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Dear Community Speedwatch Volunteers,

I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you personally for the time, commitment, and energy you

dedicate to your local Community Speedwatch initiative.

As the National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Roads Policing and Chief Constable of Sussex Police, I know that keeping our roads safe is only possible when we work together with other agencies and, most importantly, with the public. Your involvement is a vital part of that effort and it truly makes a difference.

We all share the same goal: making our roads as safe as they can be. I am deeply aware of the devastating consequences that illegal and inappropriate speeding can have on victims, families, friends, and entire communities. Every action you take helps prevent those tragedies.

Community Speedwatch plays an important role in reminding motorists of the need to comply with speed

limits in a fair and transparent way. It gives drivers the chance to reflect on their behaviour and make positive changes without the immediate fear of prosecution. While enforcement remains necessary, I would much rather see voluntary compliance and safer driving habits from more drivers, more of the time.

Thank you for everything you do to help achieve this. Your contribution is valued and appreciated, and it makes a real difference to road safety in your communities. Please keep up the fantastic work, and I look forward to continuing this important partnership in the year ahead.

With warmest regards

Chief Constable Jo Shiner KPM

NPCC Lead for Roads Policing