Have a safe #TRIP this Spring. ✅

Remember to Top-up, Rest, Inspect and Prepare before travelling to your destination.

National Highways

Nationalhighways.co.uk/TRIP

Let's talk about MOBILE PHONES. #Fatal5

It’s been illegal to use a handheld phone at the wheel in the UK since 2013 & while the penalties for doing so are tough, could you live with causing a tragic collision? #ItCanWait

#SSRP | #SaferRoads | #Sussex

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#CLICK is the sound of seat belts getting your mates to the drive-thru and back.

Drivers and passengers aged 17-34 have the lowest seat belt-wearing rates, combined with the highest accident rate.

#SSRP | #SaferRoads | #Sussex | #Fatal4 | #Fatal5

>> THINK! Road Safety <<

Thinking about going away?

Remember #TRIP to ensure you get to your destination on time, and safely.

You will need to
💦 Top-up
💤 Rest
👀 Inspect
🗺️ Prepare

#SSRP | #SaferRoads | #RoadSafety | #Sussex

>> National Highways <<

Wearing a seat belt reduces the risk of death for drivers by 50% yet 4 unbelted young people were killed or seriously injured every week in 2022. #CLICK

#SSRP | #SaferRoads | #Sussex | #Fatal4 | #Fatal5

>> THINK! Road Safety <<

Lots of #flood warnings in place #Pevensey #Brighton #Lewesand more. If the road ahead is flooded, please turn around. check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/location?locat…

A busy #Easter weekend for teams across #Eastbourne , with over 20 arrests made since Friday night.

Including 3 drink-driving, 2 assaults, drug possession, criminal damage, drunk and disorderly and stalking.

101/online (non-urgent)
999 (emergency)

Today is the start of the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) #Fatal4 Campaign. Here in Sussex we target the #Fatal5 !

What is the fatal 5?
🏎️Speeding
📵Using a mobile phone
💺No seatbelt
🍻Drink/ drug driving
👀Careless & dangerous driving

#SSRP | #SaferRoads | #Sussex

Read the latest Sussex Police Fraud Newsletter;& by following our tips & encouraging family, friends & colleagues to do so too, you can reduce the risk of becoming a victim

➡️ spkl.io/601040JLY

Focus on doorstep callers, risks of public Wi-Fi & recent Southern Water scam

A new app has been launched called #PoliceUK .

You can find out all sorts of information about your local policing team, who they are, where they are based, how to contact them and if there are any upcoming events and news from your local area

Download via app stores

Sussex Police has shone the spotlight on livestock worrying in support of a national campaign to protect wildlife, by working with partners to provide education and engagement on the topic, which can have a “devastating” impact.

Read more online here: spkl.io/601740JF7

Last week, we joined police forces nationwide for Spiking Intensification Week

In #Eastbourne , we attended a number of schools and colleges, and hosted an awareness event in the Beacon, speaking to 100's of people, sharing tips and tools.

Read more: spkl.io/601940JIv

⚠️Victims of email and social media hacking reported being extorted by criminals who had stolen their private photos & videos.

✅ Enabling 2-step verification (2SV) will keep criminals out of your accounts, even if they know your password.

🔗 ow.ly/QyrB50QT0Bt

#TurnOn2SV

Officers from your #Eastbourne Neighbourhood Policing Team are parked up on Bankers Corner until 3pm today speaking to communities around ways to stay safe on nights out and raising awareness of a number of crimes which are often targeted towards females

spkl.io/60154Lsw7

⚠️Victims of email and social media hacking reported being extorted by criminals who had stolen their private photos & videos.

✅ Enabling 2-step verification (2SV) will keep criminals out of your accounts, even if they know your password.

👉ow.ly/kvu950QT02j

#TurnOn2SV

Understaffing in the care sector means it is increasingly targeted for labour exploitation, abuse, fraud and illegal working.

Victims, who may be British or have been trafficked to the UK, are often deceived into jobs, where they are mistreated or abandoned without employment.

Did you know modern slavery still exists in the UK?

Each year, thousands of victims of exploitation are identified across the country.

This month, we’re highlighting how the NCA and partners combat these crimes in the care sector and how you can help.