News 3 December to 9 December
 Joint Licensing Visits in Saffron Walden
On Saturday 6th December Town Team officers joined Licensing Officers from Uttlesford District Council to carry out joint visits across Saffron Walden. The focus of these visits was to ensure that local businesses are operating in line with their licensing conditions. It also provided an excellent opportunity to share safeguarding advice with venue staff and reinforce the importance of creating safe environments for the community.
 Road Policing Unit Conducts Speed Checks Across Uttlesford
Officers from our Roads Policing Unit have been out across Uttlesford conducting speed checks to keep our communities safe.
Locations visited include:
Little Hallingbury
Hatfield Heath
Elsenham
Takeley Park
Henham
Several drivers were reported for exceeding the speed limit in these areas. Speeding is one of the ‘Fatal Four’ driving behaviours that contribute to serious and fatal collisions.
 On patrol with PC Ryan McNamara
Town Officer PC McNamara paid a special visit to Meadows Montessori Day Nursery on Thursday where he spoke with the children about the important role of the police. The youngsters had a fantastic time learning what officers do, exploring the police van, and taking home fun activity books to enjoy.
Later in the day, Ryan stopped by the Jubilee Hub to join the afternoon Warm Hub session a welcoming space for residents to connect and stay warm during the colder months. These sessions are a great way to bring the community together.
To finish his shift, Ryan continued his commitment to visibility by carrying out foot patrols around the town, ensuring a reassuring presence for local residents.
 Essex road safety campaign makes significant impact in first week
The first week of Essex Police’s latest road safety campaign targeting drink and drug driving has resulted in a notable number of arrests, demonstrating the force’s commitment to keeping local roads safe.
Between 1-7 December, officers from teams across the force have been conducting targeted patrols and roadside checks across the county, focusing on deterring and detecting those who risk lives by driving under the influence.
During this initial phase, a total of 97 arrests were made with 61 of these linked directly to drug driving offences and 17 for drink driving offences.
 Request information under Clare's Law
If you enter a relationship with someone new and start to feel a little unsure about the situation, there are steps you can take. Clare's Law gives any member of the public the right to ask the police if their partner may pose a risk to them.
Appeal Great Dunmow
We’re investigating an incident which was reported to us in Great Dunmow during which a young man sustained a dog bite. The victim, aged in his late teens, had become involved in an altercation with two other young men in Woodlands Park Drive, close to a footpath which leads to Tesco.
It took place shortly after 4.30pm on Wednesday 3 December.
One of the unknown suspects had a large black dog with him, which slipped its lead and bit the victim’s hand, causing injuries which required hospital treatment.
Both suspects then left the area.
We’d like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or may have CCTV or doorbell footage of it.
 Let's talk
Upcoming community police events
Thursday 11 December 5pm to 6pm
Co-op, Lower Street, Stansted
Thursday 11 December 6pm to 7pm
Stansted Library
Friday 12 December 6pm to 7pm
Co-op, White Street, Great Dunmow
 Crime prevention advice
Keeping your child safe online is not always an easy task. New technology, regular updates or upgrades can change how things work, sometimes making it difficult to keep up.
So, to help, we have put together some simple things you can do to make your child’s online devices safer.
Top tips
1. Protect your identity. Do not share personal information.
2. Think before you post. Once posted its no longer yours.
3. Check your privacy settings.
4. Games and Apps have age ratings for a reason.
5. Make use of the parental controls.
Be fraud smart
Ready to bag an online bargain? Follow our top tips to avoid scams.
Research sellers, check they're legitimate.
Never pay by bank transfer. Pay with a credit card, if you have one.
Only provide enough details to complete your purchase.
 Visit the Essex Police website for last week's crime data. Especially useful to Essex Watch and Neighbourhood Watch groups.
 I know someone who drinks and drives all the time, what should I do?
You should report the person to the police or if you wish to do so anonymously via Crimestoppers. The information that the police require before they can act is the registration number of the vehicle involved, the person's name, description and if possible the address and details of any regular journeys that this person makes e.g. every Thursday night at approximately 23.30hrs B leaves the pub and drives the same route home.
With the information you have provided, the police can then potentially wait for the vehicle somewhere along that route to stop the car.
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