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District Commander's Message

I would be really grateful if you could read on to see how Sussex Police are further
improving the services we provide. We want to make sure that we meet the needs of our communities, and that covers
many different people across the Town. We have begun work to develop key themes (known as Equality Objectives), which we hope will make a difference to diverse communities across Sussex and we need your help.
Most people who contact us do so because they need our help, but everyone who contacts us wants
to be treated as an individual, to be listened to, and for us to do our job as well as possible. Providing a single approach to how we deal with the public won’t work for everyone - and maybe not for anyone! If we get it wrong, we are at risk of people not reporting crimes and incidents to us. No matter what combination of factors and experiences makes you who you are - if you're male or female, younger or older, gay, straight or bisexual, black, white,
asian or mixed-race, have firmly held beliefs that are part of how you live your life, have a disability that affects your day-to-day activities, have come to Sussex from a country where policing is very different or are in the process of a gender reassignment - the chances are that the services we provide could be better tailored to meet your needs. In short, we want to put YOU first.

To read the District Commander's full message please Click Here

 

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Eastbourne's New Neighbourhood Policing Inspector

Steve Tullett has recently joined the Neighbourhood Police team at Eastbourne. Since joining Sussex Police in 1984 Insp Tullett has worked at Lewes and Hastings before being posted to Eastbourne where he supervised the Langney Neighbourhood Police team for a number of years prior to being promoted. “I have always enjoyed the challenges of working with communities and partners to resolve local issues.” Insp Tullett takes over from Inspector Rachel Barrow.

 

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East Sussex Restructure

This September a restructure of policing across East Sussex will be implemented. The division is changing the way it works - but the quality of service the public receive won't change.

As part of Serving Sussex 2015, the Force is looking at how it can continue to provide an excellent service to the public by doing things differently, while meeting the financial challenge across the public sector.

East Sussex Divisional Commander, Chief Superintendent Robin Smith said: "Sussex Police understands how important neighbourhood policing is to the local community and this will be protected despite the need to make savings. It is not about taking away services or blind cuts, but finding alternative ways to deliver policing.

"We are committed to protecting, or even improving, our service. Quite frankly, we won't be able to do this if we work in the same way with less money and fewer people. Instead, we are looking at how we can do things differently and find ways to cut out waste and bureaucracy. One of the ways we will achieve this is by looking at whether we can provide a better service to local communities by restructuring facilities across the East Sussex Division.

"In September response officers will move to five hubs across the division based in Hastings, Battle, Eastbourne, Lewes and Uckfield. The changes will not impact on the ability of police to respond to emergency calls. Response times should not be effected as the response teams will continue to be mobile, visibly patrolling across the districts as they do now.

"The change will only effect where response officers start and finish their shift. After booking on at their base station and receiving a short formal briefing from their supervisor, they will be tasked to go out in the community for the rest of their shift. This new model will allow them to continue to attend emergency and priority calls but will have less paperwork and so they will be back out into the community more quickly.

"East Sussex will also see the implementation of RIT, the new Responsive Investigation Teams, who will be based in Uckfield, Eastbourne and Hastings and will go live towards the end of September. RIT has already been successfully implemented in Brighton and Hove and more recently in West Sussex. RIT allows secondary investigations to be streamlined and removed from front line response policing. This means that response officers will continue to attend emergency and priority calls but will then hand over the investigation and, where relevant, prisoners to the dedicated RIT freeing them up to get back out on the streets quicker. This is an opportunity to provide a high quality crime investigation service to victims. It will reduce duplication and bureaucracy and the number of days it takes to investigate crime and will increase efficiency."

Chief Superintendent Smith continued: "Neighbourhood Police Teams are unchanged. Their main role is to engage with the public which is more often done during the time when the community are available and want to see the team. The fact they do not work nights does not make them any less effective in reducing crime and bring offenders to justice.

"The force CID Review is now coming to a conclusion and the CID structure for East Sussex will change to a divisional based model, rather than district based. There will be three CID hubs across the Division in Hastings, Eastbourne and Uckfield. This will allow there to be a bigger pool of officers available to cover areas at times of high demand.

"A review earlier in the year of police station opening hours, formal consultation with our staff and public consultation identified more efficient ways for Sussex Police to provide a front office provision for members of the public.

"The Force has a target of £52 million to save by 2015; altering the hours that front offices are open is just one way in which the force can save money and it makes sense to reduce them at stations which receive low numbers of visitors.

"In an emergency, or when the front office is closed, the public will always be able to contact us quickly either through 999 or the non emergency number, 0845 60 70 999. We have one of the best records of all forces in the country at answering these calls quickly, and attending emergency calls within the 15 minute target.

