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Submitted by Angarrack.info ... on Fri, 02/09/2016 - 11:27.
RECENT ACTIVITY
Alison Hernandez told us that she is going to have a meeting with Mark Bolt and the Deputy Chief Constable who were there yesterday. She was very supportive of our campaign and we are waiting with baited breath for the outcome. She is going to discuss the petition (4061 we handed over), but it is also important for her to consider that since it was televised yesterday, more people are aware of what's happening and there has been a sharp increase in people signing and wanting to know more. It's already heading closer to 5000 now.
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some smashing shots of Sharon Ciliberto, Maria Ellis and myself at the meeting with Alison Hernandez and the police yesterday
Watch this space the campaign is not going to stop! we're only just getting started!
Stan Barlow Well done sorry I had to skip but we had a series of emergencies that had to be attended to and literally had to fly to these problems with Restaurants, Pubs etc needing assistance immediately. I really could have done with one of these this summer.
Well, where do I begin? There was lots of support, particularly from Alison Hernandez and the public. The long and the short of it, according to the police chiefs who made the initial decision, is that Mike is best qualified to take on the roll of custody sergeant out of the police that they have got. The police chiefs told us that there are vulnerable offenders in custody with mental illness that need Mike's support. So I'm sorry but all you law-abiding vulnerable people out there, some of you with mental illnesses too do not qualify for Mike's support or protection. He is needed by the offenders. Derek Thomas is going to bring it up in the house of commons next week and Alison is going to meet with the police chiefs who were there today for further discussion. I urge you to complete the online survey by following this link. Alison is genuinely in agreement with us and wants to hear what the people want so that she can form the 4 year plan
http://www.devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/…/police-and-crime-…/
In the mean time, we are not giving up. Watch this space!!!
Paul Heidi Williams Such a shame there have been so many cuts that Mike is the only officer qualified. So few left to choose from....
Beverley Nielson It was a travesty for justice and public opinion even though it's our police force paid for by us they are refusing to listen
It's a crime against public opinion, I am sure they just came to pay us some credence determined not to listen and thought a couple of blokes with string on their shoulders would make a few numptee women go away!
Well they are wrong and it's made us more determined than ever!!
Watch BBC tonight !!
It's a crime against public opinion, I am sure they just came to pay us some credence determined not to listen and thought a couple of blokes with string on their shoulders would make a few numptee women go away!
Well they are wrong and it's made us more determined than ever!!
Watch BBC tonight !!
Rob Henshaw As this is new to me can someone tell me if the proposal is to reduce the number of police in st ives and if so from what number, or is this just a change of personnel?
Sharon Ciliberto Reduction of sergeants from two to one, but that one is now supervising Penzance as well as St Ives and Hayle. We are interested in the crime prevention that Mike's presence encourages. The chiefs are directing the resources to use as sticking plasters for offences
Chris Wolstencroft If this is true then effectively Mike has been head hunted for his skills in custody. Was there an explanation for the reduction of a Sargeant irrespective of whether it is Mike or not?
Sharon Ciliberto They keep changing their minds. One minute they say it is due to funding cuts and then it is not. Mike Friday was not invited to apply for the job of the single sergeant post.
Beverley Nielson Head hunted!! More like shuffled off dispute what the paying public want!!
Beverley Nielson The "explanation" such as it was ! Is apparently based on how many officers he supervises! The 300,000 people he and his team care for!
We don't figure into the equation!
Inner city officers don't get to care for this amount of people!
We don't figure into the equation!
Inner city officers don't get to care for this amount of people!
Rob Henshaw 300,000....where?, not round here.
Beverley Nielson 250,ooo visitors to st ives alone! Plus the community. Plus visitors to Hayle!
We all live here off of the tourist trade, what happens when they no longer come here when crime rises
We all live here off of the tourist trade, what happens when they no longer come here when crime rises
Rob Henshaw So more police needed in season and ok, akways vusitirs in the town. Is the proposal going to actually reduce police numbers or simply change the rank structure? And wheres his inspector based. Surely theres got to be one round her somewhere?. An army platoon needs an officer id have thought the police would have one somewhere around?
Sharon Ciliberto When you find him, let us know Rob!
Sharon Ciliberto 4 to 5 years ago there were 40 sworn officers, now there are only 5 with Mike, I will get the breakdown for you Rob.
Chris Wolstencroft If that's the case is he going to be replaced with a lower ranking officer to allow the team to continue to serve the community?
Sharon Ciliberto 4 to 5 years ago, Hayle and St Ives had 1 inspector, 5 sergeants on response, 2 neighbourhood sergeants, 1 detective sergeant, 20 response officers, 5 PCSOs, 4 detective constables, 3 special constables. NOW there is 1 sergeant, 2 neighbourhood beat managers, 2 PCSOs for Hayle, 1 PCSO for St Ives, 3 response officers on 5 week shift patterns. Bear in mind that neighbourhood beat managers are not allowed to work past 12 o'clock. PCSOs finish at 10. Neighbourhood officers are not allowed to work bank holidays. PCSOs are funded directly from government and not from the police budget. Our council tax for D&C police has not been reduced but community policing has been drastically reduced. The 1 sergeant will also be covering Penzance as well as St Ives and Hayle. I hope this explains things a little more clearly.
