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The arms were officially granted on May 30, 1969. | The arms were officially granted on May 30, 1969. | ||
The five traditional [[Sussex]] martlets represent the five former forces of the county, a tower for a tower of strength - the safeguard of the public interest by the police- and a background indicating the sea. | |||
The five forces that amalgamated were Brighton Borough Police, Eastbourne Borough Police, Hastings Borough Police, West Sussex Constabulary and East Sussex Constabulary. | |||
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Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on May 30, 1969.
The five traditional Sussex martlets represent the five former forces of the county, a tower for a tower of strength - the safeguard of the public interest by the police- and a background indicating the sea.
The five forces that amalgamated were Brighton Borough Police, Eastbourne Borough Police, Hastings Borough Police, West Sussex Constabulary and East Sussex Constabulary.
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