"These changes, ultimately, are aimed at providing the community with a consistent, high quality and relevant service that is fit for today and ready for the future."

 


Eastbourne Neighbourhood Panels

16th December 2011

Opportunistic burglars in Eastbourne

Eastbourne neighbourhood officers are advising residents in the Roselands and St Anthony's area of Eastbourne to make sure their homes are secure at night following three recentburglaries.

Inspector Steve Tullet from Eastbourne Neighbourhood Police Team said: "These are opportunist burglaries where the suspects have been able to gain entry through unlocked doors and insecure windows. It is important that people ensure that their homes are secure before going to bed."

"If you hear or see any suspicious activity in your home at any time of the day or indeed, your neighbour's home, please call 999 immediately and if you have any information that could help police with their current inquiries please call 101 quoting serial 220 of 02/12 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

The most recent reported burglary was on Friday 2 December in Hunloke Avenue. The owners woke at around 7.20am to find they had been burgled whilst they were asleep. Entry had been gained via an unlocked door and stole a purse from a handbag. Prior to this in early October in Myrtle Road Eastbourne there was a burglary where the suspect gained entry via an insecure back door and stolen electrical. In early November there was a burglary in Latimer Road where entry was gained via an insecure front door and bank cards were stolen

 

14th December 2011

Appeal for witnesses to Eastbourne house burglary

Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglar broke into a house in Woodgate Road, Eastbourne, and stole a Plasma flat screen television.
The burglary happened sometime between 9.15am and 8.30pm on Wednesday 7 December. The intruder had smashed the patio doors to break into the property and as well as the TV, stole a laptop and jewellery.
Anyone with information should contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1411 of 07/12.

 

3rd December 2011

Appeal for information following Eastbourne robbery

Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Eastbourne on Thursday.
At around 11am the victim, who is in his 20s, was approached in Langney Road by another man who pushed him up against a shop window, produced a knife and demanded money.
After stealing some money the offender walked off into Eastbourne town centre.
The offender is described as white, in his late teens and wearing a black jacket.
Detective Constable Costin Bonell of East Sussex CID said: "This offence took place mid-morning during daylight hours and the area would have been busy. I'd like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or seen the offender as he left the area."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting serial 1146 of 1/12 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

 

24th November 2011

'Heartless' workmen con Eastbourne woman

Detectives are searching for two men who carried out a heartless theft from an Eastbourne woman.
At about 2pm on Thursday 17 November a man called at the 69-year old woman's house in Tollgate Gardens asking if she would like the gutters cleaned. He was very persistent and eventually she agreed. The man was joined by a second man who looked in the loft. They then quoted £80 for the work to be done, which she paid this in cash.
They went outside apparently to do the work, but were seen to drive off hastily in a white panel van. The woman was not convinced the work had been completed as she was unable to see any ladders and local workmen saw the two men picking up mud and throwing it along the ground directly beneath the guttering. She later found that a further £100 cash had disappeared from a bedroom in the house.
Both men are described as white. The first one was between 18-22, slim build, 5' 8 to 5' 10", with short dark hair and was wearing a black jacket and dark coloured jogging bottoms.The second man had a round shaped face, was in his late 20s to early 30s. and of medium build. He had short dark hair and was wearing a dark trench coat and blue jeans.A third man who may been involved was seen nearby but no description is available.The white panel van is possibly a Peugeot model and had pale blue writing on one of the side panels
Detective Constable Annie Nash said: "This was a disgusting crime committed against a woman in her own home by two heartless thieves. If you were in the Tollgate Gardens area on Thursday afternoon and saw these men, their van or you have any other information which may help, please contact us on 101 quoting serial 1056 of 18/11.
"Although this type of crime is infrequent, it serves as reminder to residents, especially the elderly, of the importance of keeping unannnounced callers out of your property or parting with your money unless you are absolutely satisfied that they are who they say they are and that that they are there for a lawful purpose."

 

24th November 2011

UPDATED: Two teenagers found guilty of setting fire to Eastbourne retail park

Two teenagers have been found guilty of recklessly starting a fire which caused nine million pounds worth of damage to The Crumbles retail park in Eastbourne last year.
The 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy both from Eastbourne admitted starting the fire on 11 December 2010 but denied reckless intent. After a two-day hearing at Hastings Youth Court, they were found guilty of recklessly starting the blaze.
It caused major structural and smoke damage to Boots and Next stores at the park and Matalan and Sports Direct also suffered from smoke damage. More than 80 firefighters tackled the blaze but there were no injuries.
The two, who cannot be named because the case was heard in the youth court, were arrested a few days later and then charged with the offence of arson in July this year. At the time of the fire they were aged 16 and 17.
Detective Constable Alex Campbell said: "We are satisfied with the result. This caused major disruption to the retailers and local community at the time. Fortunately no one was injured. We hope this shows that we will arrest and prosecute those who carry out such crimes."
The case has now been adjourned for pre-sentence reports until 7 December at Hastings Youth Court

 

17th November 2011

Sussex Police launches Christmas drink-drive campaign

People across Sussex who choose to drive while impaired this Christmas season are being warned that the risks are too great.

