APPENDIX 2

RIVER BLACKWATER ENFORCEMENT TEAM

PATROL LOG 2016

Date Areas patrolled Comments Actions Sat 7 May Mayland Creek, Lone patrol. No additional staff. Met with Police Marine Unit *follow up with mgr at Holiday Pk Lawling Creek, (EPMU) Officers. Discussed byelaw areas with people launching at later in the week. Restrict access. Heybridge & Steeple Bay site Sat 21 May n/a Weather cold and grey NW2-3, 4-5 later. Neap tides cancelled patrol Sun 22 May n/a Went to SWC weather overcast, Neap tides. No launch. MCGA exercise none at SWC. Returned to depot Sat 28 May All areas inc. Beeleigh 6 hr patrol. 2 officers (Harmer/Chapman). Very quiet. No launching at Steeple Bay or Millbeach. Weather SE 2-3, Good Vis. Broken cloud none Sun 29 May St Lawrence to Colliers 4 hr patrol. 2 Officers (Harmer/Chapman) Very quiet. Forecast not good, Reach inc. but in reality not bad at all. Weather NE 2 – 3 rising N/NW5-6 later. Good vis. Sat 4 June Mayland Creek, Lone patrol. Weather: Overcast, light winds NW 2 – 3. Chilly. Brightening Checked Regulations for the Millbeach & Maldon later.Early dinghy races at BSC, lots of sailing boats and very few motor Prevention of Collisions at Sea craft. Had to speak to D XXXX of HB regarding speed. . Regulations 1972.

Will write to Mr XXXX explaining this situation. No immunity. Sun 5 June All areas from 4.5hr Patrol. Two Officers (Harmer/Mackshea). Early racing at BSC, lots of to sailing boats on the water. Busy day at SWC, equipment by Thorpe Bay none Fullbridge Marine. Looked in to Tollesbury, no powered vessels operating. Mayland Creek: Spoke to several users regarding speed area. Patrolled up to Fullbridge to gauge which vessels were about. Back down to Millbeach, all okay. Mayland Creek and finish. Refuelled before securing for the day. Sat 11 June cancelled Weather forecast predicts grey, overcast with showers Rain mid afternoon Sat 18 June Mayland Creek, Weather: Overcast, chilly. SW2-3. HW1200hrs. In company with Jim Maylandsea, Brunt. On water by 1030hrs, patrol up to Mayland Creek, then up to No follow ups from patrol APPENDIX 2

Date Areas patrolled Comments Actions Millbeach & Maldon Maylandsea. Quiet. Up to Maldon, requested vessel ‘O’ to slow up due to the stern wash. Stopped at Hythe Quay and discussed areas with JB. Will check launch site signage after Down to Mayland Creek and spoke to the only person afloat about Referendum byelaw areas. Text from SWC to say had a group from Clacton outside their Club, was dealing with them. Went down to St Lawrence Bay and Write to Manager at Steeple Bay Cvn patrolled along the front. Back to Mayland Creek and spoke to a group of Park (Park Holidays UK) 5 coming out of Millbeach. Ashore at 1430hrs. A quiet day. Sun 19 June All areas except Weather: High pressure Broken cloud. SW3-4 HW1240hrs.With JB. Met Tollesbury with SWC to discuss areas and potential problems. On water 1100hrs. Complete statement proforma Patrolled up to Mayland Creek to observe for a while, then up to regarding prosecution of Mr P XXXX Maylandsea. Stopped Individual for excessive speed in Mayland Creek details obtained. Patrolled up to Maldon and spoke to individual DOB Ditto Mr XXXXXX regarding speed and byelaw areas. Verbal warning given due to the short period of time he was observed. Stopped a powerboat full of people at Discuss witness statement with Jim Millbeach and discussed the byelaw areas. Down to Mayland Creek and Brunt prior to his A/L. observed a number of PWC’s chasing about. Stopped another individual for excessive speed over several hundred metres and obtained details for prosecution. Fuel getting low – finished patrol at 1500hrs. River much quieter at this time. Sat 25 June All areas Weather: Flat calm. Broken cloud, threat of heavy rain later. HW16.43Hrs. Patrol undertaken by CPO. On water 1230hrs. Patrolled up none to Maldon. Heybridge Regatta, a lot of activity on the water. Spoke to a number of river users regarding acceptable speed. Down to Mayland Creek, very few river users in this area. Down to Tollesbury and spoke to two adult males with children regarding speed. North Osea and spoke to a group of males in a powerboat regarding speed. Thunder and lightning at approx. 1520 hrs, no activity on water. Patrol ends. Sat 2 July Patrol cancelled: Weather heavy overcast with showers SW6. Discussed options with Stone Watersports Club. APPENDIX 2

