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1/2 For clarification, the force position, in line with national guidance, is that we are not monitoring what people are buying from supermarkets. This message was sent with good intentions by an over exuberant officer who has been spoken to since this tweet was published.
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We're aware of the incident at Trinity College involving a protest earlier today. We are liaising with staff at the college and a crime has been recorded for criminal damage.
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Yesterday we checked on a 90-year-old woman following reports of concern
While she was ok, she'd been unwell and unable to go out in the cold
We popped to the shops to get some essentials until she’s well enough
#notjustlockingpeopleup #safeguardingthevulnerable #SaferCambs
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Officers have been out in Mill Road this morning tackling dangerous road users. So far they have caught 3 ‘close passers’, 8 drivers without seat belts, 5 on their phones and 3 jumping red lights.
They have also caught 16 cyclists jumping red lights and 5 on their phones.
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Please be considerate when parking your cars, footpaths are for pedestrians. This driver was given a £30 fine for unnecessary obstruction as people with pushchairs and wheelchairs would not be able to pass safely. #7327 #7344 #safercambs #localpolicing #Cambridge
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Thank you to @CambridgeUtdFC players @james_brophy94 and Macauley Bonne, who did something heartwarming with their Easter Sundays.
The pair saw a man having a mental health crisis in #Cambridge and stayed with him until help arrived👍🏻
#BeMoreBrophy #BeMoreBonne #NotJustArrests
ALT Chief Superintendent Jon Hutchinson (middle) pictured with CUFC players Macauley Bonne (left) and James Brophy (right)
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Clapping for key workers and carers tonight at Addenbrooke's Hospital. Thank you for all that you do to keep us safe #clapforourcarers #safercambs
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A woman has been arrested following an incident outside Trinity College in Cambridge yesterday. The 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and remains in custody. Investigations are ongoing and Trinity College are assisting the police in this matter.
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2/2 Whilst the majority of people in our communities are abiding by the social distancing measures we have had to issue a small number of fines to those who are flouting the rules. None of these have been in relation to shopping or supermarket visits.
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Have you seen 'Olive', a female Cavapoo who was reported stolen from Chesterton High Street? If so, please call 101 quoting CF0047120118 #FindOlive
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Seven people have been arrested today on suspicion of criminal damage in connection with protests in Cambridge. They remain in custody and investigations are ongoing. More here: ow.ly/DJIh50ypFhT
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There is currently some travel disruption with the road closed on Castle Street, Cambridge due to a collision.
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**UPDATE** We're very pleased to say Charlie has been found thanks to members of the public who spotted him near the M11 at #Trumpington. Thank you so much for sharing our appeal. He is safe and will be returned home shortly.
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Cambridge neighbourhood officer PC Catling has saved the life of a member of the public.
PC Catling was first on the scene to reports a man in his 30s had collapsed in Cherry Hinton Hall Park on Saturday and was unconscious and not breathing.
More here: bit.ly/3b7X5Rb
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wonder if @nickjfrost will help us hone our swan call 😉 ^PC513
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We are using emergency police powers to close two city centre roads.
An organisation known as Extinction Rebellion Cambridge have begun a week long protest and set up a base at the roundabout on Trumpington Road intersecting with The Fen Causeway.
bit.ly/39Hlo5x
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Tonight we visited @RoyalPapworth as part of a thank you to all key workers and carers for all that you are doing #StayHomeSaveLives #ClapForTheNHS #ClapForOurCarers #clapforkeyworkers
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Yesterday morning in Warwick Road an officer was hit by a vehicle that failed to stop. Thanks to colleagues at @EssexPoliceUK & @NPAShq the driver has seen been charged with assaulting a police officer, dangerous driving, possession with intent to supply & obstructing an officer
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Multiple arrests have been made for a variety of offences relating to the protest in Cambridge. More information to follow.
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Thank you to the lady who lent her bike to us so we could catch the driver of this car who failed to stop and led us on a foot chase.