Sussex Police launched its Christmas anti-drink/drug driving campaign in conjunction with Sussex Safer Roads Partnership on Monday 14th November.

From now until the beginning of January police across the county will be stepping up their usual activities to crack down on people who think that impaired driving is acceptable.

Chief Inspector Di Roskilly of Sussex Police Road Policing Unit said: "Like many other festive seasons previously we are concerned about the number of people who still choose to mix drinking or drug consumption with driving.

"It is the responsibility of the driver to make sure they are not impaired when they get behind the wheel, but this year we would also like to encourage other people to help us keep people safe and report those who still insist on driving.

"Mobile phone users can now report people they believe are drink or drug driving or those who are about to drink or drug drive by texting 65999. Some people may find this easier, especially as it can be done discreetly.

"Also this year we will be making applications to the courts for vehicles of persistent drink or drug drivers to be forfeited, along with our usual covert and overt operations and educational events alongside partners."

During the same campaign last year 6501 tests were carried out in a seven week period with 176 drivers arrested for being over the limit or refusing to provide a breath sample.

CI Roskilly said: "Drink and/or drug driving will not be tolerated in Sussex, not only is it against the law but it is known to result in death or injury to either yourself or others. Our role is to keep people safe on our roads.

"If you are planning on having a drink or taking drugs this festive season we ask that you ensure you know how you are getting home and don't get behind the wheel while impaired. Remember that you may still be over the limit the morning after."

Phil Henty, Operations Manager for the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership , said: "Anti-drink and drug driving messages will be promoted throughout communities across Sussex once again this Christmas. However, we also remind motorists to stop and think before they get into their vehicles the night after a party.

"Alcohol can take time to get out of a motorist's system, so if the celebrations lasted into the early hours, drivers should be aware that they can still be over the limit even after a few hours' sleep.

"Driving while hung-over can also be dangerous. Although levels of alcohol may have dropped below the legal limits, tiredness, headaches, dehydration, low sugar levels or the general after effects of drinking can put drivers at risk behind the wheel."

The Sussex campaign coincides with the national Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) anti-drink drive campaign and the Tispol European campaign.

If you would like to make a report to Sussex Police ring 999 if the activity is currently taking place or 101 if it's not an emergency. You can also make reports through the Operation Crackdown website www.operationcrackdown.org or text 65999.

Mobile phone users who text 65999 to make a report are asked to include as much information as possible. Details about where the driver is leaving from, where they are going, the make of vehicle, a registration number and their name will all assist police to trace the driver.

 

14th November 2011

Eastbourne man sentenced to 15 years for GBH

Daniel Portela, 32, of Ceylon Place, Eastbourne was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court this morning  (Monday 14 November) to 15 years imprisonment following his conviction for grievous bodily harm at the same court on Monday 17 October.

Portela was found guilty following a week long  trial for the serious assault on a 32-year-old man in Bourne Street, Eastbourne on Tuesday 22 March, which left the victim with a serious brain injury.

Detective Constable Julian Stokes from East Sussex CID said: "I am pleased with the sentence  that Portela received today (14 Nov)  for what was a horrific, sustained and unprovoked attack on an innocent man, whose life will never be the same again.

"Portela's victim was found unconscious outside the Coda bar in Bourne Street, Eastbourne in the early hours of 22 March. It was apparent that he had been badly beaten and sadly due to his injuries he will never be able to live independently again." 

Following today's sentencing the victim's family "We are pleased that justice has been done today and that Daniel Portela has been punished for his despicable act against our son.
"Sadly we had lost touch with our son and were unable to find him prior to the attack. It was heart breaking to see him after all these years lying in a hospital bed with such awful injuries."

 

 

4th November 2011

Community Action Against Crime: Innovation Fund

The Home Office has announced a new grant fund to encourage creative new approaches to tackling crime. The 'Community action against crime: innovation fund' is open from September 2011 and the fund is worth £5 million in 2011/12 and a further £5 million in 2012/13.

This is to enable communities to develop innovative approaches to tackling local crime issues that matter to them.

