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Gatwick Airport Commander's message: Superintendent Brian Bracher

Gatwick Airport Update March 2012

Gatwick Police host national conference

On 7th March Gatwick hosted a conference at Slaugham Manor entitled 'Laser light interference with aircraft - A co-ordinated approach.'  The conference held on behalf of the UK Airport Commanders Group discussed a UK wide approach to how these incidents are dealt with by Police.  80 delegates representing the majority ofUKforces heard presentations from theCAA, British Airline Pilots Association, NATS, and Health Protection Agency outlining the dangers of Lasers from their perspective.   There were presentations by delegates who provided personal experiences of being targeted, from both airline and police helicopter pilots. Inspector Steve Cheeseman, South East Air Support Unit (SEASU), presented a case study detailing the use of restorative justice as an outcome for a juvenile offender who targeted the helicopter inSussex.  It ended with a presentation from Inspector Mark Callaghan (Gatwick) and PC Scott Gibbons (Heathrow & LondonCity) detailing the work Gatwick and Heathrow were doing nationally to co-ordinate the approach of stakeholders.  A Gatwick Laser Working Group is in the process of being set up to ensure that we can now develop greater partnership working. 

Operation Patrick

Operation Patrick (Gatwick Hostage Release Exercise) was run on 3rd and17th March 2012. The exercise was designed to cover the release of hostages from a plane, the setting up of a hostage reception centre, and investigation of the incident.

The exercise was run and co-ordinated by the Gatwick Emergency Panning Department and involved a wide range of officers from Gatwick (armed and unarmed), supported by specialist Officers from Sussex Police and theSurreyand Sussex Joint Command.  There were over 120 police officers and staff on each day.  However, the exercises would not have worked without the 160 volunteer 'hostages' who took part over the two days.  This included Air, Army, & Sea cadets; Virgin, Thomson and Monarch airline crew; GAL staff; and a range of friends and family.

Gatwick Police on Twitter

As I reported last month, Gatwick Police Twitter feed contiues to grow with over 500.  For those that use Twitter you can find us @GatwickPolice. I also have my own twitter feed @SuptBracher where I provide more information on the work of a Sussex Police Superintendent and Gatwick Airport Commander.  We would welcome your feedback via twitter or email.

Threat level

The threat level from international terrorism for theUKremains at SUBSTANTIAL.  The threat level for Northern Ireland-related terrorism inGreat Britainalso remains at SUBSTANTIAL.

Substantial continues to indicate a high level of threat; and that an attack might well occur without further warning. The threat level is kept under constant review.

There are five levels of threat:

• critical - an attack is expected imminently
• severe -  an attack is highly likely
• substantial - an attack is a strong possibility
• moderate - an attack is possible but not likely
• low -  an attack is unlikely

For more information please visit http://www.intelligence.gov.uk/threat_levels.aspx or www.mi5.gov.uk

Terrorism - If you suspect it, report it. Call 0800 789321

Email: brian.bracher@sussex.pnn.police.uk

Twitter: @SuptBracher

Superintendent Brian Bracher

Gatwick Airport Commander