2012
November 2012
22 November 2012 - Meeting with Sussex Police Chief Officer Team
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
First formal meeting with Sussex Police Chief Officer Team.
22 November 2012 - Meeting with Chief Constable - Introduction
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
First formal meeting with the Chief Constable. Discussed future working and PCCs expectations.
22 November 2012 - Wealden District Council Chairman's Reception
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Civic Community Hall
Outcome:
The PCC met with Councillors and staff the Chairman's reception and discussed future working and her priorities for policing in Sussex.
22 November 2012 - Signing of the Oath ceremony, filmed by BBC South East
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
The PCC officially took office and signed the Oath.
22 November 2012 - Press interview - Crawley News
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: Telephone interview
Outcome:
The PCC was interviewed for a news story on the radio about the election and her appointment.
22 November 2012 - Press interview - Splash FM
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: Telephone interview
Outcome:
The PCC was interviewed for a news story on the radio about the election and her appointment.
23 November 2012 - Meeting with Chief Finance Officer to discuss budget
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Value for Money
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
The PCC received a briefing from the Chief Finance Officer on the current budget for 2012-13.
23 November 2012 - BBC Radio Sussex Interview
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: BBC Studio, Brighton
Outcome:
The PCC was interviewed live about the election and her appointment and answered questions from listeners.
25 November 2012 - Violence Against Women and Girls Commissioning Group
Attended by: OSPCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety, Victim Focus
Outcome:
Meeting with partners to discuss commissioning arrangements of the government’s VAWG agenda in Sussex
26 November 2012 - PCC briefing from ACC Pinkney on Serious and Organised Crime
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Detailed briefing on Sussex Police and regional approach to tackling Serious and Organised Crime
26 November 2012 - Police and Crime Panel Meeting
Attended by: PCC, CEO, CFO
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: County Hall, Lewes
Outcome:
First meeting of the Police & Crime Panel. Reviewed first draft of the Police & Crime Plan which was well received.
27 November 2012 - Meeting with Chief Constable and Deputy Chief Constable
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
First formal meeting with the Deputy Chief Constable.
27 November 2012 - National Farmers Union for West Sussex Annual General Meeting
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: Blacksmiths Arms, Billingshurst
Outcome:
The PCC addressed a meeting of the National Farmers Union and advised them of her future plans in relation to rural crime.
27 November 2012 - PCC met Independent Custody Visitor Panel Co-ordinators at their bi-annual meeting
Attended by: PCC, OSPCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
The PCC met with Panel Coordinators from the Independent Custody Visiting Scheme and assured them of her commitment to volunteering.
28 November 2012 - Independent Custody Visiting Panel Meeting, Worthing
Attended by: OSPCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: Worthing Custody Suite
Outcome:
Considered the visiting statistics and updated the panel on developments in relation to the change to OSPCC
29 November 2012 - Meeting with Director of Human Resources, Sussex Police
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Value for Money
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
First formal meeting with the Director of Human Resources to discuss recruitment of statutory posts (CEO and CFO).
29 November 2012 - Rise UK Living Library
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: Jubilee Library, Brighton
Outcome:
The PCC attended the Rise UK Living Library event where members of the public ask other service users and professionals questions about their life and experiences.
29 November 2012 - Meeting to discuss Communications Strategy with OSPCC staff
Attended by: PCC, OSPCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
The PCC met with her Communications team to discuss ways of working and communications objectives and priorities.
30 November 2012 - Meeting with Chief Constable
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Police HQ
Outcome:
Weekly meeting with the Chief Constable to discuss current police and community safety issues.
30 November 2012 - Sussex Association of Local Councils Meeting with the Chief Constable
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Police HQ
Outcome:
The PCC attended the quarterly meeting with the Chief Constable and Sussex Association of Local Council (SALC) representatives to discuss issues raised by town and parish councils.
30 November 2012 - Community Safety Meeting (St James Street, Brighton)
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Dorset Gardens Methodist Church
Outcome:
The PCC met with the police, partners and members of the public to discuss and tackle issues of concern.
December 2012
3 December 2012 - The All Party Parliamentary Group on Policing
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: London
Outcome:
The PCC attended an All Parliamentary Group on Policing at the House of Lords and heard from Dame Ann Owers, Chair of the Independent Police Complaints Commission.
3 December 2012 - Meeting of the Association of Police & Crime Commissioner Chief Executives
Attended by: CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: London
Outcome:
Worked through a number of national issues post election and future challenges, including Stage 2 Transfer.
3 December 2012 - Home Office Conference for PCCs
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: London
Outcome:
National conference for PCCs. Received Keynote Speech from the Home Secretary and discussed National Security and Organised, the policing landscape and crime prevention.
4 December 2012 - Meeting with the Director of Human Resources at Sussex Police
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Value for Money
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Meeting with the Director of Human Resources to discuss recruitment of statutory posts (CEO and CFO).
4 December 2012 - West Sussex Strategic Community Safety Partnership
Attended by: OSPCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: County Hall, Horsham
Outcome:
The PCC addressed a meeting of the West Sussex Strategic Community Partnership and discussed her priorities and future plans for Crime & Community Safety.
4 December 2012 - Brighton & Hove Strategic Partnership
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: The Jury's Inn, Brighton
Outcome:
The PCC addressed a meeting of the Brighton & Hove Strategic Partnership and discussed her priorities and future plans for Crime & Community Safety.
4 December 2012 - Meeting with the Chief Executive of Surrey and Sussex Probation
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Useful first meeting with the Chief Executive of Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust. Discussed the review of the Probation service and PCC attendance on the Sussex Criminal Justice Board, which the Surrey Sussex Probation Chief Executive chairs.
4 December 2012 - Meeting with Police officers' and staff at the Early turn in Brighton
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: John Street Police Station
Outcome:
The Commissioner met with several officers and staff in Brighton & Hove at their 7am early briefing and gained an understanding of the issues facing Brighton and the measures being taken to address them.
5 December 2012 - Police Witness Care Unit Victim Conference
Attended by: PCC, OSPCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Sloughed Manor
Outcome:
The PCC attended a conference on Enhancing Witness Care. Met with Witness Care Officers and learnt about the role of the unit
5 December 2012 - Meeting with Police officers and staff at the Early turn in Crawley
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Crawley Police Station
Outcome:
The Commissioner met with several officers and staff in Crawley at their 7am early briefing and gained an understanding of the issues facing this district and the measures being taken by the District Commander to address them.
6 December 2012 - Independent Custody Visiting Panel Meeting, Brighton
Attended by: OSPCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: Hollingbury Custody Suite
Outcome:
Considered the visiting statistics and updated the panel on developments in relation to the change to OSPCC.
6 December 2012 - Eastbourne Strategic Partnership
Attended by: CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Eastbourne Homes Ltd, Ivy House
Outcome:
The CEO represented the Commissioner at the Eastbourne Strategic Partnership and discussed the role of the PCC and her plans for Community Safety.
6 December 2012 - National Farmers Union for East Sussex Annual General Meeting
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: Boship Farm Hotel, Lower Dicker
Outcome:
The PCC addressed a meeting of the National Farmers Union and discussed her future plans in relation to rural crime.
6 December 2012 - Living Wage Campaign Launch
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: Brighton
Outcome:
The PCC attended a photo call in relation to a press release with some initial key businesses and organisations in Brighton & Hove that had signed up to state their commitment to the Living Wage, including Sussex Police.
6 December 2012 - Press interview - Radio Reverb
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: Telephone interview
Outcome:
The PCC was interviewed for a news story on the radio about the election and her appointment.
6 December 2012 - Meeting with Police officers and staff at the Early turn in Hastings
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Hastings Police Station
Outcome:
The PCC met with several officers and staff in Hastings at their 7am early briefing and gained an understanding of the issues facing this district and the measures being taken by the District Commander to address them.
7 December 2012 - Meeting with the Chief Constable
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Weekly meeting with the Chief Constable to discuss current Police and community safety issues.
7 December 2012 - 200 Club Lunch - Eastbourne Constituency Conservative Association Lunch
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: Langham Hotel, Eastbourne
Outcome:
The PCC addressed the Eastbourne Constituency Conservative Association and talked about her role as a PCC and her future plans and priorities for policing and crime.
7 December 2012 - Press interview - West Sussex County Times and Sussex Newspapers North
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
The PCC was interviewed by News Editor Theo Cronin. A profile of the PCC appeared in the following week's newspapers.
10 December 2012 - Neighbourhood Policing Working Group
Attended by: OSPCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Worked through Neighbourhood Policing issues including PCSOs in schools, performance management and shift patterns.
10 December 2012 - Brighton & Hove Community Safety Forum
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Hove Town Hall
Outcome:
The PCC addressed a meeting of the Brighton & Hove Community Safety Forum and discussed her priorities and future plans for Crime & Community Safety.
10 December 2012 - Surrey & Sussex Probation Trust's Leadership Event
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley
Outcome:
The PCC addressed Surrey and Sussex Probation Trust Senior Managers and talked about her role as a PCC and plans for policing and crime.