Thanks to the purple wheels 🚴♀️we arrested the man on suspicion of possession of a knife & drugs, failing to stop & drug driving #SaferCambs
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Tonight we visited @ArthurRankHouse to clap for all the wonderful staff and carers - thank you for all that you are doing 👏🏻 #ClapForCarers #clapforourkeyworkers
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We've been patrolling shops, green spaces, villages and towns today
While strange, it has been good to see the people of #Cambridge listening to the advice to stay home. We're all in this together
We've loved spotting your rainbow 🌈 pictures. If you see us, give us a wave 👋
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This picture was captured on one of our officers body worn video as the RAF Typhoon went over #sonicboom
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What an amazing week it has been for #FabulousFinn!
The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill, which makes it an offence to harm working animals, has been given Royal approval by The Queen! What a brilliant achievement @K9Finn @BCHPoliceDogs #ThursdayMotivation
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We're on patrol in #Cambridge and our first stop was Tesco in Newmarket Road
Please be aware of the special opening hours that are now in place to allow key workers/the most vulnerable get the essential shopping they need
#StayHomeSaveLives #HelpUsHelpYou #SaferCambs #CATteam
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A suspected County Lines Drug Dealer made off from the Southern Impact Team last night in Arbury. Sadly he fell off his bike in the process and was detained. He had 92 wraps of Class A Drugs, a lock knife and cash on him. Off to jail you pop.. #OpRaptor #stackedit #tooslow #2096
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Cambs City officers have just seized cannabis worth £17k, could the owner please come to Parkside as we're keen to speak to you #cambridge
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Sunday patrols of Granchester Meadow. Everyone respecting the social distancing- even the swans 🦢 #stayhomesavelives #safercambs
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Huge thanks to everyone at Bellina Chocolate House in #Cambridge for the generous donation of chocolate goodies to officers at Parkside Police Station today!
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Happy Sunday Cambridge!
A little message from us... if everyone could please refrain from committing any crime tonight between 8pm and 11pm, that'd be great. Thank you 👍⚽!
#ItsComingHome
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We've been feeling the love 💗 this week.
Thank you to @NandosUK @FiveGuys Petrou Brothers @honestburgers @TajCambridge @PizzaExpress @jlandpartners for the delicious food and @BP_plc for free fuel to our marked vehicles, hot drinks and food to those in uniform 🍔🍕⛽🍫☕🍟😊
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Thank you to the member of public who presented us with this amazing gift to say thank you to all the officers at Parkside for everything they do. This very generous haul will be shared out amongst all the departments at Parkside #thankyou #merrychristmas #eventhoughtofthedogs
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The only gathering we've seen in Cambridge city today at Midsummer Common 🐄... #StayHomeSavesLives
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We were patrolling the city centre awaiting our next 999 call when two cyclists rode past us through a red light.🚦
One narrowly missed people crossing the road and went through a 2nd red light
Both given a ticket and advice
#RoadSafetyWeek
#CyclistsMustSTOPatRedLightsToo
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Last night this uninsured vehicle failed to stop and the driver drove away with a smile and a wave😃👋
We caught up with it later in the evening and seized it under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act for failing to stop. We were on hand to wave it goodbye as it was taken away👋
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We love seeing your rainbows 🌈 while on our daily patrols! They put a smile on our faces 😃 Put yours in the window so we can spot them! #StayHomeSaveLives
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City Centre officers reunited a victim of cycle crime with her bike. Stolen overnight between 14th and 15th April, the victim found it for sale on Gumtree. We identified the seller, attended her address, located the bike & arrested the suspect. #0185 #0325 #safercambs #teamwork
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Pcso's today have detained 2 person's for breaching their dispersal order for harecoursing in Grantchester and have been dealt with accordingly by RCAT (Rural community action team). A big thanks to local farmers that assisted us. #7350 #7269 #725
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Thank you for your patience today during the Extinction Rebellion protest in Cambridge. Officers worked to balance the right to peaceful protest with the need to keep the city moving and the day has passed peacefully. All roads have now reopened.
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Over the last two days across the city we haven't had to issue any fines which is great to see!
Thank you to those who are following social distancing restrictions, please keep it up, it will literally save lives.
#StayHomeSaveLives #HelpUsHelpYou #SaferCambs
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The Cambridge north team had to do a double take when they walked past home in Chesterton Road and saw a T-Rex on the roof and a dinosaur in the window! We're enjoying seeing all the colourful creations on our patrols #SaferCambs
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🚨 Just after midnight we got a flurry of calls to this rowdy bunch who were causing an udder problem in #Trumpington.
🐮 More than 40 cows were loose and making their way along the road to #Grantchester trampling through gardens and running in front of cars as they went.
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We’ve been supporting our @ccs_nhst partners at they launch the first large scale vaccination centre in Cambridge today. Located on the ground floor of the @thegraftoncambs it is an additional option to the vaccination hubs across the county. #SaferCambs
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In September, Jacob O’Dell, 24, knocked a 12-year-old girl off her bike as he sped off to avoid paying £17.90 for fuel. Today he was jailed for three-and-a-half years.
Read the full story here: bit.ly/3akuXZ0
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Thank you for sharing our appeal to find missing 9-year-old Jonathan. He has now been found and is safe and well. #SaferCambs
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A driver was stopped in Trumpington this afternoon for being on her phone whilst driving. She was paying such little attention that she was still on her phone as we caught up and pulled alongside her with the lights and siren still on! #Fatal4 #LocalPolicing #SaferCambs #207 #821
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We were out on foot and bike yesterday patrolling the city's green spaces. It was pleasing to see people taking the advice to stay at home despite the lovely weather #StayHomeSaveLives
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We’re expecting some nice weather ☀️ this weekend and there’s no reason we can’t enjoy it… but from the comfort of our gardens 🏡 or inside with windows open.
Please stay home except for exercise or to pick up essentials.
#HelpUsHelpYou #StayHomeSaveLives #SaferCambs
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Whilst catching 2 suspected County Lines Dealers on Stourbridge Common earlier, the Southern Impact Team also caught a male wanted for 11 offences. He tried to get away but didn't get far.... oh, and he had crack cocaine on him 🙄
#OpRaptor #EnjoyTheCells #Parklife #2096
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Yesterday we issued a fine to a man in Willow Walk, Cambridge who had come to the city to meet friends. He was asked numerous times to return home
Thanks to all those who are doing the right thing and following national restrictions
#StayHomeSaveLives #HelpUsHelpYou #SaferCambs
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We’ve been on patrol at Orchard Park today following concerns from members of the public about people not listening to the advice around staying home and social distancing. We spoke to some people at the skate park and advised them to go home. We’ll continue to patrol this area
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Do you recognise this man? We’d like to speak to him in connection with a hate crime.
At about 8.45pm on Monday, a man was verbally abusive to a member of staff outside Aldi in Histon Road.
More: bit.ly/3d30hiT
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Our Chief Constable, Nick Dean, has issued the below statement following concerns around us stopping NHS staff on their way to or from work.
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Colleague stopped & seized a car with no insurance last night just outside Parkside Police Station ^PC513
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Meeting 12-week-old puppy, Camden, certainly brightened up our bicycle patrols around #Cambridge city on Friday. Who doesn’t love puppy cuddles! #MondayMotivaton
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Officers, paramedics and fire crews attended an incident involving protesters at a Shell garage in Newnham Road this afternoon. Five people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and remain in custody.
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With reports of dog thefts on the rise across the country, we've seen some suspicious activity in Cambs which we believe are possible attempted thefts.
A plea from us - please report concerns to us and read our advice on how to best protect your pooch.
cambs.police.uk/news-and-app…
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Following patrols in North Cambridge tonight, the North Team have carried out stop searches resulting in seizing the following items. One male in custody and another helping us with enquiries. #NorthTeam #roomforone #isthatabatoninyourpocket #ohitis
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We're on patrol in #Cambridge city for one of the busiest party nights of the year. Stay safe everyone
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Southern Impact Team patrolled Arbury tonight, and overheard a suspected County Lines London dealer bragging from a flat how to bag up Class A drugs. Officers bravely balcony hopped to gain access, and 3 arrested for drug supply #NotTheSharpestToolsInTheBox #Wally #OpRaptor #2096
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Thanks to a vigilant member of the public and some support from CCTV operators we’ve just arrested a 25 year old man in Market Square on suspicion of bike theft 🚲 ❌
Remember, we can’t be everywhere but we could be anywhere 👀 #SaferCambs
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A stolen van on false plates has been located and recovered with the help of this high-tech machine after the suspect left it locked.
To the person who stole it, thank you for leaving your personal details inside, we'll be seeing you soon!
#LocalPolicing #SaferCambs #207 #7255
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When you’ve been tasked with bringing a bit of festive cheer to your policing colleagues but you’ve got no baubles or tinsel... 🎄
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Next stop is Waitrose in #Trumpington. Great to see people respecting the 2 metre social distancing. #StayHomeSaveLives #HelpUsHelpYou #SaferCambs #SocialDistancing
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We’d like to welcome the thousands of new students from @Cambridge_Uni and @AngliaRuskin arriving in the city this month. Cambridge is a safe and vibrant city in which to live, work and study and we hope you will enjoy a productive and rewarding time whilst with us.
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This is the moment that led to a 17-year-old @CambridgeUtdFC fan being banned from all football matches for the next three years, after causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to the @theposh stadium.
You can read more on our website here 👉 cambs.police.uk/news/cambrid…
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Please join us in giving a warm welcome to PCs Batman, Brown, Johnston, Perry, Sinclair and Vincent who passed out in front of proud friends and family today, ready to begin their careers keeping you safe 👮♂️👮
Could you join them?🚔 Apply here: bit.ly/3e8Qohj
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We’re all set to pound the streets of #Cambridge throughout the night for the New Year’s Eve celebrations.
We would like to wish you all a very Happy and Safe New Year and take this opportunity to thank you for all your support in 2019 #happynewyear2020
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Drivers and cyclists are more alike than they maybe think, with 80 per cent of cyclists holding a driving licence and one in five drivers cycling at least once a month. Let’s look out for each other #Roadsafetyday
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Four people arrested in connection with a protest at a Shell garage in Newnham Road yesterday have been charged. One will appear in court today. A 14-year-old girl who was arrested wasn't detained but will be questioned by officers today. Read more: ow.ly/xF1l50ytbAj
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Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 17-year-old boy in Cambridge yesterday afternoon.
You can read more on our website here 👉 orlo.uk/three-arrested-in-ca…
ALT Police cars with blue lights illuminated and murder investigation text overlaid
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A new initiative has been given the go ahead that sees mental health nurses accompanying police officers on shifts in #Cambridge to help people in crisis. The NHS staff will attend incidents where mental health is a factor. Read more on our website: orlo.uk/d2kSg
ALT PC Rich Jenkins and advanced nurse practitioner Gemma Harlow with the mental health car
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A #Cambridge drug dealer who hid heroin and crack cocaine in his bottom has been jailed for three years and four months.
#howdoyousitdown #dontyouhavepockets #youshouldgetoneofthosemanbags #SaferCambs
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The Southern Impact Team conducted a warrant looking for drugs on Peverel Road #Cambridge
Fuelled by @McDonalds breakfast, it was always going to be a positive result.
Drugs and scales were recovered 👏😃
#McDrugs #LetItSnow #Rascal #WeDontJustEatMcdonalds #SOUTHERNIMPACTTEAM
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Paedophile Ian Taylor sexually touched a schoolgirl. He's now been jailed ⚖ More: bit.ly/3AR2kzh
Concerned someone may have been convicted of a sex offence, and could be posing a risk to a child? Sarah’s Law lets you find out more: bit.ly/2W6HZa8
#SaferCambs
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Please are currently dealing with an incident in the #Chesterton area of #Cambridge
Members of the public may soon hear a series of loud bangs and should not be alarmed by this.
Please be assured that the Police are in attendance and dealing with this matter.
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Good luck to @CambridgeUtdFC back at home today.
And welcome to the @burtonalbionfc fans who have made the trip! #cufc
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Six people have been charged with criminal damage and one released under investigation following protests in Cambridge this week. More information: ow.ly/E08g50yqeKW
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Drug dealer Aaron Dorsett attempted to make off from police on his bike back in March. He was found with three mobile phones, cash, 28 wraps of heroin and 44 wraps of crack cocaine
On Friday he was jailed for two years
Report suspected drug dealing here bit.ly/32tsCcw
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The Southern Impact Team were investigating reports of an angry squirrel in Newmarket Road when they came across a car with 2 suspected County Line dealers from Essex.
The pair were bopping away listening to their rap music, oblivious to police approaching and pouncing 1/3
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We seized 39 suspected stolen bikes from a house in Chalmers Road, #Cambridge yesterday which we will now try and reunite with owners.
If your bike has been stolen and is registered then we will be in contact with you.
Register for free with Bike Register or Immobilise.
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Vehicle attempted to make off from police earlier on Newmarket road. It was quickly and safely stopped and the male driver started throwing his cannabis out of the window 🤨 he also happened to fail a roadside drugs swipe.. #PC406 #underarrest #excusemesiryoudroppedyourdrugs
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With the winter nights drawing in, we're encouraging cyclists to prioritise their visibility.💡 This eve Chief Constable Nick Dean joined officers and Cadets in Christ’s Pieces offering Lights Instead of Tickets to ensure they can be seen while on the road.🚲 #RoadSafetyWeek
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Last night we were on patrol across the city alongside the Cambridge Street Pastors – a group of volunteers who are out each Friday and Saturday night from 10pm to 4am to help anyone in difficulty.
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A 21-year-old man from Cambridge has been charged with driving without due care and attention, no licence, no insurance and failing to stop. He's due in court next month.
Vehicle failed to stop for RPU officers in #Cambridge. After a short distance the driver lost control and collided with a house. Following a foot chase the driver was detained for multiple offences. 351830/351467 #caughtbyagirl
@CambridgeCops
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We are pleased to say missing person Benedict has been found safe and well. Thank you to everyone for sharing our appeal!
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😃 Officers took stock of the situation and they are now in a place of safety.
🥛 I think we’ve milked this post enough now!
#notjustarrests #safercambs
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If you see anybody sleeping rough over the next week, please direct them to Jimmy’s. They will be offering spaces to those who need to escape the harsh winter weather.
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The #Cambridge north team seized this moped following anti-social driving and riding on pavements near Carlton Way #SaferCambs
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Just booked an appointment with the court to swear out a warrant on Christmas Eve. Many of you will be waking up to presents under the tree and a visit from Santa in the early hours of the morning. This chap will be woken up by our big red nose key. #1732 #santasnaughtylist
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Southern Impact Team today stopped a county lines dealer in a car. He fought both officers, and led them on a lengthy foot chase over fences. He was captured & car searched. 3 large bundles of Class A drugs, a knuckleduster, and a knife. No Turkey for him tomorrow #2096 #OPRAPTOR
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Officers and our @BCHPoliceDogs taking part in Police Support Unit training yesterday #saferCambs #keepingyousafe #police #officers #dogs #PSU #training #fire
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🎄 Merry Christmas!! 🎄
No doubt some of you are still tucked up in bed, while others are eager to see what Santa's brought!
Some of us are just finishing work, while others are about to start our day.
As always we're here if you need us, we hope you all have a wonderful day.
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The Southern Impact Team were back out yesterday after being rammed by a London drug dealer. This time they saw a different Mini dealing drugs. The driver was boxed in and arrested. His house searched, where £6000 of Class A drugs and £8000 cash were seized #miniadventure #2096
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