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Today we are remembering our dearly missed colleagues PCSO Holly Burke. 🌺🌈
Two years on and you still walk beside us everyday. 💙👮🏼
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We’re aware of a video circulating widely on TikTok that claims a 16-year-old boy died in a Birmingham street while being detained by our officers.
This report is totally false.
In fact, the video shows our officers caring for the boy after he’d suffered a medical episode...
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#OpElevate
| The driver of this vehicle didn't feel like a boss after he was told to remove his illegal front tints and was issued a fine for his illegal number plates
#NotSoBoss
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A woman who died in a collision in
#Bearwood
last night has been named as Holly Burke, a serving West Midlands Police Community Support Officer (PCSO). This is a desperately sad time for everyone who knew Holly and our thoughts are with her family. s.
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#OpElevate
| Easy Tiger!
These illegal number plates led us to the following offences:
- Illegal plates
- No insurance
- SORN
- False plates
- Illegal tints
The vehicle has been seized and the driver issued with a hefty fine!
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#SEIZED
After being alerted to this vehicle by the driver pressing his horn multiple times, not only was he on his phone but he had no insurance and was also showing wanted for failing to appear at court, the driver was arrested and the vehicle seized.
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#OpElevate
| We worked with
@bhamts
and attended two business premises in Alum Rock and seized:
2,397 illicit vapes with approx retail value of £24k
803 illicit/counterfeit cigarette packets (16,060 cigarettes)
133 oral snuff
Nitrous oxide cannisters
...and an axe!
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Absolute disgrace - nothing more to say really! And yes, all of these cars we’re ticketed in
#AlumRock
within an hour this morning by PC Lloyd. Not only is it a danger but inconsiderate for those most vulnerable in society.
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We get complaints from the local community about parking - we have enforced it this morning by issuing parking tickets for obstructing the highway.
Sadly, a wheelchair user can't pass with these vehicles parked in such a way.
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We appreciate that parking can be challenging with households often owning more than one vehicle.
However, this type of 'parking' is clearly unacceptable! Vulnerable/wheelchair users would not be able to pass safely.
The owners will recieve tickets through the post!
#OpElevate
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This will be a familiar location to many - Highfield Rd Jct. Alum Rock Road.
We decided to have a conversation with this driver, which led to checks revealing that the vehicle was on cloned plates and the driver did not have insurance.
#Seized
#OpElevate
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The driver of this vehicle thought it would be acceptable to park on and block the whole pavement... because he needed to purchase a new belt.
With a ticket issued, that's one expensive belt! Some positive feedback from local shoppers who thanked officers
#OpElevate
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Not a great place to park after a night shift - obstructing the public footpath and the entrance to the Mosque car park.
The driver was woken up to move the vehicle and a ticket was issued!
#OpElevate
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@Washwood_Police
@Bordesley_WMP
joined iftar at
#birminghamcentralmosque
. Thanks for the hospitality.
#ramadam
#partnershipworking
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#OpElevate
| This vehicle was involved in fly tipping. We don't like fly tipping.
We assisted
@BhamCityCouncil
waste enforcement team to seize the vehicle... No more vehicle = no more fly tipping.
The person involved will be fined and prosecuted.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with our
@ResponseWMP
colleague who is spending Fathers Day in hospital thanks to somebody who couldn’t abide by the law and thought he could drive his way out of it. His young daughter doesn’t deserve to not see her daddy today.
#protecttheprotectors
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#OpElevate
| We have been out this morning issuing tickets to vehicles in and around Alum Rock including:
📍 Phillimore Road
📍 Bridge Road
📍 George Arthur Road
📍 Salisbury Road
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Today's worst parking award goes to these vehicles - they get a free fine through the post!
#OpElevate
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#Arrest
| We dynamically responded to community members reporting the supply of nitrous oxide in
@BordesleyWMP
.
We arrested two people and seized over 500 nitrous oxide cannisters, drugs & a meat clever.
We cannot do this without you, so this is thanks to you.
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#OpElevate
| This vehicle was linked to fly tipping in the local area!
We supported
@BhamCityCouncil
environmental enforcement officers recovered the vehicle in
@BordesleyWMP
.
A search of the vehicle found a machete to be hidden inside.
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#OpElevate
| Criminals will often hide behind illegal tinted windows, and we now have the kit to test these and ensure other road users are safe.
The first driver also had a child in the car with no child seat.
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#OpElevate
| Ciao (Chow) to the ticket that you will be getting through the post!
We have continued to act on community intelligence to deal with parking issues off the Alum Rock Road.
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Not anymore... We have removed the vehicle for obstructing the public highway
#YouSaidWeDid
@WashwoodWMP
Has this car been stolen? Hasn't moved in over a week Chetwynd Road ,Ward End. B8
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#OpElevate
| It was a busy shift for PC Burling after he issued 14 parking tickets in Phillimore Road & in/around Eastfield Road.
Owners were seen to rush back to move their vehicles, but this was a little late after we responded to community concerns.
Road safety is paramount.
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#OpElevate
| 📌Phillimore Road Jct Wright Road.
This vehicle was seized this morning after numerous complaints from local residents.
The vehicle is regularly seen parked on the public footpath, meaning members of the public can't get past it safely.
-An expensive parking fine!
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#OpElevate
| Great work by local cops who decided to have a chat with this driver blocking the road.
Checks revealed he had no insurance and was driving otherwise in accordance with his licence, he was reported and vehicle seized.
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#OpElevate
| This vehicle was reported as being used to sell stolen car parts. We located a number of vehicle parts inside and was therefore seized for further investigation.
Thank you to our community who shared this vital intelligence so we can continue to keep you safe.
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#OpElevate
| This vehicle accelerated away from officers and did loops... We managed to catch up with it and have a conversation with the driver.
The driver was driving otherwise in accordance with his licence which invalidated his insurance
#Seized
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For any of our colleagues who visited us at Nechells and was offered a coffee, or anyone from our community who bumped in to Holly on her travels, this is the smile you will have always been greeted with, the way she will always be remembered.
#alwayssmiling
#RIPHolly
💙
We're touched by the messages of sympathy and tributes that have been paid following the death of PCSO Holly Burke.
This is a desperately sad time for everyone who knew Holly and our thoughts are with Holly’s mum and dad, family, friends and colleagues
#ThinBlueLine
#WMPfamily
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After briefing today we wanted to take a moment to say, terror will not defeat us.
People of
#London
@metpoliceuk
&
@btp
#WeStandTogether
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We conducted a visit this morning to one of the locations where we did warrants last week with
@Gangs_WMP
,
@OSU_WMP
,
@BE_NTF
,
@ROCUWM
&
@GuardianWMP
.
The worker isn't allowed to work in the UK so a referral has been made to
@UKBorder
. The owner will be fined £20k ...again!
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#OpElevate
| After vehicles were reported to be obstructing the public highway and the emergency bay at Essington House, PCSO Dan Gorman got these removed for public safety.
We continue to patrol ASB hotspot areas and reassure the public.
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#OpElevate
| 📌 Phillimore Road.
Tickets issued to the registered keepers of these vehicles for obstructing the public highway.
An expensive parking ticket when they could have found appropriate parking for free.
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#OpElevate
| Whilst conducting proactive patrols in ASB hotspot areas last night, the driver of this vehicle thought it would be clever to attempt to overtake the sergeant.
Checks showed the driver to be a non licence holder and uninsured... Driver reported and vehicle seized.
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#OpElevate
| No VW driver, it's still not acceptable to park like that after you have finished work at 7am.
And the second turned out to have no tax - can't pay? We'll take it away.
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This driver decided to overtake us and when stopped, he said he was late for Church - now his vehicle has been seized for no insurance
#FatalFive
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#OpElevate
| When a community member reports a suspicious vehicle, we attend and do our thing!
Stolen vehicle from
@metpoliceuk
area recovered in Alum Rock.
Thank you to the community member, these types of calls really help us keep the community safe.
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#OpElevate
| It was a busy shift yesterday working with
@Trafficwmp
,
@DVSAEnforcement
and other partners. In a two hour period:
X2 vehicles seized for no insurance
X2 vehicles seized for no tax
X2 vehicles reported for illegal tints
X4 vehicles reported for illegal numberplates
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#OpElevate
| Todays worst parking goes to these vehicles on George Arthur Road and Phillimore Road.
The Private Hire Driver has also been reported to the council and will receive a warning on his records.
We shouldn't have to issue tickets to remind people of being considerate.