11 December 2012 - PCC update briefing on Budget and Estates
Attended by: PCC, CFO
Policy Priority: Value for Money
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Detailed PCC briefing on the current estates strategy and budget for 2012-13 and 2013-14.
11 December 2012 - East Sussex Shadow Health and Wellbeing Board
Attended by: OSPCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: County Hall, Lewes
Outcome:
Represented the PCC at this meeting and heard updates of the ongoing work by East Sussex County Council.
11 December 2012 - Meeting and Patrol with the Neighbourhood Policing Team in Haywards Heath
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Haywards Heath Police Station
Outcome:
The PCC met with several officers in Haywards Heath to gain an understanding of the issues facing this district and accompanied officers on patrol.
11 December 2012 - Meeting with Police officers and staff at the Early turn in Worthing
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Worthing Police Station
Outcome:
The PCC met with several officers and staff in Worthing at their 7am early briefing and gained an understanding of the issues facing this district and the measures being taken by the District Commander to address them.
12 December 2012 - Meeting with the Chief Executive for the Sussex Association of Local Councils
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Useful first meeting with the Chief Executive of the Sussex Association of Local Councils. Discussed future partnership working and issues being highlighted from local councils.
12 December 2012 - Meeting with Leader and Chief Executive, Mid Sussex District Council
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Useful first meeting with Leader and CEO. Discussed Community Safety Partnership (CSP) funding and agreed OSPCC representation on the CSP and agreed to feed back into Police & Crime Plan.
12 December 2012 - Lewes Community Safety Partnership
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
The PCC addressed a meeting of the Lewes Community Safety Partnership and discussed her priorities and future plans for Crime & Community Safety.
12 December 2012 - Meeting with Police officers and staff at the Early turn in Eastbourne
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Hammonds Drive, Eastbourne
Outcome:
The PCC met with several officers and staff in Eastbourne at their 7am early briefing and gained an understanding of the issues facing this district and the measures being taken by the District Commander to address them.
12 December 2012 - West Sussex County Council and Fire & Rescue Service Carol Service
Attended by: PCC
Venue: Chichester Cathedral
Outcome:
The PCC attended the carol service and met with staff from West Sussex County Council and West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service.
13 December 2012 - PCC briefing with Chief Constable ahead of launch of the Domestic Abuse campaign
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Victim Focus
Venue: Police HQ
Outcome:
The PCC met with the Chief Constable ahead of the launch of the Domestic Abuse campaign.
13 December 2012 - Meeting with Police Federation representatives
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Useful first meeting with Sussex Police Federation staff to discuss future working.
13 December 2012 - East Sussex Safer Communities Steering Group
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: County Hall, Lewes
Outcome:
The PCC addressed a meeting of the East Sussex Safer Communities Steering Group and discussed her priorities and future plans for Crime & Community Safety.
13 December 2012 - Meeting with CID, John Street
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: John Street Police Station
Outcome:
The PCC met with staff within the Criminal Investigation Department at John Street Police Station and gained further understanding of the work of the department.
14 December 2012 - Meeting with the Sussex Police Adult Protection Team in Brighton
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Victim Focus
Venue: John Street Police Station
Outcome:
Following the launch of the Domestic Abuse campaign the PCC met with officers within the Adult Protection Team.
14 December 2012 - Meeting with the Chief Constable
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: John Street Police Station
Outcome:
Weekly meeting with the Chief Constable to discuss current Police and community safety issues.
14 December 2012 - Meeting with Deputy Leader and Chief Executive, East Sussex County Council
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: County Hall, Lewes
Outcome:
Useful first meeting with the Deputy Leader and Chief Executive of East Sussex County Council. Discussed Community Safety Partnership (CSP) funding and agreed OSPCC representation on CSPs and agreed to feed back into Police & Crime Plan.
14 December 2012 - Launch of Sussex Police Domestic Abuse Campaign
Attended by: PCC, OSPCC
Policy Priority: Victim Focus
Venue: John Street Police Station
Outcome:
The PCC took part in the launch of the Domestic Abuse campaign.
14 December 2012 - BBC Radio 5 Live shadowing day
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Outcome:
The PCC was shadowed by Political Editor Matt Coles to provide background sound bites for the Radio 5 Live debate on 17 December.
17 December 2012 - Press interview - Worthing Herald
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: Telephone interview
Outcome:
The PCC was questioned about funding for the Anti Social Behaviour teams in Worthing. The PCC confirmed she had secured funding for the teams in 2013.
17 December 2012 - BBC Radio 5 Live round table debate
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Public Confidence
Venue: BBC Sussex Studio Brighton
Outcome:
The PCC joined Bedfordshire PCC, Olly Martins and Dorset PCC, Martyn Underhill for a live debate on Radio 5 Live. The three PCCs discussed their policy priorities and answered questions from listeners.
17 December 2012 - Meeting with the Leader and Chief Executive , West Sussex County Council
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: County Hall, Chichester
Outcome:
Useful first meeting with Leader and CEO. Discussed Community Safety Partnership (CSP) funding and agreed OSPCC representation on the CSP and agreed to feed back into Police & Crime Plan.
17 December 2012 - Meeting with the Chief Executive of Chichester District Council
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Chichester District Council offices
Outcome:
Useful first meeting with Leader and CEO. Discussed Community Safety Partnership (CSP) funding and agreed OSPCC representation on the CSP and agreed to feed back into Police & Crime Plan.
18 December 2012 - Safe in the City Partnership
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Kings House, Brighton
Outcome:
The PCC addressed a meeting of the Safe in the City Partnership and discussed her priorities and future plans for Crime & Community Safety.
18 December 2012 - Meeting with Strategic Leadership Team, Brighton & Hove City Council
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Kings House, Brighton
Outcome:
The PCC introduced herself and her CEO to staff within the Strategic Leadership Team at Brighton & Hove City Council.
18 December 2012 - Meeting with Leader and Chief Executive, Brighton & Hove City Council
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Kings House, Brighton
Outcome:
Useful first meeting with Leader and CEO. Discussed Community Safety Partnership (CSP) funding and agreed OSPCC representation on the CSP and agreed to feed back into Police & Crime Plan.
18 December 2012 - Meeting with Leader and Chief Executive, Worthing Council
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Town Hall, Worthing
Outcome:
Useful first meeting with Leader and CEO. Discussed Community Safety Partnership (CSP) funding and agreed OSPCC representation on the CSP and agreed to feed back into Police & Crime Plan.
18 December 2012 - Audit Committee interviews
Attended by: CFO
Policy Priority: Value for Money
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
The CFO, along with the Force Director of Finance carried out interviews for the Audit Committee.
18 December 2012 - Meeting with Police officers and staff at the Early turn in Brighton
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: John Street Police Station
Outcome:
The PCC met with officers and staff in Brighton at the 7am early turn briefing and gained an understanding of issues facing this district and measures being taken by the District Commander to address them.
19 December 2012 - PCC induction from Victim Support
Attended by: PCC, OSPCC
Policy Priority: Victim Focus
Venue: Lewes Crown Court
Outcome:
The PCC spent the day with Victim Support staff in Lewes & Shoreham learning about the broad range of services offered to Victim Focus and witnesses.
19 December 2012 - Audit Committee interviews
Attended by: CFO
Policy Priority: Value for Money
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
The CFO, along with the Force Director of Finance carried out interviews for the Audit Committee.
20 December 2012 - PCC briefing on the Serving Sussex 2015 Programme
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Value for Money
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Detailed PCC briefing on the Serving Sussex Programme.
20 December 2012 - PCC briefing on domestic abuse from Sussex Police
Attended by: PCC, OSPCC
Policy Priority: Victim Focus
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
The PCC met with officers at Sussex Police to discuss domestic abuse plans and how PCC and Force can work together.
20 December 2012 - Meeting with Deputy Chief Constable
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Deputy Chief Constable met with the PCC for her weekly meeting. Discussed performance and current operations.
20 December 2012 - Meeting with Chief Superintendent Bartlett and Supt Blaker to discuss the Superintendents Association
Attended by: PCC, CEO
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
The PCC met representatives from the Supt Association and agreed to attend the Annual meeting in February.
20 December 2012 - PCC briefing on Operation Marble and late night patrol in Brighton
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: John Street Police Station
Outcome:
The PCC met with officers at John Street Police station, received a briefing on Operation Marble and went out on late night/early morning patrol with officers.
20 December 2012 - Meeting with Norman Baker MP
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: PCCs Office
Outcome:
Introductory meeting with Norman Baker MP for Lewes. Discussed future working relationship.
20 December 2012 - Meeting with Police officers and staff at the Early turn in Uckfield
Attended by: PCC
Policy Priority: Crime & Community Safety
Venue: Uckfield Police Station
Outcome:
The PCC met with officers and staff in Uckfield at the 7am early turn briefing and gained an understanding of issues facing this district and measures being taken by the District Commander to address them.