Notes on Liskeard Have Your Say Panel meeting 16 th August 2016

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1 Notes on Liskeard Have Your Say Panel meeting 16 th August PC Garth Hatt (Neighbourhood Beat Manager for Liskeard South a. There has been an increase in theft from cars throughout the area. This is mainly (but not exclusively) from cars parked on main roads and from insecure cars. His advice is to make sure that attractive items such as sat navs and mobile phones are not left on display and that cars are securely locked. b. A woman passenger was seriously injured in an accident on the A38 near Castle Motors on Thursday 11 th August (more details attached) and the police are appealing for witnesses c. The accident at twelvewoods roundabout on Friday 12 th August was fatal, but no further information was given. d. Because of the shortage of police officers, it is unlikely that they would provide a home visit in the event of, for example, a burglary from a garden shed. e. The 101 alternative number to 999 is being deluged with non-urgent calls and is unable to cope, so the police are asking that in these cases the public are asked to them at 101@dc.police.uk f. Crime statistics as per attached sheet. 2. Rebecca Dickinson (Cornwall Council Community Partnership) - Cormac a. Cormac is commencing its winter maintenance planning b. Cormac have a tools trailer which can be loaned free of charge for community projects which are on areas where Cormac s jurisdiction falls although this restriction is not necessarily strictly adhered to. This excludes litter picking projects because this is the responsibility of Cory and not Cormac, so the trailer is not equipped with litter picking equipment c. Steph McWilliam (Cornwall Councilor) asked if Parish Councils would send her details of any road deterioration especially minor roads, so that she could lobby Bert Biscoe not to further cut the road maintenance budget. 3. Simon Diaper (Cornwall Council Environmental Crime/ Part-time Dog Warden) a. Our Dog Warden (Martin Wickett) is based in St.Austell and one of the other wardens is on long-term sick leave, so Simon deputises for holiday cover. b. Cars are considered abandoned if they are not taxed nor MOT s and left on a public highway for two or more weeks. They are then removed into storage for 8 days after which they are crushed if not re-claimed. This would cost 150 recovery plus 20 per day storage and, if it is eventually crushed, a further 75. c. Now that tax discs have been dispensed with, anyone can check if a vehicle is taxed and MOT d by going on to the DVLA website and in-putting the registration and make of the vehicle. d. Vehicles offered for sale on a public highway if there are two or more vehicles within 500 metres of each other, then a street trading licence is required. e. Dog-on-dog attacks (see LHYSP Crime Stats sheet) are a civil offence, not a criminal offence. Whilst the police would speak with both parties, this would not result in a prosecution.

2 4. To be classified as sheep worrying, the dog merely has to disperse the sheep it does not have to kill any. Where deaths are caused, it is unlikely that the dog owner would be prosecuted, but would be made to pay the farmer for the value of the lost animals. 5. Paddy Long ( Community Speedwatch) reported that they had held 30 sessions so far this year. This had resulted in 5600 vehicles having their speed monitored, resulting in 145 being registered as speeding (2.6%). Of those found to be speeding, 35% lived in the local PL14 postcode area.

3 LHYSP Crime Stats Crime Statistics for Jul~ 2016 Individual Parish July 2016 Liskeard Town 69 Dobwalls & Trewidland 5 Linkinhorne 4 Menheniot 7 St.Cieer 6 St.Ive 7 St.Keyne 4 t 2 St.Neot St. Pinnock* 4 Warleggan 1 Total 109 *Excluding Trago Mills = 0 recorded offences Figures correct at time of printing St Pinnock No Offence Location Date Circumstances 1 Dog out of Herodsfoot Dog on dog attack. No criminal control offence. 2 Burglary St Pinnock Ipad, Nokia mobile phone and speakers stolen from house 3 Make of East Taphouse Petrol withdrawn from garage without forecourt and vehicle left without payment payment being made 4 Malicious East Taphouse Threatening phone call received - communication linked to above offence

4 Summer drink and drug driving results Summer drink and drug driving campaign results suggest that if you offend in Devon and Cornwall you're twice as likely to get caught compared to the national average. Figures from the recent summer drink and drug driving campaign show that in Devon and Cornwall the percentage of drivers tested that were positive, failed or refused a reading is just over twice the national average in almost all measures, with an average of around 21% compared to 10% pationally. Devon and Cornwall Police take an intelligence-led approach to tackling drink and drug driving. The results suggest this approach is effective, with fewer tests being administered with an increase in criminal justice outcomes. Inspector Richard McLellan from the roads policing team said: "We're pleased that our efforts are effective in catching and preventing these selfish drivers from causing harm to other road users. It is still disappointing though, that so many people still choose to ignore the law and put themselves and others at risk of harm. The consequences can be devastating. "We will continue to target potential drink and drug drivers throughout the year. The dangers of drink or drug driving_~re real and we urge everyone to be responsible. Think twice before getting behind the wheel. Drink or drug driving is a selfish decision that can ruin your life or someone else's." Throughout the month-long operation, drivers were tested if they were involved in a collision or if stopped for an offence. Routine stop checks were also carried out. If you suspect that someone is driving while unfit to do so, please report it immediately on 999 if they pose imminent danger or for non-urgent matters 101@dc.police.uk or call101. Alternatively phone it through anonymously to Crirnestoppers on or via _Positive, refused or failed- stats Youngest person: 15 year old girl- failed to provide reading at Torquay custody Oldest person: 75 year old man- reading twice the legal limit at Camborne custody Average age: 36 years old Male I Female ratio: 83% male and 17% female Higher proportion of under 25s -typically on average is between 30-40% 19 of 156 positive, failed or refused tests were under 20 years old

5 t after Liskeard collision Passenger seriously injured Police are asking for witnesses to make contact after a serious collision on the A38 near Liskeard. At approximately 1.45 pm on Thursday 11'h August a serious injury collision occurred on the A38 near Castle Motors on the Cornwall bound carriageway. A blue Kia C~yd left the road and collided with a tree resulting in the 69 year-old woman passenger receiving abdominal injuries. She remains in a serious but stable condition at Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. Devon and Cornwall Police's Serious Collision Investigations team is appealing for witnesses and ask that anyone who may have seen the incident make contact via 101 quoting reference 520 of the 11'h August 2016.

6 Extensive search for missing man, Lynton Have you seen Andrew O'Reilly? An extensive sea and land search is underway in the Lynton area for a missing 51-year-old Guildford man. Andrew O'Reilly was reported missing yesterday morning [14 August] after failing to return to where he "Yas camping in the town. Mr O'Reilly checked into the farm campsite on Monday 8 August and has not been seen since. His tent and car are still at the site. Lynmouth Coastguard Rescue Team and two lifeboats from Ilfracombe RNLI are currently assisting police in the search operation around the coast at Lynmouth, Lynton and Ilfracombe. The police dog unit and helicopter plus Exmoor and Dartmoor Search and Rescue Teams are also involved in the search operation. Police are extremely concerned for Mr O'Reilly's welfare and are asking the public to help locate him by reporting any sightings to them. He is described as around 5ft 11 ins tall, of slim and muscular build, with mousy/grey short hair. He is unshaven and has a small scar above his upper lip. Mr O'Reilly usually wears glasses and is believed to be wearing navy or black rugby shorts and walking boots. Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 999, quoting log number 290 of