Sussex Police Authority promotes continuous improvement in the delivery of policing in Sussex, ensuring that the public of Sussex receive an effective and efficient police service that has been shaped by the needs and expectations of the diverse communities within Sussex. The Neighbourhood Policing Scrutiny Committee will be considering the Communications and Community Engagement Strategy 2010-13 at its meeting on Thursday 10 June. The purpose of the Strategy is to clearly set out the key objectives of the Authority for communication and community engagement in order to empower the communities of Sussex to be involved and influence local policing delivery. The Authority will increase awareness of the work of the Force and the Authority to build confidence, trust and ultimately ownership of local policing, thereby discharging its duty to provide accountability to the public.

 The Authority has begun its programme of engagement activity for 2010 with attendance at the Plumpton College Open Day on 8 May, South of England Show (11 June), Eastbourne 999 Emergency Services weekend (10-11 July) and many more events planned in partnership with local crime and reduction partnerships and other partners. The Neighbourhood Policing Scrutiny Committee will consider the progress made on the programme of engagement, which includes a report of our discussions with members of the public at Plumpton Open Day.

 The Authority will be represented at the South of England Show on Friday 11 June by officers and members to meet the public and listen to local policing priorities.