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District Commander's message: Chief Inspector Jane Derrick
We start the new policing year with a number of challenges on
Arun, but we are clear as to what we must continue to do, where we
need to improve and just how important working in partnership
is.
Over the past policing year we have seen an overall 8% increase in
crime across the District, something that we are not at all proud
of and are intent upon turning around. The majority of the crime
increase is crime that is easy to commit and difficult to prevent
and detect; crime such as breaking into cars, sheds, garages and
shoplifting.
The majority of the crime increase occurred in the first few
months of last year, over the past 3 months we have seen a 7%
reduction. This is as a result of the remodelling of the
Neighbourhood Policing Teams, facilitating long term solutions with
our partners and voluntary sector, making best use of the community
intelligence and all Arun staff targeting those who commit crime,
handle stolen goods or choose to sell or supply illegal drugs
within the District.
In the background a number of investigations continue around a
number of burglary series that have affected several districts and
I hope to bring you an update on their successes later this
month.
Over the next few weeks I will be meeting with staff to reinforce
what our objectives are over the next 12 months. We will also be
meeting with a number of stakeholders in early May to launch
Operation Accent - looking to enhance our current relationships,
improve the sharing of information and work together to target
those who continue to commit crime and antisocial behaviour in
Arun. This will include work with national organisations such
as the UKBA , the Salavation Army and Stop the Traffik.
Whilst we will use our police powers to target those who commit
crime and antisocial behaviour we need to really make sure we
provide the best service to everyone who makes contact with us . We
are moving in the right direction, but there is always room for
improvement. I have been contacting vicitms of crime in Arun to
make sure we are doing all we can to support them and keep them
informed. Overall the feedback is positive and people are surprised
by my phone call. The bottom line is that it is important to me so
I will keep a keen eye on the feedback we get and make sure we take
notice of it.
I want to reinforce just how important every piece of information
is to us. Please don't keep it to yourself, let us know. You can do
this in a number of ways - speak to your local officer, call 999 in
an emergency, 101 in a non-emergency or call Crimestoppers
anonymously on 0800 555 111.
As ever if there is anything you want to discuss further please
don't hesitate to contact me.
Jane
jane.derrick@sussex.pnn.police.uk
Follow me on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/chinspderrick
Chief Inspector Jane Derrick
District Commander