Lib Dems Plan 10,000 Extra Police On Our Streets

THE Prospective Lib Dem MP for Liverpool West Derby, Councillor Paul Twigger, has welcomed Liberal Democrat plans to put 10,000 more police on Britain's streets.

Research carried out by the Liberal Democrats has shown that 10,000 extra police officers on the beat will deliver 90,000 more arrests each year and take us back to having the much needed 'bobby on the beat' that everyone knows.

The Lib Dems' plans would be paid for by scrapping Labour's hugely unpopular I.D. cards scheme, with the £1bn saving paying for more police officers across the country.

Cllr Paul Twigger commented:- “10,000 more police on our streets will make a huge difference to local people. These plans will allow the police to tackle knife and gun crime and give a real presence on our streets. Our plans show that the Liberal Democrats are the only party standing up for Liverpool and making a real difference to peoples' lives.”

Have you seen Paula Houslea?

MERSEYSIDE Police are extremely concerned for the welfare of 37 year old Paula Hounslea, who has been missing from her home in Culme Road, West Derby since Saturday, 22 August 2009.

Paula was last seen at a family meal at a Chinese restaurant, when she was dropped off at her home address. Her daughter last saw her in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Paula is described as white, around 5 ft 8 ins tall, of medium build, with blonde or light brown shoulder-length hair. She was wearing a grey jumper, with possibly a pink cardigan over the top, dark jeans, and a gold necklace at the time she was last seen. It is thought that she has three small bags of clothes in her possession.

Police are urging Paula or anyone who has seen her since Saturday, 22 August 2009 to contact them on:- 0151 777 4422 or contact the National Missing Persons Helpline in confidence on:- 0500 700 700.

ART COMPETITION - BLACK HISTORY MONTH

MERSEYSIDE Police are supporting Black History Month and as part of the celebrations the Force is running an art competition for young people.

Merseyside Police is delighted to be able to support this annual event, which aims to create pride in Black contributions to British society and foster an understanding of Black history.

The theme of the competition is "Black Heroes and Role Models". It is open to all young people up to the age of 17 years who either live in or attend school / college in Merseyside and there are three age groups. (Up to 7 years, 8 years to 11 years and 12 years to 17 years).

Barry Bright from Merseyside Police Positive Action Team said; "The aim of Black History Month is to promote knowledge and understanding of Black history. We want young people from across Merseyside to get involved.  All the entries will be judged by a local artist and the winners of each age group will receive a prize of art materials. All entries will be placed on an on line gallery via the Merseyside Police web site.  The winning entries will be exhibited at the Police Headquarters, Canning Place during Black History Month, and will then be put on permanent display at local police stations."

For more information or to obtain an entry form please visit the Merseyside Police website at:- merseyside.police.uk.

Stolen, a seven week old Shitzu puppy called Roxy

ON Sunday 7, September between 10:10pm and 03:00am, an unknown amount of offenders broke into a house on Walton Breck Road, Anfield and stole a seven week old shitzu puppy called Roxy, cash, and a mobile phone.

Detective Constable Jim Coogan said:- "The owners children are absolutely distraught at the theft of Roxy. We wish to speak to anyone who may have any information in relation to this incident.  We are making extensive enquiries and will do all we can to catch these offenders and put them before the courts.  We would urge the community to help us with our enquiries and assist us to return Roxy to her owners."

Anyone who thinks they may have information relating to the incident to contact the Converter Team on:- 0151 777 4321/4323 or contact Crime stoppers on:- 0800 555 111.

VOTE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY CRIME FIGHTER

AN awards scheme to recognise people who have been at the forefront of tackling crime and anti-social behaviour in their communities has been launched by the Government’s Crime and Justice Adviser Louise Casey and Policing Minister David Hanson MP, building on the success of the previous Home Office Taking A Stand Awards.

The Community Crime Fighter awards are part of the Government’s Justice Seen, Justice Done programme which is all about engaging the public in the fight against crime, informing the public of their rights on crime and justice and giving them the best possible local services. Community Crime Fighters are experienced local volunteers who are given the skills and training to work alongside police and local authorities to help make their areas safer. The Government pledged to have 3,600 trained by the end of 2009 and is on target with more than 2000 trained so far.

The awards have two categories:-

1. People who have taken a stand against anti-social behaviour or supported those affected by it. This will include newly trained Community Crime Fighters who have made a significant contribution to support crime reduction in their neighbourhoods;

2. Local workers, nominated by Community Crime Fighters, for delivering a high quality, responsive local service such as police and housing officers.

Louise Casey said:- “The public are our best weapon in fighting crime – they know what is really going on in their neighbourhood, what the real problems are and where residents’ concerns lie. They and community Crime Fighters are playing a vital role in strengthening the links between the public and the police and it is time that their relentless hard work and dedication in helping to make local areas safer is recognised.”

Sarah Anson, Liverpool's Neighbourhood Crime and Justice Co-ordinator comments:- "We know that an lot of work is done by both communities and local agencies to make Liverpool a better and safer place to live. By nominating those people for these awards, we can reward them for their work and show the people of Liverpool and beyond what a real difference it makes to their communities."

Each category will have one overall winner who will receive £10,000 to invest in a local community project or initiative. All winners will receive a personalised certificate recognising their achievement.

To find out more about the Community Crime Fighter Awards, the different categories and how to nominate go to:- communitycrimefighters.org.uk/awards.   Nominations must be received by Friday, 25 September 2009 and the results will be announced in December 2009.