David W Raymer What did we expect from this meeting ? The senior officers in my oppinion have in many cases been totally out of touch with the reality of what is required in the Community . To say they have no other Sgt who is suitable for the role as custody Sgt seems a very weak argument to take an experienced officer off the street .
I don't see any amount of campaigning will change the minds of those already made up . They appear to have made their minds up and will not change because they will lose face . It will take a major event to show them the error of their decision .
I don't see any amount of campaigning will change the minds of those already made up . They appear to have made their minds up and will not change because they will lose face . It will take a major event to show them the error of their decision .
Sharon Ciliberto Alison Hernandez is meeting with them to challenge their decision, but I totally agree with you in that they are out of touch.
Beverley Nielson They WILL change the opinion an reverse the decision because we are not going to stop till they do! This meeting to appease a few numptees with corn behind their ears did nothing but strengthen our resolve!
Alison Hernandez Well done on your presentation and challenge Sharon Ciliberto and team. I will be having some meetings with key people and aim to make an announcement next week as to the response to the petition. You are the only community that has made such concerted efforts to support policing in your area and I support you moreso because of it.
Sharon Ciliberto David W Raymer who has commented used to be a former police officer in Hayle. We all remember him on his bicycle, but none of us can remember Mark Bolt. I think some community police have more of an impact than others.
Jonathan Ninnis I remember Mark Bolt. Used to be my teacher at St.Ives School. How he climbed to where he is now is beyond me!
Sharon Ciliberto Rob Henshaw 4 to 5 years ago, Hayle and St Ives had 1 inspector, 5 sergeants on response, 2 neighbourhood sergeants, 1 detective sergeant, 20 response officers, 5 PCSOs, 4 detective constables, 3 special constables. NOW there is 1 sergeant, 2 neighbourhood beat managers, 2 PCSOs for Hayle, 1 PCSO for St Ives, 3 response officers on 5 week shift patterns. Bear in mind that neighbourhood beat managers are not allowed to work past 12 o'clock. PCSOs finish at 10. Neighbourhood officers are not allowed to work bank holidays. PCSOs are funded directly from government and not from the police budget. Our council tax for D&C police has not been reduced but community policing has been drastically reduced. The 1 sergeant will also be covering Penzance as well as St Ives and Hayle. I hope this explains things a little more clearly.
Mike Bailey Mental Health Patient inn custody need support so they say, at best any patient will be moved to Treliske or Longreach, but generally they are thrown into a cell at Camborne and to told shut the f - - - up, the mental health sufferer may be lucky to been seen by a nurse or such like, who decides whether the person should be placed else where and not not left alone in a cell, police support in custody for those that are at risk, vulnerable or mentally ill, new one on me, and other people I know, anybody could do the " support " role at a custody centre, but not many coppers could to the job that Sergeant Friday has done on the beat in Hayle and St Ives, x
Sharon Ciliberto Totally agree Mike Bailey!
Mike Bailey I know how I been treated in the past, no support from any police officer, xx
Sharon Ciliberto It is our intention Mike to turn this around and focus on bottom up poling x
Paul Hocking I have noted how Alison Hernandez, is trying to distance herself from the Sgt Friday issue by repeating that the day to day running responsibility is for the Chief Constable to decide.. Let me remind everyone of what the PCC is about. The role of the PCCs is to be the voice of the people and hold the police to account. They are responsible for the totality of policing.
PCCs have been elected by the public to hold Chief Constables and the force to account, effectively making the police answerable to the communities they serve.
I have asked again and again that if the PCC has no authority and has no influence even after the role outlined above is written into the responsibilities what is the remit? It appears to be solely political. Ms Alison Hernandez should either do something about our cause or state that she cannot, at least then we will understand the role better. The whole Police and Crime Plan Consultation is a complete side show. Can I suggest that either do your business or get off the potty!
PCCs have been elected by the public to hold Chief Constables and the force to account, effectively making the police answerable to the communities they serve.
I have asked again and again that if the PCC has no authority and has no influence even after the role outlined above is written into the responsibilities what is the remit? It appears to be solely political. Ms Alison Hernandez should either do something about our cause or state that she cannot, at least then we will understand the role better. The whole Police and Crime Plan Consultation is a complete side show. Can I suggest that either do your business or get off the potty!
Alison Hernandez Hi Paul the point of organising the public meet was to help hold the police to account for their decision. I do have influence and hence I said I would be working with the police to respond to the petition hopefully next week. I do not have day to day control of policing though. The input into the police and crime plan is important as it's the main lever for influencing policing. A bit like the Local Plan in your area that affects planning decisions. I'm not on the potty though thanks and criticising people will not get you what you want in life. Don't let Sharon and the efforts of this group be let down by comments like this.
Sharon Ciliberto Alison Hernandez told us that she is going to have a meeting with Mark Bolt and the Deputy Chief Constable who were there yesterday. She was very supportive of our campaign and we are waiting with baited breath for the outcome. She is going to discuss the petition (4061 we handed over), but it is also important for her to consider that since it was televised yesterday, more people are aware of what's happening and there has been a sharp increase in people signing and wanting to know more. It's already heading closer to 5000 now.
Paul Hocking I appreciate Alison Hernandez 's response above it is though strange in its phrasing The remit is clear that the PCC is not to HELP to hold the police to account but TO HOLD the police to account. We shall see if the PCC has influence in the fullness of time and as this cause plays out. As far as the consultation process is concerned it is not about planned changes but a tool to indicate the resistance to change, so I'm sure my cynicism will be forgiven. The final comment with respect to letting OUR group down I feel is a small injustice, after all who will hold the PCC to account if they don't hold the police to account if not us the community. I still feel that the PCC supports the process of our campaign but not the actual campaign and that ladies and gents is politics!
Petitions are well over 4000 now and we have had a surge tonight!
Lesley Nowman Shared again!
About 6:30
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Can't believe the surge that is happening tonight in signing petitions. Surely they have to listen!! Policing by consent!! Let us not forget!!
The public fund the police, not the 'human resources' department. Policing is by consent. The public obviously don't consent to assigning a man who is an ace as patrol seregant. Patrols are more importat than desks. Exercise the discretionary powers to do the right thing here please, as it is clearly in the public interest.
Paul M. 7 days ago
Keep sharing, this is happening in many communities all over the country!! We need to stop it!!!
Sergeant Friday is more than just a supervisor in Hayle and the local district. He is completely committed to the community. Mike is the…
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Judith Curnow Exactly!!! Piddle poor!! xx
Judith Curnow We all need to do some form of action to stop paying council tax for policing...seeing as we hardly have any police....next petition possibly??? xx
Sharon Ciliberto We are paying for mentally ill offenders. While I sympathise with anyone with mental illness. I still believe in crime prevention as opposed to sticking plaster policing. It has to be bottom up policing not top down!!
Local police are needed.
Elinor S. about 2 hours ago
The public fund the police, not the 'human resources' department. Policing is by consent. The public obviously don't consent to assigning a man who is an ace as patrol seregant. Patrols are more importat than desks. Exercise the discretionary powers to do the right thing here please, as it is clearly in the public interest.
Paul M. 7 days ago
This was posted on the online petition by Bob Wheeler i worked with mike for a few years at truro and after 31 years service in the police I can honestly say he was the best policeman I ever worked with.these 2 areas need a community sgt and a proactive one at that which mike was/is.he helps kids with problems [ sorry challenges as bosses would speak] so much for community policing .if he can help an handful of youngsters surely this can help them in the future and stay off crime ., and the force as well.
Listen from about 2:05 You will hear Alison Hernandez? backing us
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To the Polish Community in Harlow, I wish there were community police to be able to quickly intercept. So sorry.
HUGE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT hope to see you tomorrow at The Guildhall, St Ives
Lee Robert Bryant still have seats available if anyone else needs a lift. l&m cars
UPDATE: MEETING 1st SEPTEMBER. There are limited numbers in the St Ives Council chambers. Unfortunately not all campaigners will be able to get in however your presence will be still welcome outside where we will be able to feedback to you. There is likely to be a media presence so you may have the opportunity to be interviewed and give your point of view. I will be presenting our case. There will be a question and answer opportunity for those present.
Linda Taylor Lucky for me I have my own chair!!!
Sharon Ciliberto Yes Linda Taylor no probs. I have a place up front. They called me today ??
Andrew Mitchell Hope it is packed to the rafters! Sorry, I'm away so unable to attend.
Sharon Ciliberto Maria Ellis, Beverley Nielson and myself are collating the petitions as we speak. The online petition and paper petitions combined have reached 3832 signatures. We still are awaiting the return of more from Hayle Tri-station, St Ives Leisure Centre. Paradise Park/Bird in Hand and several other outlets in St Ives. I think we can safely say we have topped 4000!! Thank you for all your support and keep it coming for tomorrows big meeting at St Ives Guildhall!!
Andrew Mitchell Well done to you all!
Claire Holland Sorry I can't make it. Good luck x
Maria Ellis, Beverley Nielson and myself are collating the petitions as we speak. The online petition and paper petitions combined have reached 3832 signatures. We still are awaiting the return of more from Hayle Tri-station, St Ives Leisure Centre. Paradise Park/Bird in Hand and several other outlets in St Ives. I think we can safely say we have topped 4000!! Thank you for all your support and keep it coming for tomorrow's big meeting at St Ives Guildhall!!
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Hats off to Annie Jackson not only did she collect 260 signatures yesterday she is off again on her own today collecting more!! What a star xx
Sharon Ciliberto Fab!!
Stan Barlow Good Morning and can I say what a wonderful effort is being made and I hope to be there at the Town Hall on Thursday? One thing though is there any way to change the sign in Lelant. It is a little crude [in appearance not content/?.
Sharon Ciliberto I think that's Beverley Nielson's department
Beverley Nielson Did what I could with available materials feel free to change it if you wish
Beverley Nielson Just reviewed your post Stan sorry I don't have a sign in lelant
Madeleine Guard I work at the leisure centre on reception is there any chance I could pick up or print off some petition sheets?
Sharon Ciliberto Message Maria Ellis or Beverley Nielson as they have the paper copies.
Beverley Nielson I ve run out but I might be able to get some printed off for you if Sharon or Maria can email me a pdf
Madeleine Guard If you can email me some that would be amazing it's madeleinemaeg@hotmail.co.uk
Sharon Ciliberto I am in Scillonian now leaving St Mary's at 4.15. Could tomorrow but Maria may get them to you sooner. Bev and Maria Ellis is there anyway we could meet up tomorrow night ? Xx
Maria Ellis YES phone me, hope you had a fantastic time xXx
Beverley Nielson You choose I'll be there Hayle no prob for me x
Sharon Ciliberto Ok we can meet at my house if you like. I'll on you my address xx
Maria Ellis I've can get some to you tomorrow am where and when and with you all the way
Beverley Nielson If you can bring a heap tomorrow to Sharon's I'll distribute x
Maria Ellis Will do, what time? I've left a message for Sharron at home x
Beverley Nielson To be confirmed - I think she is busy at family do! Plan on 7to 8 x
Maria Ellis Tomorrow morning?
Beverley Nielson Evening I hope ha !
Check out this link to the Plymouth herald!
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Mat Pickin The one person who knows the area inside out. Mike is and has always been so pro active. Believe me he works so hard for us all. A good man that wants the best for his and our community. Complete madness. Take another top man of the streets why dont you. Its all gone mad... SOS.....
Beverley Nielson Spot on mat! Thanks for your post, hopefully a significant few will turn up on thurs 11am guild hall!
Shame it's a work day for us mere mortals!
Shame it's a work day for us mere mortals!
OMG Annie Jackson has filled another 12 pages today that's another 240 signatures!!! And she is asking for more forms to continue this week!
What a woman! Xx
Paul M. 4 days ago
The public fund the police, not the 'human resources' department. Policing is by consent. The public obviously don't consent to assigning a man who is an ace as patrol sergeant. Patrols are more important than desks. Exercise the discretionary powers to do the right thing here please, as it is clearly in the public interest.
Ha what a team!! 500 signatures!!! You will all go to heaven thanks ladies!!!
People were asking to sign before we got the paper out the box!
Incredible,
lots of young men signing saying how much Mike has helped them in the past, nothing negative at all (well one but I'll keep that to myself ) it's certainly apparent how strongly people feel- few shops to pick up from before thurs and the lovely Annie Jackson is going to carry on woo hoo
Sharon Ciliberto 500!!! That's more than 20 a sheet then!!! Brilliant!!!!
Sharon Ciliberto Did you ask them to turn up to meeting Beverley xx
Beverley Nielson Oh yes!
Sharon Ciliberto You star!!!xx
Alison Hernandez Great effort! I can't wait to hear what's working so well in your area. Sharon Ciliberto if you want to chat before the event to co-ordinate how the meeting is run and what will work best then give me a call. I'll message you my number :-)
Sharon Ciliberto Thank you ??
Thanks to clare Nicola Annie and ann for turning up! 7 pages done already !
Maria Ellis ,sorry I can't be there not back in Hayle til 2night WELL DONE YOU xXx ????
Sharon Ciliberto Fab job ladies xx
Sharon Ciliberto That's another 140 then xx
Tomorrow 11am till 4pm (ish) I will be on the wharf st ives collecting signatures for our worthy campaign! Please join me if it's only for half an hour ( I don't want to be billy no mates!)
It's imperative that we max out the signatures and support ready for 1st sept meeting any the guild hall (11am) I've t shirts pens clipboards posters petitions and flyers, for those that don't know me I am the fat blond with a clipboard and Mike Friday on me front on the wharf!
Please help your support will be invaluable
Beverley Nielson Please share! We need max input tomorrow and Thursday
David W Raymer An excellent campaign and the more we promote the cause .
Beverley Nielson David ... Thank you for your support! If you have time to turn up in your superhuman outfit it would be appreciated ! You could be our star guest ! X
David W Raymer I shall be there in spirit but have already booked to be somewhere else today , hope you have lots of support .
David W Raymer I am in Leeds from Tuesday so will not be with you on the 1st but I have e-mailed the commissioner and George Eustice MP
Beverley Nielson Top job David your support is invaluable
Sharon Ciliberto Great job Beverley. Sorry I'm in the Scillies or I'd be right there with you. Anybody free, please support our Bev!!!!
Have you ever said "I don't understand politics"! Or "no one is going to listen to me" , "my one vote won't make a difference"!??
Your wrong !
IT CAN and YOU WILL
Your already doing "politics" by reading this!
One more step.. VOTE
You do count!
I've made some placards ( just gotta paint em tomorrow) and will bring them for everyone to use, I've got a photographer coming also as times and echo might not be able to make it I'll bring the shirts posters and some more completed petitions
If someone else can do the sandwiches that would be great! (Joking!)
L&M cars have offered lifts to St Ives Guildhall on 1st Sept to the meeting with Devon & Cornwall police and crime commissioner to discuss a way forward with Sergeant Mike Friday. I will also have space for 4. Message Lee Robert Bryant if you need a lift with L& M cars. This is a very important meeting in this campaign and I strongly urge as many as possible to attend at 11 am.
Beverley Nielson Wow that's very generous of them???? I will endeavour to use them in the future
Alison Hernandez has sent a PDF document saying she can't do anything about the situation but will be holding a public meeting in st Ives council on 1st September at 11am. Guess she's not going to be at Tescos now. I can message letter from my phone but can't attach it for you all to read as its pdf. As many as possible MUST attend this meeting. This is the beginning of the end. They are not listening to the taxpayers. They are not listening to what the man in the streets want or need!!!
Gaynor Hinchliffe Would have definitely attended, but out of county for my Mum's funeral.... Good luck guys!
Sharon Ciliberto So sorry to hear of your loss Gaynor.
Lee Robert Bryant Hi l&m cars would be happy to inbox me times ect thanks
Sharon Ciliberto Thank you
Please make sure as many members as possible come and have your say about our community policing at St Ives Council rooms/ guildhall at 11am on 1st September. This is the beginning of the end of this campaign and we MUST let the senior officers know what we need. DO NOT MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY. If anyone needs transport please let us know on here and I'm sure we can help, especially with the parking situation in St Ives being tricky.
Sharon Ciliberto Please share this far and wide
Sharon Ciliberto This meeting is now taking place in St Ives Council chambers. It is a public meeting.
I would love to be with you all. But I'm working. I have a market stall in Penzance Monday to Friday. I have seen less and less police on the streets of Penzance over the years. 101 is a joke. By the time I've got through,reported the incident. The fracas is all over.
I formally apologise to Alison Hernandez for misunderstanding her invitation to a meeting and her letter of response. At the time I thought she meant a personal meeting but it was a public meeting that she wanted to arrange. Even better. Trying to read things on the Scillies, in the brilliant sunshine, on a small iPhone screen with intermittent internet is not the easiest thing to manage. I can see that she is intending to get all parties together in an effort to move forward and we must thank her for that. Please accept my apologies Alison.
Alison Hernandez No need it's just the passion for policing bursting out of you. Let's see what we can do... It's all about influencing things...have a good break
Sharon Ciliberto Thank you
I write in response to your letter regarding planned changes to local policing arrangements in the St Ives and Hayle area and the redeployment of Sergeant Mike Friday. The strong level of support for Sergeant Friday is clear from the facebook and online petitions and the correspondence received by my office.
The decision to move Sergeant Friday is part of an operational policing decision to move from two sector Sergeants in Penzance sector to a single Sergeant. The Chief Constable and his senior command team are responsible for making decisions regarding the deployment of officers, not the Police and Crime Commissioner. I provide the funding and the strategic direction for the force. In general, the funding position has been protected for the next four years with some small reductions in the national government grant. I expect that my police and crime plan, which is currently out to consultation, will focus on the continued importance of local policing although there are always a range of new and emerging priorities that must also be balanced such as the online exploitation of children.
I do recognise the impact that changes like this can have on the public’s perception of policing and on how connected they feel to the police and I do understand that many people living in Hayle and St Ives are concerned about these changes. I am calling a public meeting in St Ives next Thursday to allow members of the public and local councillors to voice their concerns directly to me and to senior police officers within Devon and Cornwall Police.
That meeting will take place at 11:00 on 1st September 2016 and will be held in St. Ives at the Town Hall. The meeting will be in the Council Chamber.
I am fully committed to improving the links between the police and the community and this will be a core feature in my plan for the next four years. Visible local policing, including the work of the dedicated network of police officers and PCSOs working in neighbourhoods across the two counties is most definitely a part of that connection. I want to work with local communities over the coming months to make improvements locally recognising that what is right for one location may not work in another. I am currently consulting on my policing plan for the next four years – and people can get involved in that consultation through the OPCC website. http://www.devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/…/police-and-crime-p… consultation/
I look forward to meeting with you on 1st September and working with you as we move forward.
Yours sincerely
Alison HernandezPolice and Crime Commissioner
www.devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk
Neighbourhood Policing in St Ives and Hayle
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez will host a public meeting in St Ives next week at which she has invited senior police officers to explain planned changes to local policing arrangements in the St Ives and Hayle area, including the redeployment of Sergeant Mike Friday.
The meeting will be held at St Ives Town Hall at 11am on Thursday 1 September.
Ms Hernandez has called the meeting in response to public support for Sergeant Friday which has been evident from social media and correspondence received by her office.
“The decision to reassign Sergeant Friday is a purely operational move from two sector sergeants in Penzance sector to a single sergeant,” said Ms Hernandez.
“The chief constable and his senior command team are responsible for making decisions regarding the deployment of officers, not the Police and Crime Commissioner.
“However, I do recognise the impact that changes like this can have on the public’s perception of policing and on how connected they feel to the police and I do understand that many people living in Hayle and St Ives are concerned about these changes.
“So I am calling a public meeting in St Ives next Thursday to allow members of the public and local councillors to voice their concerns directly to me and to senior police officers within Devon and Cornwall Police and for those senior officers to explain the decision.”
In her role as Police and Crime Commissioner Ms Hernandez provides the funding and the strategic direction for the force but is not responsible for operational decision making.
“In general, the funding position has been protected for the next four years with some small reductions in the national government grant,” she said.
“I expect that my police and crime plan, which is currently out to consultation, will focus on the continued importance of local policing although there are always a range of new and emerging priorities that must also be balanced such as the online exploitation of children.
“I am fully committed to improving the links between the police and the community, this will be a core feature in my plan for the next four years and that is why I feel this meeting is important.
“Visible local policing, including the work of the dedicated network of police officers and PCSOs working in neighbourhoods across the two counties, is most definitely a part of that connection.
“I want to work with local communities over the coming months to make improvements locally – recognising that what is right for one location may not work in another.
“I am currently consulting on my policing plan for the next four years – and people can get involved in that consultation through the OPCC website.”
http://www.devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/…/police-and-crime-…/
*PLEASE NOTE: The OPCC consultation event planned to take place at Tesco Penzance on 1 September will not now go ahead.
UPDATE: Alison Hernandez , The Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner has invited me to meet her to discuss a way forward regarding the issues raised by our campaign. I have emailed her to arrange a time.
Mary Allen Go Cilli xxx????
Maria Ellis WELL DONE YOU xXx
Sharon Ciliberto You up for it Maria? Xx
Maria Ellis Def, count me in xXx will have all petitions back by Tuesday
Sharon Ciliberto That's great Maria xx Beverley Nielson has scanned the others over to me xx
Mel Osborne Hi, please could you let me know when the meeting is? I work for BBC Cornwall & we're keen to keep following this story. My email is mel.osborne@bbc.co.uk. Thank you.
Sharon Ciliberto I have emailed you Mel, but I'm still awaiting a reply from Alison Hernandez. If you look through the rest of the posts in the group, you will find her invitation to me together with her email.
Alison Hernandez Have you seen that I'm organising a way to get us all together to work things through? I've copied this from my Facebook page for your info:
Neighbourhood Policing in St Ives and Hayle
...See moredevonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk
Cheryl Canning Brilliant. ?
Seb Ciliberto Class
Private message Beverley Nielson if you would like one of the T shirts shown below. They work out at £8 each. We will be wearing them when we campaign at Penzance Tesco on 1st September to coincide with the visit of Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernandez.. We will be petitioning there and also Beverley Nielson will be petitioning St Ives on Bank Holiday weekend. Feel free to lend your support with or without t-shirts. Make banners or just be present....
Louise Leggatt I will!
Beverley Nielson What size?
Paul Hocking Me can I have xxl cheers, where do i send the money?
Sharon Ciliberto Pm Beverley Nielson. We have included you in our group chat. Check your messages :)
Beverley Nielson Drop in to me at work' I'll order u one
Claire Holland Pm'd you x
Very interesting
VISTA PRINT ,have re credited me half of the postage for the t shirts (due to double orders) and because it is a WORTHWILE cause an not just a hen/stag night campaign! thank you VISTA PRINT x
seems the t shirts are popular!
its getting complicated with sizing etc so working on the idea that most will be large or x large (to wear over other clothes too)
have ordered a few will arrive with me on 25th so 1st come 1st served £8 each (at less than cost)
PM me for collection/payment
thanks to all you lovely people who think this is worth it!
Sharon Ciliberto Great stuff Beverley, make sure you hang onto mine xx
Beverley Nielson WILL DO YOUR NO.1!
OK, we are UPING! the anti!
THE PLAN...... is to hit St Ives town (The Wharf and Fore Street) on bank holiday Monday,
THE AIM....... is to collect signature for the petition and to raise awareness with local people and the holiday makers that come to Hayle and St Ives and enjoy a crime free environment
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Another 90 signatures have just come in form Central Garage, Hayle, delivered to my door by Ace St Ives. Thank you everyone, we have now topped 2500 and still going!!
Beverley Nielson Woo hoo! You are doing a terrific job x
Sharon Ciliberto So are you Beverley Nielson!!! This isn't a one man job xx
Beverley Nielson Anything to win the war! Any ideas for next week I've a few days off?
Sharon Ciliberto I'm over on the Scillies until 30th but will pm you some ideas x
Beverley Nielson Lucky u!! X
UPDATE: We have collected and counted most of the paper petitions around St Ives and Hayle. So far, together with the online petition, we have almost 2500 signatures and they are still coming in. I have emailed Alison Hernandez to accept her offer of a meeting and am awaiting her reply. Will keep you all posted. Peaceful protest at PZ Tesco on 1st September will still be going ahead between 11 and 2 pm. We need as many of you there as possible please. I know that lots are working and accept your apologies. Thanks for your continued support.
The Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernandez is now a member of this group. Feel free to let her know your feelings about the removal of Sergeant Mike Friday And the police cuts in the St Ives and Hayle area and indeed throughout the country.
Alison Hernandez Thanks Sharon Ciliberto. I'm here to listen and understand. Besides the petition please formally comment on the Police and Crime Plan consultation by Sept. This document is a way of directing policing. http://www.devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/.../police-and.../
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Sharon Ciliberto Thank you Alison, I did share the survey but I felt that the questions were slanted to an ' either' ' or' outcome and that if we want vulnerable people helped we would have to forgo our community police officers. Mike Friday does so much to prevent crime by his close working with the young and making young people feel valued. This isn't about Mike Friday but what he epitomises. What he does for the public face of the police force; the trust and co-operation he has fostered within the community; the relative safety that the elderly feel knowing that he is around. This is the type of policing that we want and need. Thank you for listening.
Alison Hernandez Sharon Ciliberto i think you describe the example of policing at the heart of our communities which is what I aim to achieve. Let's work together to make it happen.
There are plenty of extra text boxes in the survey to put in wider thoughts. Just want to make sure it's formally captured. :-)
Sharon Ciliberto That's good to hear that we want the same things Alison and would love to work with you in keeping our police where we know they are needed. We know that if Mike is removed the crime figures will appear to fall because they will not be reported or registered.
Alison Hernandez Shall we set up a meeting to see how we can help shape things going forward? If you email me on alison.hernandez@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk and we'll sort something :-)
Sharon Ciliberto That'll be great!
Jean Howes We could so do with 'a sergeant Friday ' in Penzance please don't lose this precious man
Sharon Ciliberto All communities need one Jean, I totally agree! x
The visit of the police and crime commissioner is scheduled for 1st September at Penzance Tesco between 11 and 2. If you can't make it, follow the link to leave your comments. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO THE WHOLE OF THIS CAMPAIGN SO MAKE YOURSELF HEARD!! http://www.devonandcornwall-pcc.gov.uk/…/consultation-even…/ Leave your comments on their Facebook page.
Beverley Nielson I've taken holiday from work to make sure I can be there
David W Raymer As I will be away on the 1st I have filled out the form expressing my concerns .
david b. 16 days ago
Mike Friday is my hero because he helped me with dealing with bullied and he would be much better to staying on the street instead of being behind the desk at work and i would love to do any things to help him stay on the street we need more people like Mike Friday on the street he my Hero
Geoff W. 29 days ago
Young people are the future. They need positive and supportive guidance from a police "presence". This is what Mike does. Do you want hayle to end up lke Penzance?
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Geoff W. 29 days ago
Young people are the future. They need positive and supportive guidance from a police "presence". This is what Mike does. Do you want hayle to end up lke Penzance?
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Janet C. 28 days ago
The community needs this lovely man.
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Naomi C. 28 days ago
This officer does the job of 5. He is so dedicated and genuinely cares. He stops teenage trouble before it even starts. We need more of him, not less.
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paul p. 28 days ago
should be more police officers like Sergeant Friday to protect the local communitys
Jacki H. 28 days ago
We need to see more of a Police presence on the streets so it's vital to keep Sergeant Friday in our community!
Stacey F. 29 days ago
It is ridiculous for Hayle and the St Ives area not to be fully patrolled by a police officer, especially during the summer months when thousands of tourists arrive. If any trouble occurs then people will have to wait for a team from Camborne, which would take at least 20 minutes to arrive, in the meantime said trouble could have escalated immensely. The truth is these areas actually need more of a police force presence not less.
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leo w. 29 days ago
Sergeant Friday is an important part of the Community and has done a lot of work with the younger people of the town, it would be such a shame to lose him
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Philip David Anthony S. 26 days ago
We in falmouth know what it is to lose a community minded officer
Ken W. 28 days ago
Prior to my retirement from the Police I worked as Mikes Inspector. He is the hardest working police officer I have known and is totally dedicated to the community he serves. His knowledge of the area is also second to none and it would be a complete waste of a top officer to remove him from his post.
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Scott D. 29 days ago
Its all about community.
Clare P. 24 days ago
Mike Friday makes us feel safe and encourages others to do good and positive things in the community.
malcolm s. 24 days ago
Sergeant Friday The finest and most committed Community Police Officer I have met in the past 77 years.
Pam S. 24 days ago
Sergeant Friday Thank you for all you do for the Younger Generation.
Please see our post from Paradise Park today.
I called 101 and got told to report it to "Action Fraud" after waiting on the phone I gave up and then found out that they would only log the fact! Useless!
So I called Mike's mobile, no answer, Boo! But just ten minutes ago he called me and I told him the story. He is not working this weekend but will arrange for an officer to come and see us about this on Sunday or Monday. Thanks Mike!!
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Ju Lawry He's a star X
Sharon Ciliberto This story speaks volumes!!!
