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About this guidance This Home Office guidance [download PDF here] explains the different types of witness statements you might take and how to write them. The guidance includes: general information on the different types of witness statements legislation relating to witness statements writing a witness statement for a witness, or as an officer taking a witness statement in or outside the UK witness statements using an interpreter property and exhibits in a witness statement victim personal statements points you must include and things to avoid in a statement identification and recognition statements Download a witness statement template HERE.

Managing work–related violence in licensed and retail premises Introduction Are you doing enough to prevent and manage violence or anti-social behaviour in your workplace? This leaflet contains information and practical advice on how to assess and tackle the risk of violence to your staff. The advice is based on what people who work in pubs, clubs and shops have told  us about their experience of tackling violence where they work, including measures that have helped combat the problem. More detailed information can be found in a toolkit on the HSE website at: www.hse.gov.uk/violence/toolkit/index.htm. Why should you be concerned? Impact on […]

The local police are repeating a call for information concerning thefts or attempted thefts of motorbikes and mopeds in Hastings and St Leonards. Anyone who sees anything suspicious, who recovers their stolen property or who may have mobile phone images, dash-cam or CCTV footage regarding such crimes is urged to contact police immediately. Sergeant Jo Seabridge, of the Hastings and Rother prevention team, said: “It’s vital that we are told as soon as possible in order to give us the best chance of intervening. “For instance, we’re keen to hear of any unusual or increased comings and goings at garages […]

The dates for Barwatch meetings for 2019 are all listed below. These meetings ensure intelligence and best practice is shared across the whole partnership. Members are encouraged to attend as regularly as possible as this is a chance to ensure everone is up-to-date with information about current police operations and currently active offenders. MEETING DATE TIME Barwatch 2 Jul 11am Barwatch 6 Aug 11am Barwatch 3 Sep 11am Barwatch 1 Oct 11am Barwatch 5 Nov 11am Barwatch 3 Dec 11am Venue information and agendas will be available on the secure DISC website. Shopwatch dates will be posted once members agree […]