Securing the Countryside: A Conversation with Mick Hawkes, Ex-SAS Operator on Rural Crime Prevention

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Join us for a compelling and insightful discussion with Mick Hawkes, a former SAS operator, as we delve into the critical issue of rural crime and explore effective strategies to prevent it. In this eye-opening conversation, Mick draws upon his extensive experience and expertise to shed light on the unique challenges faced by rural communities and the proactive measures we can take to safeguard our countryside.
🚜 Whether you live in a rural area or simply want to better understand the issues at hand, this video provides valuable insights and practical tips on how to enhance security and protect your property. Mick Hawkes shares real-life stories, discusses common vulnerabilities, and offers tactical advice that can make a significant difference.
🔐 Topics Covered:
Understanding the Landscape of Rural Crime
Identifying Common Vulnerabilities
Practical Tips for Securing Your Property
Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Security
Community Collaboration and Watch Programs
Mick's Personal Experiences and Lessons Learned
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[@richarddepledge960]

Just come across both of you. Food for thought for me. I might get in touch with you both.
Micks Mindset is totally spot on. Typical Regiment. Street wise.
You will not change farmers in a million years. They ask for it time and time again. Ive been researching this area for 20 years. Not much has changed because there is next to nothing done by Police. Not their fault. Government. The insurers are the main ones that need to be sorted.
The legal system is a total joke and that is what drives this high value low risk crime. World wide. There is simply no deterent full stop. They rarely get caught and if caught get a slapped wrist. Its the same people time and time again committing the crime and laughing all the way to the bank. What grips me is the security equipment available today can gather the evidence required to get people caught.
Equipment that Mick used in the mil and myself used in the mil is now cheaply available. Police dont even use it. 25 years ago I was lending local Police night sights from my armoury because they only had one and it was broken. They should have bucket loads of night sights and thermal imagers etc. Same goes for drones. Its all out there. Dont get me started re trackers. Most are a waste of time. Again there is good kit available.
Mick aludes to watching roads. Portable ANPR cameras could be used in rural areas to log number plates and capture vehicle images.

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Hi there Richard - I hope all is well, I would welcome the chance to have a chat with you sometime, thanks, Richard Wade