Dear All

Please find attached the December edition of North East Crime Alert.

In this edition:

Criminals will often take advantage of longer nights. We look at some simple measures to keep your home safe After Dark.

Follow our advice to stay safe online and avoid the scammers while shopping this Christmas.

Charity Scottish Badgers explain the advice they can offer to everyone from planners to householders.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Officer Constable Sarah Grant explains the work she does to raise awareness of Hate Crime and how to report it.

As well as a regular round-up of crime in the North East.

Please feel free to circulate the newsletter to friends and colleagues.

Kind Regards

The North East Crime Reduction Team