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Live Facial Recognition survey: Dorset residents have their say
Last week Dorset Police have put out a video about the use of Live Facial Recognition in Dorset. My ...
Standing up for Dorset in Parliament: Government must act on organised crime
Last week, I appeared before the Home Affairs Select Committee to ensure Dorset’s voice was heard lo...
Good Safe Summer: How Dorset Police is tackling Burglary
Since coming into office, I have heard time and time again the impact burglary has on individuals, f...
Building strong relationships to keep people safe
Today, I want to shine a light on a team whose work is often unseen but plays a crucial role in keep...
Rachel Farrell confirmed as new Chief Constable of Dorset Police
Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick has welcomed the confirmation of Rachel Farrell as the n...
Good Safe Summer: ASB Awareness Week
ASB Awareness Week is an important opportunity to shine a spotlight on an issue that affects communi...
Operation Scorpion 15 delivers results across Dorset
Illegal drugs and the criminality they fuel have no place in Dorset, which is why I welcome the posi...
How Dorset Police is Cracking Down on Heritage Crime
Dorset is home to some of the most remarkable historic landscapes, archaeological sites and heritage...
Visible, Trusted, Connected: Neighbourhood Policing in Dorset
As Neighbourhood Policing Week comes to an end, I want to take a moment to reflect on what neighbour...
Preparing Dorset for a Good Safe Summer
As Dorset enters its busiest and most pressured season, I know planning for this period with partner...
Tackling Fly-Tipping: Protecting Our Countryside and Rural Communities
As Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset and a board member of the National Rural Crime Network (...
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...
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...
Our approach to knife crime must remain relentless
Knife crime devastates lives, families and communities, and while Dorset remains one of the safest p...
Community Speed Watch - a powerful reminder of partnership
Community Speed Watch is a powerful example of communities across Dorset working in partnership with...
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...
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...
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 ...
PCC launches Live Facial Recognition survey
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner has launched a survey, asking residents for their views on Live...
Recognising gambling as a significant harm
Last week, I was delighted to sign an important charter recognising the harm inflicted by gambling a...