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#OpElevate
| The community have reported speeding as a concern, which is why we have been doing speed enforcement operations in Alum Rock & Washwood Heath.
One speedy driver had no insurance so the vehicle was seized!
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Another brilliant joint operation this evening with
@BhamCityCouncil
handing out over 50 tickets up the Alum Rock and Washwood Heath Road! 🤝👮🏼♂️👍🚗
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#OpElevate
| We continue to target those causing most harm in our community.
This vehicle was seized from an OCG nominal by PCSO Gorman for no tax and obstructing the public highway after he responded to concerns from members of the public.
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We stopped a driver using his mobile phone on Alum Rock Road, the vehicle smelt strongly of cannabis! "No officer, I don't have any drugs in the vehicle".
That's not what the stop search revealed with bags & jars full of drugs. Thanks to
@BE_NTF
for their assistance
#OpElevate
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We assisted
@BhamCityCouncil
to seize this vehicle which was involved in fly tipping in Alum Rock - the owner will be prosecuted!
The owner thought he could hide the van in a car park, but it was quickly located
#OpElevate
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We have had complaints about parking on Ellesmere Road - we have decided to have a walk down and issue tickets.
We then went one step further and informed the owners to move their vehicles... Surprise!
#OperationElevate
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The driver of this vehicle was travelling at speed last night in
@BrumPolice
as he tried to race us. He wasn't expecting to get pulled over by an unmarked police car.
The vehicle was seized for no insurance after the driver had altered his D.O.B to get cheaper insurance
#Fatal5
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#OpElevate
| More patrols outside
@ShawHillPrim
means more fines for those who park their vehicles irresponsibly.
Tickets will be sent through the post to these drivers who don't follow the rules, putting young children in danger.
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The owner of this vehicle thought it was acceptable to park like this "because others do".
This has improved since we engaged with residents on Ellesmere Road. The owner will now receive a ticket in the post.
You can see how much of a difference this has made
#OpElevate
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Thank you for leaving your vehicle double parked, it brought it to our attention, we'll now be seizing it for no tax!
#TaxItOrLoseIt
#BE_MakingOurCommunitiesSafer
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We are currently out on a joint operation with
@BhamCityCouncil
giving tickets out on Washwood Heath Road and Alum Rock Road.
#JointOperation
#Police
#Council
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#OpElevate
| Even the Inspector got involved here - this driver has children in the vehicle and was not wearing her seatbelt.
@WMFSWardEnd
offered her a course and should she not accept, she will receive a fine!
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For a second day running!
Another successful joint operation with
@BhamCityCouncil
handing out over 60 tickets on Alum Rock Road, Washwood Heath Road and all the side streets in between!
👍👮🏼♂️🤝
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#OpElevate
| After continued engagement with local residents, we took a trip to Ellesmere Road again and found this vehicle obstructing the footpath.
The registered keeper has received a fine through the post!
Overall, there has been a significant improvement.
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#OpElevate
| 📍Phillimore Road.
Whilst on routine patrols, we often pass through roads where community members report irresponsible parking.
Digital tickets mean the registered keepers will get a surprise through the post. It's not acceptable to 'park' on the live carriageway.
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Letter drops in relation to inappropriate parking:
George Arthur Road ✅
Jersey Road ✅
Reginald Road ✅
Ralph Road ✅
Ellesmere Road ✅
...Coming to a road near you soon!
Tickets for these vehicles in the post for obstructing the public highway.
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Have you recently inconvenienced the police by failing to stop?
Not to fear, we’ll come and return the favour by seizing your car
#Seized
#CantHideFromUs
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#OpElevate
| Ever seen a vehicle with SIX numbers plates? You have now, seized by us!
An eagle eyed officer identified this suspicious vehicle which had four different number plates attached on the front & two different plates on the rear.
Vehicle linked to fuel thefts.
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#OpElevate
| 📍Havelock Road.
The driver of this vehicle was stopped last night after the vehicle was showing as registered in the
@LancsPolice
area.
Checks revealed that the driver was a non licence holder and driving without insurance.
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#OpElevate
| We seized this vehicle and issued 25 parking tickets this morning for a number of offences including obstructing the public highway.
You can report such offences directly under Operation Snap via
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Edmund Road.
We have responded to community concerns about parking and issued tickets to the owners of these vehicles.
These vehicles are obstructing the public highway and is not considerate to other road users.
