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Help for victims of domestic abuse
One of the most important aspects of my role as PCC is to provide vital support services for victims...
Education, prevention and changing attitudes – VAWG projects thrive across Dorset
While Dorset is one of the safest counties in the country, we must always be pushing for further imp...
What is happening to reduce youth sexual violence and harmful behaviour in Dorset
Ending violence against women and girls is a priority of my Police and Crime Plan. While sexual offe...
How Operation Relentless funding has supported Dorset communities so far
I was delighted to launch round five of the Operation Relentless Community Fund in Dorset last week,...
Police and Crime Commissioner funding to help communities tackle Anti-Social Behaviour
Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is calling for community groups to apply for PCC fundin...
Ensuring help is in place for domestic abuse victims
Last week was No More Week, a campaign dedicated to raising awareness of domestic abuse and sexual v...
Shifting the narrative with STARS Dorset
Today, as part of No More week, which aims to raise awareness of domestic and sexual violence, I wan...
Fly-tipping fines increase by 78% thanks to joint funding initiative between Dorset Council and OPCC
The number of Fixed Penalty Notices for fly-tipping in Dorset has increased by more than three-quart...
'You will be believed': Our message to mark No More Week
This week, as part of No More Week, a campaign raising awareness of domestic and sexual violence, I ...
Crime and Policing Bill: what’s already happening in Dorset – part two
This newsletter is the second part of my look at the new Crime and Policing Bill, which was introduc...
Crime and Policing Bill: what’s already happening in Dorset
This week, a major piece of legislation was introduced by government – the Crime and Policing Bill. ...
Vigilance around online dating on Valentine's Day with new safety campaign
Over the next couple of months, I will be taking a closer look at the areas of crime that most conce...
Statement on Poole Bus Station
Last week I met with the MP for Poole, Neil Duncan-Jordan following his request to discuss Poole B...
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week: Spotlight on The Shores
This week is Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, an important opportunity to raise awar...
Dorset Policing Precept Approved
Good afternoon, Earlier today, the Dorset Police and Crime Panel approved an increase in the polici...
There is hope about knife crime, but it’s going to take more than well-meaning soundbites
There has been a lot of discussion around knife crime in the past few days following the release of ...
Invitation to PCC forum on policing precept
You’re invited to have an in-depth discussion with the Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner about th...
Precept: Why I must ask you for more
Asking you, the people of Dorset to contribute more towards policing our county is not a task I take...
Why I want harsher punishment for drink and drug drivers
Throughout the month of December, Dorset Police’s Road Policing Unit has focused on the annual Chris...
Take part in the PCC's Precept Survey
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, David Sidwick, is asking the residents of Dorset to spare a fe...