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Following the flash flood in the Rasuwa district and the Nepal-China border area on 26 August, the Nepalese government has established a toll-free emergency Nepalese language number (1234), and a dedicated hotline (1144) accessible in Nepal. If you're affected and need assistance from the UK government, call:
Your neighbourhood policing team
Chief inspectors manage large teams of inspectors, sergeants, constables and police staff. They may be the most senior operational response officer or manage assigned specialist policing functions such as investigations. This role carries specific legal powers in line with inspector rank enabling the maintenance of law and order.
Chief inspectors plan, manage and monitor operational policing activity. They effectively and efficiently set the plan for deployment of resources to incidents, including major and/or critical incidents. Chief inspectors manage and mitigate risk effectively in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of officers, staff and the public and to respond effectively to problems, incidents and crime.
The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff.
They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders, to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.
The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline leadership to coordinate neighbourhood team activity, and works with the community, partners and other colleagues to deliver safer neighbourhoods.
This includes directing problem solving and engagement activity and being responsive to community needs.
PCSOs provide a visible, accessible and approachable uniformed presence in the community, using designated powers where needed, deterring and preventing crime, and tackling antisocial behaviour.
They are problem solvers and work with partners, where needed, to address local issues.
Crimes and priorities
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Shoplifting
Action taken:
Police continue to tackle Theft and antisocial behaviour with daily and evening high-visibility patrols across the town and a regular presence at the newly installed pod, where officers are available to speak with the public. These proactive deployments are disrupting criminal activity, providing reassurance, and ensuring swift responses to incidents.
Officers are also engaging with local businesses to share crime prevention advice and gather intelligence. The DISC system strengthens this partnership by enabling quick and efficient reporting from shops and real-time information sharing, helping us identify repeat offenders and prevent crime. Through visible policing and community collaboration, we remain committed to keeping the town safe. -
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Anti-social behaviour
Action taken:
Police continue to tackle antisocial behaviour with daily and evening patrols and a regular presence at the newly installed pod, where officers are available to speak with the public. Our approach includes identifying those responsible, offering advice, engaging with parents and guardians, and using proportionate measures such as Community Protection Warnings (CPWs) where needed. By combining visible policing with early intervention, we aim to reduce ASB and improve community safety.
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Drug related activity
Action taken:
Police continue to tackle drug-related activity in Bexhill’s central ward through regular hotspot patrols that are actively disrupting this behaviour. The Rother Neighbourhood Policing Team is working closely with the Tactical Enforcement Unit and Divisional Intelligence Unit to identify those involved, while maintaining strong community engagement. Our visible presence and targeted patrols remain key to reducing harm and improving safety in areas affected by drug criminality.