<P>The Police Arboretum Memorial Trust is asking the public to give a ‘Gift for Courage’ this Christmas.</P>

<P>Police in Middlesbrough have welcomed the support of local fuel stations as they build on a scheme tackling nuisance use of off road bikes and other vehicles.</P>

<P></P> <P>Cleveland Police colleagues will be facing danger this weekend – not to protect the public as normal – but instead to raise funds for workmates facing mental health difficulties.</P>

<P>On Saturday 8th December, Special Constables from Cleveland and North Yorkshire joined Forces for Operation Basingstoke to tackle road safety. </P>

<p> </p> <p class="MsoNormal">More than 350 men failed a roadside breath test this year and fails by those aged 51-60 have doubled in the Cleveland area since 2016.<o:p></o:p></p>

<P>Roads policing officers in Cleveland are being given new mobile defibrillators to help save lives in emergency situations.</P>

<P>Local businesses have won their share of a one million pound contract to keep Cleveland Police’s emergency vehicles on the road.</P>

<P>Police have today launched a hard-hitting campaign to show the devastating effects of drink drug driving at this time of year.</P>

<P>Two officers have been praised for helping a baby who was choking in the back of a car on Tuesday afternoon (27th November).</P>

<P>Two officers who suffered injuries on duty whilst detaining a violent suspect have been commended. </P>

<P>Two women who threw themselves in harm’s way to help police stop a violent suspect have had their bravery recognised. </P>

<P>As part of Restorative Justice Week, Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger and Chief Constable Mike Veale have made a joint commitment to promote the benefits of restorative justice.</P>

<P>A fresh approach to diverting young people in Cleveland from crime and gangs has attracted key Home Office funding.</P>

<P>To mark 100 years of Armistice Day on Sunday, Cleveland Police and Police and Crime Commissioner Barry Coppinger have added Montpellier Manor Care Home in Stainton to the existing ‘Safe Haven’ scheme. </P>

<P></P> <P>A 72-year old serving a lengthy prison sentence for conspiracy to supply cocaine onto the streets of Teesside has had more than £20,000 confiscated under the Proceeds of Crime Act.</P>

<P></P> <P>Officers from Cleveland Police’s Community Drug Enforcement Team (CDET) today made an arrest as part of an investigation to stop Class A drugs being imported into our area.</P>

<P>Redcar Police Cadets have helped a victim complete work that was never carried out by scammers who stole thousands of pounds from her. </P> <P>The victim, a woman in her 70s was scammed out of nearly fifteen thousand pounds by suspected rogue traders.</P> <P>She had handed over the money for the ‘workmen’ to transform the garden of her property in Redcar but they took the money with no work being completed.</P> <P>When the Redcar Police Cadets heard about the case, they pulled a team together to help her and today, Friday 2nd November, they completed the work she initially wanted doing on her garden.</P> <P>Head of Redcar Police Cadets, PC Neil Robinson, said: “I am so proud of the cadets for their hard work and dedication. They have cut back plants and trees and tidied up the garden to make it nicer for the victim.</P> <P>“As soon as the cadets were told about what had happened, they instantly wanted to do something to improve her life and her home. </P> <P>“They have managed to tidy up the victim’s garden during the school holidays and using their free time which is such a lovely, selfless act.</P> <P>“They have made the victim very happy and have certainly made a huge difference.”<BR></P>

<P></P> <P>That’s the question police and partners are asking parents and carers to ask their children as the darker nights arrive, along with the half term holiday for many youngsters.</P>

<P>20 exciting volunteer roles have become available in Cleveland Police for people to apply for.</P>

<P>Police have arrested two further people in connection with a major operation into human trafficking. </P>