As head of the Rye Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT), Warren Downs is the Sergeant responsible for local community policing; high visibility patrolling and engaging with the local community through public meeting attendance, surgeries, assisting with and supporting community activities, reducing crime and dealing with local issues. He is currently supported in this role by PC Nigel Collins CC905 who is responsible for Brede Valley and Rother Levels electoral wards. Nigel works with PCSO Richard Perchard who takes care of the of Brede Valley which includes the parishes of Brede, Westfield and Udimore.
The NPT is supported by the Rother Neighbourhood Response Team who operate twenty four hours a day from Rye, Battle and Bexhill police stations.
There is now up to date information on the Brede Valley Team and Priorites and a Crime map of Brede Valley at the Sussex Police website.
All the Rye NPT can be contacted through Rye police station - they can also be e mailed or telephoned:
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m: 07787 685691
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Please bear in mind that if you require a faster response, wish to report a crime or an going local issue, then contact should be made through the main switchboard on 08456 070 999 or e mail
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You may report crimes anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
You should use 999 if you require urgent police attendance with a crime in progress or immediate threat to life or property.
You may contact individual officers through the Sussex Police main switchboard on 08456 070 999, to leave a message. This number is also to be used for non emergency calls to police, such as to report an historic incident or crime.