Warwickshire Police

03/11/2026

As Diwali celebrations continue across Warwickshire, it's been wonderful to see people of all ages coming together at local events to share in the culture, traditions and community spirit that make this time of year so special.

Our Safer Neighbourhood Teams have enjoyed meeting residents, joining in the festivities and building connections with communities across the county.

Thank you to everyone involved in organising and supporting these events. We wish all those celebrating a happy, peaceful and prosperous Diwali.

03/11/2026

Some pictures say it all.

As the nights draw in, being seen can make all the difference.

Whether you're walking, running, cycling, riding or driving, wearing bright or reflective clothing and using lights can help other road users spot you sooner.

✅ Be bright.
✅ Be seen.
✅ Be safe.

03/11/2026

🚔 Rural North Safer Neighbourhood Team – Speed Monitoring in Brinklow

Following the results of our recent priority surveys, speeding was highlighted as one of the concerns raised by residents in Brinklow.

We have listened to your feedback and have been out and about conducting speed monitoring at various locations within the village.

We want to reassure residents that your concerns are being heard and that we are taking action to address the issues that matter most to our communities.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our priority surveys. Your feedback helps us decide where to focus our time and resources.

Keep telling us what matters to you – your voice helps shape our policing priorities! 👮‍♂️🚔

Please click the link below in the comments to complete our priority survey.

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02/11/2026

We're supporting , a national road safety campaign. The focus this year is driver eyesight and we're sharing some simple ways to help keep your vision roadworthy.

Good eyesight is essential for spotting hazards, reading road signs and reacting safely to what's happening around you. Here are our top 10 tips for safer driving:

✅ Test your eyesight regularly by checking whether you can read a vehicle number plate from 20 metres away (around five car lengths).

✅ Have an eye test at least every two years, or sooner if you notice any changes to your vision.

✅ Always wear any glasses or contact lenses prescribed for driving.

✅ Make sure your prescription is up to date.

✅ Keep glasses clean and free from scratches to reduce glare and improve visibility.

✅ Carry a spare pair of glasses in your vehicle if possible.

✅ Consider anti-reflective lenses if you drive regularly, especially at night.

✅ Never wear tinted glasses or sunglasses when driving in the dark.

✅ Keep your windscreen clean inside and out and replace worn wiper blades.

✅ Check that all vehicle lights are clean and working correctly.

✅ If you're affected by glare from oncoming headlights, slow down and focus on the nearside edge of the road rather than the lights themselves.

Remember, the number plate check is only one part of the legal eyesight standard for driving. Two other eyesight requirements can only be assessed by an optician, which is why regular eye tests are so important.

We'll share a link in the comments below with more information and advice on keeping your vision roadworthy.

02/11/2026

How prepared are you to handle an emergency?

We'll be sharing simple, practical advice from Warwickshire Resilience Forum to help households and communities prepare for potential emergencies across the region.

Give the page a follow for more tips throughout November ✅

Would you know what to do if an emergency caused disruption in your area?

The Government has launched its new Be Ready campaign, with simple, practical advice to help households and communities prepare for emergencies.

From making a household plan and checking what essentials you already have, to signing up for alerts and staying connected with neighbours, small steps can make a difference.

Find out how you can Be Ready:
https://beready.campaign.gov.uk/be-ready-for-emergencies/

02/11/2026

We had some good guesses for some of our favourite door breaching tools, but how many of you got the names right? Stay tuned for some more coming soon

01/11/2026

Earlier this week, we showed you officers carrying out a warrant in Warwick.

As part of the operation, we delivered an early wake-up call using these pieces of equipment.

Can you name them?

Leave your answers in the comments below!

01/11/2026

We are asking all of you to have a chat with any vulnerable friends or family to warn them as we continue to investigate a series of scam calls.

Fraudsters are calling residents and claiming to be from Warwickshire Police.

Suspects are 'spoofing' an 01926 number that used to belong to the force but no longer does.

These fraudulent calls are usually a fishing is it fishing or phishing exercise, intended to draw information from vulnerable people.

Fraudsters will then follow up with more calls or emails – where they will progress into trying to mislead victims into handing over money.

At this time, none of this series of calls has progressed to money being handed over.

Remember that if you are ever in doubt about the authenticity of a caller claiming to be from the police, hang up and call 101.

No genuine police officer or staff member will take issue with you doing this.

If you receive these calls, please report them to Action Fraud as soon as possible.

01/11/2026

What does it take to be a Communications Officer? 📞

When you call us, the voice on the other end of the phone isn't simply answering calls. They're highly trained professionals, skilled in gathering information, assessing risk and getting the right help to the right people as quickly as possible.

There's no single route into becoming a Communications Officer. People join us with a variety of skills and experiences, but the qualities that matter most are empathy, resilience and a genuine desire to help others.

Every Communications Officer begins with six weeks of intensive training, covering everything from communication and questioning techniques to vulnerability, risk assessment and police systems. They also learn how to deal with a wide range of incidents, supported by specialist teams from across policing.

But the learning doesn't stop there. New starters continue their development through on-shift tutoring and mentoring, alongside ongoing training throughout their careers, supporting their progression into other responsibilities and opportunities within the Control Room.

Being a Communications Officer is challenging, varied and rewarding. They are often the first person someone speaks to in a moment of crisis, providing reassurance, support and vital assistance when it's needed most.

Interested in becoming a Communications Officer? Look at our current opportunities via the link in the comments.

31/10/2026

Did you know you can report crime to us online using our Rapid Video Response (RVR), Digital Desk and Live Chat services?

RVR allows you to book a video appointment with one of our police officers for incidents that aren’t in progress or presenting an immediate danger to safety.

Available between 8am and 10pm each day, you can talk to an officer at a time that suits you, without them needing to visit you in person. You’ll receive a link via email or text message and there are various safety measures in place, such as the link redirecting to a non-police website if it’s clicked on outside of the allotted time slot.

When you speak to an officer, you’ll need to be in a private location, ideally with a strong Wi-Fi connection and not driving or walking around outside. Once connected, you’ll be able to give statements and provide links to photos and any other evidence, often resulting in a much quicker process than reporting the crime over the phone.

At the end of the video call, you’ll be provided with a crime reference number and given relevant safeguarding advice. Your case will be reviewed by a Sergeant that day and allocated to an investigation team, who will provide you with updates from that point on.

Our Digital Desk handle all the online reports we receive through our website, including emails sent through the ‘contact us’ option. They can also allocate video appointments with the RVR team and will provide relevant updates and crime numbers as appropriate.

Live chat is also available seven days a week between 1pm and 6pm, where you can talk to one of our call handlers online. It’s important that once connected, you stay in the chat – if you leave or try dialling 101 instead, you’ll just end up at the back of the queue.

Reporting non-emergencies online is a great option for dealing with things at a convenient time to you and can often result in a much quicker outcome as well, so be sure to consider these options next time you need to speak to us.