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Counter Terrorism Policing Cymru has announced that the National Referral Form (NRF) is being launched in Wales to streamline the process for reporting concerns related to radicalisation. Key Features of the National Referral Form: 1. Enhanced information gathering: The new form encourages detailed submissions. Practitioners are urged to provide as much information as possible to … Continued
The Wales Safer Communities Network is proud to support ASB Awareness Week 2024, an initiative spearheaded by Resolve ASB. Taking place from 18 – 24 November, this nationwide campaign aims to raise awareness about anti-social behaviour (ASB) and showcase effective ways to tackle it in our communities. This year’s theme, #MakingCommunitiesSafer, highlights the importance of … Continued
The Office for Products Safety and Standards (OPSS) is leading a fresh campaign to support fireworks safety, with content for use by local authorities, community groups and the public. OPSS has produced safety guidance on how to use fireworks responsibly, protecting people and keeping animals away from harm. Content is provided for use by local … Continued
Local authorities in Wales with responsibility for children’s social care are invited to a virtual Awareness and Engagement Event to learn about the Child National Referral Mechanism (NRM) Pilot and how to get involved. This event is designed for local authorities not currently participating in the pilot programme and will be held on Thursday, 7 … Continued
Last week was Safer Communities Awareness Week 2024 and the Network was involved with a number of events and activities. You can read more about the Network’s activities here. Be sure to mark your diaries for Safer Communities Awareness Week 2025 which will take place 15 – 19 September. Safer Communities Training Package The Network … Continued
Last week was Safer Communities Awareness Week 2024 and the Network was involved with a number of events and activities. We were delighted to attend the Master Diversity Conference at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Monday with our exhibition stand, engaging with attendees about community safety issues for all members of the community. On Tuesday we … Continued
Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a Safety Alert to warn of the risks that water beads can pose to children and vulnerable adults. This follows action taken by OPSS to remove unsafe products from the market. The Safety Alert advises that water beads should be kept away from young children, under … Continued
Applications for this role are restricted to existing officers or staff of a UK police force or UK policing organisation. The College of Policing works with key stakeholders such as the Local Policing and Prevention co-ordination committees to ensure that Neighbourhoods Officers and staff are recognised as experts and are properly trained to provide Neighbourhood … Continued
The Safer Communities Awareness Week (16 – 20 September 2024), organised by the Wales Safer Communities Network, raises the profile of community safety and highlights the partnership work that is taking place across Wales. Everyone is entitled to live in a safe community, and it is a collective responsibility to deliver this. This encompasses the … Continued
This Safer Communities Awareness Week we are hosting two ‘lunch and learns’ to share some of the work that is happening in community safety in Wales and to spotlight the Safer Communities awards. Lunch and Learn: The Safer Communities Awards Tuesday 17 September 1-2pm: Register here The Safer Communities Awards is now in it’s second … Continued
