Ray, Thanks for posting this. Very useful. Andrew On 1 Jun 2012, at 8:28 am, Tony Phillips wrote:
> Stay Ray…. please. > > On 31 May 2012, at 22:15, Mark Schofield wrote: > > Everyday I could post an 'off-topic' email but I don't because this > group is for Mac users in Sussex and posts are about using a Mac. > > Please, let's keep that focus. > > Mark > > > On May 31, 9:46 pm, Ray Packham <[email protected]> wrote: >> PROTESTS IN BRIGHTON OVER WEEKEND >> >> One of the new Protest Liasion Officers, who will be clearly identifiable by >> orange tabards >> 31 May 2012 >> With hundreds of community events marking the Jubilee weekend, some larger >> planned events and a sunny forecast likely to attract extra people to the >> city, police in Brighton and Hove are expecting a busy four days. >> >> The vast majority of events are community organised and led, are expected to >> be safe and enjoyable, and require no special policing plans. However, >> police are also prepared for some bigger events and are keen to let people >> know what to expect. >> >> On Friday and Saturday evenings, the Big Beach Boutique music event >> featuring Fatboy Slim is taking place at the American Express Community >> Stadium. Police have long-established relationships with both the event >> organisers and stadium managers, who are in charge of the planning and >> safety of the event. >> >> With up to 20,000 people expected each night, some officers will be based at >> the stadium to assist with crowd management and as a contingency if any >> crimes occur. The organisers have released detailed travel advice, including >> alternative plans due to the partial closure of Falmer railway station, and >> police will also be assisting with traffic management between the city and >> the stadium. >> >> Chief Superintendent Graham Bartlett, divisional commander for Brighton and >> Hove, said: "Whether you're heading to the Amex, attending one of the events >> in the city centre, live or work in Brighton and Hove, or are visiting for >> other reasons, I want to assure you're that we've thoroughly planned for >> this weekend. >> >> "It will be busy, but I want to express that it will be very much business >> as usual. We are working closely with partner agencies and local businesses, >> particularly transport companies, to make sure everyone can have an >> enjoyable time in the city and make the most of everything it has to offer >> over this four-day weekend. >> >> "You will see additional police officers, particularly in the city centre on >> Saturday and Monday, including roads policing officers to help minimise any >> delays and mounted officers who are highly visible in crowds. We will be >> assisted by some officers from other forces, allowing us to provide our >> usual emergency response across Sussex, with enough officers to meet the >> policing needs of the larger events in the city and to help to keep the many >> thousands of locals and additional bank holiday visitors safe. >> >> "During some points over the weekend it is likely there will be temporary >> disruption, dependent on the exact activities during the planned events and >> the numbers who take part. In addition to explaining now what we know and >> expect, we will provide live information and advice over the weekend online >> atwww.sussex.police.uk, on our twitter account @sussex_police and shared via >> local media." >> >> On the Saturday, nationalist-affiliated groups have indicated their >> intentions to meet up in Brighton city centre. Representatives for most of >> the groups involved have spoken to police and say they do not plan to hold >> specific marches or a rally, but to meet and socialise around the city. We >> support the rights of all groups to meet and express their views peacefully >> in the city but will deal with any criminality if it occurs. >> >> On the same day, people supporting the UK Uncut movement have announced >> plans to hold a street party style gathering, possibly meeting around the >> Clock Tower from midday. Organisers of this event have also spoken to police >> liaison officers but not shared their exact plans. We anticipate peaceful >> and vocal activity highlighting their cause, although there may be some >> temporary disruption in the city centre. >> >> On Monday, supporters of Smash EDO have announced plans to hold an event in >> Brighton. Although representatives have not spoken directly with police, >> they have shared plans online and in an open letter to the media. Their >> plans focus on a march starting from Barclays Bank in North Street at midday >> to Hove Town Hall to present a petition about their cause. >> >> Based on the detail that has been made available publicly by Smash EDO, we >> are in a better position to police the event and help keep everyone safe, >> both those taking part and others in the city. We will seek to do this by >> providing a mounted escort for the march through the city - which is likely >> to be busy at this time - supplemented by officers in normal uniform and >> embedded Protest Liaison Officers, with roads policing officers assisting >> with any traffic issues. >> >> Ch Supt Bartlett continued: "To understand their intentions, help us plan >> effectively to keep everyone safe and to help us provide the right level of >> policing response, we have updated how we engage with groups and individuals >> who take part in events like these, through dedicated protest liaison >> officers. >> >> "Before events, these liaison officers try to identify and speak with >> organisers or representatives of groups involved. This is to have an open >> exchange of information about their plans and to help them understand the >> policing operation that will be put in place. I am pleased to say that most >> of the groups planning activity in the city centre over the weekend have >> been in contact, although some have not made exact plans or shared them with >> us. It is not too late for anyone who hasn't been in contact to do so. >> >> "During events, these liaison officers will be embedded with those taking >> part in marches, protests or similar activity. They are clearly identifiable >> by their bright orange tabards, rather than the yellow ones worn by other >> officers. Their aims on the day are to continue this open dialogue with >> those involved, to understand if their plans change, update them on the >> policing plans for the event and explain any police action being taken. This >> supplements the information we already share publicly with residents, >> businesses and others in the city. >> >> "Sussex Police welcomes and supports the right to free speech and always >> seeks to facilitate groups who want to express their views in the city in a >> peaceful way. Our new protest liaison approach will help us do exactly that. >> However, we also make it clear that crime, disorder or violence within or >> between groups will not be tolerated and if it does occur we are ready to >> provide a proportionate and effective response." >> >> Whether you're taking part in an event or in the city for other reasons, you >> can get the latest updates from Sussex Police by: >> >> Viewing our Live Log with photos and maps online >> athttp://www.sussex.police.uk/live >> Following us on Twitter @sussex_police >> Speaking to officers and staff on duty in the city >> Checking for our updates via media outle >> >> Ray Packham >> HI-Tech Crime Unit >> Sussex Police >> Sussex House >> Crowhurst Road >> Hollingburry >> BN1 8AF >> >> [email protected] > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Sussex Mac User Group" group. > To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/smug?hl=en-GB. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Sussex Mac User Group" group. 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