#OpElevate
#YouSaidWeDid
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#OpElevate
| 📍George Arthur Road Jct. Jersey Road.
A very inconsiderate and dangerous place to park.
The registered keeper will receive a ticket through the post and a warning letter by
@BCCLicensing
, as it was found to be a private hire vehicle.
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#OpElevate
| We've just stopped this TOY, sorry we mean vehicle, for illegal number plates.
The driver will receive a ticket through the post.
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#OpElevate
| We want to keep our communities safe.
Officers recently spotted this driver acting shifty, turns out he had no insurance and therefore his vehicle was seized and the driver reported.
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#OpElevate
| The weather couldn't make up its mind but we could - drive without insurance and you will be prosecuted!
We worked with
@Trafficwmp
tackling uninsured drivers under
#OpScalis
8 vehicle seized & drivers reported
Two stop searches conducted
One person arrested
#RHPT
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We have conducted another successful ANPR operation today with the help of
@Trafficwmp
@FSU_WMP
@BE_NTF
@HodgeHillWMP
There have been multiple vehicle seizures and multiple arrests made
#OneTeam
#OutInForce
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#OpElevate
| This vehicle was seized after checks found it had no tax, MOT or insurance.
The driver was reported for numerous offences after his failed attempts of trying to convince officers the vehicle was registered and insured to him at an address in the
@PSOSEdinburgh
area.
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This vehicle was seized in
@AstonWMP
area with two people arrested for driving whilst unfit through drink/drugs, theft of motor vehicle and no insurance following proactive patrols with
@NechellsWMP
and others
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We have done a letter drop on Ellesmere Road and found a handful of vehicles parked inappropriately... Tickets coming your way!
Positive feedback from local residents
#OpElevate
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#OpElevate
| 📍George Arthur Road.
Only a small number of vehicles parking inappropriately on our patrol. They will receive tickets through the post.
Positive engagement with local residents who said the enforcement activity has been much needed.
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#OpElevate
|📍Phillimore Road.
It's been a busy Easter Weekend🐰
After numerous complaints of inappropriate parking, we responded with enforcement.
More than 1️⃣2️⃣ tickets issued!
Take a moment to let us know your 'best' worst parked vehicle from some of these snaps we took.
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To the young man with the pushbike on Sandbourne Road, you ‘not-so-accidentally’ dropped your drugs under the van...don’t worry, we’re keeping them safe for you and we look forward to chatting to you soon. Good job we recognised you.
#neverforgetaface
#guiltyconscience
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Edmund Road.
More tickets have been issued for obstructing the public highway after residents complained about these vehicles.
A reminder to be responsible and think about other road users including wheelchair users, elderly & vulnerable people.
#OpElevate
#YouSaidWeDid
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During a routine follow up on recent intelligence the team stumbled across this chop shop in action 💪🏻 2 stolen vehicles recovered and one in custody! Please continue to report suspicious activity via 101 or
@CrimestoppersUK
#whataresult
#wearenothingwithoutourcommunity
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#OpElevate
| We have been working closely with
@ParkfieldSchool
to tackle inappropriate parking and to educate parents/carers.
Letters were sent out recently, as parking like this puts young people at significant risk. Tickets have been issued and will be sent in the post.
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Whilst conducting patrols for Chand Raat, we issued tickets to a number of vehicles on Alum Rock Road in order to keep traffic flowing and the wider public safe
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We paid our respects to those that gave all for us.
#LestWeForget
#RemembranceDay2017
'They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.'
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Whilst recovering a
#stolenvehicle
in the Alum Rock area PC Lloyd recovered a shotgun from the footwell! That’s a stolen vehicle back where it belongs and a dangerous weapon off the streets, all thanks to community intelligence 👍🏻💪🏻👮🏻♂️
#win
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#OpElevate
| A community member reported untaxed vehicles, one of which had no tax since July 2023.
To act on what the community report to us, we attended and removed them!
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In response to violent incidents in Alum Rock we obtained 18 search warrants and today 8 premises were searched with support from
@FSU_WMP
@firearmsWMP
and many, many neighbourhood officers from across Birmingham East. We will do what we need to in order to protect our community.
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It really was not a one off! Same sections of streets - 24 hours apart. Same end result, cars were either ticketed or towed away this morning in
#AlumRock
#ParkItDontPlonkIt
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He had a medical episode at the scene and lost consciousness but re-gained consciousness after getting medical assistance.
