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Item 8 PART ONE To: SPA Date: 25 JULY 2005 By: CHIEF CONSTABLE Title: CHIEF CONSTABLES DIVISIONAL & DEPARTMENTAL REPORT – 1ST Quarter (April – June 2005) ______________________________________________________________ Purpose of Report/Issue: This report provides a summary to the Authority on policing activity throughout the Force between April – June 2005. Summary: The report provides information regarding performance of Divisions and departments, with particular attention to C Division, who host this Authority meeting. ______________________________________________________________ Recommendation(s) - Members are asked to note the report. ______________________________________________________________ Contact details – Name: Jacqui Drew Job Title: Corporate Development Telephone number: 2762 Email address: drew4041@surrey.pnn.police.uk ______________________________________________________________ NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Surrey Police Response to the London Bombings – 7 July 2005 A Gold, Silver and Bronze group were set up by Surrey Police in the aftermath of the London Bombings, to consider the implications of the atrocity in relation to requests for assistance from the Metropolitan Police and in respect of the consequences for policing locally. Surrey Police have provided support to the Metropolitan Police by staffing a casualty bureau at Mount Browne Headquarters, to assist with the thousands of calls being received from members of the public, concerned about the welfare of family and friends. Surrey Police have also provided support by attempting to identify victims and witnesses who are using the local travel infrastructure to return to the County. Action proven to assist with community reassurance has been put in place, in consultation with the Independent Advisory Group. To provide reassurance to the wider community but also those minority groups who may feel especially vulnerable as a result of terrorist activity. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 2 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Performance Summary Control A Division      Auto crime operation yields results Sentencing follows Class A crackdown success Robber and burglar charged- Elmbridge offences. Offenders sentenced for violence offences Charges follow series of dwelling burglaries at high value properties B Division       C Division        D Division     Distraction burglar sentenced to four years. Successes in Surrey Police‟s war on drugs. Eight arrested following week of drugs raids – Tandridge. Man sentenced to five years for Caterham robbery attempt. Eighteen year old charged with six robberies. Prolific car burglar and car thief arrested in Horley Police curb nightspots. Habitual burglar locked up again for two years. Driver jailed for moment of meat cleaver madness Bag snatcher gets two years in prison Cocaine dealer jailed for 30 months Violent and callous attacker given life for stabbing Paedophile gets 10 years behind bars Police crack down on driving offences in Woking 140 cannabis plants seized in Frimley drugs raid High visibility patrol to combat drugs around Addlestone school Three separate ASBO's secured against persistent offenders Communities A Division      Clampdown on licensees and underage drinkers New sponsored vehicle for Epsom and Ewell Joint operations tackle rail station in Spelthorne and Epsom & Ewell Section 30 orders extended across North Surrey Proactive partnership patrols yield results in Spelthorne. B Division    Man cautioned for possession of cannabis thanks to CCTV operator. ASBO granted after man convicted of assault on Police. CCTV successes in crackdown on anti-social behaviour. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 3 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED  New policing team to „Stop graffiti.‟  Referral order and fine for prolific Caterham Vandal.  Police powers to tackle troublemakers renewed. C Division       D Division     Camberley officers take part in local Fun Day event Switching on to crime prevention in Egham Successfully tackling illegal use of disabled parking bays in Woking Scheme to crack down on alcohol related anti-social Behaviour. Elmbridge‟s Junior Citizen success Refurbishment of Walton Police Station to result in colocation project Ex-convict inspires young people in school tour First Secured By Design Award for Epsom & Ewell More money for crime initiatives Power to tackle anti-social acts (WV) Hot on leaving thieves in the cold (GD) Police are looking for cruise control (GD) Prison for menace (GD) Clear message for ASBO man (GD) Extra time for anti-social drinkers (GD) Contact A Division      B Division       C Division      Community reassurance following Abigail Witchells' stabbing. Police help traders to make their mark. Police charity cyclists raise £8000 for Mole Valley Youths. Community Safety Day in Woodhatch Police launch scheme to keep children safe in Caterham Cycle donation doubles the pedal power. Police training to deal with domestic violence (GD and WV) Police to tackle residents priorities / Boosting community spirit (GD) Working together to stop trouble makers (WV) Volunteers come out in force (GD) Boys strike it lucky in scratch card competition (GD and WV) D Division    North West Surrey teams up with local charity Advisory group goes from strength to strength Greater access to the police for people with hearing NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 4 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED impairments  NSO and PCSO visit over 60s club in Chertsey Commitment to A Division Staff     B Division     C Division    D Division       Divisional induction courses for new Police Staff Career development interviews offered to all Police staff in North Surrey. More than 30 Police Officers and public receive Awards. Quarterly PCSO forum. PDR workshops for management and supervisors. Divisional commendation ceremony thanks staff. Number of divisional conflict trainers increased. DCIT Away Day. Innovative staff training Personal Development Reviews and APEX scheme. Improvements to the divisions Police Stations. A new induction programme was delivered to staff following feedback from an Internal Communications focus group As Camberley staff have access to a new improved locker area and shower facilities Air conditioning units installed throughout the division. Guidance on how to complete PDRS circulated to all staff and a briefing sheet on how to conduct them for line managers. 21 letters of appreciation were received by staff from members of the public 18 good work reports submitted. Divisional TPT Response Performance % attendance in target Grade 1 / Grade 2 A – North Surrey B – East Surrey C – West Surrey D – North West Surrey Force Month April 2005 G1 G2 83.6 79.2 83.0 77.3 87.9 83.2 85.8 79.3 81.8 80.4 Month May 2005 G1 G2 85.4 75.8 85.2 78.5 87.1 82.2 80.1 73.7 81.2 78.1 Month June 2005 G1 G2 78.3 69.2 84.0 71.1 84.3 79.0 79.3 70.5 77.5 73.2 Total G1 82.3 84.1 86.3 81.5 80.0 G2 74.8 75.6 81.5 74.5 77.3 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 5 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 1. Full Reports 1.1 Control of Crime A Division Auto Crime Operation yields results - Early indications are encouraging for a new auto crime operation for the division. Led by Chief Inspector Andrew Adams and co-ordinated by PC Ian Pearce, Operation Redress is designed to combat criminals who commit theft from vehicles across North Surrey. In April, Lee Trainer from Cobham was charged with five offences after he was arrested by Operation Redress officers on patrol in Hampton Court Way, Esher. In a previous incident, a pair of persistent car thieves were arrested following a helicopter led pursuit supported by marked vehicles and dog units. The action was mounted after an officer attempted to speak to three men parked up in Shepperton. As they attempted to escape, the car rammed the police vehicle and drove off with items being thrown from the windows, believed to be stolen property from theft from vehicle offences. A further call from a member of the public revealed the three men were running towards the M3 motorway, leading to the deployment of the air support unit as well as a dog unit. This eventually led to the arrest of two of the men in Sunbury. Sentencing follows class A crackdown success - North Surrey‟s crackdown on Class A drugs continued into 2005 with further good results for the newly formed divisional Drugs Focus Team (DDFT) which has the remit to concentrate solely on those individuals involved in the supply of Class A. As a result of some of this earlier good work, two people were sentenced at crown court in separate cases in May. Janet Tash, from Putney, was sentenced to five years imprisonment at Guilford Crown Court after she was found guilty following a three-day trial for possession with intent to supply crack and heroin in Sunbury last year. Her arrest was part of a series of operations that took place across North Surrey in 2004 as part of Operation safer Surrey‟s „Drugs Destroy Communities‟ Campaign. Tash was arrested following the execution of a search warrant in Spelthorne Grove, Sunbury, where 30 wraps of crack cocaine and nine wraps of heroin were seized worth a total on £780. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 6 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Also in May, Richard Hussey from Didcot was sentenced to three years imprisonment, also at Guildford Crown Court after his conviction for possessing heroin with intent to supply. Hussey was arrested at HMP Bronzefield in Ashford on a visit to his girlfriend, an inmate, when prison staff discovered a wrap of heroin in his mouth. Robber and burglar charged following Elmbridge offences- A 19-year-old man was charged in May with three violence offences. Kai Francis from Staines was charged with a street robbery and two attempted robberies in Elmbridge which took place in January 2005. And following a burglary at an Elmbridge jewellers in January, a 19-year-old was arrested and charged in April. Mark Toth, from Ladbroke Grove was charged following the incident at Goldsmiths in Esher in January 2005. Offenders sentenced for violence offences - Prison sentences for two Elmbridge men have sent the message that violence offences will not be tolerated in North Surrey. James Scarr, from Hersham, was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court in April to 18 months for ABH in Molesey Road, Walton back in January 2001. The case was finally heard after several adjournments with some witnesses called from South Africa to give evidence. And Shane Fry, from Oxshott, was also sentenced in April to two years imprisonment for assault after he pleaded guilty on the last day of his trial at Guilford Crown Court. Fry‟s victim suffered serious facial injuries when his bed-sit in Claygate was broken into by Fry in November 2004. Charges follow series of dwelling burglaries at high value properties - In May, Mark Hall from Boreham, was arrested in Hertfordshire and later transferred to Surrey and charged with four burglary dwellings and a theft from motor vehicle in Elmbridge. His arrest and subsequent charges followed a series of burglaries at high value properties in the borough. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 7 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED B Division Distraction burglar sentenced to four years behind bars – A violent burglar was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to burglary and assault with intent to rob at Guildford Crown Court on April 8 2005. Isaac Devell was arrested as a result of DNA and fingerprint evidence that linked him to the burglary. Posing as a police officer he told the elderly victim he needed to see his money to check if it was counterfeit. He then assaulted the victim, and made a search of the house before fleeing empty handed. Successes in Surrey Police’s war on drugs - 30 year old Benjamin Green was sentenced to 27 months in prison for possession with intent to supply a Class A drug on April 21 2005. He was arrested after officers searched his home and discovered 95 ecstasy tablets with an estimated street value of £475. A 41 year old man was arrested in Reigate after police officers found 96 ecstasy tablets in his car on April 22 2005. Police stopped to talk to the man after an earlier report of a man who appeared to be drunk getting into a similar looking car. The man refused to give a breath test and punched one of the officers when they tried to arrest him. A search of his car uncovered the pills. Eight arrested following week of drugs raids in Tandridge - In May eight people were arrested and large quantities of drugs seized following a week of early morning raids by Surrey Police across Tandridge. A hydroponics factory with around £20,000 worth of cannabis plants was uncovered at an address in Caterham. Police also seized £21,600 in cash which was found on the premises. Further searches of addresses in Tandridge uncovered a small hydroponics set, US$2500 worth of traveller‟s cheques, 23.5 grams of cannabis resin and £1000 in cash. At a house in Bletchingley substantial hydroponics equipment, approximately £2000 of cannabis and what are believed to be 5 ecstasy tablets were also found. Man sentenced to five years for Caterham robbery attempt - In May a 27 year old man was sentenced to five years behind bars for an attempted robbery at a travel agent in Caterham as a result of Bad Character Evidence. Eric Owusu from Tulse Hill pleaded guilty to the offence at Guildford Crown Court on May 24 2005. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 8 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Owusu entered First Choice Travel and attempted to force his way into a store room. He then demanded money from the Bureau de Change and tried to put his hands through a counter opening. He failed and walked away empty handed. Police quickly on the scene found Owusu waiting on a train at Caterham Station. Eighteen year old charged with six robberies - An eighteen year old from Thornton Heath was charged with six robberies in May following a spate of offences around Ashtead Railway Station in February and March. Perry Cox was arrested at Leatherhead Railway Station in March after officers, who were patrolling around the station as a result of the incidents, were approached by a 17 year old who told them someone had attempted to rob him. Cox is accused of six robberies on teenagers where mobile phones and money were stolen. Cox threatened the victims with violence, including the use of a knife, and in one of the incidents a victim was sprayed in the face with an unknown gas. Prolific burglar and car thief arrested in Horley - A 20 year old was arrested and charged at the beginning of June for a series of burglaries since the beginning of May where cars were stolen from guest houses on Massetts Road in Horley. Greig Arthur, who is a known burglar and had only just been released from prison, was arrested by the Horley beat officer PC Mark Waite who spotted him whilst out on patrol in the area. Arthur was wanted by police after documentation relating to him was found in the back of a stolen vehicle recovered in Sussex. He was charged with one unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, one count of burglary, failing to stop after an accident, driving without insurance, driving without a license and failing to report an accident. He also asked for two unlawful taking of a motor vehicle, two burglaries and one theft to be taken into consideration. C Division – Security Industry Authority operation on April 1 Police curb nightspots resulted in three Guildford nightspots restricting the number of customers being allowed in as the number of doormen at each venue was too few. Since February 28 it was a legal requirement for door staff to hold an SIA door supervisor licence and this was the first enforcement operation since the new law came into effect. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 9 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Habitual burglar locked up again for two years – David Penn, 27, was thrown back into jail after smashing his way into two Haslemere homes on the same night. His drink and drug fuelled burglary spree happened after he was released from prison following a four year sentence for previous burglaries. He stole a handbag and a large number of personal effects from the first property. In the second house he was confronted by a woman who was woken by the sound of breaking glass. She phoned the police who found Penn nearby bleeding and holding onto some of the items he had stolen. months. Cocaine dealer jailed for 30 months – Andrew Campbell 35 was jailed after being caught with cocaine with intent to supply just a day after magistrates spared him prison for possessing class A drugs (heroin). Police caught Campbell carrying cocaine with a street value of £430 when he was stopped on College Road, Guildford. He was suspected to be a dealer because the drug was divided into small denominations and he was also carrying £590 cash, some electronic scales and four mobile phones. Officers also discovered a further £1,200 in cash hidden in a safe at his home and one of his mobiles was receiving texts to set up drug deals. – Brian Ferguson, He was sentenced to two years and eight Violent and callous attacker given life for stabbing described as a village tyrant, disembowelled a neighbour with a carving knife after being confronted over his anti-social behaviour, was jailed for life. Ferguson (44) plunged the blade into John Taylor‟s stomach after the 25-year old knocked at his door during a long-running dispute in Witley. Mr Taylor only survived the attack because of the bravery of his two friends who were injured themselves as they pulled Ferguson off him. Dithering bag snatcher gets two years in prison – A timid thief spent 90 minutes summoning up the courage to snatch a handbag in Castle Street, Guildford, only to be caught by an off-duty policeman who heard the woman‟s cries for help. This led to Lee Oosthuisen, 20, being jailed for two years. Paedophile gets 10 years behind bars – George Westlake 68 was sentenced to 10 years jail after carrying out indecent assaults on young children. He was NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 10 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED described as having „groomed the young children‟. Detective Trevor Marston said the successful outcome in court was the result of a determined effort by police. “What made this case worse was the children‟s parents placed their trust in Westlake. By committing these offences, he has totally abused that trust and his position of responsibility.” Driver jailed for ‘moment of meat cleaver madness’ – Robert Dorado, 29, who brandished a meat cleaver at a man who was driving with his 13-year old son was jailed for 15 months. The judge called it a “classic example of road rage.” The victim noticed a car flashing him from behind and sounding the horn. The offender pushed the victim several times before returning to his car and driving in front of the victim forcing his car to stop. He then got out of his car and produced the meat cleaver, swinging it at the victim. Two witnesses shouted at the offender for him to stop and he put the meat cleaver away. D Division Police crack down on driving offences in Woking - Officers from Woking took part in a campaign in June to crack down on driving offences. Local borough officers were patrolling the A322 in Bisley on the look out for anyone without a seatbelt, anyone using their mobile phone whilst driving as well as testing for drink driving. During the course of the day a total of 38 fixed penalty notices of £30 were issued for no seatbelts and using a mobile phone. In addition, a total of 32 breath tests were administered but officers reported that no positive tests were displayed. 140 cannabis plants seized in Frimley drugs raid - One man was arrested following a police raid on a house in Frimley in June. A total of 140 cannabis plants were found growing under lights in an upstairs room and were subsequently seized. The raid was co-ordinated by local NSO PC Ian Jarrett and carried out by a 12-strong team from across the Division. A 48-year-old man was arrested and bailed until August. High visibility patrol to combat drugs around Addlestone school - A high visibility drugs operation took place in May around Jubilee High School in Addlestone to combat reports of drug use in the area. Police officers and PCSO's NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 11 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED from the borough observed groups of youths leaving the school bus during the morning and carried out visible searches if they suspected there were any drugs offences taking place. Officers also carried out searches of the surrounding bushes and hedges to locate any items that may have been disposed of. The operation was held with the full support of the Head Teacher at Jubilee High School, Mr Wolf and followed information received from members of the public, the Head Teacher and from intelligence gained from local officers. One pupil was found to be in possession of herbal cannabis and was detained. Numerous other youths were searched and other items of police interest such as cigarettes were also seized. Subsequent feedback is that the police presence had a significant impact on the behaviour of other youths in the area. Three separate ASBO’s secured against persistent offenders. In April, NWS Division successfully secured three post conviction ASBOs against persistent offenders. Seventeen year old Thomas Cserenyecz from Catherine Close, Byfleet appeared at Woking Magistrates Court on Wednesday 6 April where he was served with a post conviction ASBO for his persistent anti-social behaviour assault, criminal damage, burglary and theft - in the areas of West Byfleet and Woodham. On 26 April, 18-year-old Steven Underwood from Oldbury Road, Chertsey appeared before Woking Magistrates Court and was served with a post conviction ASBO for his persistent anti-social behaviour such as assault, burglary and criminal damage in and around Chertsey. Finally, 14-year-old Mark Trippit, from Frailey Hill, Woking appeared at Woking Magistrates Court on 27April 2005 where he too received a post conviction ASBO for his anti-social behaviour in and around the borough over the last five years. 1.2 Communities A Division Clampdown on licensees and underage drinkers – Spelthorne Police and partners have taken the initiative in clamping down on licensing breaches and underage drinking across North Surrey. In Epsom & Ewell, police in partnership with Epsom & Ewell Borough Council are making it clear to licensees that they are taking a firm line on licensing breaches in the borough. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 12 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED An ongoing programme of visits to licensed premises have been undertaken during May to check whether they are operating within the law, with a pub in Epsom town centre given a formal caution for the offence of supplying alcohol after hours. In Elmbridge, officers are sending the message the anti-social behaviour fuelled by alcohol will not be tolerated in the borough. During the first two weeks of June more than 100 bottles and cans of alcohol were seized from youths in areas of Hersham and Weybridge, with plans for the crackdown continuing over the summer period. The Elmbridge police team are also working with partners, with a number of off-licences in the borough the subject of test purchasing by Surrey County Council‟s Trading Standards Department. Two are currently facing prosecution for selling alcohol to under 18s. New sponsored vehicle for Epsom and Ewell - Proactive partnership patrols yield results in Epsom & Ewell, a new sponsored car is transporting officers and staff across the borough thanks to a new vehicle provided to the borough team by Honda of Ewell. The Honda Civic, which is being used by both NSO's and the PCSO‟s, has been sponsored for 12 months. Joint operations tackle rail station in Spelthorne and Epsom & Ewell - Joint rail operations in Spelthorne and Epsom & Ewell to tackle anti-social behaviour have seen encouraging results and a number of arrests. In April, the operation between Surrey Police, British Transport Police and Revenue Inspectors saw up to 40 personnel target Staines, Sunbury, Shepperton and Ashford in a combined plain clothed and high visibility operations. The operation targeted anti-social behaviour, graffiti and low level drug use with six arrests made. In Stoneleigh in May, local NSO Nicola Smith organised Operation Fluff alongside British Transport Police, Travel Safe Officers for South West Trains and Revenue Protection Inspectors at Stoneleigh Broadway station. On the first evening of the operation one arrest was made, eight section 30 warnings issued and 15 stop and account forms completed. On the second evening one arrest was made and nine stop and account forms completed with a total of more than £1,100 collected in unpaid fares over the two days. