The Mendip police beat team have re-issued advice about protecting tools and valuables following reports and filming of number of people acting suspiciously around vehicles and houses late at night.

The force say if you see anything suspicious at the time then please call this in on 999.

They have also issued again advice:

• Remember to remove all valuable items from any vehicles, this includes, laptops, tablets, and tools.
• Ensure keys are away from the front doors and if you have keyless entry system on your car then please place the key in an empty tin to stop the signal being picked up by a signal booster.
• Park the vehicle as close as possible to your property preferably under a streetlight.
• If you have CCTV or a Smart doorbell please ensure they are fully charged, the lens is clean and free of any dirt or debris.

National Policing Week results across Avon and Somerset last week

Across the whole Avon & Somerset area there were 13 arrests, 47 patrols , 45 engagement events, 26 school visits and 17 bike marking events, alongside 10 crime prevention sessions.

This is a national campaign led by the College of Policing to highlight, and celebrate the work carried out by police officers, PCSOs (Police Community Support Officers), police staff, special constables and volunteers working in communities to keep people safe.

As part of that, PCSO Rob Neil who works within the Frome Rural Neighbourhood team, was out on patrol in Cranmore village, where he was invited to talk to the Cranmore Company of Archers.

Neighbourhood Policing lead Chief Superintendent Liz Hughes said: "It has been a pleasure to have the opportunity to highlight the incredible work our teams carry out.

"Having spent many years as a Neighbourhood Officer, I know first-hand the importance of the trust and confidence that Neighbourhood teams are able to build within our communities.

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"I am extremely proud to lead Neighbourhood Policing and every day I am inspired by the innovation, passion, and commitment of our teams in looking after their communities and keeping them safe and in carrying out their duties, whether that work is around prevention, early intervention or enforcement."