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Hampshire Constabulary wanted to share an update with you from our partners, The Blue Lamp Trust, of which our Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney is a Trustee.
The Blue Lamp Trust runs a scheme, which it has done so throughout and now beyond the current COVID pandemic, called the Bobby Scheme. It provides free home security visits, long-life smoke alarms and advice to vulnerable residents in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, particularly the elderly and victims of burglary and domestic abuse.
A full crime prevention and fire safety survey is carried out by one of their specialist trained, police-vetted, fitters. They will provide both general and specific crime and fire prevention advice to improve resident home safety. When appropriate their fitters will fit items such as locks, spy-holes, door chains and smoke alarms, etc. This service is completely free.
The Bobby Scheme can also supply and fit police approved key safes for a small donation.
The Bobby Scheme is free to those who are vulnerable due to age (over 65), circumstance, disabled, or a victim of household crime.
Anyone can make a referral including individuals, friends, family, doctors, social workers, etc. via the Blue Lamp Trust website – https://bluelamptrust.org.uk/bobby-scheme-landingpage/ – or by ringing 0300 777 0157. |
