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- PROTECTING PEOPLE AT RISK OF HARM
- Increase crime reporting
- Hold agencies to account for reducing crime
- Provide resources to the Force for emerging crime areas
- Expand mental health work with Dorset healthcare
- Ensure compliance with the Strategic Policing Requirement
- Lobby to improve port security
- Improve safeguarding for vulnerable children and adults
- Challenge fraud service for vulnerable victims
- Tackling modern slavery
- Scope a mental health app for officers
- Improve mental health joint working arrangements
- Supporting veterans
- Support a hate crime awareness raising event
- Stop any escalation of knife crime
- Introduce return home interviews for adults who go missing
- Expand youth diversion activities
- Work with the Chief Constable to create a police cadet scheme
- Expand the Paedophile Online Investigation Team
- Increase the size of the Safe Schools and Community Team
- Lobby for an end to use of custody as a 'place of safety'
- Lobby for more work to reduce the risks of suicide
- Ensure Dorset Police adopt a mental health delivery plan
- Create a vulnerable person's directorate
- WORKING WITH OUR COMMUNITIES
- Enhance the way we capture the public's views
- Publish an annual report highlighting the views of Dorset residents
- Establish problem solving forums to find innovative solutions
- Fund new approaches to tackling homelessness
- Fund new approaches to tackling fly tipping
- Fund new approaches to tackling county lines
- Continue the pan-Dorset cyber crime awareness campaign
- Improve the police response to business crime
- Continue to build on relationships with business communities
- Commission road safety charities to run driver training courses
- Redesign the Dorset Roadsafe website to boost prevention
- Raise driver awareness of poor decision making
- Continue to lobby Government to lower the drink drive limit
- Provide resources for the Force to tackle drink driving
- Undertake a drug driving awareness campaign across Dorset
- Fund an extra post in the Marine Unit
- Create a rural crime team
- Improve Dorset Police website to boost public accessibility
- Introduce neighbourhood policing team webchats
- Introduce PCC webchats to engage with public
- Make PCC surgeries more accessible by creating online option
- Develop ways for the public to contact Dorset police online
- Continue to bring the police to the heart of the communities they serve
- Introduce a neighbourhood engagement contract
- Continue to educate young people about staying safe online
- Provide better support to protect businesses against online crime
- Continue to promote volunteering opportunities
- Develop a bobby van scheme for Dorset
- SUPPORTING VICTIMS, WITNESSES & REDUCING REOFFENDING
- Lobby for police to be able to insist on high risk individuals being tagged
- Explore more behaviour changing courses for offenders
- Establish a repeat Victims Champion who will work with difficult cases
- Lobby the Government to sponsor a pilot Victims' Lawyer scheme
- Retendering the victim support services contract
- Explore ways to reduce reoffending through mentoring
- Expand tagging of offenders in Dorset
- Expand restorative justice so victims can meet offenders in prison
- Improve the efficiency of courts
- Expand neighbourhood justice panels across Dorset
- Pick up services such as peer and public mentoring
- Extend AFC Bournemouth referral scheme to include young offenders
- Research into whether custody environment can be improved
- TRANSFORMING FOR THE FUTURE
- Increase resources available to frontline policing
- Continue making sure public money is well spent
- Ensure that any debt is minimised
- Undertake independent review of the OPCC
- Uphold prudent finances with adequate reserves
- Fight to get a fair share of the Police Funding Formula
- Keep Dorset's Neighbourhood Policing Teams
- Keep PCSOs in Dorset
- Deploy new resources to frontline duties
- Support the health and wellbeing of officers and staff
- Work with regional partners to keep people safe
- Develop ways to allow the best to enter the Force
- Improve technology for virtual hearings
- Improve computer technology for remote evidence
- Continue to pursue better technology
- Introduce body worn video for officers
- Continue to invest in more advanced drones
- Enable police to give court evidence remotely
- Create a panel to examine complaints
- Create a volunteer group to observe police contact
- Develop a use of force scrutiny panel
- Develop an out of court disposal scrutiny panel
- Improve the PCC's transparency arrangements
- Explore new ways to minimise supervisory costs
- Use new tech to improve police deployment
- Make the OPCC the first point of contact for police complaints
- Create the Safer Dorset Foundation
- Continue to seek ways to reduce the Force's carbon footprint and save money
- Build on evidence based policing methods and introduce best practice
- PROTECTING PEOPLE AT RISK OF HARM
- 2013-2017 Police & Crime Plan
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- Policing Precept 2019/20
- PCC APPROVES 1.96% INCREASE ON POLICE PRECEPT
- DORSET VICTIMS TO BENEFIT FROM GOVERNMENT FUND
- DORSET PCC TO REVIEW DRIVER AWARENESS SCHEME
- Police launch new campaign to tackle cyber crime
- Dorset Police Increase Resources to Protect Children and Prosecute Offenders
- PCC and Force Welcome Launch of the Safer Dorset Foundation
- The issue of spit guards
- Mental Health and Policing
- A statement from the PCC on the Taser uplift announcement
- Getting tougher on animal cruelty
- Responding to the latest statistics on mental health
- Launch of the Restorative Dorset service
- A restorative approach to hate crime resolution
- Getting to grips with knife crime
- Last chance to have your say
- Protect the Protectors
- Response to the Lush 'Paid to lie' campaign
- County lines – Help your police tackle a national issue
- Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner Rationale for Merger Decision
- Custody volunteers make a difference
- SOUTH WEST FORCES’ WORKING TOGETHER TO STRENGTHEN POLICING
- Emergency services unite to tackle #Unacceptable assaults on staff
- Taking action on rural crime
- Austerity in policing isn’t over
- Problem solving forum looks at county lines
- Responsible governance
- Be Bike Smart this Road Safety Week
- Restorative justice - giving victims a voice
- Domestic abuse means far more than violence
- Calling all volunteers - help us hold the police to account
- Response to HMIC policing and mental health report
- Volunteers in Policing – A voice for our communities
- Police & