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An
apology We are very sorry that the printed version
of the December newsletter did not arrive. This was due to a mix-up about
payment of postage costs. This has now been resolved and normal service
should be resumed. Happy New Year to you all Gordon
Bull |
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Message from the new District Commander Firstly
I would like to say how pleased I was to be appointed as the new DistrictCommander for Lewes.
My aim is to ensure that we continue to deliver a high quality policing
service to those that live and work in Lewes district, as well as building
upon the strong partnership arrangements that currently exist. From a crime
perspective burglary continues to remain a priority even though the numbers
recorded are still relatively low. Vehicle crime, shoplifting and metal theft
appears to be the current specific risk areas in relation to recorded crime,
along with theft from person which specifically relates to purse and mobile
phone theft in each of our towns. These are areas that can be addressed in
partnership and I am looking forward to exploring ways that we can tackle and
reduce the levels of these crimes in the coming weeks. Please be reassured
however that Lewes district is a very safe place to live and work. I am also extremely
keen to ensure that the community feels they can contribute to the way that
the policing is delivered in their area. There are already a number of ways
that our staff can be contacted but I will continue to look for new ways to
make that contact more efficient. How we contact you is also very important
and I would ask those that have online access to consider registering for our
Community Messaging Service. You can do this via the Sussex Police website at
www.sussex.police.uk
(at the
top of the page Register for Alerts’). This will allow you to receive
policing messages that will provide information including local incidents,
meetings and events relevant to your postcode area. I look forward to
working closely with the community to keep our district a great place to
live, work and visit. Kind Regards Chief Inspector Jason
Tingley Lewes District
Neighbourhood Policing Commander |
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What
can Neighbourhood members do about metal theft? This is a matter for
everybody in the community, but Neighbourhood Watch can lead the way. Firstly, we all need to be alert to the situation and keep watch for
vans and trucks driving around our streets looking for the opportunity to
steal metal, and reporting the details to the local police (101) or
Crimestoppers (0800 555 111). No item of intelligence is ever too small; it
might be the final piece of the jigsaw and in some cases there might even be
the possibility of gaining a reward. Secondly, be aware of workmen removing metal items in the street. The
thieves are using uniforms, stolen vans etc. One witness recently reported
that they did not look like real workmen - they were working too fast.
Thirdly, members also need to be on the lookout for unlicensed venues where
stolen metal is cleaned up, often by burning of the covering and where the
identifying marks are removed, before being taken to the licensed dealers.
The police and local authorities need to know. Finally, members who
live in the vicinity of licensed and unlicensed sites must be alert to
vehicles turning up outside the normal working hours. Again details should be
passed to the local police. • This
is a problem that affects us all and can lead to deaths • Keep
a watch out for suspicious vehicles and workmen. • Pass
ALL information to the police or Crimestoppers as soon as possible. |
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Litter There has been in
increase across Lewes District of cases of litter and fly tipping (the
council distinguish between the two by categorising fly tipping as an amount
larger that a dustbin liner). There are a number of things we can all do: • You can report the
location to your local council by phone or on-line at • If you know the
cause of the problem (e.g fast food outlet not providing litter bins,
children on their way too and from school) tell the council • Arrange for your
scheme members to pick up the litter by arranging a litter-picking day –
leaving the litter there leads to further litter. You might feel that it is the
council’s job, but in times of cut-backs they might not get round to it very
quickly and it is good to take some responsibility for your own environment |
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Contacting Sussex Police We reported in an earlier newsletter that the national telephone
contact number is now 101, replacing the old 0845 number. There are a number
of advantages to the new number including ease of remembering how to make
non-emergency contact with the police and the fact that the cost is fixed at
15p per call, lower than most calls to the old 0845 number. However, there is
another, free, way to make contact and that is by email. An advantage of
using this approach is that those making the report have a record of it and
you will be given a reference number by return email that applies for any
future use. The address is :contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk |
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