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☀️ Whether you're an experienced swimmer or just cooling off on a hot day — open water can be dangerous. ➡️ Cold water shock ➡️ Hidden hazards ➡️ No easy exits ➡️ No lifeguards Know the risks and swim smart #OpenWaterSafety 🏊‍♂️

🚘 Do you know the law relating to clamping? Clamping of a vehicle on a public highway can only be done by public bodies, namely; a local authority, the police or the DVLA. 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=0e0cb3…

👮 Updates to policing statistics and crime statistics for period April 2024 to March 2025 gov.uk/government/col…

🛒 Have you bought an item from an auction website like Ebay, and not received it yet? According to Ebay, most of the disputes are merely misunderstandings and can be resolved by the buyer and seller communicating. 🔗: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=19fb14…

✅ 22% of you answered correctly with '3 years'! Twelve penalty points on your licence within 3 years will mean that you face disqualification under the 'totting up' procedure. 🔗 Click here to find out more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=f7269f…

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👮 My child has been arrested and they are under 18, what is the procedure? When a child aged 17 or under has been arrested, the custody officer must (where they are able) find out who is responsible for the welfare of the child. 🔗Find out more here: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=6c5dce…

📊 This week's #PolicePoll! You will face disqualification from driving under the 'totting up' procedure, if you acquire twelve penalty points within how many years? 🚗

📰 UK to lead crackdown on cyber criminals with ransomware measures Measures to tackle the threat of ransomware and protect businesses and critical services will be taken forward with industry following public consultation. gov.uk/government/new…

👤 Spotting the signs of child abuse can be difficult. Children might not want to tell anyone, or they may not even be aware it is happening. If you are unsure, the best thing to do is talk. 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=a2b01f…

🚘 When can I park on single yellow lines? There are restrictions on each specific sign that will identify the times when you cannot park there, generally 0800hrs -1800hrs but check the sign prior to parking. 🔗 Click to find out more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=0628ea…

📰 Next steps for self-driving vehicles as future passengers help shape self-driving vehicles law Have your say on the proposed automated passenger services permitting scheme until 28 September 2025 👇 gov.uk/government/new…

🚘 There are a number of legal requirements in relation to the display and format of number plates. You must not alter, rearrange or misrepresent the letters or numbers and characters must not be moved from one group to the other. 🔗 Click for more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=7601b5…

🚶 Are you looking to report someone as missing? There is no rule that states that you have to wait 24 hours to report a missing person. It depends on the person who is missing, their age, mental state and vulnerability. 🔗Click the link for more: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=376b8f…

📊 This week's #PolicePoll! Is there a rule that you must wait 24 hours to report a missing person? 🚶

🚘 Are you thinking of selling your car? It is the seller's responsibility to tell the @DVLAgovuk about the change of keeper and must be done straight away. 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=d2b502…

👥 #DomesticAbuse can be psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional. If you have suffered domestic abuse and want to report the incident, then please contact your local police force. 🔗 Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=2d12cb…

🚘 What do the different categories mean on my driving licence? With a variety of categories listed on your driving licence, check out our guide for a breakdown of each code and any further details 👇 🔗: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=e940c4…

👮 What if I refuse to be searched by the police? The co-operation of the person to be searched must be sought in every case. A forcible search may be made only if it has been established that the person is unwilling to co-operate or resists. 🔗: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=dac590…

✅100% of you answered correctly with 'Yes'! It is an offence to ride a pedal cycle on a road or other public place whilst being unfit through drink or drugs, not having proper control of the pedal cycle. Find out more here: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=3fd302…

✉️ Are you aware of postal scams? A postal scam is a letter sent with the sole intention of gaining money through deception. Scam mail is mass produced and made to look like a personal letter or important document. 🔗Click the link for more information: askthe.police.uk/faq/?id=8d03b9…