17/02/2009 - Neighbourhood Watch - No Cold Calling Zone |
No Cold Calling Zone
My name is Vicky Smith, I am the new Neighbourhood Watch Development Officer for Earl Shilton, with your help I aim to make Earl Shilton a more safe and secure town to live in by making your area, which is currently Neighbourhood Watch, a 'No Cold Calling Zone'.
To combat doorstep crime and rogue trading, in the new year, I will be inviting residents in your area to start a 'No Cold calling Zone'. This will involve putting signs on lampposts in the road telling people they are entering an area where residents do not buy goods and services from uninvited sales people. Stickers for your door or window will be porvided together with a free pack with various items to give you advice on what to do if someone still knocks on your door. The project is not intended to stop your regular rounds people or catalogue companies. As your area is already within Neighbourhood Watch, this will enhance your scheme.
Fortunatley, Distraction Burglaries are rare in Leicestershire but when they do happen they can be extremely upsetting. Most people who call at your home are genuine although some may turn up unannounced and try and trick their way into your home. They may even turn up as builders or gardenders and try and talk you into paying large amounts of money for unnecessary work.
Residents taking a stand together in this manner will reduce the chances of unwanted callers. I hope you are interested in approving a 'No Cold Calling Zone for this area and with your help, we could be a little closer to discouring door step selling and possible door crime in Leicestershire.
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