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Knife Crime Awareness Week in Dorset
In the week where I have launched my Youth Participation strategy with a call out to all of Dorset’s...
Knife Crime: How it impacts a victim and their family
Knife crime in Dorset remains low compared to the national picture, but one person carrying a knife ...
Have you heard about Herbert?
The Herbert Protocol, a national scheme set up to protect and support vulnerable people and enable t...
Time to Talkabout
Last year, I funded the Talkabout Trust to create a programme that supports young people make safer...
Tackling the issue of illegal drugs in Dorset
Dealing with the problem of illegal drugs and the issues these substances create is a top priority i...
Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls through support, scrutiny and enforcement
Over the past few weeks, my newsletters have all been linked by a very important theme – Violence Ag...
Young motorcyclists offered free training to increase safety on Dorset's roads
I am delighted to continue with my support of DocBike, a charity that sees a qualified motorcycle do...
Anti-theft marking kits handed out to Dorset farmers thanks to funding secured by OPCC
Thanks to funding brought into Dorset by my Office, farmers across the county are getting marking ...
Operation Galileo: Fighting the poachers operating in Dorset
Earlier this week, I went out with the Rural Crime Team on Operation Galileo to target hare coursers...
'Stalking is not romantic - if you feel unsafe, seek help'
This week is National Stalking Awareness Week, an important time to highlight the dangers of stalkin...
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...