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Today we are launching our campaign to encourage people to make non-emergency reports online.
Read more at
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Our District’s longest serving Officer, (photographed with District Commander Superintendent Brian Kee QPM), is retiring today after completing an incredible almost 49 years of Policing Service in the Royal Ulster Constabulary GC and the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
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Watch, as yesterday at 3.38pm, Ammunition Technical Officers carried out a controlled explosion of a bomb, which was discovered in the Rivenwood area of Newtownards on Thursday, 15th August.
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We had a little helper out today in Bangor train station helping out our District Support Team. If you come here to sell drugs to our children Jazz will sniff you out.
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Today officers from Bangor Neighbourhood Policing Team attended Christ Church Primacy's 'Community Fun Day'. Making an appearance at the event was police dog Havoc. It was Havoc's last day of service before he retires tomorrow. We wish Havoc a long and happy retirement!
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Armed Response Unit and Dog Section are in Ards and North Down helping local police tonight and in the coming days when necessary. Our canine helpers Alfie and Goose are also pictured.
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We have Gus and Rascal with us today helping out at a search. Both keen to get going.
@FNireland
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This handsome boy is Acer. He is one of the Service's newer recruits. Acer is a drugs dog and has been patrolling Ards and North Down with his Handler today assisting our Officers on the ground.
#keepingpeoplesafe
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A successful track and arrest last night of a suspected burglar in Conlig. Well done to our four legged colleague.
@FNireland
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We don’t know how lucky we are with this superb resource. Long may it be funded to continue.
@AirAmbulanceNI
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Officers from Bangor Neighbourhood Policing Team have issued over 20 tickets tonight in Helen's Bay due to the inconsiderate parking by some drivers. There were plenty of parking spaces available in Crawfordsburn Country Park which you can use to access Helen's Bay as well.
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63mph in 30mph in Comber.
Unsurprising that a ticket is out of the question and court summons awaits.
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One of our rural patrols had a treat when they came across some seals getting released this morning down the Peninsula. We are privileged officers to work in such a beautiful part of the world.
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Today, Friday 27 January, Richard McGarrity was sentenced at Belfast Crown Court having previously pleaded guilty to drug related offences.
Police dog Jess located drugs in a house in Bangor in March 2022 during the investigation.
Read more:
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Seems this fella got lost trying to make his way home from a Stag doo....
Glad to report our night shift crews ushered him up the road safely back to where he belongs.
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At 0341 this morning E Section night shift had an unusual visitor outside the police station....
Successfully ushered back up towards Killynether and out of harms way.
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Two very special visitors called to see us and completed the outdoor displays of our second Work Experience Programme today - Police Dog Havoc and Police Dog Archie.
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Brilliant news Annette has been found in Millisle. Thank you on behalf of the family and all your shares. 👍
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We have had a call asking are we driving people to work tonight due to the storm...!!
#Ophelia
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Coming into the summer months more people are visiting our beaches and beauty spots here in C District.
Play your part, pick up your litter and respect your surroundings.
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Tactical Support Group are in the Newtownards area assisting local officers with their continued response to recent disorder.
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We were delighted to have some very special visitors call in to today’s Work Experience to demonstrate their amazing skills.
- Police Dog Ivy
- Police Dog Jerry
- Police Dog Havoc
- Police Dog Archie
#JoinPSNI
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Yesterday we had estimated crowds of 1,000 people on the beaches at Crawfordsburn and Helen’s Bay. Other Coastal areas were also busy.
Please use your common sense and avoid well known tourist and beauty spots today so that you protect your own and other’s health.
#COVID19
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Our Neighbourhood Policing Officers are carrying out high visibility patrolling tonight across the District, focused on addressing Anti-Social Behaviour.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Driver just arrested 4 times over limit. This shall be his accommodation tonight.
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Officers first on scene to cardiac arrest victim in a pub. Manual CPR began and continued until NIAS arrived. The man survived.
#PSNI_SARC
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We have taken delivery of a number of new liveried vehicles, at both Newtownards and Bangor Stations, which will increase our visibility as we carry out patrols across the entire District area and respond to calls for service.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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NIAS 🚑, HEMS 🚁 & PSNI 🚓 collaborating to treat & transport an injured cyclist to hospital today
#kps
#speedyrecovery
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11 charged in connection with ongoing drugs feud in Ards and North Down
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Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy makes a further appeal for information on the 15th anniversary of the Murder of Lisa Dorrian.
Please read the appeal on the attached link and consider sharing with your contacts.
Thank you.
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We have arrested five people in relation to a number of reports of bogus charity collectors targeting members of the public across Northern Ireland recently
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Here’s Buddy who has been up early searching around Bangor. Clear he loves his job.
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Four men aged 38, 36, 29 and 24, have been charged following a disturbance at a shopping centre in Newtownards yesterday, Friday 31st March.
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Right where’s this storm then? Out and about lower peninsula keeping a weather eye out.
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We have been carrying out speed checks at Green Road, Conlig, after receiving complaints from local residents concerned about the excessive speed of vehicles travelling through the area.
