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Police Reports

It is often useful to form a relationship with your local police station and keep their number, email address and operating hours handy for parish staff.

    Security

    Remember: a property is only as strong as its weakest point. Security consultants can be engaged to advise on how to secure your property.

    Advice and guides on security and surveillance:

    Safety and Security Guide | WA Police
    WA Legislation for Video Surveillance Devices

    Homeless People and Anti-social Behaviour

    Many parishes encounter situations involving homelessness or other anti-social behavior. The following advice may be applicable:

    • Firstly, it is important that a consistent message comes from the parish i.e., “that they do not have approval to remain on parish property”. Sometimes mixed messages like ignoring them may be construed as tacit approval to be there.
    • Sometimes homeless people are attracted to a site because there are things they can use there e.g., water, electricity or toilets. You should consider restricting access with locks or security taps etc.
    • Security cameras or movement activated light may help.
    • Improving passive surveillance by trimming trees and bushes.
    • Calling police is the best response and doing this regularly helps get the message across. It is useful to get a police incident number on each occasion and keep a record.
    • Police can be requested to reinforce the key message outlined in the first paragraph

    Referral Services

    There are times when referring people to service may help resolve a situation. The best source of information concerning referral services can be found on the AnglicareWA Website.

    Violence/Misconduct Restraining Orders

    Violence Restraining Orders (VROs) and Misconduct Restraining Orders (MROs) must be filed by an individual against another individual. The Diocese cannot apply for these orders on behalf of a parish. Further details can be found below: