speak up, Stay safe

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                                                                                         Speak up, Stay Safe.

If you have information about a crime in the West Midlands, there are several safe ways to speak up. Whether you want to report an incident directly or prefer to stay completely anonymous, the following options are available:

Direct Reporting to West Midlands Police 

• Emergency (999): Always call 999 if a crime is happening now, someone is in immediate danger, or violence is being used.
• Non-Emergency (101): Call 101 for non-urgent enquiries, such as reporting a minor crime that has already happened or sharing information about suspicious activity.
• Online Reporting: You can submit a report for various issues, including antisocial behaviour, stalking, or rural crime, directly through the West Midlands Police website.
• Public Transport (See Say): For issues on buses, trams, or trains, you can text 81018 starting your message with "see say" to report non-emergency concerns. 

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Speak Up Anonymously

If you want to provide information without giving your personal details, you can contact independent charities:

• Crime-stoppers: Call 0800 555 111 or use their anonymous online form. They do not take personal details, and calls cannot be traced.
• Fearless (For Young People): Part of Crime-stoppers, Fearless allows young people to report crime and access safety advice 100% anonymously.
• Anti-Corruption Reporting: To report a police officer or staff member you believe is corrupt or abusive, you can call the Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service at 0800 085 0000. 

Staying Safe While Out

West Midlands Police currently runs several safety campaigns and initiatives: 

• Ask for Angela: If you feel unsafe on a night out in a bar, club, or participating hotel, you can "Ask for Angela" at the bar to get discreet help.
• We Walk Away: This campaign encourages people to walk away from heated situations before they turn violent.

More information visit https://www.westmidlands.police.uk/police-forces/west-midlands-police/areas/about-us/about-us/safeguarding-yourself-and-others/safeguarding-yourself/

Local Safety Initiatives in Wolverhampton

The Safer Wolverhampton Partnership (SWP) works to make the city safer through targeted projects: 

• Operation Redfox: A dedicated initiative focused on keeping the wider Wolverhampton community safe.
• Operation Driftcloud: Specifically targets the illegal use of off-road motorbikes and e-scooters in wards like Oxley, Tettenhall, and Wednesfield.

Safe Haven & Night Guardians 

• : During nights out in the city centre, the 

Safe Haven

provides a secure space with first aid and support, while Night Guardians patrol licensed premises to assist the public.

• Ask for Angela: Most bars and clubs in Wolverhampton participate in this scheme—discreetly ask staff for "Angela" if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable.
• Public Space Protection Order (PSPO): Active in the city centre to reduce loitering, aggressive begging, and public drinking.

Thank you from your Wednesfield and Heath town team.