🚘 Are you looking for a new car at the moment and unsure if an advert on the internet is genuine? Please be aware that criminal gangs can use reputable sites to advertise cars that don't belong to them. 🔗 Click the link for more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=05d88f…

⚖️ Crown Prosecution Service are responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in England and Wales. The CPS are independent and make impartial decisions that are separate from the police and government. 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=cdaa10…

🛫 Are you wanting to travel to the USA this year, but you have a conviction? If you have been arrested, you must declare it whether or not that arrest resulted in a conviction. 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=5f6842…

🛒 Are you looking to buy something online today? ◾Always buy from a reputable site. ◾If using an internet auction site, check the seller's reputation and take time to read the terms and conditions. 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=638f35…

🔪 What offensive weapons are illegal to possess in private? It is an offence to possess certain weapons in private unless a defence applies. Please note that the legislation for Zombie style knife or machete comes into force on 24th September 2024. 🔗: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=4a615d…

📰 Crackdown to halt rise in phone thefts An estimated 78,000 people had phones or bags grabbed from them on the streets, with policing intelligence suggesting that this is being driven by increased demand for second hand smartphones. gov.uk/government/new…

🔪 Do you know how to dispose of your kitchen knives safely? All metal knives can packaged securely in your bin or be taken to your local waste disposal site. 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=df20cf… #KnifeSafety

📊 This week's #PolicePoll! Fraud is the abuse of position, false representation or prejudicing someone's rights for personal gain. However what is the maximum prison sentence this carries?

✉️ Are you aware of postal scams? A postal scam is a letter sent with the sole intention of gaining money through deception. Scam mail is mass produced and made to look like a personal letter or important document. 🔗Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=8d03b9…

✅37% of you answered correctly with '10 years'! Each carries a maximum prison sentence of ten years. Find out more here: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=51105f…

📰Britain takes decisive action to ban 'zombie drug' xylazine. Legislation has been laid in Parliament to ban xylazine and 21 other dangerous drugs as part of the government’s action to prevent drug deaths and crack down on drug dealing gangs. gov.uk/government/new…

🚘 There are a number of legal requirements in relation to the display and format of number plates. You must not alter, rearrange or misrepresent the letters or numbers and characters must not be moved from one group to the other. 🔗 Click for more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=7601b5…

📧 Do you want to report a suspicious / phishing / scam email? If you do receive a suspicious email, this can be reported to NCSC UK. Any suspected frauds committed by email can be sent to Action Fraud 💻 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=01c098…

🚘 Is a parked vehicle blocking your driveway? You should firstly make enquiries with the neighbours. In most areas local councils have taken on responsibility for enforcing parking provisions under what is known as Civil Parking Enforcement (CPE). 🔗: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=b812e9…

📰 UK signs first international treaty addressing risks of artificial intelligence gov.uk/government/new…

📱 Have you used what3words before? When people call 999 they often struggle to describe their location. What3words helps you say exactly where you are by assigning three distinct words. 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=4afd2e…

📊 This week's #PolicePoll! #Drones are becoming increasingly popular among members of the public, but the misuse of such drones can lead to a criminal offence being committed 🛩️ However, when using a drone for recreational purposes, what height must you not fly above?

🚫 Are you looking into buying self-defence products? The only fully legal self-defence product at the moment is a rape alarm and can be bought from most local police stations or supermarkets. 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=fefeb7…

💰 Have you spent a little more than you planned this month? The best solution to managing debt is not to ignore it and seek help. Several organisations can assist you in managing and reducing your debts. 🔗 Click the link for more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=69f30e…

🥂 Are you going on a #NightOut this weekend? ➡️ Always make sure you know how you are getting home. ➡️ Travel home with friends and not on your own. ➡️ Never accept a drink from a stranger or leave unattended. 🔗 Click the link for more advice: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=8cf24b…