Tag: Staffordshire

CSPS Seminar Writeup–Endon Scouts, 19.10.2012: Night Safety for Children

Saturday, 20.10.2012 - 13:20 GMT+0000

Update: Please note that our main class is now held at Endon Village Hall as of March 2015. Details can be found in the announcement here and on the public classes page here. Last night I had the pleasure of being invited down to Endon Scout Group’s headquarters where I gave a two-hour introductory seminar on staying … More CSPS Seminar Writeup–Endon Scouts, 19.10.2012: Night Safety for Children

FCIns. Josh Nixon of the CSPS is at Stoke College’s Disability Day–25th of April 2012

Saturday, 14.04.2012 - 18:57 GMT+0000

On Wednesday the 25th of April 2012 FCIns. Josh Nixon (that’s me) will be representing the Combative Self-Protection System at Stoke College’s ‘Disability Day’. From 10:00-14:00 you’ll have the opportunity to speak with me and I’ll answer any questions you have about the CSPS or training in general. Details are also on our events page. … More FCIns. Josh Nixon of the CSPS is at Stoke College’s Disability Day–25th of April 2012

PHDefence (17.12.2011) Feedback and Change Announcement

Saturday, 17.12.2011 - 13:28 GMT+0000

Ok, after today’s stuff, I have some notes for everyone, but especially for G.C! Condition White: Switched off. Asleep. Victim. Condition Yellow: Switched on. Threat awareness. Looking around. Condition Orange: Threat evaluation – passively avoiding a potential threat (e.g. crossing the street or turning back). Condition Red: Threat avoidance / threat neutralisation. Acting – either … More PHDefence (17.12.2011) Feedback and Change Announcement

PHDefence (19.11.2011) Feedback (and a general update on everything…)

Saturday, 19.11.2011 - 21:26 GMT+0000

Hi all, It’s been a while! PHDefence has still been going strong, but I’ve just not been posting. Busy, busy, busy. PHDefence was awesome this morning despite the low numbers again. Paul took them through some epic drills – really fun and unique too – I couldn’t help joining in; it was really enjoyable! I … More PHDefence (19.11.2011) Feedback (and a general update on everything…)

Recent Local Crime Updates: Distraction Tactics and Burglary

Tuesday, 04.10.2011 - 17:23 GMT+0000

‘CONSTANT VIGILANCE!’ as Professor Moody always says… Today there’s been a couple of updates from Staffordshire Police following some recent criminal activity. It seems there’s a bit of a pattern going around of distraction tactics, whereby a criminal uses a false identity, usually a salesman or a member of the Water, Gas or Electric Board. … More Recent Local Crime Updates: Distraction Tactics and Burglary

Assault in Tunstall – Police Looking for Witnesses

Monday, 03.10.2011 - 13:29 GMT+0000

Just spreading the word to help out with this one: Officers were called to Furlong Road at around 10.30pm on Friday 30 September following a report of a fight. A 15-year-old boy had sustained a head injury and was taken to the University Hospital of North Staffordshire for treatment. He was discharged a short time … More Assault in Tunstall – Police Looking for Witnesses

Security Warning from Staffs Police

Monday, 26.09.2011 - 16:28 GMT+0000

Staffordshire Police have issued a warning today to remember your home security, in light of ‘several recent burglaries across the south of the county’. Of course, this advice applies all the time, not just in higher-risk times! Is your home safe? Properties in the Rugeley, Stafford, Cannock and Uttoxeter areas were targeted by offenders. The … More Security Warning from Staffs Police

Visible Justice–A New Initiative from Staffordshire Police

Tuesday, 19.07.2011 - 13:01 GMT+0000

‘Visible Justice’ will be taking place from 09:00 on Monday the 25th of July. Working with the Magistrates court service staff, Staffordshire Police will be publishing the details of cases being dealt with across Staffordshire on their website. The event will also be published widely on the force’s numerous Twitter and Facebook accounts. It will … More Visible Justice–A New Initiative from Staffordshire Police

Staffordshire Canal Watch

Monday, 18.07.2011 - 15:36 GMT+0000

For all those who regularly use or live near the canals in Staffordshire, Staffs Police have rolled out a new scheme – ‘Staffordshire Canal Watch’ – with which to hopefully decrease crime around the canals. Here’s their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Staffordshire-Canal-Watch/187198284674517?sk=wall I’d say it’s worth a look – I assume any updates there are of local … More Staffordshire Canal Watch