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Have Your Say: Second Dorset Youth Survey launches

Last week, I launched the second OPCC Youth Survey, inviting young people across Dorset who are aged...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
27/05/2026 12:06:44

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Under 25s invited to take part in Dorset PCC's new youth survey

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner is calling on young people across Dorset to share their views a...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
24/05/2026 10:03:08

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Our approach to knife crime must remain relentless

Knife crime devastates lives, families and communities, and while Dorset remains one of the safest p...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
22/05/2026 17:04:28

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Community Speed Watch - a powerful reminder of partnership

Community Speed Watch is a powerful example of communities across Dorset working in partnership with...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
21/05/2026 17:04:56

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Supporting victims of complex and hidden crimes

I’m pleased to share an important update on the work we are doing to strengthen the response to hono...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
14/05/2026 16:04:59

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Crime and Policing Act 2026 welcomed by Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner

The Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, David Sidwick, has welcomed the introduction of the Crime...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
08/05/2026 16:38:34

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Still time to take the survey on Live Facial Recognition

As many of you will be aware, I am currently inviting Dorset residents to take part in an important ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
07/05/2026 12:02:44

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PCC launches Live Facial Recognition survey

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a survey, asking residents for their views on Live...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
17/04/2026 17:03:17

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Recognising gambling as a significant harm

Last week, I was delighted to sign an important charter recognising the harm inflicted by gambling a...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
17/04/2026 12:04:01

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Apply for funding to help tackle ASB in Dorset

Recently, I launched my Op Relentless Community Fund, an opportunity for local groups and organisati...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
07/04/2026 12:02:54

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Tackling fly-tipping in Dorset

Keeping communities free of discarded rubbish and dumped waste is rightly important to people in Dor...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
27/03/2026 17:04:03

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Protecting Dorset businesses: action on retail crime

Keeping Dorset one of the safest counties in the country remains my top priority, and that includes ...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
20/03/2026 13:03:49

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Operation Relentless Community Fund returns to help tackle ASB

The Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is inviting community groups and organisations across...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
16/03/2026 13:49:19

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Dorset is a safer place thanks to Operation Scorpion

Communities across Dorset are safer today thanks to the success of the latest phase of Operation Sco...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
13/03/2026 15:03:46

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Improving safety for women and girls is crucial - not optional

As Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset, tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is a p...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
06/03/2026 17:03:34

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Creating safer hopeful futures

Tackling violence, especially when it involves young people is not a simple or straightforward task....

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
27/02/2026 17:03:39

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Early intervention for knife crime offenders

Last week, the government announced a new measure to help tackle youth knife crime where every child...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
20/02/2026 17:03:40

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Tackling online safety together

Safer Internet Day this week provided an important opportunity to reflect on how we use technology -...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
13/02/2026 17:05:57

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Policing precept approved

Dorset’s Police and Crime Panel have approved plans to increase the amount residents pay for policin...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
06/02/2026 15:20:47

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Your Police Force, Your Say

As we settle into the New Year, I would like to thank everyone who has already taken the time to com...

Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner
15/01/2026 17:33:48

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