On this deployment officers issued 3 fixed penalty notices.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Report of cows on the road, Moss Road Millisle. Take care if on your way out this morning. Police crew on the way to moooove them on.
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The awkward moment when you interview a suspect and he send you a friend request😳
#LikesAWomanInUniform
#TotesAwks
#SwipeLeft
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Police responded to a report of an incident at a bonfire in the Portaferry Road area of Newtownards this evening, July 11th. One person has been taken to hospital.
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Our mental health triage team about to swing into action -Nurse K,NurseLParamedic J and Insp C ;;;;
#PSNIMHA
#keepingpeoplesafe
@setrust
@NIAS999
@publichealthni
—— what more can we do ?.
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Tactical Support Group officers are present in the Helens Bay area working in partnership with staff and security from Translink - enjoy the weather and be considerate to local residents.
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We are continuing with our patrols today across Ards and North Down.
It is great to see so many of you being responsible and paying attention to the NI Executive regulations.
Thank you for supporting us, the NHS and your local community.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#COVID19
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Missing person Eden Jones now located safe and well with the help of the good public of Bangor. The family wish to thank all those that helped find her so quickly.
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Another gorgeous evening in the District. Bangor Neighbourhood officers are down at Bank's Lane & Ballyholme. Good to see people enjoying the beach in a responsible way. Car park is currently full. When leaving the area do so quietly and respect local residents.
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It was great to meet and engage with some members of the Syrian Community who have now made Bangor their home.
Officers from Bangor NPT enjoyed chatting with them over a cup of tea.
We extend a warm welcome to you and your families to Bangor!
#NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek
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Police have arrested four men following a disturbance at a shopping centre in the Circular Road area of Newtownards earlier today. Read more here:
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Ards and North Down District Commander Superintendent Johnston McDowell said: “Following the controlled explosion of a World War Two bomb in the Rivenwood area of Newtownards this afternoon, I can now confirm that all local residents can return to their homes.”
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Man arrested following attack on Newtownards mosque -
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Just spent 20mins trying to explain all this to an Italian tourist...think he’s even more confused than he was at the start.😀
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The thoughts of C District officers are with our colleague in Belfast tonight. Upsetting news for us all commencing duty.
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First glimpse of our mental health triage team as we collaboratively work to keep people safe.Many thanks to
@setrust
@NIAS999
@publichealthni
@paramedicciaran
@linseytweets
for making this possible
#psnimha
@bria_mongan
#keepingpeoplesafe
@leanne_240682
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Our officers are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Circular Road area of Newtownards.
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Great to have the Street Pastors back out in Newtownards tonight with the local neighbourhood officers helping to keep people safe.
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We had Joker down in Comber helping us with a call. Well deserved break with his favourite toy before heading off to his next job.
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Following our last post I can inform you that officers from Comber Neighbourhood team and B section in Ards have located a number of vehicles which had been stolen from the Comber area during the night. One male has been arrested thus far and is assisting us with our enquiries.
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Jean McAllister, who went missing from her home in Bangor has died in hospital. Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time.
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Detectives investigating an incident in Newtownards on Sunday in which money was demanded from a woman have charged two 14 year old boys with attempted robbery, possession of an offensive weapon and grievous bodily harm. Both are due to appear at court today.
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Following reports of excess speed in the district we have carried out a number of checks today in different locations within Ards and North Down. We will continue to encourage motorists to drive safely and within the speed limits.
#keepingpeoplesafe
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We are continuing with patrols across all areas of Ards and North Down.
It is great to see so many of you being responsible and paying attention to the NI Executive regulations.
Thank you for supporting us, the NHS and your local community.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#COVID19
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Officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force and Tactical Support Group, carried out searches at two houses in the Donaghadee and Newtownards area today and seized a quantity of suspected class B and C drugs.
#OpDealbreaker
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Our Evidence Gathering Team will be out tonight. The vehicle is specially adapted to gather important evidential material in the event of an incident. Specially trained officers operate the equipment and are an asset to local police.
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Beautiful evening to be out on patrol in the town.
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Our District is quiet today on the roads. Thank you to all of you who are playing your part to protect the NHS and stop the spread of
#COVID19
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Unfortunately a small number of people are still choosing not to abide by the regulations and could face a fine.
#StayHomeSaveLives
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Police have located Mr Quayle safe and well. Thank you.
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We are unable to give any timings for arrival but we have just been informed that Santa is officially on his way.
Contact Police for assistance over the Festive Period on 101 or in an emergency dial 999.
We wish all our Social Media Followers a peaceful and a safe Christmas.
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Police working together with Fire crews 🚒 and Ambulance Service 🚑 to rescue an elderly gentleman from the river in Comber this morning. Wishing him a very speedy recovery.
#keepingpeoplesafe
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Police in Holywood, who seized a quantity of suspected drugs following a proactive stop and search of two vehicles in the town on Monday 22nd January, have charged four men to court.
