Ascension : Police Update
Submitted by The Islander (Islander Editors) 21.06.2012 (Article Archived on 05.07.2012)
I am pleased to welcomes three new Police Officers to our Detachment, Sergeant Darren Baldwin, Constable Martin Sutcliffe and Special Constable Lucinda Corney.
I am pleased to welcomes three new Police Officers to our Detachment, Sergeant Darren Baldwin, Constable Martin Sutcliffe and Special Constable Lucinda Corney.
SERGEANT DARREN BALDWIN
I was born in London, grew up in rural Norfolk and Suffolk and graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen. I am a former member of the Royal Naval Reserve. I joined the Metropolitan Police Service in October 2000 serving within the London Boroughs of Hillingdon, Brent and Camden. I was promoted to sergeant in 2007. I have experience in emergency response, public order policing, dealing with critical and major incidents, community engagement, organisational learning & development and professional standards. In addition to my core duties, I hope to promote partnership working within the various AIG departments, the military and private sector contractors. Outside of work I enjoy the great outdoors and sport. I am married with a son and two step-daughters. My family will join me in September.
PS Baldwin contact details: Home Tel: 4493, Work Tel: 6318 police.sergeant@ascension.gov.ac
MARTIN SUTCLIFFE
I have recently retired from Lincolnshire Police after completing 30 years pensionable service, 5 years of which was transferred from the British army where I served with the Duke of Wellington Regiment, I am here on the island with my partner Melanie Pepper, I look forward to working with the local community and assisting in any way I can. My passion is Rugby, despite my age and physic I still play a little vets rugby!!! I love to watch rugby accompanied by a little adult beverage or two!
Martin is the Police Liaison Officer at Travellers Hill, his contact details are: Home: 6324, Work Tel: 6412 police.constable1@ascension.gov.ac
SPECIAL CONSTABLE LUCINDA CORNEY
I am currently accompanying my husband Steve who is employed with AIG. I applied for the post of Special Constable when I read the Police article in the Islander. I have experience policing in St Helena and was employed as a Police Constable in 1989 with the St. Helena Police Service. After a year I took up employment in the Falklands and then moved to the UK, I trained for 3 years as a Beauty and Holistic Therapist and on completion I established a health and beauty business. I have spent the last 10 years living in France. Since engaged as a Special I have enjoyed the experience and look forward to helping our community.
Lucinda can be contacted at: Home: 6219, Work 6412 police.spc@ascension.gov.ac
LICENSING SECTION
The Licensing section will be moved to the Post Office, Georgetown commencing Friday 22nd June 2012, during which time we will close for the day. The Detachment will still be responsible for the driver’s examinations and theory/practical test which, will still be conducted at/by our office. All new applications or renewal of drivers, vehicle licenses and vehicle registration will be processed at the Post Office. Fish Permits for export will also be obtained from the Post Office. We are still available to countersign and certify applications (Part 10) for British Passports.
Nanette Anthony has been working in our Licensing Section for 8 years; the Detachment would like to take this opportunity to thank Nan for her time and service with the Detachment.
PUBLIC NOTICES
SPONSORED WALK
Please be advised that on Wednesday 27th June 2012 at about 1.30 pm, the pupils of Two Boats School will be on a Sponsored walk from NASA Straight to West Links.
Police will be in attendance and will provide an escort. With the access road from Hogan’s to One Boat being closed and with the RMS expected to be in Port we anticipate a high volume of traffic.
Motorist should drive with additional care and attention and at a speed that is suited to the condition and use of the road, therefore we advise drivers to reduce their speed when approaching and driving pass the walkers.
BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CITIZEN PASSPORTS
Please be advised that British Overseas Territories Citizen Passports (BOTC) is now available from our Immigration Section on St Helena.
Should any person requiring a BOTC Passport they can collect an application form from our office in Georgetown during normal day opening hours.
Passports will be processed on St Helena and dependent on the voyage of the RMS St Helena and no complications with the application estimated time scale is three weeks.
For further details of process and procedure please contact us
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The public have reported lost and found property. I have provided a list of property that has been recorded in our registers.
FOUND PROPERTY
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The following listed property has been handed into our office, should you recognise any of your items or wish to claim property please visit/contact our office.
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Found Property 2011
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1 Nokia Mobile Phone
1 Silver Ring
2 Keys, bottle opener, key ring
1 bottle of Alcohol, Baseball (Budweiser) cap
3 pairs of Sunglasses
1 Indicator Lens (Clear)
1 Ford Wheel trim
1 small union key
1 ladies Silver watch
1 Scooby Do Baseball cap, Chelsea Football, Glitter Flip flops, Ankle support & 1 goalkeepers glove
1 Cica Childs trainers size 1 |
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LOST PROPERTY
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The property listed below has been reported as lost, if any items that have been found please contact/visit us and property can be returned to owners
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Lost property 2012 |
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1 Timex watch G shock 200 meters
1 Diving mask with red trim
1 Bicycle rear light
1 Microphone, Cables, 1 Head Phones, 1 Fluffy Microphone cover (sound recording equipment)
1 Timex Digital Watch
1 Black wallet with cash and cards
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Until next time Keep Safe
Jonathan Thomas
Police Inspector
18/06/2012
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