WEST Yorkshire Police are providing people throughout the district with their own special Advent calendar, which will substitute chocolate treats for crime safety tips.

The online calendar begins on Monday, and each day the force will load either a crime prevention video clip giving tips on staying safe over the festive season.

Behind the first window Temporary Chief Constable Dee Collins passes on her season’s greetings and urges the public to follow the force’s festive advice on Twitter.

The calendar will feature guest appearances from Percy the Police car, the latest dog section recruits, and the Force band.

The e-calendar can be accessed on by visiting westyorkshire.police.uk and clicking on the homepage banner link or by following #wypadvent on Twitter.