A message from Coast Chief Inspector ahead of the bank holiday season

A message from East Coast Chief Inspector Alina Ames ahead of the holiday season: 

We are looking forward to welcoming many of you to our vibrant Lincolnshire Coast this Easter and over the summer holidays.  
 
As we head into the holiday period, our towns and beaches come alive. Visitor numbers can reach over 250,000 people a day, and it’s a privilege to welcome everyone who chooses to spend their time here - whether you’re exploring for the first time or returning to a favourite spot. 
 
My officers and I are here to make sure you have a safe, enjoyable experience. 

Looking after little ones or vulnerable adults

If you’re looking after little ones or vulnerable adults, use a ‘Sandi Starfish’ wristband which helps reunite families should they become separated from one another. They are free and can be collected from multiple venues displaying the Sandi Starfish posters and signs.

Atlantis Alliance Hub

Remember to visit the new Atlantis Alliance Hub, based at Queen's Park Beach Huts in Mablethorpe. It brings together a wide range of vital national and local organisations under one roof. From sea and beach safety to crime prevention, scam awareness, caravan security, domestic abuse support, and flood alert information, the hub acts as a one-stop centre for safety, advice, and reassurance. Not to mention stickers and colouring books for the little ones!

Finally, here are a few simple steps that can make a real difference in keeping yourself and others safe across the entire coast. 
 

Look out for each other 
Keep your group together on nights out and have a plan for getting home. 

If you see someone in trouble, call us - early intervention prevents harm. 

If a situation feels tense, walk away early. Incidents involving violence often start small. 
 
Stay Safe, Stay Supported  
Keep an eye on your belongings and drinks, and don’t leave them unattended. 
Make sure friends get home safely and check in with each other.  
If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and seek help. 
Anyone affected will be listened to, believed, and supported - please come forward. 
 
Help us keep the atmosphere positive  
Report nuisance behaviour early so we can deal with it before it escalates. 
If you’re visiting in a large group, be mindful of noise late at night. 

You’ll see more officers on foot and on vehicle patrols - come and say hello. We’re here to help, to listen, and to keep this a safe and welcoming place everyone can enjoy. 
 
Wishing you a safe, memorable, and relaxing holiday season. 
 
Chief Inspector Ames 
 

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Report it

You can report any concerns a number of ways:  

Via our website: https://www.lincs.police.uk/ro/report/ 

By calling 101 

By speaking with us while we’re on patrols 

Or anonymously, via the Crimestoppers website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously 

Always call 999 in an emergency