Limavady Police regularly issue information relating to community issues or localised crime.
Crime Prevention Advice is available from the Crime Prevention Officer and can be contacted on 0845 600 8000 or from the PSNI website.
DUNGIVEN STATION - DECEMBER 2006 - Revised Opening Hours
The police station at Dungiven will now be open every Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm with members of the Community Policing Team using the station as a base to police the town at all other times.
District Commander Superintendent Michael Rankin said "the new opening hours will enhance the service provided by the PSNI in Dungiven by freeing up much needed resources.
“The majority of callers to the station are there to show documents as opposed to reporting crime. Under the revised opening hours officers will be able to make better use of their time on the ground, creating a more visible policing presence in the town.
“The Dungiven area will be policed by a team who will report and operate out of the station. We believe that by refocusing our resources in this way we are better able to prevent and detect crime, respond quickly to calls and build on the confidence of the community.
Superintendent Rankin added: “Issues such as anti-social behaviour, ‘boy racers’ and underage drinking have been the focus of police attention in Dungiven in recent months. We will now be able to divert further resources to tackle these problem areas.”
BURGLARIES
A crime prevention leaflet is available and if followed will assist you to minimise the risk of a burglary. Property detection marking pens are available from the DPP on 028 777 60314. Free crime prevention advice is available from Kenny Ewing, Crime Prevention Officer on 0845 600 8000.
FARM SECURITY
A leaflet relating to farm security has been designed and available to down load or upon request from the Crime Prevention Officer on 0845 600 8000 and the Ulster Farmers Union on 028 777 63996.
LIMAVADY POLICE ISSUED SIMPLE SAFETY MESSAGES FOR WINTER DRIVING
Limavady police are marking the approach of winter with a straightforward message for drivers – a few simple safety measures could save your life. And just as importantly it could save the lives of other road users.
A specially designed winter safety leaflet has been designed and is part of the Service’s commitment to road safety education.
In Limavady District Command Unit the main causes of death and serious injury on the roads are, Careless and Inconsiderate Driving, Drink and Drug Driving, excess speed and failing to wear your seat belt. Officers will actively target all of the above causation factors and will pursue a robust education and enforcement policy. The leaflet’s launch coincided with national Tyre Safety Week. Limavady Chief Inspector Stephen Cargin, said: “It is my aim to significantly reduce the number of persons killed or seriously injured on our roads. There are a number of simple but effective things that motorists can do; they may seem small but they can have a very big impact on safety. This is particularly relevant as we move into the darker days of autumn and winter. We have produced a special safety leaflet containing some helpful information and advice. Police will use it widely across Northern Ireland.”
"I want to remind drivers, as we move into winter that tyres are only one aspect of driving safely. People should have their vehicles checked fully before the onset of the cold weather and dark evenings.
- This is Tyre Week and tyres can be the barrier between life and death so it is important to make sure that they are in good condition. It is vital that there is at least 1.6 mm of tread on each tyre. Motorists should check their tyres regularly.
- Lights and wipers should be in working order. Remember the clocks go back in October.
- Windscreen washers should be kept topped up. And you should always have some system for de-icing windscreens.
- Seatbelts should be worn at all times.
- Slow down.
- And never, ever drink and drive.”