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Police say they will continue their increase in stop searches of persons and vehicles to stem the rise in violent crimes while they make a business case for U.K. police assistance. Officers are giving up a day off each week for the exercise dubbed Operation Alpha 2 to put more of them on the streets, said Dave Ryder, assistant commissioner of Police Territorial Divisions and Operations. “Several suspects have been arrested and some charged with offences over the last 10 days (since Oct. 24), and persons illegally within the TCI have also featured in those detained,” he said Nov. 2. Total crimes decreased during that 10-day period, and most involving theft of property, burglary and several assaults mostly of a domestic nature. However, a lone woman was robbed of a large amount of cash at gunpoint at 9:15 p.m. on Oct. 27 off Leeward Highway, Ryder said. “We remind the public once again, especially those in business, try not to carry large amounts of cash, especially when alone and during darkness,” he said. “If you have to carry large amounts of cash, please ensure that you are accompanied or use a reputable company to assist you, that you frequently bank money to maintain low levels of cash if possible and that you have a system of working that ensures that the area around your business and you and any banks that you may deposit cash at, are fully checked before you leave or approach any premises while carrying cash. These simple steps can prevent you becoming a victim of crime.” Ryder said he had completed and delivered the business case for assistance from U.K. police officers last week and that it has been provided to the commissioner of police and acting Gov. Mark Capes. Operation Alpha 2 will continue indefinitely with targeted patrols of various locations and times to prevent or disrupt violent crimes, he said. “We are trying hard both on the street and in the investigative arena to arrest and solve these crimes and that hard work will pay off,” said Superintendent Ralph Doughty. “We must, however, all be vigilant as criminals can plan what they want to do, when, where and how they want to commit crimes. Anyone can report information about a crime without revealing their identity by calling Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).
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