The purpose of the fund is to encourage effective partnerships, especially community and voluntary groups and to work with local community safety partnerships to tackle local issues. The Home Office is looking to support local projects that involve local businesses either through match-funding or direct participation.

Successful applications will be innovative, deliver lasting benefits, involve local communities and tackle crime issues that matter to the local community. They should have a particular focus on:

Additional information on the fund, including desirable criteria and the application form, can be found on the Website

 

28th October 2011

ROC on Eastbourne!

The Bishop of Lewes, the Rt Rev Wallace Benn, joined Sussex Chief Constable Martin Richards and the Borough Commander for the Fire & Rescue Service, Julie Gilbert-King to launch ROC - Redeeming Our Communities - at the Winter Gardens on 12th October. A recorded message from Mayor Carolyn Heaps provided inspiration to all with her plea to `ROC on Eastbourne!’ East Sussex Police Commander Ch Supt Robin Smith, Eastbourne’s Ch Insp Jayne Dando joined around 400 people who
attended the event to hear the speakers explain that through faith, partnerships and action, relationships within the community of Eastbourne
can be created, improved and energised. Energy was not in short supply when the founder of ROC, Debra Green, told the audience how she had worked with communities in Manchester and elsewhere to develop community centres in conjunction with Partners such as the Police and Fire Service. The evening was introduced by Chair of Churches Together for Eastbourne, Martyn Relf, who thanked all those who had helped to bring ROC to Eastbourne.

To read the full launch report Click Here

 

28th October 2011

Eastbourne Borough Council Cycling Strategy

 

Have your say about our draft Cycling Strategy for Eastbourne,

Eastbourne Borough council would like your input into the cycling stategy for the town.

for a copy of the draft strategy Click Here

and for more information and to take part in the council's survey please follow the link below

www.eastbourne.gov.uk

 

28th October 2011

ECCN Drop In Session

Eastbourne Cultural Communities Network will be holding a drop in session at the ECCN offices units 4 & 7 Cavendish Business Centre 86a Cavendish Place Eastbourne on 2nd November 2011 from 4pm with guest speaker Bob Thompson Home Works Senior Manager.

For more information visit the ECCN website www.eccn.org.uk

 

13th October 2011

Cherished rings stolen in Eastbourne burglary

Police are seeking information after a two valuable rings, of sentimental value, were stolen in a burglary in Eastbourne on 11 October.
 
The burglary took place between 10am and 12.30pm at a house in Glendale Avenue situated near the junction with Stuart Avenue. Whilst the owner was out, burglars broke in through a window and after making an untidy search stole two gold rings - one with diamonds, the other opals.
 
Anyone who may have been offered the rings or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area on that morning are urged to contact police on 0845 60 70 999 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting serial 0690 of 11 October.

 

13th October 2011

Eastbourne Starts Bonfire Session with A Bang

Thousands lined the seafront on Saturday evening to watch the Local bonfire society along with visiting societies from across sussex start the sussex bonfire season with a bang.

with a procession along the seafront , childrens rides on the wish tower slopes and a firework display to round off the night it was a great evening for all the family.

6th October 2011

Eastbourne residents warned to be vigilant following recent spate of burglaries

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Police Team are advising local residents in the Upperton and Old Town areas of Eastbourne to be vigilant due to a recent rise in house burglaries.

 
Eastbourne District Commander, Chief Inspector Jayne Dando said: "Most of the burglaries have occured during the day between 12pm and 5pm, when people are generally out at work. We are reminding residents to please ensure windows and doors are left locked when they are out as this can be tempting to opportunistic burglars particularly in the recent spell of nice weather.
 
"There are increased patrols in the area and we are appealing for any information that local residents may have, which can either be reported directly to the police on 0845 60 70 999 or to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. However, if you see anyone acting suspiciously please call 999.

"It can also help if owners tell neighbours, who they trust, when they are going to be away so they can keep an eye on their property. A good way to make sure your home does not look vacant is by having light switches and radios on timers, cancel things like milk and newspapers and don't advertise your up and coming holiday on Facebook."


 

6th October 2011

4-year-old boy assaulted by boys in Eastbourne

A witness is being sought to the assault of a 4-year-old boy by two boys in a play area near the Shinewater Community Centre, Milfoil Drive, Eastbourne, at around 2.30pm on Sunday 25 September.

The 4-year-old victim was in the play area with his 8-year-old sister and with his 11-year-old brother near-by when he was approached by four boys, believed to be aged around 11 to 12. Two of the boys pushed him to the ground, punched him, then swung him around by his feet and hands before eventually letting go, causing him to hit the climbing frame. He suffered a swollen forehead.

