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WEST Yorkshire Police have set up a Horsewatch Scheme to support the equine community by helping them create secure environments for their horses, equipment and vehicles.
Becoming involved in Horsewatch will provide the opportunity for members to:
- Assist in reducing the opportunity for equine related crime to occur
- Develop an awareness of measures that may prevent crime at their stables/yards
- Become part of a ‘community’ network receiving and relaying pertinent information
- Share ‘good practice’ across West Yorkshire
Working along the same lines as Neighbourhood Watch, Horsewatch members should keep an eye out for their own horses, nearby neighbours’ horses, equipment, vehicles and any breaches of security on their land.
One of the main aims of Horsewatch is to encourage members to keep a note of any suspicious incidents, which may include recording the registration numbers of unfamiliar vehicles, and to warn the police and others about people acting suspiciously near stables and land where horses are kept. Try and think how an offender may view your property.
By taking positive action you can reassure yourself that you have done as much as you can to protect your horses and your equipment, making it as difficult as possible for a potential offender
For more information contact: PCSO 609 Julie Hansord - Horse Watch Liaison Officer
Tel 07595009211 mobile or 01274 883448