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District Commander for Ards and North Down, Superintendent Johnston McDowell has confirmed that 10 people have been arrested and two charged to court by police investigating a series of attacks linked to a feud between drugs gangs. Read more here:
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This evening Tactical Support Group officers have travelled with Translink to their various platforms and stations engaging with some of the passengers and hopefully deterring any anti-social behaviour.
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Big thanks to
@bangorparkrun
for having us this morning for a very warm 5K! Superduper effort from all 257 runners. We're pretty happy with 29th & 30th places - Sgt. D pipped at the post!
#beautybeforeage
#outrunacop
#kps
🏃👮
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Of course all heros don’t wear capes !! Here’s nurse Karen talking to someone in cris- live time !
#keepingpeoplesafe
#PSNIMHA
......mental health collaborative working at it’s finest
@NIAS999
@bria_mongan
@setrust
@paramedicciaran
@publichealthni
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Officers from the Ards and North Down District Support team seized a quantity of suspected illegal drugs following a proactive policing operation in Bangor on Sunday 30th July.
#OpDealbreaker
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Coming down to enjoy the Easter events in Bangor? If so, I would advise any drivers to park in the more outer car parks and walk into the town, all the seafront car parks are either full or very nearly full! If you’ve not left yet, why not consider making use of the bus/train?
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The stolen vehicle we circulated yesterday has been located and recovered.
Thank you for sharing, a member of the public who had seen the appeal on Facebook spotted the vehicle and phoned Police.
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If you are looking to use the train or bus to bring alcohol to Bangor we are also waiting for you
#DrinkResponsibly
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One of the most beautiful spots in our District.
Actually just looking enviously at everyone sitting outside at Daft Eddies on such a nice evening.
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It's a beautiful day in Ards and North Down. That in mind road users should expect to see an increase in cyclists, motorbikes and person's on foot, both walking and running today. Please take your time and watch your speed.
#keepingpeoplesafe
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We've been out on foot patrol around the duck pond in Ards this evening and will be continuing to do so in the coming weeks due to concerns of anti social behaviour in this area. If you have concerns about people taking part in this type of behaviour please call 101.
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It's been a busy enough Sunday night shift in Ards & North Down with crews making arrests for domestics assaults as well as a breach of a non-molestation order.
We've also dealt with hit and run RTCs, administered CPR and assisted our colleagues in the Ambulance Service.
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Today a 32 year old man from the Newtownards area was sentenced at Laganside Crown Court for rape. Read more here:
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Off duty officer 1st on scene at fatal RTC leaving a young mother dead & a baby girl fighting for life.The officer extracted the baby and administered first aid,whilst identifying witnesses & directing uniform responders as they arrived.All whilst still a probationer!
#PSNI_SARC
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Number of items seized during search in Bangor.
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Officers on foot patrol came across a suicidal male on the wrong side on the rails on a footbridge over a main road. Building a rapport,1 officer got close enough to get a chance to grab hold of the man, saving his life.
#PSNI_SARC
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Emergency services responded to an incident at Newtownards airfield today.
There was one male on board the aircraft who was checked over by Northern Ireland Ambulance Service at the scene but did not require hospital treatment or suffer any serious injuries.
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Another delightful drunken 15yr old arrested.
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Detectives investigating a report of an unlawful assembly held at the Weaver’s Grange area of Newtownards on Thursday 6th April, have today (Monday 5th June) made five arrests:
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Just driving about Ards you would hardly know the new leisure centre was even there. This will give everyone an idea just how it’s going.
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We have encountered a large number of people in the Crawfordsburn and Helen’s Bay areas today, reducing everyone’s ability to maintain a safe social distance.
Numerous vehicles found parked illegally breaching yellow lines / Police cones placed for Road Safety reasons
#COVID19
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This afternoon our Chief Constable Simon Byrne called in to talk to some of our Officers and Staff on duty before going on the beat in Bangor.
#COVID19
#StayHomeSaveLives
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#Ophelia
Keeping an eye on the Peninsula. Roads still passable only with extreme care. Conditions will be more hazardous as light fails.
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Ards and North Down Police are out on the ground patrolling and ensuring our towns and villages are safe. We appreciate there may have been some disruption locally of late due to our increased presence.
Just a word of thanks to our community for all the support.
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Winds are beginning to pick up. Please do not travel unless it is absolutely necessary. If you have to trravel drive carefully and be aware of road conditions.
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Privilege of nightshift. Just saw herd of 20-30 deer grazing at the side of Bangor Road. Wonderful sight to see.
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Detectives from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force charge a 40 year old man with a number of offences including being concerned in the supply of Class A & B controlled drugs & fraud by failing to disclose information, to appear at Newtownards MC on 26 November.
#endingtheharm
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This is Harrison Quinn who stopped today to say hello to Constable Keith Davidson, Bangor NPT.
Harrison is very excited to be getting a present on Monday of a Police bike and has invited Keith up to see it.
See you on Monday Harrison and we look forward to seeing your new bike!
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Four people arrested following drugs seizure of approximately £250,000 in Bangor
#OpDealbreaker
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We are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in Bangor.
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