Information and support for those who have been affected by any of the crimes featured in The Force, plus information on reporting a crime or pursuing a career in the police service.
Victim Supportline
Help and information for anyone who has been affected by a crime, including a violent or sexual assault. You might not want to involve the police but if you do, they can help you deal with this and can accompany you at court.
Call: 0845 30 30 900 (Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-7pm)
email: info@victimsupport.org.uk
Support After Murder and Manslaughter
SAMM is a self help group that offers understanding and support to families and friends who have been bereaved as a result of murder or manslaughter. Visit the website or call their helpline, where your call will be answered by someone who has suffered a similar tragedy.
Call: 0845 872 3440 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
email: enquiries@samm.org.uk
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse support all bereaved people. They offer advice, support, help and information, no matter how recently or long ago your loved one died.
Call: 0844 477 9400 (Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm)
email: helpline@cruse.org.uk
Missing People
Advice for missing people, their families and those who care for them. The organisation can help in the search for missing people - if you think you have seen a missing person, please get in touch.
Call: 0500 700 700 (confidential, 24 hours a day)
email: seensomeone@missingpepeople.org.uk
The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Support and information for females and males who have been raped or sexually abused, however long ago, as well as their partners, friends or family.
Call: 0808 802 9999 (12-2.30pm & 7-9.30pm).
Rape Crisis
Find details on regional support for men or women via the Rape Crisis site, which also contains information on what to expect when you go to the police or about court procedures.
Survivors UK
Support for men who have been raped or sexually abused, and men trying to cope with the abuse of someone close to them.
Call: 0845 1221 201 (Mon, Tues & Thurs 7-10pm)
email: info@survivorsuk.org
DirectGov: Fire Kills
Government website providing information on fire safety, including advice on making your home safe and details on how to organise a free home safety visit.
Additional information
Crimestoppers
If you want to report a crime, but are uncomfortable going directly to the police. Crimes can be reported in confidence, anonymously if you prefer, and calls are not traced.
Call: 0800 555 111 (confidential, 24 hours a day).
Police Service Recruitment
If you're you looking for a career that's a bit different, where you will face new and challenging situations, then the Police Service could be for you. Find out more by visiting the website.
Information on call charges to 08 and 03 numbers:
0800 - Free from BT landlines
0808 - Free from BT landlines and most mobile and other networks
0845 - Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT landline. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
0844 - Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT landline. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
0300 - Calls cost the same as standard BT landlines.
