Good afternoon,

The latest edition of Rural Times is now available to view on our website here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/hampshire/advice/rural-times/2024/rural-times---late-summer-2024.pdf 

This edition touches on a number of issues including an early start to the hare coursing season locally; recent crimes to impact rural communities in Hampshire including deer poaching, livestock theft and farm machinery theft; the Marine Wildlife Code; police investigation updates and highlights from the Country Watch team such as new technology they have at their disposal to help them investigate crime.

Other topics covered include recent breeding successes of rare bird species such as Roseate Terns and White-tailed Eagles; a new police RHIB financed by the Commissioner; and advice to property and landowners from the Environment Agency on staying protected from waste criminals.