Date Areas patrolled Comments Actions Sun 3 July All areas Weather: High pressure, broken cloud, mostly sun. WSW2. Patrol undertaken by the River Bailiff. On water at approximately 1030hrs. All * Complete statement proforma for areas patrolled. High Water 1220hrs. Patrolled up to Maylandsea, spoke submission to Councils solicitor for to single male adult with two small children on his PWC. Regarding prosecution. speeding and use of craft in close proximity to sailing dinghies. Went into Mayland Creek, no activity. Patrolled up to Maldon then down to Tollesbury via Osea and . Back up to Mayland Creek and observed Individual speeding in close proximity to saltmarsh. Took details for possible prosecution. PWC giving cause for concern, returned to Stone Water Sports Club. End patrol at 1415hrs. Sat 16 July All Areas Weather: High Pressure, warm, clear. Light SW. Flat calm. On patrol with CPO Afloat by 0900 at SWC. Patrolled up to Mayland Creek and discussed speed limit area with two river users who were just off Steeple Bay CP ramp. Carried on up to Maylandsea and thenon to Millbeach, Maldon and on up to Beeleigh. Patrolled down to Tollesbury then on to Osea and Millbeach. Lots of sailing dinghies about, but very few motor vessels. HW1100Hrs. Spent time after HW patrolling Mayland Creek and Osea then end at Approx 1345hrs. Cleaned, washed and refuelled PWC’s. Finished 1500hrs Sun 17 July All Areas Weather: High Pressure. Warm, clear, flat calm. As yesterday, on patrol with I. Mudge. Afloat 0950hrs. Patrolled up to Mayland creek and spoke **Investigate cost of body worn to three PWC’s regarding speed. Went over to a large group at cameras to assist with evidence SBCP(Steeple Bay Caravan Park)and discussed byelaw areas and our gathering when budgets allow, as enforcement role. Patrolled up Maldon, Hythe Quay and then down to part of continuous improvement. Osea, Gold hanger and Tollesbury. Stopped at Mersea for a tea and then back to Mayland Creek (Area 6). Noticed a group of fast moving craft in Pass details of this incident to EPMU the upper reaches of the Creek and moved in to apprehend them. I. Mudge went and spoke to one group while I another. Cautioned one Follow up available options with river use and he immediately accelerated away at speed. Unable to catch legal him. Returned to SBCP ramp and was abused by some PWC users. **Unable to take any details and explained to one person that I would Discuss availability of CCTV footage forward the details I had to the Police. A male appeared on a Red PWC with Steeple Bay Caravan Park(SBCP) APPENDIX 2

Date Areas patrolled Comments Actions and proceeded to carry out figures of eight at high speed before accelerating away at very high speed within the restricted area. It Meet with SBCP Management to became evident that this group were not prepared to stop their activities discuss restrictions, options and or respect the byelaws or those enforcing it. Patrolled over to Osea then lease requirements back to SWC. Ashore at 1400hrs. Washed, cleaned, fuelled and returned PWC’s. Discuss midweek patrols with Enforcement Team Mon 25 July All areas HW. 1710Hrs Weather: Warm, Overcast with sunny spells. Calm. CPO’s. Launched at SWC approx. 1530hrs. Patrolled up to Osea, then on No actions pending to Maldon via Millbeach. Spoke to the occupants of a speedboat regarding their speed at Herrings Point. Followed them down to Millbeach. Patrolled down to Osea then onto St Lawrence. Asked a windsurfer if he was okay as he was sitting on his board, all okay. Spoke to the crew of SB R regarding operational areas etc. Then onto Bradwell and over to Tollesbury before heading back. Patrol ends at 18:30hrs. Wash down PWC’s, refuel and returned to storage at 2000hrs. Sun 31 July All Areas Patrol carried out by Marine Unit (5 hours). ** Statement and details of one PC Paul Rawson defendant sent to River Bailiff for consideration in respect of speeding offence

Discuss prosecution with solicitor Sun 14 Mayland Creek, Patrol carried out by CPO. Weather: Overcast, broken cloud. Light August Millbeach and Maldon winds, flat calm. **Complete statement with details HW1010HRS. Patrolled up to Maldon, past Osea and Millbeach. Offered of offence and submit to Councils assistance to two lads in a capsized dinghy, but they were okay. Patrolled solicitor for prosecution back to Mayland Creek and observed a fast moving boat. Stopped and obtained the details of Individual. Took a body cam on this patrol to • NB: Statement completed provide video evidence of the offence. Rescued a broken down PWC and submitted for from Lawling Creek and towed it back to Steeple Bay CP. Very grateful. consideration for Returned to SWC and after washdown, refuelled and returned to storage. APPENDIX 2

Date Areas patrolled Comments Actions End at 1315hrs prosecution

• Discussed prosecution with solicitor (19/08/16). No course offered as this is a powerboat. Papers to be submitted to court. Wed 17 All areas Patrol carried out by NH / JB. Weather High Pressure, SW2 – 3, 4-5 later. August Good visibility, breezy at times. HW 12.45Hrs. Self-launched at SWC at ** Noticed N.Fishery buoy off approximately 1000hrs. Patrolled up to Steeple Bay CP and on to station. Action this week. Maylandsea, no powered craft, but many sailing dinghies at Mundon Stone Pt from Harlow Blackwater SC.(Regatta week). Patrolled up to Millbeach, then on to Maldon. Many sailing dinghies and cruisers racing from Blackwater SC (Regatta week). Spoke to rescue launch regarding availability in case of emergency. Patrolled up to Fullbridge and spoke to Harbour Commissioner regarding patrols etc. Down to Tollesbury, no activity, then back to Osea and Maldon again, before finishing. Finished at 1500hrs approx.. Wash down and refuel before returning to storage. Sat 20 No patrol Cancelled due to high wind. No launching at SWC. Visited Club and saw August that there were no other river users. Sun 21 No patrol Cancelled due to high wind. F4 V Choppy. August Sun 28 Visited SWC. No access Family weekend event, very busy ashore. Unable August to launch. BH Mon 29 All areas upriver of Early tide. Sun Calm Good visibility. Patrolled up to Maldon via August SWC Millbeach. Spoke to four river users regarding speed and safe distances from sailing dinghies. Lots of dinghies about but few powered craft. Up to Maylandsea, nobody about in Mayland Creek. Sailing dinghies from HBSC racing. Finished patrol at midday. Washed and refuelled PWC. Police undertook patrol of Blackwater also on this day. APPENDIX 2

Date Areas patrolled Comments Actions Wed 31 *Discuss prosecution of Mrs August D XXXX with Legal Team.

*Confirm requirement to prosecute

*Check summonses for all defendants have been issued Sat 3 Sept No patrol High wind, grey overcast Sun 4 Sept No Patrol Heavy early rain, high winds. Drizzle later overcast Mon 5 Sept Confirm statement and officer availability with PC Rawson for prosecution case involving Mrs D XXXX.

Confirm with Legal Team that Mrs D XXXX will be summonsed.

PATROL AREAS

RIVER BLACKWATER, ESSEX

AREA Location AREA Location 1 Tollesbury Creek 8 North Osea 2 St Lawrence Bay 9 Goldhanger Creek 3 Ramsey Island 10 Decoy Point 4 South Osea 11 Colliers Reach 5 Lawling Creek 12 Herrings Point 6 Mayland Creek 13 Southey Creek 7 Maylandsea 14 Heybridge Creek Maldon