Hello You may recall from previous newsletters that my office received Safer Streets funding from the previous Government and that some of this funding was put towards funding Night Safety Marshals across our county? In Sussex, we have a dedicated Night Safety Marshal team in Brighton who work closely with the police to patrol hotspot areas on Friday and Saturday nights in order to keep people safe and to help those in need. Brighton’s Team Leader, Debbie Watts, has been nominated and shortlisted for the 'Women In Security Awards' which takes place on 12 September. Debbie, who has been with the Brighton team for two years, is nominated for her “excellent work in the city and the incredible differences she makes to people's safety.” Last week, my team spent an evening with Debbie and her colleague Christian to see what happens during a typical night in the city. During their shift they engaged with local businesses and members of the public, providing support to: those who may be in need of medical assistance; those who feel unsafe or unwell; and also assisting local agencies on higher-risk jobs such as missing people. Over the summer months, Debbie and the team have also worked additional hours on each shift, patrolling Brighton beach between the hours of 4-6am to protect anyone in a vulnerable situation. I’m delighted to see and hear about the positive impact the Night Safety Marshals are having within Brighton, providing a visible and reassuring presence to residents and visitors. I wish Debbie the very best of luck for the awards next week and you can watch a short video about her work on my YouTube channel. - My new survey - now live - In my newsletter last week, I discussed how I would be issuing a new survey and I would like your thoughts on policing in Sussex. The survey is now live on my website and you can complete it by clicking the link below. Your thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated and will help to inform my new Police & Crime Plan. https://forms.office.com/e/9f9hYFVAFA

I want to thank you for subscribing to my weekly newsletter, which I have been issuing since I first became PCC in 2012. I hope it is a useful source of information for you, providing clear updates on policing and community safety in Sussex. From next week, my newsletter will be sent on Wednesday afternoons instead of Fridays and it will also look slightly different to the one you are reading now. However, not everything will change – for example, you have told me that you welcome the ‘quick-to-read’ aspect of the newsletter. My team have created a new design to allow for more stories and links, as well as photographs and graphics. The new format will also provide you with the opportunity to get involved with my publication and have the chance to submit your own images and opinions. I hope you like it and will welcome your feedback. Katy Katy Bourne OBE Sussex Police & Crime Commissioner