An unknown man shouted at the boys, but was unable to enter the play area, as the boys had pushed their scooters and bicycles up against the gate. He spoke to the victim and his 8-year-old sister, before alerting their mother.

PC James Mackintosh said: "This was a vicious and disturbing assault on an innocent young boy, which has been very distressing for the victim and his family. The boy has an existing medical condition, which could have resulted in far more serious injuries.

"A full investigation is underway and officers are speaking to local residents as part of the ongoing investigation. I am appealing to witnesses to this assault, in particular a man who intervened and informed the victim's parents."

The four boys were seen to walk off in the direction of Co-Op in Milfoil Drive.

Officers are due to speak to two suspects in connection with this investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 964 of 25/9 or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

 

27th September 2011

Black History Month Event

Sunday 9th October, 3pm - 7pm Town Hall, Grove Road Following the great success of last year’s Black History Month event, ECCN is proud to present our 2011 event kindly sponsored by Eastbourne Borough Council. It is not too late to register your interest and become involved in any way you like. If you want to promote your business or have a free stall or table to sell your goods or give information about your country of origin please contact us. If you would like to perform by singing, dancing or playing an instrument to show off your skills and talents we would like to hear from you. Please remember this event is to celebrate and promote African, Caribbean, South African and dual parentage culture.

Click Here to visit the ECCN website.

16th September 2011

Age Concern Celebrate 65 Years!

The Trustees of Age concern Eastbourne request the plesure of your company to help celebrate our charity's 65th birthday!

A Celebration event has been arranged for Monday 10th October at 10:30am in the Venton Centre Junction Road, Eastbourne BN213QY.

Please come and join in the fun as we celebrate and launch our campaign to raise money for a new mini bus.

Give local Help local      

 

 

 

14th September 2011

Police Seek Witnesses to Fire

Police in Eastbourne are seeking witnesses after a fire destroyed a disused portable building.
The fire happened in a car park off Bedfordwell Road shortly before 9.30pm on Monday 12 September. Nobody was inside the building and no adjacent properties were affected.
Detective Sergeant Ross Bartlett said; "The enquiry is in its early stages, but preliminary indications are that this may have been arson. We know that rough sleepers have been using the building recently but none were reported to have been in there at the time of the fire.
"If anyone was in the area and can assist with information please call us on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 1684 of 12 September."

 

 

1st September 2011

Language students assaulted in Eastbourne

Detectives have released a CCTV image of two suspects believed to be involved in the robbery of two German students in Eastbourne on Monday 22 August at around 11.20pm.

The victims, both aged 14, were walking down an alleyway which leads to a footbridge over the railway line and towards Lottbridge Drive when they caught up with the two offenders who were walking slowly in front of them. The suspects, who had scarves covering their faces and were carrying a knife and a baseball bat, threatened the teenagers and robbed them of their phones, cameras and sunglasses before running back along the alleyway onto Brodrick Road and up into Hazlewood Avenue.

If you recognise either of the suspects or know where they live please call Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting Operation Columbus or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

18th August 2011

Eastbourne Carnival

The MP's commission in Eastbourne has been planning to reintoduce the Carnival to the town for some time now , and are now ready to move forward with the project.

The commission are looking for expressions of interest from potential entrants, and are looking for walking as well as motorised entrants.

For further information please see attached Click Here ..

 

10th August 2011

Update from the Police District Commander

Good Afternoon,

Sussex Police would like to thank partner organisations, businesses and the public for their cooperation and help in maintaining a virtually trouble free night in Sussex.

Although we sent support yesterday (August 9) to our colleagues in the Met, it was equally important for us to make sure that the people of Sussex knew we were putting local needs first when considering this support.

Throughout yesterday and overnight the county was carefully monitored and we were prepared for any disorder relating to the national unrest as well as serving Sussex as normal.
In Hastings police acted quickly when they received information that two men were alleged to have been trying to arrange disorder via Facebook. A small group was then seen to gather outside McDonalds in Wellington Place at around 8pm. Two men aged 20 and 22, from St. Leonards-on-Sea, were arrested on suspicion of public order offences. They remain in police custody. No further incidents were reported in the county.
It was important that we acted swiftly and accurately to any rumours and concerns, particularly those that continued to come via social media sites. It is very heartening to see so many positive and appreciative messages coming back to us from communities across Sussex, particularly on Twitter, and shows that such information sources can be used as a power for the good.
We will continue to keep our twitter account @sussex_police and our website up to date with the latest information -

http://www.sussex.police.uk/news-and-events/news/2011/08/10/live-log-keep-us-in-the-loop-but-beware-rumours-of-unrest!


