Reporting suspicious activity and Staying safe.

If you see something suspicious, the most important thing is to keep yourself safe while helping us gather useful information. Here’s a clear, practical guide you can follow:

🚨 1. If it’s an emergency, call 999

Use 999 if:

📞 2. If it’s not an emergency, report it via 101 or online

Use 101 when:

You can also use local police online reporting forms.

👀 3. Observe safely

Do not approach or put yourself at risk.
Instead, try to note:

Useful details

These details are extremely valuable for officers and PCSOs.

📷 4. Preserve evidence if possible

If safe and legal:

💬 5. Trust your instincts

You don’t need to be certain a crime is happening.
If something feels “off,” we would rather know about it.

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