Published items

This policy sets Sussex Police’s approach to media relations; including overarching purpose and principles, assessment and prioritisation of reputational issues, integrity in interaction with media representatives, recording interaction and information released and facilitating media activity.

This policy details the process to be followed and the criteria that applies to police officers and police staff who wish to take a career break. It includes the exemptions to the scheme and the appeal process for career breaks that are not approved.

This policy details the functions and services provided by the Joint Surrey and Sussex Police Dog Unit. It includes the process to be followed when dealing with a dog incident as defined by the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

This policy details the Surrey Police and Sussex Police standards for Uniform and Appearance.

This policy details where and how requests and applications for information should be submitted. It also includes frequently asked questions and details common errors to avoid when submitted a request in order to prevent significant delays.

The aim of this document is to outline the legislation in relation to the political restriction of posts and to determine which posts the political restriction applies to, the nature of the restrictions themselves and the means by which certain post holders can seek exemption from any political restrictions. This policy only applies to police staff. Information in relation to police officer restrictions can be found in Regulation 6 (schedule 1) of the Police Regulations 2003.

This policy provides information on the Forces requirements on the use of first aid equipment and first aid training.

This policy details the responsibilities of police officers, Special Constables and police staff, when called to court in the capacity of either a witness or ‘Officer in the Case’, it includes the use of video live link facilities. It also establishes the command structure and deployment of appropriate police resources in specific cases or incidents at court.

This policy provides instruction and guidance to Surrey Police and Sussex Police staff for their professional use of the internet to review and extract information for the purpose of intelligence gathering or to be used in evidence.

This policy covers the referral of victims and witnesses of crime in Sussex to victim and witness services for free help and advice. It covers the responsibilities of Citizens Advice Witness Service (CAWS) in their dealings with the Criminal Justice Unit (CJU) to support victims and witnesses through the court process.