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Crime Prevention Message from West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police suggest that hauliers take the following preventative measures to help reduce HGV crime.
- Recruit honest and reliable drivers
- Drivers should be trained in security measures
- Drivers should lock/secure their vehicle whenever they leave the cab and always keep their keys with them
- Drivers should plan where they are going to park before they start their journey
- Keep up to date records ie all numbers of major parts, trailers and special equipment
- Install security equipment if it isn't already fitted into your vehicles
- Drivers should refuel on site and buy cigarettes, newspapers and so on before starting their journey
- Drivers should check that their vehicle is correctly loaded and report any loading irregularities
- Secure your premises with fences, gates, surveillance, CCTV, guards etc
- Roof markings on HGVs help Police Air Support Units to identify vehicles if they are stolen
For further advice please contact West Midlands Police, via Operation Indicate on 0121 6269121, or fax your queries (with your contact details) to: 0121 6269100.
