CCTV on my own car parked across the street
Discussion
My car, parked across the street, was vandalised last night and the police aren't interested. Is there any reason I shouldn't rig up a CCTV camera in my bedroom window to keep an eye on the car, adjusting it each evening so it's aimed at the car which is usually parked opposite under a street light?
I reported it by calling 101 and within fifteen minutes received an email with an attached letter stating they weren't visiting to examine the car even though I told the call handler there were footprints on the roof and I'm seen three youths walking away within seconds of it happening. Because I didn't actually see the damage being done, I wasn't asked for a description of them. The email also states that the case has been closed - here's a quote,
"When you discussed this crime with a member of my staff full details were recorded and all possible lines of enquiry were considered. I know that you are aware that due to the circumstances an officer does not need to see you.
Please be assured that the information you have provided will help to prevent and address crime in this area. The neighbourhood team will be made aware of your report and it will remain a part of our local crime pattern analysis, looking at trends in crime and seeking to identify offenders.
You will not be contacted again about your case, which will now be closed. However, if new evidence is found or other crimes occur that can be linked to the one you have reported, then you may be contacted and your case could be opened again."
The signature at the bottom of the letter is that of the Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary.
Regarding the camera (proposed). I would zoom and angle it to cover just the car. There are no houses that side of the road. Is this likely to be permitted?
"When you discussed this crime with a member of my staff full details were recorded and all possible lines of enquiry were considered. I know that you are aware that due to the circumstances an officer does not need to see you.
Please be assured that the information you have provided will help to prevent and address crime in this area. The neighbourhood team will be made aware of your report and it will remain a part of our local crime pattern analysis, looking at trends in crime and seeking to identify offenders.
You will not be contacted again about your case, which will now be closed. However, if new evidence is found or other crimes occur that can be linked to the one you have reported, then you may be contacted and your case could be opened again."
The signature at the bottom of the letter is that of the Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary.
Regarding the camera (proposed). I would zoom and angle it to cover just the car. There are no houses that side of the road. Is this likely to be permitted?
Edited by Riley Blue on Sunday 26th October 18:35
Riley Blue said:
I reported it by calling 101 and within fifteen minutes received an email with an attached letter stating they weren't visiting to examine the car even though I told the call handler there were footprints on the roof and I'm seen three youths walking away within seconds of it happening. Because I didn't actually see the damage being done, I wasn't asked for a description of them. The email also states that the case has been closed - here's a quote,
"When you discussed this crime with a member of my staff full details were recorded and all possible lines of enquiry were considered. I know that you are aware that due to the circumstances an officer does not need to see you.
Please be assured that the information you have provided will help to prevent and address crime in this area. The neighbourhood team will be made aware of your report and it will remain a part of our local crime pattern analysis, looking at trends in crime and seeking to identify offenders.
You will not be contacted again about your case, which will now be closed. However, if new evidence is found or other crimes occur that can be linked to the one you have reported, then you may be contacted and your case could be opened again."
The signature at the bottom of the letter is that of the Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary.
Regarding the camera (proposed). I would zoom and angle it to cover just the car. There are no houses that side of the road. Is this likely to be permitted?
The letter should have a crime reference on it. They were a bit quick writing that one off though probably wont be much they can do"When you discussed this crime with a member of my staff full details were recorded and all possible lines of enquiry were considered. I know that you are aware that due to the circumstances an officer does not need to see you.
Please be assured that the information you have provided will help to prevent and address crime in this area. The neighbourhood team will be made aware of your report and it will remain a part of our local crime pattern analysis, looking at trends in crime and seeking to identify offenders.
You will not be contacted again about your case, which will now be closed. However, if new evidence is found or other crimes occur that can be linked to the one you have reported, then you may be contacted and your case could be opened again."
The signature at the bottom of the letter is that of the Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary.
Regarding the camera (proposed). I would zoom and angle it to cover just the car. There are no houses that side of the road. Is this likely to be permitted?
Edited by Riley Blue on Sunday 26th October 18:35
If there are no houses the other side of the street then it shouldn't be an issue.
I'm going through the same process at the moment, more just for my own security when away from home. I've spoken to all my neighbours and made sure that they are happy and what will be covered. Some of them were a little skeptical of it so when it is installed they can come and have a look and see what it is covering, others liked the idea of it as it provides them additional security and wanted it to cover the front of their house.
I'm going through the same process at the moment, more just for my own security when away from home. I've spoken to all my neighbours and made sure that they are happy and what will be covered. Some of them were a little skeptical of it so when it is installed they can come and have a look and see what it is covering, others liked the idea of it as it provides them additional security and wanted it to cover the front of their house.
That's the problem with some of the bigger forces. Too eager to right things off, due in fairness to not having the resources to throw at it. Had that been mine or a number of other forces, you would have had an officer attend. There's always scope for SOCO, H2H, etc. I would be inclined to have a word with your local insp. Maybe not complain as such, but ask why they gave so little attention to it.
At least if they've made neighbourhood policing team aware, when they pop round you can show them your CCTV and ask what they think.
At least if they've made neighbourhood policing team aware, when they pop round you can show them your CCTV and ask what they think.
Mk3Spitfire said:
Too eager to right things off, due in fairness to not having the resources to throw at it
Out of interest do these forces have enough resources to sit on sliproads watching cars driving past? I.e. Is is a problem with priorities rather than absolute resource availability?supermono said:
Mk3Spitfire said:
Too eager to right things off, due in fairness to not having the resources to throw at it
Out of interest do these forces have enough resources to sit on sliproads watching cars driving past? I.e. Is is a problem with priorities rather than absolute resource availability?supermono said:
Out of interest do these forces have enough resources to sit on sliproads watching cars driving past? I.e. Is is a problem with priorities rather than absolute resource availability?
Or enough resources for 70 officers and 8 vans to guard an empty piece of land about the size of a football pitch in central London from approximately 15/20 terroristic democracy activists.
supermono said:
Out of interest do these forces have enough resources to sit on sliproads watching cars driving past? I.e. Is is a problem with priorities rather than absolute resource availability?
Those cars on slip roads that you refer to...what were they doing? Were they waiting for a dangerous offender to drive past after an ANPR activation? Were they waiting for a disqualified driver? Waiting to do TPAC?Mk3Spitfire said:
fatjon said:
No, they are the same resources, Police Officers.
No. Different depts, different bosses. 
Pretty poor performance by plod, though, OP. Sympathies. Could bring out the old line about "I've caught them, I'm about to stab one", and see how quickly they arrive - both plain and traffic cops, I'll bet.
Mk3Spitfire said:
Those cars on slip roads that you refer to...what were they doing? Were they waiting for a dangerous offender to drive past after an ANPR activation? Were they waiting for a disqualified driver? Waiting to do TPAC?
A11 they're sitting measuring vehicle speeds pointlessly. Maybe sometimes doing useful stuff you mentionMk3Spitfire said:
Those cars on slip roads that you refer to...what were they doing? Were they waiting for a dangerous offender to drive past after an ANPR activation? Were they waiting for a disqualified driver? Waiting to do TPAC?
A11 they're sitting measuring vehicle speeds pointlessly. Maybe sometimes doing useful stuff you mentionForums | Speed, Plod & the Law | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff