A company called Direct Response Home Security has been cold calling elderly
residents in the London Road area and visiting them with a view to installing
new alarm systems. This company has been featured on the BBC Watchdog programme
in the past. They have no connection with Thames Valley Police. They appear to be 
pressurising those they visit into making speedy decisions on purchasing their
systems (by 6pm the same day). Ruth has contacted the police regarding one such
visit to a lady who is very distressed. Please advise elderly friends and
neighbours not to let strangers into their homes if it makes them feel
uncomfortable. Please phone the 101 police non-emergency line if you or your
neighbours have had such a visit. If this company is still in the Headington
area, please let your councillors know.