30/03/11….Advice from police about Census staff calling at homes

On 30/03/2011 At 12:00 am

[Reference: M 24/03/050]

This is a Community Message from Thames Valley Police.

CENSUS SAFETY TIPS

The 2011 Census is coming on Sunday 27 March.

If people don?t complete their forms by 6 April, the Census team will visit to offer help. Please be aware of the following advice:

? Census staff will carry an ID card

? they will not ask for your bank or credit card details

? you wont be asked to leave your completed form on the doorstep

? you can arrange a visit by calling the helpline number of the form

? Census staff will only visit residents who have not returned their forms

? don?t let the caller in your house

? if you?re not sure of the callers identity, keep the door closed and call the Census helpline (0300 0201 101)

For more information visit www.census.gov.uk or call 0300 0201 101.

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