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 13 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Section 30 orders extended across North Surrey Section 30 legislation, which gives police officers the power to disperse groups of two or more youths and return to their home addresses those under 16 unsupervised in a specified public place after 9pm when members of the public have been intimidated, harassed, alarmed or distressed as a result of their behaviour, has been further extended across the division in recent months, with the most recent order being introduced in the Stoneleigh Broadway area in May for a three month period. In addition it was also agreed to extend the Section 30 order at Ewell Village for a further three months, also from May. Proactive partnership patrols yield results in Spelthorne - Residents in Staines and Ashford expressed their thanks to police and partners in May following the success of an ongoing series of proactive operations. The action was mounted in response to concerns from the community that criminal damage and anti-social behaviour had been occurring with a series of patrols over a fiveweekend period. Arrests were made for offences including public order, criminal damage, possession of cannabis and offensive weapons. Other interventions included the completion of stop and account forms, section 59 warnings, yellow cards issued under the Surrey Streets Standard scheme, youngsters taken home under the Section 30 legislation currently live in Ashford and the seizure of alcohol from youths. B Division Man cautioned for possession of cannabis thanks to CCTV operator - A 20 year old man was cautioned for possession of cannabis in Redhill in April after a CCTV operator spotted two men appearing to exchange something in a “high-five” type action. The operator was able to follow the men and direct police officers to their different locations. A search of the men revealed that one of them was in possession of 9.1 grams of herbal cannabis. ASBO granted after man convicted of assault on police - A full Anti-Social Behavior Order was granted against 37 year William Smith in April after he was convicted of an assault on two police officers. Smith assaulted the male officers as they attempted to arrest him in Redhill town centre after he became verbally NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 14 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED abusive using sexual insults to a female member of the public. One of the officers was punched in the mouth and the other was kicked in the leg. Smith from Pendell Road was sentenced to two months in prison for two counts of assault on police and one public order offence. CCTV successes in crackdown on anti-social behaviour - A 19 and a 20 year old male were cautioned for criminal damage after a CCTV operator spotted them ripping plants out of plant pots in Redhill town in April. The operator was able to guide police officers to the men‟s location where they were both arrested. In another incident officers were able to move on a group of eight youths who had been seen by an operator creating a disturbance around the area of Banstead Sports Club and unsuccessfully attempting to set fire to a bench. The group had been reported to police by concerned members of the public who had seen them driving mopeds at passers by. New policing team committed to ‘Stop Graffiti’ - Caterham‟s and Whyteleafe‟s new policing team are set to continue the „Stop Graffiti‟ campaign which is run in partnership between Surrey Police, Tandridge District Council and the Surrey Mirror and aims to catch the vandals, prevent it recurring and clean the graffiti off. As part of the scheme the new PCSO and NSO have ensured that shops will not sell marker pens, paint pens and spray paint to under-18s. A 14 and 11 year old found in possession of a spray can marker pens were issued with an ABC and PC Cochrane is expecting to arrest two teenagers suspected of prolific „tagging‟ over the next two weeks as a result of information received from his work with PCSO Seymour in local schools and the community. Referral order and fine for prolific Caterham vandal - A 17 year old vandal was given a referral order and fined £850 in May after pleading guilty to an extensive graffiti attack on a Caterham school. Forensic analysis of a spray paint lid found at the scene found his fingerprints and PC Paul Crawshaw, the areas NSO, was able to arrest the youth after his investigation work with the local community revealed the culprits identity. The youth who uses the tag “SOKA” was a prolific vandal in the Caterham area and the result sent a clear message to other vandals. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 15 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Police powers to tackle troublemakers renewed - In June police powers to disperse groups gathering in known trouble spots in the Banstead and Tadworth areas were renewed after their success in tackling anti-social behaviour. The powers under Section 30 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Act 2003 allow officers to disperse groups of two or more who they have reasonable grounds to believe have been or may be causing "harassment, alarm or distress" to members of the public. The powers have proved very popular and the renewal was welcomed by local residents. C Division Power to tackle anti-social acts – Section 30 implemented in Cranleigh to crackdown on anti social behaviour. The move follows incidents where groups of youths have caused trouble in and around the village, and is in response to concerns of residents and businesses about the behaviour, which is often fuelled by alcohol. Hot on leaving thieves out in the cold – introducing new PCSO and NSO in Westborough and visit to educate the elderly about distraction burglaries. Extra time to tackle anti-social drinkers – Powers under Section 30 of the Antisocial Behaviour Act extended in Guildford Town Centre for further six months to October. Supt Kevin Deanus: “Powers under Section 30 have been very effective in helping us tackle the people who are causing the problems. positively.” Police are looking for Cruise control – operation to curb drivers who wish to use Guildford town centre as a racetrack. The Guildford Cruise has been held We want to continue dealing with anti-social behaviour and the problems associated with it regularly each month for several years. Ten fixed penalty notices were issued and four warnings for anti-social use. Event attracted 800 vehicles and around 2000 spectators. Borough Inspector Dave Kelley “We are not here to upset the law abiding citizens that just want to show their cars to their mates. It‟s about tackling people who race around the town centre – that‟s a problem for the rest of the NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 16 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Guildford population.” The force‟s mobile custody unit was in operation for the first time. Prison for menace – Repeat Offender, Michael Griffiths aged 25, who breached his ASBO a week after it was imposed was sentenced to 6 months in prison. Griffiths is prohibited from Wood Street Village and driving a vehicle. He was caught driving while disqualified on March 8 in Guildford. Griffiths‟ ASBO was imposed for his threatening and intimidating behaviour in Wood Street. He was caught brandishing a piece of wood at a local resident and threatening to kill him. He was also identified as the ringleader of a group of teenagers, some as young as 13, who were responsible for anti-social behaviour in the area. Clear message for ASBO man – interim ASBO awarded to Guildford town drunk, Michael May, 42, banning him from the town centre. Magistrates felt there was a need to protect the community from his behaviour, pending the full application in September. Over 14 months, May was arrested for common assault, damaging property and drunk and disorderly behaviour. May was previously the first person in Surrey to be granted an ASBO. He had a ban from Guildford town centre for two years in December 2000 for drink related disorder. D Division Camberley officers take part in local Fun Day event - Borough officers and PCSOs from Camberley joined in the fun at the Old Dean Family Fun Day in June. They mingled with the crowd as they enjoyed a whole host of entertainment and activities including face painting, gymnastics and Irish Dancing. An integral part of the community event was the opportunity for residents to seek advice from the Neighbourhood Watch and Safer Community groups which can help with a variety of issues. Camberley‟s local police community support officers and the casualty reduction officer were kept busy all day offering advice and addressing enquiries from the public. Switching on to crime prevention in Egham - Egham NSO, PC Chris Rhodes handed out over fifty timer light switches to local residents during their bingo night at the Hythe Social Centre in Egham in May. The switches were seized during a drugs raid in Weybridge a few years ago and since then have been lying NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 17 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED untouched in a garage at Egham police station. PC Rhodes thought they could be put to better use as the perfect crime prevention tool to deter the would-be burglar. Having been thoroughly cleaned, sterilised and tested, the light switches were handed out to the local residents who were delighted with their free gift. Successfully tackling illegal use of disabled parking bays in Woking Woking town centre NSO's, PCs Paul May and Clare Leggat together with PCSO Naz Raja have been successfully working together with local agencies to tackle inconsiderate motorists who illegally park in disabled bays. Since they started their crack down in April there has been a significant improvement in the town centre. The problem was first highlighted to the officers by the director of the North West Surrey Association of Disabled People, Clive Wood, who raised concerns about the number of illegal cars parked in disabled bays. PCs May and Leggat met with Woking Borough Council to tackle the problem as well as carrying out regular patrols and issuing fixed penalty notices to illegally parked cars. Having spoken to Mr Wood recently, he reports that there has been a definite reduction in the number of illegally parked cars and he is very pleased with the joint partnership approach to tackling the problem. Scheme to crack down on alcohol related anti-social behaviour - Thanks to the efforts of PCSO Paul Woodhouse and NSO PC Roger Bradley during April, four off-licences in Woodham and New Haw have joined Off-Licence Watch, a scheme set up to crack down on alcohol related anti-social behaviour and crime. Surrey Police, in partnership with Runnymede Borough Council, licensed premises and the Licensing Justices launched the scheme last year following a successful pilot in Addlestone and Chertsey. The scheme deals with alcohol related causes of anti-social behaviour and helps prevent the sales of alcohol to underage youths. It also makes adults more aware that it is an offence to purchase alcohol for someone who is underage. All off-licences taking part display clear signs that they are part of Off-Licence Watch, and use a ring-round system to warn other offlicences in the scheme when they have encountered trouble. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 18 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 2.3 Contact A Division More money for crime initiatives Elmbridge’s Junior Citizen success - Schoolchildren from across Elmbridge learnt how to be safe and responsible citizens thanks to the Junior Citizen scheme which took place over a two-week period in June. Around 1,200 youngsters aged between 10 and 11 took part in different workshops on issues including crime reduction, 999 calls, stranger danger, road safety, fire safety, first aid, railway safety, the dangers of electricity and the Internet, amongst others. Junior Citizen is a unique partnership between Surrey Police and other agencies to teach children who are currently in Year Six, all aspects of personal safety. Neighbourhood Watch anti-graffiti kits - In June, Spelthorne‟s Neighbourhood Watch Steering Group purchased anti-graffiti kits for members to help clean up their neighbourhoods. There are now 88 Neighbourhood Watch schemes in the borough of Spelthorne covering some 10,000 homes. Working together with active local communities, Surrey Police, Spelthorne Borough Council and other partners of the Spelthorne Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership are fully supportive of Neighbourhood Watch and have provided the funding for the anti-graffiti kits. The purchase of the kits means that small areas of graffiti on roadside furniture, gateposts and fences can now be cleaned off using environmentally friendly cleaning fluids. Refurbishment of Walton Police Station to result in co-location project Refurbishment work commenced at Walton police Station in April, with the closure of the front office to the public for three months while building work is completed to enable its reopening later in the summer. The reopening will provide more than a new look police station however, and will see a project to bring sections of Surrey Police and partners from other agencies under one roof for the first time in Surrey. Moves have already taken place in co-locating some officers from Elmbridge Borough Council‟s community safety services team. It is also envisaged representatives from Surrey County Council, including Surrey Fire and Rescue will NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 19 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED also be based at the site. Police officers and staff including the borough‟s community safety team and borough inspector are now also based at Walton. Ex-convict inspires young people in school tour - An ex-offender who has spent most of his life behind bars serving a sentence for murder is helping to discourage young people from getting involved in crime and anti-social behaviour through a series of seminars in schools across Elmbridge and Epsom & Ewell. The tour in Epsom & Ewell was organised by Youth Affairs Officer PC Kevin Gargini alongside the borough‟s CDRP which funded the imitative. In Elmbridge the seminars were approved by the Community Safety Partnership and funded by the Building Safer Communities Fund and led for Elmbridge Police by PC Jerry Milford, Youth Affairs Officer for the borough. First Secured By Design Award for Epsom & Ewell - Borough Inspector Ailsa Quinlan and Crime Reduction Advisor PC Jane Bellingham attended a new housing development in June to present the prestigious Secured by Design Award to McCarthy and Stone for their new development in Ewell. The presentation coincided with Secured by Design Awareness Week, which recognises buildings where the architects have taken specialist police advice on layout and design features that can reduce the risk of residents being the victims of crime. More money for crime initiatives - The Spelthorne Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership (CDRP) has agreed a number of funding initiatives to help tackle anti-social behaviour and auto crime across the borough. The CDRP is made up of a number of agencies including Surrey Police, Spelthorne Borough Council and Surrey County Council. At a recent meeting of the agencies the CDRP agreed to fund a number of projects including: £9,000 to Liveability (Park Life) Project for two youth shelters to be installed at Clockhouse Lane, Ashford and Kenyngton Park, Sunbury; £3,193 to Surrey Police towards the cost of purchasing and Automatic Number Plate Reader (ANPR) and £320 to Spelthorne Neighbourhood Watch to purchase Graffiti Clearance Kits. Other initiatives supported by the CDRP include £15,000 over the next two years to continue support for the Stan well Community Warden Scheme, funding £3,000 for the RIDE Foundation, a project that visits primary schools in Spelthorne to promote drug awareness, £15,000 towards a Domestic Violence outreach service that NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 20 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED offers support to victims of domestic violence and £5,000 towards the cost of setting up a new mediation service covering Spelthorne and Runnymede. B Division Community reassurance following Abigail Witchells’ stabbing - After the horrific attack on Abigail Witchells‟, local police, Divisional Commander Rob Price and Inspector Colin Green set up residents meetings in order to directly communicate the progress of the investigation, provide reassurance and to receive feedback from the community. In total over 200 residents attended. Each of the three meetings was ended with applause and thanks were expressed from the floor. A local media representative was allowed into the meetings and they were all positively reported. Police help traders to make their mark - Surrey Police teamed up with retailers in Leatherhead and Ashtead in April to launch the "Mole Valley Property Marking Scheme" to help tackle shoplifting. Under the new initiative every retail outlet in Leatherhead and Ashtead has been given a unique identifying number to mark frequently stolen products and high value property. The idea of the scheme is to make sure that when stolen property is recovered it can be easily returned to the rightful owners while at the same time ensuring that the offenders are brought to justice. Police charity cyclists raise £8000 for Mole Valley youths - In May a team of Surrey Police officers endured wind, rain, hail and even snow in a gruelling three day long cycle ride to raise money for Mole Valley youngsters. The team, made up of local police officers, completed the 900 mile journey from Lands End to John O‟Groats in an impressive time of just under 75 hours. The officers took on the challenge to raise funds for two minibuses for the young people of Mole Valley and so far have raised around £8000. Community Safety Day in Woodhatch - Woodhatch residents and local crime and disorder reduction partners joined together for a day of crime prevention advice, cleaning up, and fun on Thursday 2 June 2005. The event gave residents the opportunity to speak with police and council representatives about any NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 21 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED problems in the area and what they would like to see them doing to tackle them. It also helped to bring the local community together and install a sense of pride in where they live. Police launch scheme to keep children safe in Caterham - The Safe Child Scheme was launched in Caterham on Saturday 18 June to help reunite lost children with their parents in as short a time as possible. The scheme was launched in the Church Walk shopping centre by Youth Affairs Officer PC Tom Campbell. All the shops who have signed up for the scheme will now display a Safe Child sticker in their window so that if a child gets lost they know they can look for the logo and speak to the staff for help. PC Campbell gave Staff from all the shops taking lessons on how to deal with a lost child. Cycle donation doubles the pedal power - In June the Redhill PCSO received a brand new mountain thanks to a generous donation by Halfords. PCSO Marie Taylor will now be able to keep up with the town‟s NSO (Neighbourhood Specialist Officer) PC Pete Hawkins who was also given a bike in September 2003. The bike will help her to get around more easily and increase her visibility whilst out on patrol around North Redhill. C Division Police training to deal with domestic violence – New police recruits in West Surrey are being given extended training to deal with domestic violence incidents. The main aim is to ensure that officers called to a DV scene gather all the information detectives will need to start a successful investigation. DC Graham Edgley “We must get how we deal with domestic violence reports right from the start. Everybody has got to be professional in the way they deal with domestic violence and deal correctly with any offences that are detected.” Boys strike it lucky in scratch card competition – following on from the AntiSocial Behaviour campaign in February, James Woods and Lee Howard were selected as prize-winners in the scratch card competition for under 18s. They were presented with Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP handheld consoles. They NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 22 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED were shown around Guildford police station to show them how the police are tackling anti social behaviour and the day to day running of the station. Working together to stop troublemakers – a Police and community initiative has dramatic impact on part of Bramley that was plagued by troublemakers. Since the establishment of a neighbourhood panel covering Chestnut Way and The Range, all major problems have stopped and there has been a 100% reduction in antisocial behaviour. Kathleen Hall, one of the local residents and member of Waverley Tenants Panel, was full of praise for PC Paul Soulsby and his efforts in the local neighbourhood. Volunteers come out in force – the first police station in West Surrey to be staffed by volunteers opened on June 1 in Ripley. The help of 44 volunteers means that the front counter can open between Monday to Thursday. As well as the office based volunteers, Ripley is supported by a team of 55 riders who patrol the 900 acres of Wisley and Ockham Commons on horseback. Their primary role is to ensure that public footpaths and bridleways are clear and safe for riders and walkers to use. The event was attended by Guildford‟s Mayor, Tamsy Baker. Boosting Community Spirit – the first Neighbourhood Panel meeting in Stoughton was held in May. Over 100 people attended the meeting which was received enthusiastically. The two priorities for residents were speeding and antisocial behaviour. As an outcome of the meeting, a quiz night was established to boost community spirit in the area. D Division North West Surrey teams up with local charity - In June, Police officers, staff and friends from North West Surrey Police took part in a fun 6-a-side football tournament against volunteers, friends, family and members of a local charity, Link Leisure which provides social and leisure activities for children and adults with learning disabilities. Superintendent Nick Dove said: “We are always looking for new ways to support the local community in a practical way and we were impressed with the fantastic work that Link Leisure does for young people with learning disabilities. On our division we have about 500 staff who are resourceful, NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 23 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED possess numerous secondary skills and are all security cleared so we are well placed to provide a team of willing volunteers. Link Leisure asked us to help them this summer with a number of events and we are all delighted to be able to give up our time to assist.” Advisory group goes from strength to strength - One year on and North West Surrey‟s Independent Advisory Group (IAG) is reporting a successful working relationship with the local community and is looking to recruit more members. Borough Chief Inspector, Paul Farrow explained that although the Force has its own IAG, North West Surrey Police decided to set up a divisional group last year to demonstrate its commitment to the division‟s race and diversity programme which recommends the establishment of an independent advisory group on the division. The role of the group is to act as a „critical friend‟ to the police, advising on how certain police policies can affect the local community. The group also assists the police by ensuring accurate information is circulated within their own communities. Recent members include representatives from the Mosque Committee, two members of the Youth Parliament as well as one person with a disability. The IAG is particularly looking for people from certain sectors of the community, namely Spanish, the travelling community and elderly members of society. Greater access to the police for people with hearing impairments - As part of the national Deaf Awareness Week at the beginning of May, PC Sherren Higgs was promoting the ways in which deaf or people with hearing and other communication impairments can have greater access to the police. PC Higgs, who is qualified in British Sign Language and the divisional Police Link Officer for the Deaf, took a stand in Main Square Camberley to highlight the services available. PC Higgs learnt to sign seven years ago at night school in a bid to communicate with a wider community. Since joining the police it has struck her that there are many deaf and hearing impaired people out there who are not contacting the police because they feel it is too difficult to do so. With 1 in 7 people who are deaf or have a hearing disability she feels that the police are missing vital information from these people which can help to solve more crimes. The campaign promoted the police services to the Deaf community and highlighted that PC Higgs can be NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 24 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED available as a first port of call to anyone who wants to contact the police with information or a concern. NSO and PCSO visit over 60s club in Chertsey - In a bid to widen the participation of Neighbourhood Panel Meetings, NSO PC Dave Stockle along with PCSO Andy Lloyd decided to go out and about in Chertsey visiting groups to find out what people really think about their area and what concerns them most. In April, the pair visited the Monday Club in Chertsey which is popular with the over 60s and is usually attended by over 100 people. PC Stockle was keen to find ways of making it easier for people to contact him and thought that spending some time at the Monday Club would be the perfect opportunity. PC Stockle and PCSO Lloyd were able to reassure the group that they are here to help them sort out any problems or concerns they have. They reminded the audience to be vigilant especially when strangers knock at the door and not to be taken in by excuses to let them in. At the meeting PC Stockle explained how people could deal with unwanted telephone calls by contacting the telephone preference service. The feedback they received was very positive and everyone appreciated their visit. 1.3 Commitment to Staff A Division Divisional induction courses for new Police Staff - Members of North Surrey‟s Training and Development team working with NS Personnel introduced divisional induction courses for new police staff. This is part of a structured ongoing programme to assist with the retention of police staff. Spread over two consecutive days, the courses included an introduction to the force and the division with a guided tour of the divisional headquarters at Staines, as well as explanations of the probationary period and the NCF, pensions, and details of the health scheme and other benefits available. Mandatory learning - workplace behaviour, FOI, the use of SPIKE - and manual handling were included. Feedback from attendees was very positive. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 25 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED The Training & Development Manager aims to personally welcome all newcomers to the Division, and discuss at an early stage their future training needs. Line managers are being encouraged to implement the “buddy” scheme, and to do similar inductions on a smaller scale within their own departments. Career development interviews offered to all Police staff in North Surrey. Career development interviews have been offered to all police staff in North Surrey to raise their awareness of what opportunities are available either through promotion or through moving to a new role. During the interviews, their strengths and weaknesses are explored in order to help them consider what different roles they may be suited to. A number of staff have asked for an interview since the promotion in April, and several are actively seeking career progression as a result of the advice received. More than 30 Police Officers and public receive Awards - More than 30 police officers as well as members of the public received certificates recognising bravery and professionalism at a divisional ceremony held at Sunbury Golf Centre in April. The awards were presented by Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Richard Morris who paid tribute to North Surrey officers and staff, officers from other divisions and members of the community for their contributions. Quarterly PCSO forum - In order to support all PCSO's on Division, many of whom are new in post, a PCSO Forum was held in May, led by Chief Inspector. Andrew Adams. The aim was to give Divisional guidance to staff, receive feedback from them, and to look at any issues around working practices. The event proved to be so useful that a commitment has been made to hold a PCSO forum quarterly in future. B Division PDR workshops for management and supervisors - In April the training department held a series of informal interactive workshops for divisional management and supervisors which addressed evidencing PDR‟s and the overall issue of quality. These workshops allowed supervisors to ensure that their staff NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 26 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED were producing good quality PDR‟s and allowed them to advise their staff when collating evidence. Divisional Commendation Ceremony thanks B division staff - In May B Division held a commendation ceremony to thank staff on East Surrey for their outstanding contribution to the division. Two officers received their commendations in recognition of their involvement in a complex fraud case at the BUPA Gatwick Park Hospital that resulted in lengthy jail sentences to the offenders. Two Mole Valley NSO's were awarded for their excellent policing that led to the arrest of a 14 year old for numerous graffiti offences in Dorking in June 2004. Also commended at this ceremony was an NSO for Leatherhead who received the commendation for the part she played in saving the life of a suicidal man who was threatening to jump into a river near Pixham. Management Away Day - In June a Divisional Management Team away day was organised to bring the management team together to inform and direct them for the financial year ahead. The day also served as a tool to promote and communicate the 4Cs and elements of the Force and local Policing Plan to the management so that they were able to communicate this information to their teams and gain support for increasing performance on the division. Divisional Conflict Trainers - B division are increasing the number of conflict trainers on division and supporting them by providing training directly from the divisional training department. This training will include the standard training but will also cover other areas like presentation skills. Divisional Crime Investigation Team Away Day - In May a DCIT away day, attended by the Divisional Commander, Superintendent and Detective Chief Inspector took place to allow concerns to be raised, issues to be addressed and resulted in action plans for the future. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 27 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED C Division Innovative Staff Training - The West Surrey Training and Development department has developed several new innovative training packages to match the needs of staff: Giving Evidence in Court day. On 7 and 9 June PCSOs of C division took part in a training day aimed at providing a flavour of giving evidence in court. The programme was created in direct response to requests from PCSOs for an informed understanding of the court process. The day consisted of a tour of Guildford Magistrates Courts, followed by a discussion with Peter Burt, Divisional Crown Prosecutor. A training session followed, led by NSO Dave Thomas. This session focussed on providing practical experience of being on the witness stand. The PCSOs valued the scenarios used and gave excellent feedback on the day. In fact the day proved so successful that D division are now interested in running the training session. Interpersonal Skills Programme - Presentation skills. The Interpersonal Skills Programme has been developed to focus on the skills required for personal effectiveness. It is promoted to the division as a whole, with attendance requested by staff through line management. As part of the programme, a two-day Presentations Skills training package was held on 16 and 23 June, led by T&D Manager Jan Shearer and Divisional Trainer Jen Partner. Day one focussed on the skills needed to give an effective presentation; at the end of which each participant was then given a week to prepare a 10 – 15 minute presentation on their chosen topic. In day two, each attendee delivered their presentation using various presentation aids. The training was attended by 12 of the division‟s PCSOs and NSO‟s; as well as Divisional Trainer Nicki Allgood to refresh her skills. Personal Development Reviews and APEX Scheme - With the start of the new policing year, the West Surrey Senior Management Team has actively encouraged all staff to complete their Personal Development Review as soon as possible and to consider nominations for the APEX scheme. Instructions on how to complete a PDR and gain the most benefit from the process was distributed to all staff via a Briefing Sheet. This Briefing Sheet has now been used in some format on two NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 28 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED other divisions. Regular updates have also been included in the Weekly Divisional Email. Improvements to the division’s Police Stations. Guildford Canteen - In April the division linked up with the West Surrey People Involvement Panel to develop and fund improvements to the canteen area at Guildford Police Station. With two new meeting rooms now provided on the third floor, it was decided the meeting room next to the canteen could be dispensed with and the eating/relaxation space extended. As well as new dining furniture, there is also a comfortable seating area and with the serving part of the canteen now behind new shutters, the room and entertainment facilities can be open 24/7. Ripley Front Counter - The brand new front counter installed at Ripley Police Station was officially opened on 1 June. The office space was completely refurbished and access improved to provide increased security for staff working on the premises. A rota of volunteers from the local community has been established to staff the front counter, easing the burden on station officers. D Division A new induction programme was delivered to staff following feedback from an Internal Communications focus group As part of the refurbishment, Camberley staff have access to a new improved locker area and shower facilities. Air conditioning units have been installed throughout the division to improve the comfort of staff during the summer months. Guidance on how to complete PDRS circulated to all staff and a briefing sheet on how to conduct them for line managers. 21 letters of appreciation were received by staff from members of the public 18 good work reports submitted. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 29 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Commendations & Other Awards – Date From / To Police Conduct Long Service & Good 3 Officers became available Chief Constables Commendation 25 (23 x Police Officers & 2 MOP’s) Deputy Chief Constables 0 Commendation Divisional Commendation Judge‟s Commendation Royal Humane Society Award Provincial Police Award Force Suggestion Scheme 6 (6x Police Officers) Letters of Appreciation April 2005 May 2005 June 2005 22 12 0 News from Divisions Helicopter operation targets crime hotspot - A new initiative designed to measure the effectiveness of Surrey Police‟s Air Operations Unit in cracking down on crime was launched in March. The helicopter commenced flying as part of Operation Teacher from 1 March, patrolling a designated hotspot – Stanwell – for a total of 30 minutes a day across three randomly timed flights. The helicopter was tasked to the Stanwell area with a proven track record of tackling the range of crimes that occur there, in particular vehicle crime. The advantages of trialing the initiative in this location include the area is generally densely populated meaning the operation was more likely to impact on more of the criminal population. Additionally due to the higher crime rate in this location than in other parts if the borough it should be easier to measure the effect on crime. The operation has NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 30 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED been taking place in phases so that the results from each phase can be compared. These phases will include analysis before and after the operation when there was no helicopter activity, analysis that will continue until July. Local residents‟ opinions are also being monitored through a series of surveys during various stages of the initiative, and early indications show a slight decrease in overall crime. Wanted man arrested and charged following Crimewatch appearance - A 44year-old man was arrested in May following a nationwide appeal on the BBC‟s Crimewatch programme. Christopher Boyle was featured on 18 May and was arrested in Bristol eight days later following a joint operation between Surrey Police and Avon and Somerset Police. He had been wanted following a GBH in West Molesey in February this year and a robbery in Oxshott in April. He was charged by officers with GBH and robbery on 27 May. New Missing Persons Unit for North Surrey - DS Gina Henwood and her team of two police officers and two investigative assistants have been fully occupied since the launch of the division Missing Persons Unit earlier this year. The unit, a first for Surrey, was set up as a result of feedback from officers who were spending a disproportionate amount of time looking for runaways or vulnerable persons who failed to return home. Operating seven days a d week from 7am to midnight (10pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays) the team takes on each case from report to debrief. Overnight Mispers are still dealt with by TPT but handed over at 7am. Police Housing Analysis Owned 239 Occupied 220 Leased 2 Vacant 17 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 31 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 1.4 Operational Support ANPR The following figures were achieved. No. Operations Vehicles through ANPR 51 632,745 9,844 No. Alarms No. Vehicles stopped 1,092 The Spectrum van currently has twenty-eight databases held on the system. Attached is a break down of the alarms that have been activated. Alarm Database Police National Computer Surrey Police CIS Kent Crime Information Sussex Crime Information Thames Valley Police DVLA No VEL DVLA No Keeper Other Alarms No. of alarms 1158 397 11 9 21 3632 4431 246 The following performance figures were achieved: Activity Arrests PACE Searches made (Vehicles) PACE Searches made (Persons) Intelligence submissions 5x5x5 HORT 1 Issued Process/FPN etc. 52 123 68 167 120 225 240 515 32 Month 15 13 Month 18 16 Month 28 44 Total 62 73 20 28 78 126 92 94 124 310 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Control of Crime Level 2 19th April following a DVLA activation vehicle stopped and occupants searched, quantity of drugs found. Occupants arrested and charged. 27 April ANPR Team deployed to the attempted murder investigation at Bookham. Vehicle passed through the system, occupants involved in the abduction and rape of a thirteen years old girl. Male arrested, interviewed by CID and charged with rape. 20 May, vehicle passed through the ANPR on false plates, vehicle stopped and occupant arrested. Stolen vehicle recovered. ANPR Team deployed to Guildford Cruise, vehicle stopped near to van and occupant stole items of police equipment and made off. Occupants traced and arrested, property recovered. ANPR Team deployed to Epsom racecourse for Oaks day and Derby day. Eight arrests were made, four stolen vehicles recovered to value of £85, 000 pounds. Confident Communities Level 3 Providing support to the National Reassurance Policing Programme in the Ash area, working with local officers, PCSO and DVLA to reassure communities by highly visible stop checking of targeted vehicles. Level 3 Team deployed on mutual aid to Hampshire Police at the end of June for the 200 year celebration of Battle of Trafalgar Customer Service NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 33 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Level 2 The team gives lectures and practical demonstrations to The Incident Handling Centre, Contact Centre and new probationers. Capable, Supported staff Level 2 Training for the team is ongoing, TPAC training, use of the ANPR is being developed further by the use of dedicated PNC and CIS operators. Level 2 ANPR Team have carried out two Armed Vehicle Check points with the Tactical Firearm Unit. OCP Animal Rights Activity CBRN Animal Rights Operations Arrests PACE Searches made (Vehicles) PACE Searches made (Persons) Intelligence submissions 5x5x5 N/A 0 0 N/A N/A 0 0 N/A 1 N/A N/A 2 0 0 3 0 0 2 10 N/A Raves TST NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 34 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Control of Crime Level 3 OCP, continue to work in partnership with the National Extremist Tactical Coordination Unit (NETCU) to look at the disruption of animal rights extremists on a monthly basis. We provide advice and guidance on good practice for the policing of Animal Rights marches and environmental protest. OCP liaise regularly with Tayside Force with regards to the forthcoming G8 Summit (July 2005) OCP continue to work closely with Sussex and Kent Police forces within the South East region protocol. This relates to animal rights cross border threats on days of action. OCP also liaise closely with the national public order intelligence unit, relating to all animal rights protest threats. Level 2 07/04/05 TST assisted the Surrey crime squad with a supply of class A drugs operation that had been the subject of month‟s undercover work. 9 persons were arrested after a dynamic rapid house entry, and a large quantity of drugs were seized. 15/05/05 TST assisted C division with the arrest of a high risk, prolific violent offender in Cranleigh. The male had previously poured petrol down the stairs when officers had attended the address. An early morning dynamic entry was carried out and the male was arrested for aggravated harassment. remanded in custody pending his appearance at court. He was 09/10/04/05 acting on intelligence, OS provided FIT teams to assist divisions with rave patrols, the weekend concluded without any instance of disorder. 16/17/04/05 acting on intelligence, OS provided FIT teams to assist divisions with rave patrols, the weekend concluded without any instance of disorder. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 35 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 30/04/05 acting on intelligence OS provided FIT teams to support the force with a SHAC day of action. Kent Police received a number of protests during the day; however Surrey did not receive any instances. There was an instance during the evening were a rave was being set up. OS officers used sought authorisation to close the event under section 62 of CJPO act 1994 and the rave was stopped. 01/05/2005 OS deployed FIT officers to support division with a cruise and the event concluded without incident. 28/05/2005 acting on intelligence OS provided FIT teams to support the force with a SHAC day of action. High visibility reassurance was given to potential businesses. There were no instances of protest or disorder reported during the day. 03/05/2005 OS provided advice and specialist skills to the force at Oaks day 04/05/2005 OS provided advice and specialist skills to the force at Derby day. 28/06/2005 OS provided 2 FIT teams as mutual aid to Hampshire for the Trafalgar 200 in Portsmouth. Level 1 OCP/OST assisted SRU in responding to a male (Hugh Boyle) climbing a gantry to protest about access rights to his children. On all three occasions the male was brought down successful by negotiation and arrested by PC 1982 Humphrey and PC 1151 McMillan. Confident Communities Level 2 OCP have worked with various agencies over the last 3 months with a view to reassuring local communities about the Rave issues. The National Trust, Forestry NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 36 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Commission, and local parish councils have engaged with the officers to prevent and disrupt crime. This quarter there have been three reported raves. OCP have also worked with the business community to reassure the companies based in Surrey that Surrey Police will react in a positive manner to incidents involving protest at their premises. This has also included the delivery of training to pharmaceutical companies on conflict resolution and personal safety awareness training. OS is currently working alongside Surrey County Council and local Districts to produce a Travellers Strategy. At present it has been signed up to by all but one District. OCP are awaiting ACPO and IAG approval before formally circulating to all Divisions. Level 1 CBRN Deployment – Emergency planning where called as CBRN tactical advisor on 09/04/05 to a report of a white powder found on the door step of a private premises. This turned out to be a hoax call to an employee of a company linked to animal rights action. Customer Service Level 2 OCP continue to support with their specialist skills, including F.I.T teams, EGT teams, public order tactical advice and MOE. Capable, supported staff Level 2 OCP / OST are committed to training and maintaining the variety of skills which includes Forward Intelligence Officers, evidence gatherers, and MOE officers. A NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 37 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED PSU Silver Commander refresher is being planned and all commanders should be refreshed within the next 6 months. OCP gives advice and validates Operational Orders from Divisional Officers on a regular weekly basis. Working closely with the force health and safety representative OST have completely reconfigured the medic training for the force. All medic equipment is in the process of being updated to meet the forces MAST requirements. OST have fully trained the forces MAST requirements in order to provide best value service to the force, and meet our mutual aid commitments. Tactical Firearms Unit The following performance figures were achieved: Performance Data Arrests Spontaneous Firearms Deployments Pre-Planed Firearms Deployments Non Deployments / TA Advice only PACE Searches S44 PACE Searches other Intelligence submissions 5x5x5 April 29 25 May 26 10 June 29 15 TOTAL 84 50 % increase on 2004/05 85% 67% 4 1 2 7 17% 80 64 81 22 5 - 6% 108 114 77 29 9 252% 70 36 18 12 4 164% 80 79 55 21 4 152% NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 38 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Intelligence completed Breath Administered Process FPN/VDRS 43 etc 26 29 98 92% Tests 60 35 43 138 126% tasks 189 156 unavailable n/a n/a Customer Service Level 1 TFU provides a high standard of service to all customers – both internal and external. This is achieved through armed intervention, counter terrorist operations and Royalty / VIP visits to the county. Following a successful pilot scheme to improve the administration and physical elements of visits to the county by members of the Royal Family and other VIPs, TFU now have a dedicated officer to deal with these matters. His involvement has had a direct positive impact in this area and ensured Surrey police has a single point of contact for Metropolitan Police Royalty Protection Officers, Surrey Lieutenancy and any other visiting dignitary. Full account has been taken of the Armstrong Report (investigation following the intrusion of HRH Prince William‟s 21st birthday party – Windsor Castle) Control of Crime. Level 1 ARV officers continue to support divisions with response policing requirements and attended approximately 1500 incidents in this period. Performance impacting on criminality, anti-social behaviour and reassurance has seen a dramatic increase in this period against that of 2004. As can be seen from the above table, arrests have increased by 85%, section 44 Terrorist Act searches NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 39 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED increased by 252%, PACE searches up by 164%. All activity is based upon intelligence and TFU officers have actively sought to improve intelligence submissions – this has increased by 152%. Once again this year TFU officers were actively involved in policing the Epsom Derby, this included Rifle officers, covert and overt (ARV) TFU officers, VIP officers in the Queens stand and the full command structure. Incidents of note: ARV officers perform duties to a very high standard and are frequently praised by ACPO, OS Senior Management and Divisional Management for commendable performance and excellent work. This applies to both firearms operations and general policing. An indication of this work rate was illustrated in May when 13 officers received commendations from the Chief Constable. (includes Firearms Dog Handlers). Although there are many incidents of note, the below is for attention. Baton Gun discharge At 23.49hours on Sunday 3rd April 2005 Surrey Police received a report of a domestic incident occurring at an address in the Maybury area of Woking. Divisional units were initially assigned. It was soon established that the wife of the subject had managed to escape from the premises leaving the subject and their two children aged 3 years and 12 months inside. Further information was received that the subject who was drunk was armed with a kitchen knife and a meat cleaver. This resulted in the immediate deployment of two armed response vehicles. Divisional officers approached the premises in the first instance in an attempt to speak with the subject and resolve the matter, but were confronted at the front door of the house by a very angry and agitated male armed with both weapons. Divisional units withdrew and ARV officers were deployed forward to the address where they took up containment positions. They were armed with SLP, Baton Guns and G36 carbines. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 40 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED The subject came out of the premises on a number of occasions at which point the ARV officers attempted to negotiate with him. He continuously complained that his wife had taken „his beers‟ away and demanded that they be returned. He refused to put the weapons down and a number of armed challenges were made but the subject refused to release the weapons. During negotiations a child of approximately 3 years of age appeared in the doorway, the subject then moved back into the doorway and the child stood next to him. She was called by an ARV officer and ran into the garden from where she was removed to safety. The subject – still demanding his beer went back into the house slamming the door behind him. After approximately two minutes he returned. He was now holding a baby girl in his left arm. She was positioned across his torso in a shield like manner. In his right hand he held both the knife and the meat cleaver. He continued to demand his beer, he was very agitated and the baby was extremely distressed and crying. He refused to release the baby or his weapons and the Bronze commander was of the opinion that the baby was being used as a hostage – and shield and was in extreme danger. The subject then turned to his left and raised the weapons towards the baby‟s throat. The officer believing the baby was about to be injured discharged a baton round (adjusting his aim to avoid the baby) which struck the subject who groaned in pain. He fell / stumbled back into the house slamming the door as he did so. Within 30 seconds he reappeared holding the baby in his right hand – but had released the weapons. He had calmed down but refused to release the baby. Officers moved forward resulting in the release of the child. The subject continued to be non-compliant and was arrested. ARV officers were on patrol when they spoke with a victim of crime (attempted robbery). Good work by the ARV crew followed, they located, identified and arrested the offender, a male who was responsible for a number of robberies in the Ashtead area. Confident Communities There have been a number of initiatives that impact upon „confident community‟ intervention. Some of these are highlighted below. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 41 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED The Force policy in respect of armed intervention and use of armed personnel is in the process of amendment. A proactive approach to protecting the public, resolving incidents and bringing offenders to justice will result. TFU deploying – through the accepted command process – „a non passive – bias to action‟. The purchase of the Less Lethal Option – Taser – has been agreed. TFU officers have been trained to supply the training in its use. Delivery of Taser to Surrey is due in the near future. This will significantly enhance the force‟s ability to deal with potentially serious injury and life threatening – but not necessarily armed operations. The Force TFU has been inspected by HMIC and received a very favourable response. (The actual HMIC report – not yet received). This was as a result of much dedicated work throughout the department over the past 12 months. Significant changes and improvement have seen the department continue to progress. We were also inspected by the Force Inspectorate to identify any issues prior to the forthcoming inspection by NCPE (National Centre for Policing Excellence). The force inspectorate was very complimentary of the TFU and have advised that the department is in good health. NCPE – will visit to healthcheck the TFU in July. Officers from the International Commanders course at Bramshill attended Surrey during June. TFU hosted the group explained and displayed the operational and training aspects of the department. One of the group returned the following day and spent the morning – training with TFU staff and Bronze Commanders. All thoroughly enjoyed the visit and interactive involvement. TFU Officers at the scene of an RTC. As part of the continued development of the department – all TFU officers have been trained to an advanced level of First Aid – this is a 4 day course and includes; emergency life support and defibrillation, emergency oxygen, First aid at work and emergency care of infants and children, followed by in depth NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 42 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED examination. In June ARV officers attended an accident. There were a number of badly injured persons involved with serious lacerations. A prompt and accurate assessment of the incident identified a female driver of one of the vehicles who had suffered a broken leg, was experiencing chest pains shortness of breath and shock. The officers used their skills and equipment to provide her with oxygen and cater for the needs of the others involved. Each ARV has now been equipped with First Aid equipment at a financial cost of £2000 per car. This represents a significant investment in the department and further assists people of surrey who experience difficulties. Capable, supported staff Sickness: the most recent assessment of TFU departmental sickness is 0.4 working days lost. This measures up favourably against OS Dept as a whole which is 0.7 days and significantly better than divisional sickness levels. Transfers; one officer transferred to the Metropolitan Police during this time. This officer‟s application had been ongoing for a number of months. Gold Command: In May Surrey hosted a 5-day Firearms Gold Commanders course. Senior officers from a number of forces around the country attended. Successful Surrey officers included DCC Moore and two Chief Superintendents. We now have 6 Gold commanders in force. (3 x ACPO and 3 x Ch.Supts). Air Support Unit The following performance figures were achieved: NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 43 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED All tasks Incidents by Month Attended Flying Hours Suspect Located Direct Suspect Located Assist Mispers KEP Located Checks Hours Security Intel Tasks Intel Submissions 5x5x5 April May June Totals 232 141 204 577 81 53 62 196 24 21 15 60 4 6 10 20 2 5 6 13 31 27 22 80 13 10 22 45 13 3 13 29 Control of Crime Level 3 Information received that a vehicle had been abandoned, possibly following an RTC on the M3. The aircraft deployed to search form the occupants of the vehicle and whilst there were updated that the occupants had committed a £600,000 computer equipment burglary in Hampshire. A search of the area using the thermal image camera revealed the suspects hiding on an embankment about 1km north of the original scene. Officers talked in to detain them both. Offenders from out of the force area committed an armed robbery at a post office in Alfold and made off in a vehicle. This car was damaged in an RTC and the suspects made an unsuccessful attempt to hi-jack another car, followed by an aggravated burglary in which they stole a car from an occupant in a house. Aircraft crew located the stolen car and followed it for 20 minutes – no police vehicles were able to maintain contact. Subject‟s vehicle eventually crashed and the two occupants made off on foot. Officers were talked in to detain both after violent resistance. Video evidence clearly links the suspects to the vehicle. Level 2 A ram raid type burglary took place at a golf club at Hindhead – part of a Forcewide series. Despite the dark (events took place just after midnight), the aircraft crew spotted the offenders vehicle making off. The driver switched off his car lights and tried to evade police but eventually decamped and ran across fields to hide in deep undergrowth alongside a barn. The aircraft circled to contain the scene and prevent the offenders making further progress. handlers found the suspects hiding in the barn. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 44 A search by dog NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Level 1 Using the Tracker vehicle location equipment on the aircraft, a search was made to locate a stolen digger in the Runfold area that SRU officers had been unable to trace from the ground. Digger located and position on private property relayed to officers who entered the premises. They also found an additional two stolen diggers and two stolen trailers, total value £250,000. Following a report of intruders on premises at a house in Staines, the aircraft made a wide search of the area and located a suspect matching the description on foot. Once he realised he had been spotted, he began to run but was not able to lose the helicopter. He removed his outer clothing to change his appearance and hid it beneath a stationary car on a drive. All this activity captured on video in evidence. Officers talked and suspect arrested for burglary. A group of 4 males were reported to be acting suspiciously in Frimley, openly displaying a number of different firearms. Aircraft deployed to scene and down linked imagery to Ops1 in the IHC, clearly identifying a range of weapons and their location about the suspects‟ bodies. On the evidence of the video, Ops1 felt that an approach by divisional officers was appropriate, rather than ARV's. Transpired to be actors preparing for filming, but the deployment of ARV's and potential for armed conflict was reduced. Confident Communities On a hot day, two male youths decided to swim in the Thames at Sunbury but got in to difficulties. One was rescued by HF officers prior to Surrey Police arrival but one still outstanding and had disappeared below the water. The aircraft crew began to search and, from their position directly above, were able to see the shape of the other male, stationary in the water. Regrettably, after recovery by HF, the male was found to be dead but the AOU action had shortened the search and reduced the period of uncertainty for the family. Report received that two adults were injecting drugs on the towpath at Woking, whilst in charge of two young children in pushchairs. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED The informant was 45 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED concerned for the safety of the children. A search by OS99 located the two adults walking along the canal and officers were directed in to deal. A young missing person from the Ridgeway Centre at Frimley made contact with the centre but reported that she was lost in countryside. The aircraft crew were able to speak to the Misper‟s mobile directly from the aircraft and were able to locate her and talk officers in. She had been very frightened but was reassured by the presence of the helicopter and her contact with the crew. During all of April, the unit was heavily committed to the second month of our proactive, anti-vehicle crime / reassurance project in Stanwell, Operation Teacher. During this time the aircraft deployed on 60 occasions to the site and was involved in arrests, stop checks and intelligence gathering. Customer Service During Operation Teacher at Stanwell, the unit was involved in an intensive campaign of publicity to increase support for the proactive operation and to reassure residents. Information was released via radio interviews, press articles, local authority newssheets, a leaflet and poster drop and an opportunity to see the aircraft when it landed in a recreation ground in Stanwell. This gave officers the opportunity to pass the message about the aim and value of Op Teacher and how it reduced crime in the area. AOU staff continue to publicise the good work of the unit and it‟s contribution to policing aims in Surrey through a regular program of illustrated talks to public groups and organisations. During this period, talks have been made to a Duke of Edinburgh course at Weybridge, a Rotary Club at Bookham and a U3A group at Chertsey. Capable, supported staff NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 46 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED The unit has made presentations to probationers at HQ, the silver commander‟s course and Firearms officers in order to enable staff to make better use of the facilities we provide. The unit is involved in planning for the forthcoming OS Insight day in July, which the aircraft will attend to encourage recruitment, particularly from female officers or officers from ethnic minorities which are currently under-represented in the department. Dog Section and Search The following performance figures were achieved: Activity Arrests Charged (%) ICAD events: Grade 1 Grade 2 Public Order Incidents Violent Crimes Burglary Vehicle Crime Missing Person searches Missing Persons found Property searches Drug searches TST/PSU Tasking ARV Tasking Stop & Search Other Operational Commitments April 50 34 May 181* 88.4 June Total 231 76.6 511 183 91 64 109 53 25 3 26 45 4 12 38 269 483 241 95 78 97 60 63 9 30 46 3 2 39 253 994 424 186 142 206 113 88 12 56 91 7 14 77 522 Control of Crime NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 47 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Level 1 Some examples of the sections work. Following a Ram Raid in Hindhead in the early hours of 22 nd April, the offender‟s vehicle was spotted traveling Northbound on the A3 at Elstead. There it left the road and the offenders made off. PC Male and PD Jordy searched the local mushroom farm buildings and located two offenders who were subsequently arrested and charged. In April, following an assault and extensive criminal damage at the Castle Mill House Reigate. PC Burrell and PD Murphy attended the scene and tracked from were the offenders made off. PC Burrell located one of the offenders who attempted to run off. A challenge was called by the handler with a warning that the dog would be released and the offender gave up. At this point the second offender came out of hiding and also gave himself up. Both were arrested and charged. On the 5th of May PC Weller and PD Sam attended a shop burglary whilst still in progress. PD Sam was tasked to search the building and located the offender hiding within the store. The male was arrested and charged. On June 2nd following a burglary and the subsequent decamp of a vehicle that had made off from the scene. PC Salmon and PD Bex tracked away from the vehicle for over two miles and found the two offenders hiding up a tree on a Golf course. Both were arrested for burglary and are currently on Police bail. Confident Communities NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 48 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Level 3 On the 28th May four Surrey Passive Dog Teams assisted Hampshire Constabulary, (Mutual Aid), with the Homelands Music Festival at Winchester. The Surrey Handlers (PC‟s Mann, Sellar, Nicholson, and Insp. Horvath) achieved 109 arrests for possession of controlled drugs. The majority of the arrests were for Class A drugs with some class B & C drugs also being found. This included 3 offences of possession with intent to supply. On the weekend of 9th 10th & 11th June, the same handlers assisted Hampshire at the Isle of Wight Music festival where over 35,000 people attended each day. The Surrey Handlers were again successful but limited by the number of searchers they had to assist them. The final figure has yet to be published by Hampshire however Surrey is believed to have contributed with over 150 arrests for possession and a number of PWI‟s Level 1 The Proactive Dog handlers are continuing to work with St Peter‟s Hospital at both the Windmill Rehabilitation Unit and the Abraham Cowley Unit, to support the staff and patients in their continued rehabilitation from the use of Drugs. Customer Service Level 3 Both the Dog School and operational section have assisted the BBC and Meridian Television with news items on both explosive search and drugs detection. It has also supported article for the local press and Police review. The Dog Training School income generation for this financial year in year (05/06) is projected at £550k. The school has attracted two more ACPO forces back to the school in the last three months. (Bedfordshire & British Transport Police). Capable, supported staff NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 49 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Level 1 The section is fully up to strength with the two newest members of staff currently undergoing their GP initial course. There is one member of staff long-term sick SRU Activity Grade 1 incident attendance % in target Grade 2 incident attendance % in target Operations Initiatives Arrests PACE Searches made (Vehicles) PACE Searches made (Persons) Intelligence submissions 5x5x5 TPAC Tracker RTC‟s attended Breath Tests Administered Process / Partnership Apr 65.6% May 62.9% Jun 59.9% Total 62.5% 94.7% 99.5% 91.3% 94.4% 10 90 18 32 557 6 3 60 300 1105 12 82 18 35 529 4 4 89 261 1344 9 68 12 22 405 1 6 70 273* 1002* 31 240 48 89 1491 11 13 219 834* 3451* Control of Crime SRU primary role is responding to critical incidents and utilising unique skills in TPAC and Tracker incidents. Tracker NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 50 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED During this period several high valued vehicles including a Mercedes SL500, a Porsche Carerra and Boxer with estimated value of over £200,000 were recovered. Tracker was used to trace two high risk missing persons, missing from the Surrey Police area and traced to Devon and Cornwall area. TPAC A vehicle suspected on transporting a large quantity of drugs. The vehicle failed to stop for Police and was pursued involving SRU Units. A high speed pursuit ensued down the M23, despite valiant attempts to stop the vehicle using TPAC Tactics, the vehicle evaded capture. The vehicle was traced in Sussex with arrests. This incident resulted in three SRU vehicles being damaged, fortunately no-one was injured but demonstrates the dangers involved to SRU officers. Arrests Report from a passing motorist reporting a vehicle had gone off M3. SRU attended and noted no occupants in the vehicle but a number of large computers were seen in the rear of the car and strewn in the vicinity, having recently been stolen in a £600,000 burglary. Officers directed the Force Helicopter and using Infra Red night vision saw 2 males laying flat in undergrowth down an embankment off the hard shoulder (out of sight to road users). OS99 talked in units and both males were arrested (one after a short chase on foot). The ignition key for the crashed vehicle was found with the hiding males. Officers stopped a van and trailer with plant (bomag road roller) which did not look to be an appropriate combination of load and vehicle. Subsequent enquiries revealed that the plant was indeed stolen and the passenger was also arrested for offensive weapons. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 51 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Officers stopped a vehicle on the M25 as the children in the back were unrestrained. Subsequent enquiries revealed that the driver (mother) was disqualified from driving. Vehicle stopped as the driver was not wearing seatbelt. After initially being given false details the officers established that the vehicle and driver were wanted for a high number of „making off without payments‟. Driver subsequently admitted offences. Driver stopped for bad driving. Subsequent enquiries revealed that the driver had stolen the vehicle from a hire company. Was also later established to be disqualified from driving. Vehicle stopped as driver not wearing seat belt. Detailed check revealed that the driver was wanted for 4 making off without payment offences. Vehicle stopped as driver not wearing seat belt. Photocopy tax displayed in windscreen. After giving false name was established that the vehicle occupant was an illegal immigrant with two outstanding warrants. Seen acting suspiciously, a vehicle with 4 occupants was stopped and established that they were involved in 4 making off without payments. Subsequent check of the vehicle discovered evidence of offences including „going equipped‟. Stopped using a phone on the M25. Subsequently discovered that the driver was wanted for 4 deception offences and had two current „disqualified driving „convictions. Vehicle was pursued after failing to stop for police. Pursuit called off when the offender crossed the Surrey border into Kent. Sometime later the offender was found at the Wrotham Heath services on the M26 and was arrested for excess alcohol, theft of motor vehicle and driving whilst disqualified. Following a fatal hit and run collision, the vehicle was subsequently found burnt out. Subsequent enquiries led the officers to the parents of the offender where the offender was discovered and arrested. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 52 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Stopped for unusual driving behaviour. Female driver was subsequently charged for drinking and driving with the reading being 175!!!! (5x the legal limit). Confident communities Level 2 SRU continue to work in partnership with the Vehicle Operators Services Agency in road safety focussed towards large goods vehicles. Numerous joint operations were held with a high success rate in respect of driver‟s hours and vehicle safety issues. Level 3 OS/SMT have been instrumental in numerous initiatives with partner agencies focusing any issue affecting the safety of Surrey road users. Examples are Safe Drive – Stay Alive – numerous presentations were held at Dorking Halls, targeting younger drivers in all aspects of road safety. The presentation was impactive and was created in partnership with Surrey Fire and Rescue, Surrey County Council, Road peace and the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Stone throwing – this is a national problem - OS/SRU are instrumental with local preventative initiatives, working in partnership with the Highways Agency, the Ford Motor Company and other in educating young persons. Safety fence (crash barriers) – the Safety Management Team persuaded the Highways Agency to provide crash cushions on the ramped ends of safety fencing protecting bridges, following a number of fatal and serious collisions where vehicles were „launched‟ into the structures. Motorway markings – there was a problem with drivers losing sight of the lane markings on the concrete surface of the M25 during sunny conditions. The Safety Management Team suggested that high visibility white markings should be laid on a black rectangular background in order to better define the lanes. This practice has now spread to other areas of the country. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 53 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Capable, Supported Staff SRU are embarking on an innovative project under the `mixed economy` ethos, with a view to introduce an investigative tier within the Collision Unit providing more capabilities in the investigation in all types of serious collisions. The project will also introduce joint patrols of Police Officers and Roads Policing Support Officers, onto the Strategic Roads Network. This will release Police officers to be redeployed at BCU level, providing a greater level of professionalism collision scene management, casualty reduction, investigation and enforcement initiatives. INJURIES ON DUTY – June 2005   In the period covered there have been 281 injuries across all areas of the Force. Of these, 24 would “officially” be considered serious, i.e. covered by the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. This means that these will have involved the injured officer requiring an absence of more than three days, or that the officer has sustained a major injury of some description.  The pattern of injuries reported is in line with a typical pattern. The Force reported approx 750 Injuries last year, the most common cause was an assault on a Police Officer by a member of the Public during an arrest. B Division typically report the most injuries, but often one of the fewest number of serious injuries. Much of this can be attributed to the pro-activity of their Divisional Health and Safety Advisor following up on incidents. To note, of the injuries in the period covered.  Four incidents attributable to hot weather: three officers reported the suffering from the effects of heat following the policing of the LondonBrighton bike ride.  An incident at Old Woking on 19 June involving the arrest of a suspect for criminal damage resulted in two officers being seriously injured. PC Morgan went to the offenders address in Priors Croft with PC Wokes and NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 54 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED arrested him there. The offender resisted arrest. Another male intervened and was arrested by PC Richardson who had arrived to assist. A crowd formed around the officers. An unknown person struck PC Morgan in the face, possibly with an object like a can. PC Morgan fell to the ground with a broken nose and cut to his mouth and lip. The person PC Richardson had arrested spat in his face repeatedly and struggled persistently. PC Richardson struck him in the face and deployed CS spray to overcome him. The CS also affected PC Richardson. Whilst struggling with this person PC Richardson was punched and kicked about the body and head by unknown persons and repeatedly spat on. He received various bruising, the most significant being to the back of his head. PC 1986 Shawn Morgan sustained a broken nose and required 7 stitches to a cut between his mouth and his nose. The officers received hospital treatment. Both officers have now returned to duty, albeit PC Morgan remains on light duties.  PC 1460 Shrapel, one of the 24 serious injuries, reported an incident in which an old back injury was aggravated when he was taking evasive action to prevent a more serious injury from a failed “up and over” garage door, apparently installed incorrectly by contractors no longer used. Had the contact been greater, a more serious injury may have been sustained. The tarmac where the door did hit was damaged.  Of the incidents reported, those which cause most concern are those that should be avoidable: a number of manual handling injuries are reported each year – there have been 5 in the period covered, but a typical annual figure is in the region of 30. This suggests that there is a need for more consistent training.  Incidents during training (typically conflict training) remain high, the result often being soft tissue injuries. A large number of injuries were sustained in mid-May during public order training at Kingstanding (10 injuries). The missiles used for this training were expended baton rounds (thrown) which caused extensive bruising in some cases and in the most extreme, fractured ribs. The high number of injuries sustained during conflict training has been studied a number of times, but no improvement in method or equipment can be identified to prevent or reduce this. NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 55 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED Injury Summary 1 April – 6 July 2005 Forcewide Road Traffic Collision Assault Other injuries Near miss 8 75 198 19 300 Total Injury Summary 1 April – 6 July 05, Forcewide by Division A Division B Division C Division D Division HQ OSC OSO CM Conflict Training Total 45 73 54 55 24 16 17 15 1 300 Injury summary 1 April – 6 July 05, Forcewide, by cause Assault Slip/Trip Office Training Near miss Others Burns 76 27 27 32 19 23 6 Hit fixed/moving object 12 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 56 Restraint Road Traffic Collision Vehicle Manual Handling Pursuit Injured by animal Total NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 24 8 7 5 8 6 300 NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED 57