Awards for BCRP staff
The Brighton & Hove division of Sussex Police celebrated its annual awards ceremony on 6 June, recognising the outstanding work of its officers, staff, volunteers and partner agencies, including the BCRP.
Assistant Chief Constable Howard Hodges, High Sheriff of East Sussex Richard Bickersteth and the Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Councillor Jackie O’Quinn handed out a range of awards, including to Kylie Wroe and Nick Strickland - two key members of the Brighton & Hove BCRP staff.
Kylie Wroe received a Divisional Commendation for her work on the Night Safety Marshals scheme in the city centre.
Launched in August, 2022, the Night Safety Marshals are funded by Sussex Police and administered by Brighton & Hove BCRP. SIA-accredited security staff patrol the streets of the city centre at night protecting vulnerable people.
They have become a vital extra set of eyes and ears for the police, helping to spot missing or wanted people, people in distress or escalating situations. They can then call police officers or other emergency services for support, or signpost the individuals towards the right services.
Kylie created a business plan, secured funding and implemented the Night Safety Marshal (NSM) project in Brighton and Hove. Working with partners, the innovative project had provided additional high-visibility patrols in the night-time economy, reducing serious violence, identifying vulnerable people and preventing people becoming victims of crime. She was commended for demonstrating exceptional dedication and leadership to develop the project.
Kylie organises the Marshals and Nick is a member of the 6-person team on the ground acting as a crucial link between the public, emergency services and supporting agencies in Brighton and Hove
Since the Marshals were launched in Brighton, they have carried out more than 571 hours of high-visibility patrols; responded to more than 1,398 incidents and supported more than 447 vulnerable women and girls in the night-time economy.
The scheme has been so effective it has also been rolled out in Crawley.
As well as his role with the Marshals, Nick Strickland was also awarded for his daytime role as the BCRP’s Field Officer delivering outstanding service to the community, working in partnership with local businesses and police and identifying and locating suspects who cause harm. He was commended for working creatively and ensuring best possible resolutions are achieved for victims of crime, whilst also identifying and safeguarding the most vulnerable. He was commended for his knowledge, dedication, and professionalism which contributes significantly to Sussex Police priorities- Protect. Catch. Deliver.