Free Security Devices to be Handed Out to Motorbike Owners in North Northamptonshire

As part of Operation Pacify, a initiative aimed at reducing serious organised acquisitive crime, the Corby Neighbourhood Policing team will be distributing free security devices to motorbike owners in North Northamptonshire. Thanks to funding from the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC), the team has purchased over 150 security locks with a £4,000 grant from the NPCC's Opal unit. The devices, including disc alarms and security locks, will be handed out at two drop-in sessions in Corby on September 18 and 20.

Key Takeaways:

• Over 150 security locks will be handed out to motorbike owners in North Northamptonshire, funded by the NPCC's £4,000 grant.
• The security devices will be distributed at two drop-in sessions in Corby on September 18 and 20.
• To qualify for a free device, motorbike owners must prove residency in North Northamptonshire and ownership of a motorcycle.
• Each household is limited to one free device.
• The Operation Pacify team will also provide crime prevention advice and be available to speak to motorbike owners with concerns.
• Motorbike owners who cannot attend the drop-in sessions can email the team at operation.pacify@northants.pnn.police.uk.

Statistics:

• 150+ security locks will be handed out to motorbike owners in North Northamptonshire.
• £4,000 - the amount of funding provided by the NPCC's Opal unit for the security devices.
• 2 - the number of drop-in sessions where security devices will be handed out in Corby.
• 18 and 20 September - the dates of the drop-in sessions.

Sources:

• North Northamptonshire Police (original source)
• National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) Affordable, not quoted, statement