[CUCBC Coxes] Police Reporting

[Mark Stringer]

Guys,

 

Before I start, please let me make it clear that incidents on the Cam are
not hugely common and therefore no-one should feel particularly worried,
however vigilance is always a good thing.

 

There have been a few incidents on the river recently involving the general
public threatening either rowing crews or their coaches.  In light of this,
please would all coxes and coaches make sure that they have a mobile on them
at all times when on the water.

 

If you encounter people threatening you with physical violence, try to get
out of any dangerous situation immediately (obviously!) and then call the
police.

 

There are two numbers which might be needed:

The first is 999 - use this if the people threatening you are still in the
area - this should provide a direct response.

The second is 0845 456 456 4 - use this if you have been
threatened/physically abused, but the criminals are no longer in the area.

It goes without saying that if you witness anything happening to another
crew then please stop and check they are ok.

 

Would all coxes please also make sure that the numbers are stored on their
phone in case they are needed, particularly the second which is not so
obvious to remember.

 

Finally, there is a misconception that "E-Cops" replaces the need to report
a crime.  This is wrong as E-Cops is intended as a means of establishing
communication between citizens and the police and a report through this
channel may not even generate a record.  Therefore, any incidents must be
reported through one of the above two numbers.

 

 

Best Regards,

 

Mark Stringer

CUCBC Coxing Rep

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