He was transported to hospital for checks and left in the care of his parents.
He will be spoken to at a later date about the incident.
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#OpElevate
| We arrested a male for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs & Class B drugs after we conducted a proactive stop & search.
Great use of powers by officers to target the right people and stop them causing harm in the community
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#OpElevate
| 📍Hazelbeach Road.
Vehicle seized for no insurance and no tax following intelligence from concerned community members.
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Whilst out on foot patrol the team arrested a male yesterday for assault PC and possession of cannabis after he ran away from officers and tried to evade capture. We were only trying to say hello! Turned out he was wanted for 6 other offences!!! 🤔👮🏻♀️
#suddenlyitallmakessense
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#OpElevate
| We worked with
@Trafficwmp
under
#OpScalis
to tackle uninsured drivers in the local area today to keep the community safe:
- 12 vehicles seized & drivers reported for various offences
- 2 males arrested for money laundering
#RHPT
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The driver of this vehicle informed us that he paid a 'broker' to arrange insurance for him.
Unfortunately the broker didn't do this and so his vehicle was seized for no insurance.
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This evening your local PCSO's have been out with
@BhamCityCouncil
parking enforcement officers, on the Alum Rock Road, with around 50 tickets issued and a number of drivers warned and given advice.
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#OpElevate
| We worked alongside
@HodgeHillWMP
,
@Trafficwmp
and partners including
@DVSAEnforcement
to carry out a Multi Agency Road Safety Operation.
These three vehicles were seized for no insurance.
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#OpElevate
| More counterfeit, illicit and illegal items seized after a joint visit with
@bhamts
on Alum Rock Road.
We will continue to do these types of joint operations and partnership work to keep young people and the wider community safe.
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#OpElevate
| In the last few days:
👮♂️ Arrested a suspect for a serious wounding
🥭 Dealt with illegal mango sellers
🛻 Seized abandoned/untaxed/uninsured vehicles
🍦Reported unlicensed ice cream vans
🚗 Illegally parked vehicle fines
🚔 ASB hotspot patrols
🌳 Community engagement
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#OpElevate
| 📍Ellesmere Road.
The registered keeper of this vehicle will receive a ticket through the post and also get a warning letter from
@BCCLicensing
, being a private hire vehicle.
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#OpElevate
| illegal tints? We'll help you there.
This driver had to peel his illegal tints after they were only allowing 13% light through.
Legally, the front side windows must let at least 70% of light through.
Driver reported!
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#OpElevate
| Special Constable McKevitt whose day job is at
@ContactWMP
joined us on his second shift yesterday.
Vehicle seized for no insurance and driver arrested for being disqualified from driving until Aug 2024.
He was remanded in custody to attend court tomorrow.
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#OpElevate
| We have been working closely with
@WardEndGFTC
to improve standards in the local area - we have issued tickets to those who are obstructing the public highway and reported fly tipping to
@BhamCityCouncil
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#OpElevate
| We issued two section 59 notices and reported the two drivers for driving without due care & attention after they were caught racing at speed by our officers.
We take road related offences seriously to keep roads safe for everyone.
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#OpElevate
| Dealing with matters that affect the local community...
#YouSaidWeDid
@WashwoodWMP
@Trafficwmp
@Aapkawaaz
@BrumPartnership
@BrumPolice
@BrumTheftUK
@BhamCityCouncil
@DriveInsured
@OpTutelage
@PaulFarleyMIB
@WMPolice
One more for your collection parked on Gowan Road / Naseby road
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#OpElevate
| Earlier this week, we were outside
@ShawHillPrim
engaging with parents and children.
Two drivers thought it would be appropriate to put young people in danger by parking on the 'keep clear' zig zag markings.
Tickets were issued!
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Whilst dealing with an unrelated incident with
@ResponseWMP
, this vehicle found itself being blocked by officers unfortunately.
Unsurprisingly, no one took ownership of it - possibly because it had no insurance & no tax.
The vehicle was seized!
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The team have executed a warrant at a chop shop on ALUM ROCK ROAD! 4 stolen cars, car parts from stolen vehicles and forensics all recovered. It won’t be long until we’re knocking doors.
#wearecomingforyou
#notonourpatch
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