High Value Loads

Armed escorts for deliveries

Published on Friday 2 December 2011 11:42

South Yorkshire Police is stepping up its fight against violent cash-in-transit and commercial robberies in the run up to Christmas.

Armed police will ■■■■■■ high-risk security vehicles as they carry out their deliveries and the force’s helicopter will shadow vehicles from the air.

Another initiative, called follow that van, will keep potential robbers guessing about whether a cash delivery van is likely to get a police ■■■■■■.

Patrolling officers who come across a cash-in-transit delivery while on general duties will follow and observe the van on its run.

Police are hopeful the operation will ensure the use of police resources provides maximum impact to target, deter and disrupt professional criminals.

Detective Constables Ron Day and Nina Kitchener, who are involved in the operation, said the public should not be concerned if they see police officers escorting security staff.

“This operation is a deterrent to criminals and indicative of our commitment to public safety. We have reviewed our tactical deployments of officers over the festive period to achieve maximum impact,” they said.

“South Yorkshire Police is committed to safeguarding people in the security industry from these criminals who do not hesitate to use violence and we will keep the operation running into the New Year.”

“This operation sends a clear message to criminals that if you come to South Yorkshire to commit this type of crime you will be caught and prosecuted. Police and other agencies have been successful in prosecuting highly organised criminal gangs travelling from other areas of the country.”

All offenders prosecuted at Sheffield Crown Court have received custodial sentences.

private security firms getting free armed escorts, and air support.
well at least it keeps them away from me.

I thought robbing securicor vans went out with the Sweeney. What with the smart dye and tracked boxes.

limeyphil:
private security firms getting free armed escorts, and air support.
well at least it keeps them away from me.

Do the tactical support unit carry breathalyzers ■■? :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Nobody in there right mind would bother to rob a security cash in van as anymore. Someone said back in the 70/80s yes it was worth it then or of corse you could rob the factory pay roll every friday just need a bolt cutter to cut the chain off his wrist :laughing: :laughing:

Theres easier targets like TRUCKS parked up for the night in a moto services with no or little protection :astonished: :astonished:

I’ve got a police ■■■■■■ arranged for my load tomorrow. Can’t say any more but I’m passing through South Yorkshire…and beyond.

Carried similar loads all year but tomorrow they will ■■■■■■ me :unamused:

Do the tactical support unit carry breathalyzers ■■? :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
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Looks like the patrons of the stockyard will be getting buzzed by the fuzz in the air on a regular basis then, judging by the number of loaded trucks up there most nights.
I can imagine the scene …
Thursday Nights regular “grab a granny” night, & the police raid the the stockyard and search various cabs looking for various “crinklies” that the drivers have taken back to their cabs for some *coughs … Entertainment

At least it’ll stop the SY police helicopter buzzing over my house at 2-3am and keeping me awake

peirre:
Looks like the patrons of the stockyard will be getting buzzed by the fuzz in the air on a regular basis then, judging by the number of loaded trucks up there most nights.
I can imagine the scene …
Thursday Nights regular “grab a granny” night, & the police raid the the stockyard and search various cabs looking for various “crinklies” that the drivers have taken back to their cabs for some *coughs … Entertainment

At least it’ll stop the SY police helicopter buzzing over my house at 2-3am and keeping me awake

The vibration of the rotors will probably affect their pacemakers :laughing: