Cable Thieves Apprehended
Posted by: News Desk 14.01.10
Thanks to LandSheriffs continued and innovative use of technology and Mobile Patrol Units another cable theft has been prevented from HS1 (NR) CTRL Ltd's infrastructure.
A movement sensing 'trembler' device alerted Mobile Teams to an illegal entry and the closest Patrol Unit was dispatched to investigate.
On arrival they discovered a suspect trying to steal cable, using Xenon torches the Mobile Team were able to safely track the suspect as they fled and tried to hide. BTP and Police were informed and a Police Dog Unit was dispatched and apprehended the suspect and tools that he had discarded whilst fleeing.
One man was arrested and is under investigation.
Happy Aniversary
Posted by: News Desk 01.11.09
On this day in 1990 British and French workers digging the Channel Tunnel between their countries met for the first time after knocking out a passage in a service tunnel.
Javelins’ first high speed journey
Posted by: News Desk 06.07.09
HS1’s version of the world renown Bullet train, named the Javelin, streaked through the Kent countryside today heralding a new era of high speed rail travel.
The train, built by Hitachi, reached a top speed of 143mph - another UK domestic rail record set by HS1. LandSheriffs were on hand to ensure the continued safe running of the HS1 network during the inaugural journey.
From late July these trains will be slashing journey times from Ashford, Kent to Central London by more than half, from 80 minutes to 37 minutes.
Javelin trains will also be used to take spectators from St Pancras to the 2012 Olympics site at Stratford, in East London, in seven minutes.
Gurkhas given the right to stay
Posted by: News Desk 22.05.09
Thanks to the continued and passionate support of the Great British public and an embarrassing Commons defeat the government has been forced to do a u-turn on the proposed rules for Gurkhas wanting to settle in the UK.
Now all Gurkhas veterans you have served at least four years and retired before 1997 will be allowed to settle in the UK.
LandSheriffs Managing Director Steve LeMay said “It is a victory for common sense” and that “these men have served and fought for our country and deserve the right to live here if the wish.”
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.”
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