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'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...
Merry Christmas from the Dorset PCC
As Christmas draws closer, I’d like to take the opportunity to reflect on the progress made over the...
Dorset PCC launches Precept Survey
It is no secret that many police forces across the country are facing tough decisions due to budgeta...
Working with STARS Dorset
Today, as the 16 Days of Activism campaign draws to a close, I want to mark it with a focus on one o...
Results demonstrate the power of Operation Scorpion
The tenth iteration of Operation Scorpion took place recently in Dorset and across the wider South W...
PCC hosts Facebook Live event about shoplifting
Later today, Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick is holding a Facebook Live event wit...
Knowing the signs of child criminal exploitation
Solving crime is not just about robust enforcement. When it comes to protecting vulnerable people, e...
PCC supports White Ribbon Day and 16 Days of Activism
Today is White Ribbon Day and the start of the 16 Days of Activism, two very important occasions in ...
What we are doing to support young people and reduce ASB in Dorset
This week is Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week, an ideal opportunity to reflect on some of the wo...