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Password Scheme to tackle bogus callersPOLICE in Bloxwich and Walsall are backing a scheme to
help combat distraction burglaries.
The scheme launches on Monday 19 May and will give
residents in Bloxwich and Walsall the opportunity to
register a unique to them password to help verify an
unknown callers identity.
Over ten companies have signed up to the scheme,
backed by South Staffs Water, Safer Walsall Borough
partnership and Walsall council, including local utility
companies.
The packs will be available from local police stations .
To register, people need to get one of the packs, choose
a password and then phone the companies listed in the
pack to register to the scheme. If your utility company is
not listed, then just call customer services and they can
advise you if they participate in the scheme.
If an employee from one of the listed companies makes a
visit to an address registered with the scheme the
resident can then ask for their unique password and the
unidentified person can only get by calling their HQ. It’s
quite simple: no password no entry.
The free pack consists of:
· Literature on bogus or distraction burglaries
· Password prompt reminder sticker for the door
· List of companies involved in the scheme for you
to register your password
· Memo minder which fixes to the wall. A relative
records a message and when the occupant goes
to the door an infrared beam is broken and the
recorded message is announced as a reminder.
For further information on the pack and how to register
contact PC Robbins on 08451135000 ext 7884 6950.
help combat distraction burglaries.
The scheme launches on Monday 19 May and will give
residents in Bloxwich and Walsall the opportunity to
register a unique to them password to help verify an
unknown callers identity.
Over ten companies have signed up to the scheme,
backed by South Staffs Water, Safer Walsall Borough
partnership and Walsall council, including local utility
companies.
The packs will be available from local police stations .
To register, people need to get one of the packs, choose
a password and then phone the companies listed in the
pack to register to the scheme. If your utility company is
not listed, then just call customer services and they can
advise you if they participate in the scheme.
If an employee from one of the listed companies makes a
visit to an address registered with the scheme the
resident can then ask for their unique password and the
unidentified person can only get by calling their HQ. It’s
quite simple: no password no entry.
The free pack consists of:
· Literature on bogus or distraction burglaries
· Password prompt reminder sticker for the door
· List of companies involved in the scheme for you
to register your password
· Memo minder which fixes to the wall. A relative
records a message and when the occupant goes
to the door an infrared beam is broken and the
recorded message is announced as a reminder.
For further information on the pack and how to register
contact PC Robbins on 08451135000 ext 7884 6950.