Sussex Police is highlighting its ongoing activities in tackling knife crime and violence as part of the national week-long campaign. Operation Sceptre is set to bolster the work done by Sussex Police throughout the year in its bid to keep residents safe from knife-related harm. “Sussex is a safe place to live, although in line with […]
It’s clear to see that more and more people are venturing out of lockdown; roads are clearly busier than they were just a couple of weeks ago and more businesses are reopening. This weekend we heard from readers concerned because neighbours were having what appeared to be parties and were clearly socialising with people who […]
Priority for Sussex Police is protection of the NHS and the capacity it has says Chief Constable Giles York. In a video published this morning Mr York assures people that if they are at home and they feel in danger they should call the police: “…we are here to help you still. “Our policing services […]
Sussex Police says it welcomes a report published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) that says Sussex Police is effective at reducing crime and keeping people safe. The report acknowledges that Sussex Police has improved its ability to identify vulnerable people and that officers and staff assess vulnerability […]
How much are you prepared to pay for policing? Right now you have the chance to tell Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne what you think of her plans to add an extra £10 per year to council tax bills to fund policing across Sussex. Ms Bourne has launched her consultation exercise this week […]
A new recruitment campaign for special constables has been launched in Sussex. Sussex Police has a team of specials who come from all walks of life and fit their volunteer work around full-time day jobs and family lives. Special Constable Julie Rainey has a busy full-time job as regional communications manager for the RNLI, but […]
The role of Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) was created to allow the government to take control of policing – that’s the opinion of Kevin Moore, one-time head of Sussex CID. Mr Moore says: “The role of PCC is fundamentally flawed, developed by Theresa May in order to secure political control of policing.” In recent […]
Hastings custody centre is re-opening, fully modernised and fit for the future after an investment of £1.6m. The centre becomes operational again on Monday having undergone significant refurbishment since it was closed in October 2017. The improvements that bring it up to Home Office standards, include a new air conditioning system and state-of-the-art CCTV as […]
