New 999 Service Launched for British Sign Language Users

Dear Watch Member,

British Sign Language (BSL) users can now communicate more easily with the emergency services following the launch of a new service this month.

999BSL is a free-to-use video relay service that can be accessed online or downloaded as an app. In an emergency, people who are deaf or hard of hearing can use 999BSL to connect with a BSL interpreter. The interpreter will then call 999 using a landline to relay the conversation to the emergency services operator.

To use the service:
• Open the 999 BSL app or website
• Press the red button to video call
• Communicate with the BSL interpreter

The Rt Hon Kit Malthouse MP, Minister for Crime and Policing, said: “Calling 999 can literally be a matter of life and death, and everyone should have confidence that their local police force will be at the end of the phone, ready to jump to their aid.

Increasing accessibility of the 999 service to all members of the public is vital and will help to ensure our streets are safer for everyone.”

For more information visit the 999BSL website.

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Regards,
Lee O’Brien
Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team
Email: [email protected]

Volunteers Wanted!

Can you help?

We are hoping to be able to hold our annual “Concerts in The Park” this year.

The concerts are held in Pinner Memorial Park.

We need volunteers to help:-

  • Set up in the morning – this involves moving heavy equipment
  • Steward whilst the concerts are being held.
  • Pack away at the end of the day – this involves moving heavy equipment

If you would like to know more about the stewards role Steward’s Instructions 2022

The concerts may not take place if there are severe weather warnings.

Cuppa with a Copper at Costa Coffee Pinner Rd

Dear Watch Member,

Local Safer Neighbour Officers will be available on Monday 13th June 2022 between times 12.00 – 14.00hrs to discuss any concerns or questions you may have with a particular emphasis on the ongoing work to address violence against women and girls.

Please come for a chat if you have anything to discuss on this or other topics affecting you.

Meeting will be held in Costa Coffee at:

The Accounting House, Pinner Road, North Harrow, HA2 6DZ

 

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Regards,
Kristina Dvorakova
PCSO
Email: [email protected]

Streetsafe: Helping to make the streets safe for everybody

Dear Watch Member,

#Streetsafe can help police identify areas that need improving and work towards making our streets safe for everyone! People can report anonymously to the police, the areas where they feel unsafe #barnet #policeactivity #communityengagement

For mor information please go to our website: www.police.uk/streetsafe

 

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Regards,
David Morrow
Watch Liason Officer for Barnet