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Humberside Police has launched a series of new warning signs in a bid to deter criminals as part of its Farmwatch scheme.


“Five different external signs have been unveiled, warning potential criminals ‘Beware this is a Farmwatch Area’.Beverley Guardian

Force Deputy Director for Wildlife Crime, Sergeant Dave Jenkins said: “Farmwatch is going from strength to strength. Since the resurrection of Farmwatch in 2006, results to date for the Force and County are significant. With these signs being created, it gives the Farmwatch members a sense of ownership and also warns any potential criminal they are being watched and not to bother.

“In 2010/11, Humberside Police had the second highest prosecution rate in the Country under the Hunting Act 2004. Reported incidents are now significantly fewer, public confidence in the rural community has been vastly improved and Humberside police are now recognised as one of the leading Forces in the fight against Wildlife crime.”

Source : Beverley Guardian

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