Maria Ellis, Beverley Nielson would you mind collecting up and counting the paper petitions now. I can get them photocopied so that we can send them off to the home office, commissioner etc. We have over 1700 online and people are still signing but I think we can send what we have got so far and still keep collecting, if you know what I mean. I think we all need to be thinking of phase 2 now and the protest on 1st September. Still waiting for venue of Alison Hernandez visit to West Cornwall. We need as many members as possible from this group and beyond to take part in this peaceful protest. Thank you to all who have said yes to taking part or private messaged me but we still need lots more.
Claire Holland I haven't seen them in St.ives
Sharon Ciliberto This story speaks volumes !!
Thank you to all that have messaged me already. We could do with all 1700 members to join a protest on 1st September to greet the Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner who will be visiting West Cornwall. Location and time to be confirmed. If you can make it, just comment yes or message me. Thanks!
Mary Pellow We're in x
Barley Bouffler Yes
Glen Sands ?????
ONCE WE KNOW WHERE THEY ARE IN WEST CORNWALL, I THINK WE NEED TO MAKE OUR PRESENCE FELT. START PAINTING PLACARDS, RALLYING AS MANY MEMBERS AS WE CAN AND LET THE COMMISSIONER KNOW WHAT WE REALLY WANT!
Quote from Alison Hernandez D&C Police and Crime Commissioner:
We are in Redruth on July 29th (Tesco) West Cornwall Sept 1st (Location TBD) Falmouth Sept 6th and Helston Sept 7th. Camborne/Pool/Redruth Sept 7th.
Beverley Nielson Cheers! I like it too! What's even better is the amount of people driving past that beep in support !
Quote from Linda Taylor Mayor of St Ives:
Linda Taylor: Derek Thomas MP and myself have a meeting with the PCC, , at the last full council meeting I tabled a motion to write to the Chief Constable and the PCC, expressing our real concerns and asking for a full explanation, folliwed by a request to reverse the decision, this was supported unanimously by council, we are awaiting the response.
Stan Barlow Lets get Tom Hanks on the case he managed to save Private Ryan
ONCE WE KNOW WHERE THEY ARE IN WEST CORNWALL, I THINK WE NEED TO MAKE OUR PRESENCE FELT. START PAINTING PLACARDS, RALLYING AS MANY MEMBERS AS WE CAN AND LET THE COMMISSIONER KNOW WHAT WE REALLY WANT! IT WOULD BE GREAT IF WE COULD GET ALL 1701 MEMBERS TO TURN UP! KEEP SEP 1ST FREE IN YOUR DIARIES!
Quote from Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner:
We are in Redruth on July 29th (Tesco) West Cornwall Sept 1st (Location TBD) Falmouth Sept 6th and Helston Sept 7th. Camborne/Pool/Redruth Sept 7th.
Sharon Ciliberto Maria Ellis, Beverley Nielson, Paul Hocking, David W Raymer are you ready to help with organising a protest when the Commisioner comes to West Cornwall on Sept 1st? Any other members who want to play an active role in organising protest please comment yes or private message me. We DO need you to attend though even if you can't help with preparing placards.
Thank you for supporting this group. Community policing will be being cut in your area too. We need to show the government that this is not what we the electorate want. Please add weight to this campaign by adding your friends to this group and by sharing and signing this petition
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It's good to see that there are now 1701 members in this group and 1678 signatures on the online petition all wanting the same... GOOD COMMUNITY POLICING to PREVENT and MINIMISE CRIME and to keep us all feeling a lot safer! The powers that be have to listen!! KEEP SIGNING, SHARING AND ADDING MEMBERS PLEASE. WE CANNOT RELAX ON THIS ONE! https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petiti…/saving-sergeant-friday…
Here are the minutes for the St Ives Council Meeting that Maria Ellis and myself attended:
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RESULT!! George Eustice is supporting our campaign and is going to challenge the decision. He signed one of Maria Ellis' petitions in front of us when we attended a meeting with him this afternoon. So that is Derek Thomas MP for St Ives and George Eustice MP for Hayle who both think that the decision is wrong to remove our community police. George Eustice said that he met Sergeant Friday, a few weeks ago before the news broke, at Hayle Tri-station and was impressed by him. He feels that this is the type of policing needed in the community. It is worth mentioning that Andrew George has also signed the petition.
Shirley Hayes Great news.
David W Raymer Still waiting for my reply from George Eustace glad that he is supporting.
We now have 1673 online signatures and the ones in the shops and businesses have yet to be collated. Meeting with George Eustice this afternoon. Keep sharing members and adding your friends. Will report back later.
Sharon Ciliberto Share, share, share, share, share if you please!!
david b. 2 days ago
Mike Friday is my hero because he helped me with dealing with bullied and he would be much better to staying on the street instead of being behind the desk at work and i would love to do any things to help him stay on the street we need more people like Mike Friday on the street he my Hero
Sharon Ciliberto David b is 31 years old and has a disability. Who will be looking out for the Davids in this world if our police are tucked away?
Thank you for supporting this group. Community policing will be being cut in your area too. We need to show the government that this is not what we the electorate want. Please add weight to this campaign by adding your friends to this group and by sharing and signing this petition
Sergeant Friday is more than just a supervisor in Hayle and the local district. He is completely committed to the community. Mike is the…
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