LandSheriffs gain SIA Approved Contractor Status
Posted by: News Desk 02.04.09
On the 30th of March LandSheriffs became a SIA Approved Contractor. Another milestone in the evolution of LandSheriffs this further exemplifies our commitment to only offering the highest level of professional security delivery possible. Please see About Us section for more information.
Patrol Report - Springhead Road
Posted by: Intelligence Bureau 20.02.09
Whilst on patrol of Springfield Road teams spotted signs of suspicious activity in an unoccupied bungalow that belongs to Union Property, on behalf of HS1.
Upon entering the property to investigate further they realised the door had been forced and discovered an unconscious male on the ground floor. After checking that he was OK they continued into the property and discovered another male who was hiding in one of the bedrooms. He was conscious but acting suspiciously and was detained by the Patrol Team until the BTP and LandSheriffs Supervisors arrived. On arrival the BTP searched the conscious male and discovered various belongings from the house hidden on his person.
Both men where arrested and taken to Ebbsfleet International Station for further questioning.
Three Arrested for Firearms Offences on HS1
Posted by: Intelligence Bureau 02.01.09
In November 2009 Ebbsfleet CTRL covert pro-active team officers were out conducting patrols when they came across a suspicious vehicle. Upon closer inspection, they found a rifle and alerted local firearms officers, who responded along with a dog-unit and helicopter.
Ebbsfleet officers secured the scene with the help of LandSheriffs staff, and three men were subsequently arrested for firearms offences and trespass.
Inspector Stuart Downs, officer in charge at Ebbsfleet International, said that as a result of pro-active community engagement at Fawkham Junction, near to Ebbsfleet station, including information provided by LandSheriffs, there has been an increased flow of intelligence which has identified wildlife crime as an issue.
“The HS1 line is a ‘peopleless’ railway due to the dangers presented by the high speed trains, and the line runs through predominantly rural areas,” said Insp Downs. “It’s a haven for wildlife and has a number of environmentally sensitive areas which can attract criminality - whether that be from poachers using firearms trackside, the potential for poachers to be struck by a train or even the targeting patrols.”
Forensic Training for LandSheriffs Staff at Ebbsfleet
Posted by: Intelligence Bureau 02.01.09
Recently Ebbsfleet officers hosted a training session with LandSheriffs. The training session was designed to enable LandSheriffs Staff to have a better understanding of forensic opportunities and issues.
The training involved a discussion detailing what a crime scene looks like, potential evidence types recovered at a scene, forensic packaging and a powerpoint presentation.
LandSheriffs Operations Manager Tyler LeMay said: “We are committed to ensuring all our staff are involved in specialist training to better understand the role we can play in helping BTP in specialist areas such as forensic management.”
Sergeant Steve Smith, of the Ebbsfleet covert proactive team, said: “I hope this will be the first of many training sessions we can offer, and it’s gratifying that LandSheriffs staff showed clear commitment to the training by the numbers attending.”
Mumbai Terrorist Attacks
Posted by: Intelligence Bureau 30.11.08
After Novembers terrorist attack on Mumbai LandSheriffs where briefed by NR (CTRL) that all patrols are to operate at heightened risk of a terror attack.
Channel Tunnel Blaze
Posted by: Intelligence Bureau 12.09.08
On Thursday 11 September LandSheriffs were called to action after a fire broke out on a freight train, 11 kilometres (6.8 miles) from the French entrance to the tunnel in the North Tunnel.
LandSheriffs deployed extra security at Ebbsfleet to deter any potential criminal activity, such as cable theft due to the fact that trains were not running.
The fire reached over 1000 degrees centigrade and lasted for sixteen hours. Of the thirty two people on board the train fourteen people suffered minor injuries, including smoke inhalation, and were taken to hospital.
Inspector Phil Wilkinson, officer in charge St Pancras International, said: “All parties worked well together as had been previously exercised and being part of the ICC, as well as the dealing with the immediate situation, allowed us to make informed decisions regarding the ongoing policing operation in support of the rail businesses.”
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