Jump into Sutton | Issue 3
What is the best way to contact the police in Sutton? If it is an emergency you phone 999. You can also contact the local police through their website. What is the most common crime in Sutton? In January 2025, shoplifting was reported to be the most common crime followed by anti-social behaviour.
How can we help the police if we witness a crime? If you witness something bad, you don’t have to tell the police, but it could be really helpful if you do. How does the police support people with special needs in the community? The police work with charities such as Mencap to help support people in the community. How do I become a police officer? Police Constable Entry Programme, or Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship you need two A-Levels or a Level 3 qualification.
Can you drive at any speed in a police car? The Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 and The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2002 state that police cars and other emergency vehicles don’t have to follow speed limits to do their job. How has the police force changed over the last decade? Police now deal with more non-criminal incidents such as anti-social behaviour, as well as more crime that occurs online (cyber-crime).
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