If you hear of any tensions or wish to report suspicious activity, please contact us immediately by dialling 999. My officers and staff will be out again today patrolling in our neighbourhoods and communities offering reassurance.
Thank you again for your support,

Jayne

Jayne Dando
Chief Inspector, District Commander Eastbourne

 

 

30th July 2011

Street scene clean up – Priority eyesores within the Borough


After last years successful operation the Borough Council would once again like to help clean up any particularly bad eyesores in your neighbourhood. We are asking Neighbourhood Panels to identify an area in their neighbourhood that is in poor condition and in need of tidying up.
When areas have been nominated they will be collated and our aim is to clean an area from each Neighbourhood Panel by the end of the year.
The intention is to use current Council resources and supervise volunteers from “Tomorrow’s People” to clear/clean the grot spots commencing the first week in September. We would welcome volunteers from your neighbourhood if they wish to help.


Types of work to be carried out can be:
• Clearance of unmaintained alleys/passages
• Overgrown vegetation
• Removal/painting over graffiti
• Litter picking and general clearance of waste ground that is unadopted landand has no ownership

Have you got a particularly bad eyesore in your neighbourhood that could be tidied up, if so let us know?

Please submit your area’s “top grot spot” by Friday 5 August 2011.
I look forward to hearing from you.


Yours sincerely
Kevin Coleman
Cleansing Monitoring and Enforcement Officer

To contact the council regarding this please email them at amenities@eastbourne.gov.uk

 

30th July 2011

Operation Sunshine

Sussex Police has re-launched Operation Sunshine to provide simple crime prevention reminders to make homes more secure during the summer months.

Summer is a time of warm days when windows, doors and garages are often left open, and tools and valuables may be left lying around outside.

The most common cases of opportunist summer burglary involve offenders that:

Summer burglary prevention tips:

Remember car security too...

If you park your car out in the countryside, take your bag or wallet with you and don't leave other belongings on view in your car. Even an old coat left in sight could tempt someone to break in.

 

22nd July 2011

Airbourne Event 11-14 August 2011 

Airbourne is the biggest FREE seafront airshow in the world!

Enjoy four days of action packed flying on Eastbourne seafront every August, including crowd favourite the Red Arrows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday!

Flying Displays

As well as the world-famous Red Arrows see flying displays from:

Airbourne into the Evening

Enjoy the airshow atmosphere into the evening on every night of Airbourne with Bandstand concerts including tribute, Big Band and more.

For full details please visit the Airbourne website which can be accessed via the fllowing link Airbourne Website

 

11th July 2011

Be Aware of Scam Calls

Some Eastbourne residents have received phone calls from a person saying they are from our Council Tax Team and that they are entitled to a refund.

The caller tells them they have overpaid their council tax or that their property has been rebanded. Unlike our genuine Council Tax Team the caller says they can arrange an immediate refund if the resident provides their debit or credit card details.

This call is a scam. Never give your card details out over the phone to someone for a refund of Council Tax.

For details on what you should do if you should get a suspicious call Click Here

23rd June 2011

Bogus Callers Warning

Businesses, schools, local councils and GP surgeries are being warned to be on their guard if offered work by people claiming to be from East Sussex County Council’s Highways Department.

The Council’s Trading Standards Service is pushing out the warning ahead of the summer months after incidents last year when people claimed to part of the Councils Highways Department - or working in association with them.

Around this time last year, the bogus workmen were offering line marking of car parks, on the basis that spare paint was left over from jobs being done nearby. Work was offered at a discounted rate, claiming that charges would be in line with what it would cost them to dispose of the paint.

To read the full press release please Click Here ..

 

 

10th June 2011

New Police Dispersal Powers For Town Centre

The Police are starting a new initiative on 1st June 2011 for a three month trial period.  A dispersal order is in force in the area enclosed by the B2103 from Silverdale Road to Channel View Road, extending from the low-water mark to the northernmost extent of the carriageway, and including the pier; the area encompassed within the boundary formed by the B2103 at its junction with Devonshire Place, South Street into Gildredge Road, Terminus Road into Upperton Road, Enys Road, Eversfield Road, Upper Avenue, and Cavendish Place to the Pier; and the parkland area of Gildredge Park.

A police officer can, if the presence or behaviour of two or more persons has resulted, or is likely to result in the public being intimidated, harassed, alarmed or distressed,

 

Anyone who does not follow this direction may be arrested.

For a copy of the Dispersal order Click here

To see a map of the Dispersal area Click Here

 

3rd June 2011

Quality Streets for
Sovereign Harbour

The Eastbourne Community Safety Partnership invites all residents and visitors to their Quality Streets event to be held at The Viewing Platform, Midway Quay, Pacific Drive North, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne on Tuesday 7th June 2011 The event will run from 12 noon to 4pm and Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team, NHS Community Heath Trainers, Eastbourne Borough Council’s Community Enforcement, Waste Awareness, Environmental Health and dog warden, Eastbourne Homes, East Sussex County Council Trading Standards, Neighbourhood Watch, the local Neighbourhood Panel and East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service’s Home Safety Team will be available to answer resident’s questions and give advice. Officers from a number of Authorities represented will be calling at homes to speak to residents about issues that concern them, including
environmental problems, litter, dog mess, untaxed vehicles as well as antisocial behaviour. Quality Streets is a multi-agency approach to deal with concerns and improve confidence for the community within a specific area. This latest Quality Streets event to be held in Eastbourne will concentrate on issues raised by the local community both on the day and through the local Neighbourhood Panel.
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Inspector Steve Tullett said, “Both the
Neighbourhood Panel and Neighbourhood Watch in Sovereign have strong
support from the community. Quality Streets provides the opportunity for
many more agencies to tackle issues raised by these groups and to hear
from other residents as well. I hope that as many people as possible come
out and talk to us about anything that concern them.”
The Partnership will be holding a Quality Streets event every month
throughout the year across Eastbourne in addition to the day to day work
that partners undertake. If you feel that the area where you live would benefit from being included in the initiative please speak to your local PCSO or contact the Community Safety Partnership office on 01323 415346 or email crime.reduction@eastbourne.gov.uk.

 

27th May 2011

Suspected stolen goods worth £70,000

Seized in Eastbourne raid.

Suspected stolen goods worth an estimated £70,000 and illegal drugs have been seized during two raids by officers as part of a 'clampdown' on criminality and anti-social behaviour in Eastbourne.

Police arrested a man and a woman after drugs believed to be cannabis resin worth around £500 were seized when a drugs warrant was executed in Willingdon Trees, Hampden Park, on Saturday 21 May.

Police arrested a man after an estimated £70,000 worth of cosmetics and health care products believed to be stolen goods were seized when a search warrant was executed in the Southdown area of Old Town on Monday 23 May.

Inspector Charlie Connaughton said: “Together with our partners we are firmly committed to continuing our efforts to keep Eastbourne as safe and secure as possible and will look to disrupt and prosecute anyone who is intent on leading a dishonest lifestyle. Local Eastbourne officers will continue to work together to target individuals intent on committing criminal acts, including anti-social behaviour that impacts on community safety.

"We would like to hear from anyone who may have been subject to any recent ‘bulk’ thefts of cosmetics or health care products. I would urge anyone with information of suspicious activity to contact police immediately."

A 50-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, both local, were arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs and released on bail until 30th Aug 2011 pending further enquiries.

A 48-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and released on bail until 30th Aug 2011, pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information of any suspicious activity is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 or anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

 

4th May 2011

Night To Remember

Last year was the first ever ladies only midnight 10 mile walk in Eastbourne.

430 ladies took to the streets and seafront of Eastbourne and raised £57,000 for Chestnut Tree House, the only children's hospice in Sussex. Based in Arundel, they care for children and young people from birth to 19 years of age, with progressive life-limiting illnesses.

This year the walk will take place on Saturday 14th May 2011

The walk will start and finish at the Sovereign Centre, commencing at midnight.

4th May 2011

Unexplained fire at Eastbourne pet shop

Police are working with fire investigators to seek the cause of a fire at a pet shop in Eastbourne.

At 11.15pm on Monday, 2 May officers were called by Fire and Rescue to the pet shop in Albert Parade in Eastbourne. The fire was mainly situated at the rear of the premises in a garage which was being used for storage for hay and straw. The fire was extinguished and all the contents were removed from the garage area. The upper levels of the building which was a store room adjacent to the garage and the upstairs main shop area and the flats above the shop all had smoke damage.

Several residents of a flat above the premises had been evacuated by the fire service as a precaution but none were injured. Properties next to the pet shop had smoke damage. No pets were affected or evacuated.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Sussex Police on 0845 60 70 999 quoting serial 1686 of 2/05 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

 

14th April 2011

Help bring criminals to justice in Sussex

From this week people in Sussex will be able to play a greater role in bringing offenders to justice, with the launch of a 'Most Wanted' website for the county.

The new website allows members of the public to look at pictures and E-fits of people currently sought by the police in Sussex. The site is run by the independent charity Crimestoppers, which allows people to give information about crime anonymously by telephone or via the Crimestoppers website.
From 12noon on Wednesday 13 April the gallery of Sussex's currently 'Most Wanted' criminals will be at; www.crimestoppers-uk.org/sussex.

For more details Click Here...


14th April 2011

 

EASTBOURNE CID TAKES THE CRIME

FIGHT TO THE CRIMINALS


Thieves in Eastbourne will be thinking twice before breaking into people’s garages after 2 youths were filmed burgling a garage which had been wired up with hidden cameras.Eastbourne Police caught the two hapless thieves when they broke into a bait garage and tried to steal a Yamaha motorcycle.

Click Here to read the full article.

 

4th April 2011

Eastbourne Cultural Communities

Drop In Session

The ECCN will be holding a drop in session Wednesday 6th April 2011 giving information to help members of the cummunity to gain access to the services available to them, this Wednesdays session will also include advice about the census. Take along your form for any help you may need filling it out.

for more information please Click Here ..

 

13th March 2011

Three year ASBO for street drinker

Carl John Anderson, 32, of no fixed abode appeared at Eastbourne Magistrates' Court on Monday, 28 February and was made the subject of a three year Post Conviction ASBO and a three year Prohibition on the Sale of Alcohol to Habitual Drunkards Order (1898).

PC Virginia Jupp, ASBO Co-ordinator for Eastbourne said: "Anderson has been a problem for the local Eastbourne community for many years and I am pleased that Sussex Police has been successful in getting the courts to give him a three year ASBO."

Anderson's ASBO conditions are as follows:

Acting or inciting others to act in an anti-social manner that is to say a manner that causes or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to one or more persons not of the same household.

Being drunk and disorderly in any public place and or a place to which the public has access in England and Wales.

Consuming alcohol in any public place other than licensed premises.

Being in possession of any unsealed vessel containing alcohol in any public place.

The Prohibition on the Sale of Alcohol to Habitual Drunkards Order makes it an offence if Anderson buys, obtains, or attempts to buy or obtain, alcohol in any licensed premises within Eastbourne District.

PC Jupp continued: "These orders were deemed necessary by the court to prevent further incidents of drunken disorderly and offensive behaviour by Anderson and further, to actively prevent him from obtaining the alcohol which fuelled his anti-social behaviour."

Chief Inspector Jayne Dando said: "I am pleased that all the hard work done by PC Jupp and our licensing officer, Cathie Wolfe has paid off. By having Anderson declared a habitual drunkard, it will be harder for him to get alcohol and we feel it will give us some extra powers to deal with both his behaviour and the premises who are selling him alcohol. This legislation dates back to 1898, but is as relevant today. We understand the impact that such behaviour has on our communities and we are determined to put a stop to it."

 

18th February 2011

JUST DO SOMETHING
Sussex Chief Constable urges his Force and
invites the Churches to a Partnership

Towards the end of November, on the first frosty morning of the winter, you could have seen up to a hundred people, roughly half in police uniform and half in clerical collars, two men for every woman, making their way to Slaugham Manor for a Conference on Church-Police Relationships.
Both parties were well aware that over the last few years an increasing number of such partnerships have been developing, not only in Sussex, between churches and police. All are local, though several have wider backing, no two are alike, and contact between groups is minimal. The objective was neither to smooth out differences nor to standardise and control, but rather to increase diversity and encourage others to join in the game by doing their own thing.

The Conference had three items on its agenda.

For the full newsletter Click Here

9th February 2011

Sussex Police Welcome Street Crime Mapping

People across Sussex will now be able to see what crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB) is happening on their streets, thanks to new information published today via www.police.uk. By typing in a postcode, people can immediately see what crime and ASB has happened in their area and are given ways to contact their local policing team. They can also see what their team is doing to make their area safer.

Chief Constable Martin Richards said: "Sussex Police has today joined-up with all other police forces in England and Wales to launch a new tool that will help communities to better understand what's happening on their streets.

"By making this information available, we aim to raise awareness of what we're doing to tackle crime and disorder and how local people can support their local police.

"This new technology will allow us to provide more relevant information to the community. In addition to information about crime and antisocial behaviour, we hope to have updates on the activities and actions of Neighbourhood Policing officers and news stories from their areas."

To visit the website please follow the link by Clicking Here ...

9th February 2011

A Message from District Commander Chief Inspector Dando

Over the next few weeks, staff and neighbourhood officers will be out on the streets carrying out a short survey, as part of their everyday street briefings, with members of the public to ask how they would like to contact Sussex Police in the future.

for the full message please Click Here ...

 

12th January 2011

 

Hate Crime Don't Suffer in Silence

East Sussex Hate Crime Service have published their latest newsletter, you can read a full copy of it by Clicking Here within the newsletter you can also find contact information for the service as well as Victim Support contact details.