as people trafficking and drug smuggling. In this Podcast we offer some practical advice on what you can do to avoid falling victim to this growing […]

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Crime is falling and is at it’s lowest level for many years but trying to convince the Britsih public of that is a difficult task. Various survey’s tell us that peoples views on crime are influenced by what is reported on the TV and in the Newspapers so what is the true picture of crime […]

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A comprehensive survey to find out what Staffordshire people think about crime and policing in their area has just been launched.
Staffordshire Police’s ‘Feeling the Difference’ consultation is a key part of its commitment to put the citizen at the heart of all it does.
In this Podcast the aims of this project are explained in full.
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Road Safety is an integral element of the Community Safety Strategy for Staffordshire, topping the list of concerns for many communities is speeding motorists. In this podcast Sgt Martin Steventon talks about the effect of speeding and inappropriate speed and the consequences of such driving.

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I have been involved in drug education for the past ten years or so and have lost count of the number of parents who have asked me how they should discuss the issue with their own kids. In this Podcast I will give you some advice on what to do and what to say, the […]

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In this Podcast London hip hop artist Lowkey hosts interviews with two young people from completely different backgrounds who have experienced violence in their lives - both have the same message ‘Don’t hide it’.
First up is 18-year-old Nicola who grew up in a home […]

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Drugs affect everyone differently. Sometimes people take too much or suffer a bad reaction. If it all goes wrong, don’t be the one who stands back helpless. This Podcasts explains reactions to different drugs and how, in an emergency, you can help. Remember if asked by a Paramedic or Doctor what you or a friend has […]

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It’s all too easy for youngsters to get into trouble sometimes it’s extremely difficult for young people to believe how bad things might just get for them if they don’t alter their behaviour.
Matt the subject of this story, spent most of his teenage years in trouble with the police and ended up serving time in […]

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If we start with the view that some young people will try drugs despite anything that wise adults tell them, we have to make sure they have as much information as possible so they can make an informed choice. Such information must include advice that ensures that if they do take drugs they can reduce […]

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Binge drinking is dangerous, your body can only process one unit of alcohol per hour. The more rapidly you drink the more intense the effects will be that doesn’t necessarily make the experience any more enjoyable. We have to accept that part of growing up and being young involves experimenting with alcohol. Drinking sensibly can be an […]

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Staffordshires Chief constable Chris Sims is 48, and lives in the county with his family.
He was previously with the National Policing Improvement Agency, and spent three years as Deputy Chief Constable of West Midlands Police – the force he moved to as Assistant Chief Constable, after leaving Staffordshire in 1999.
Here he talks about how it […]

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Crimestoppers operates across the UK and it’s free to call. The phone number 0800 555 111 provides an invaluable community service, so that anybody who has information about criminal activity can pass it on, without living in fear of the consequences. Many criminals exploit people’s fear to avoid arrest. Every call is treated with absolute […]

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Distraction burglary is a rare but very distressing crime that mainly affects the most vulnerable members of our society, especially the elderly. Distraction burglary is any crime where a lie, trick or distraction is used on an occupant of a dwelling to gain, or try to gain, access to commit burglary Examples of this would […]

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Staffordshire Police are committed to providing the best possible quality of service to its communities. However, there may be occasions where individuals are not satisfied with the level of service provided or the actions of individual officers or members of police staff. Sergeant Martin Steventon explains the complaints procedure and what options are available to […]

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Burglary is falling in Staffordshire and is extremely rare in the Kidsgrove area. The summer months do however see an increase in this type of crime, so what can you do to reduce your risk of falling victim to the burglar? Sgt Martin Steventon explains some simple steps that might help you to help Staffordshire […]

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