Smart tech is transforming the world as we know it, from the way we order takeaways to how we keep in touch and how we control the washing machine. While sales of mobile phones have started to fall in recent years as innovation slows down, sales of smart security systems…
The work we have done is pioneering I first started working for Voice as part of the Roadharm service. I was in the Police for 30 years and for about 17 of those years I was involved in road death investigations. I was a Family Liaison Officer, and later the…
Did you know that each year, we pick two choose charities to help and support? We pleased and proud to report that over the past 12 months, we’ve raised over £2,000 for our 2018/19 nominated charities, RSPCA and McMillan. Through events such as Wimbledon cream tea, The Big Walkies, office…
Unfortunately, online fraud is becoming an increasingly common crime in the UK. Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime, reported that £36.4million was stolen from people in the UK between April and September last year as a result of fraud, meaning over £190,000 was extracted from…
It’s no secret that men speak out about their experiences, thoughts and feelings less than women. We see this at Voice in both the gender split of those who seek help, and the analytics on our website – in both cases, we see approximately two females for every male. However,…
Unfortunately, burglary is one of the most common crime types we’re likely to experience at some point in our lives. But luckily, there is plenty you can do to minimise the chances of becoming a victim yourself. It may surprise you to know that over a quarter of burglaries in…
Have you been a victim of crime over the past 12 months? Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commission and Northamptonshire Police want to further understand your experiences and your views on the services you received, in order to improve future services for victims of crime. If you have been a…
When the hot weather kicks in, we find ourselves outside instead of in, slowing down instead of rushing around and generally just enjoying the sunshine that the glorious summer months bring. However, while most people are simply enjoying the warm summer days, for criminals, the longer hours and relaxed mood…
The government has launched a consultation on transforming the response to domestic abuse – and they want your views. Their intention is to drive a national conversation on how to prevent and tackle domestic abuse, informed by those who have experienced it. By working together we can all better prevent, protect…
As the saying goes, diamonds are a girl’s (and boy’s!) best friend – so you want to make sure they stay safe and sound. Following a rise in gold and jewellery thefts in Northamptonshire, we caught up with Northamptonshire Police to understand how you can best protect your valuables, to…
