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Court order prevents Ryan Etherton stealing from shops across Hastings and Rother

A Hastings man convicted of regular thefts from shops has been handed a court order banning him from entering shops across Hastings and Rother. At Brighton Magistrates Court on 4 January, Ryan Etherton, 42, of Willingdon Way, Hastings was given a sixteen week prison sentence, of which the magistrates have required him to serve four weeks in custody, having been found guilty of five shop lifting incidents at stores in which he stole goods, mostly meat and alcohol, worth almost £2,000. Local police officers also applied for a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and this was granted by magistrates upon his conviction, The […]

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£1,000 reward for wanted man Kane Watson

Police in Hastings have offered a £1,000 reward in the search for a wanted man. Officers are looking for 27-year old Kane Watson who they want to interview about allegations of several assaults, and of controlling and coercive behaviour, against a woman known to him. He could be in Hastings or Bexhill. They have now offered a £1,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction. Watson is described as white, 6′ and of slim build, with short brown hair, and hazel coloured eyes. Anyone who sees him or knows where he is should email quoting serial 528 of 14/10. […]

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Legal Reminder: Refusing Entry to your Premises

The following reminder has been provided by Sussex Police licensing and can be downloaded as a PDF here. You already have a legal obligation to refuse the service of alcohol to anyone who is intoxicated or underage on your premises, and must adhere to any conditions on your licence regarding where and when children are allowed in your pub. But it is worth remembering that outside of this, you must not fall foul of discrimination laws when it comes to refusing entry. Here is a reminder of the basics from licensing law firm Poppleston Allen to keep you within the […]

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Understanding your radio and its battery

The radios used on Hastings Barwatch and Shopwatch are very simple to use – simply turn them on, ensure they are on the correct channel and push to talk. That said, we understand some people may be nervous about using them for the first time – so get in touch if you’d like a short training session to get you over any worries you might have. An instruction manual for the radios is available here:  motorola_cp040_instructions. To get the most out of your radio battery and make sure it lasts as long as possible don’t leave it in the charger […]

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‘Ask for Angela’ if you feel threatened on a night out

The ‘Ask for Angela’ scheme helps people get help from bar staff if they feel unsafe or threatened when on a date or after meeting someone they don’t know at a venue. The aim is to reduce sexual violence and vulnerability by providing customers with a simple code-word they can use to get the attention of staff members who can help separate them from the company of someone who may not have the best intentions. Anyone who feels unsafe in such a situation can get help from bar staff by simply asking to speak to “Angela”. Staff will then assist […]

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Home Office surveillance camera guide

The Home Office guide is intended for anyone in any organisation up to and including small and medium sized enterprises buying a surveillance camera system who wants to maximise their chance of success (and minimise risk) by observing the principles of good practice. As a buyer, you could have many different roles in an organisation, but there are a few things that you will all have in common: you want to feel that you have spent your money wisely you want your needs met now and for the life of your surveillance camera system you want a solution that solves […]

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Safer Physical Intervention for door supervisors

This is intended as a quick reminder for Door Supervision licence holders and relates to the training in physical intervention that the SIA requires – it should not be used for training purposes. DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE HERE For more information visit the SIA website https://www.sia.homeoffice.gov.uk

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Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014: Anti-social behaviour powers Statutory guidance for frontline professionals

The Home Office published statutory guidance in July 2014 to support the effective use of new powers to tackle anti-social behaviour that were introduced through the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014. This guidance has been updated in the light of experience since the new powers were introduced. The changes will help to ensure that there is a greater focus on the impact of anti-social behaviour on victims and on their needs, ensuring that the relevant legal tests are met before the powers are used, underlining the importance of ensuring that the use of the powers are focused on […]

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Reward doubled for information on Jake Griffin

Police are increasing their reward for information leading to the arrest of a St Leonards man. Jake Griffin was released from prison on July 3, part-way through a 10-year sentence for robbery and possessing an offensive weapon, imposed at Lewes Crown Court in March 2012. The 29-year-old man, from St Leonards, is alleged to have since breached the terms of his release licence and is wanted for recall to prison. Police are offering a £1,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. Griffin is white, about 5’ 6”, of slim build, with brown hair and has a three-inch scar on […]

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