New penalties have come into force for dog owners in England and Wales Here they are in brief: Allowing a dog to carry out a fatal attack now carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years (up from 2) Allowing a dog to cause injury carries a maximum prison sentence of 5 years (up from…

Police throughout Warwickshire and West Mercia are stepping up efforts to counter the rapidly growing threat of cyber crime. The two forces recognise cyber issues have created massive challenges for law enforcement with one in three adults nationally suffering online crime over the past 12 months…

As you might recall, Hörmann (UK) Limited, who make excellent garage doors and entrance doors (approved by the police Secured by Design project), joined our Directory last month and they've kindly sent us this article about garage security....... As we make our homes more secure, garages…

Please Share and RT Newcastle's on-line Chronicle Live yesterday showed their support and backing to change the gun laws in order that those who hold firearms licences actually pay the real costs for administering them. According to the campaign, the cost of a firearms licence is £50, but…

How great to see one of our country's Special Police Constables getting recognised! This from West Mercia Police.... A member of the Special Constabulary who has served the people of Much Wenlock for more than 40 years has been honoured by the local community. Special Sergeant Charlie Pearson,…

Students in Sunderland are being urged to get their bikes security marked to prevent theft. PC Graeme Jenkinson, based at the University of Sunderland, is holding a week of free crime prevention events for the city\'s students, many of whom use bikes to get around campus. PC Jenkinson will be…