Our topic for September was “Report, Report, Report” - highlighting the importance of sharing information to help reduce crime in the community.
A perfect example of this is the new ‘BluLink’ platform launched by NSW Police which enables them to respond more appropriately to incidents due to the real-time information it provides.
Police need members of the community to report suspicious or unusual activity.
Don’t worry about “bothering” them, or feeling like you’re overreacting - they are here to listen and to help.
Another method of information gathering and sharing is the NSW CCTV Register.
This initiative allows police to essentially map residents and businesses across Cowra, which may help in identifying offenders, even beyond the immediate crime scene. Even if your property is not directly involved in criminal activity, your camera may see something important which will assist police in their enquiries.
Trust your gut. If something just doesn’t look or feel right, or you think a crime is happening or about to happen, report it. There are multiple ways to report incidents to the police apart from calling 000 in an emergency.
You can call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 or make an online report.
If you have information about a crime or suspicious activity and want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential online report using the Crimestoppers tool.
It is important to stress that if an incident is happening now and if the suspect is still at the scene, you should call triple zero (000) immediately and follow the directions you are given.
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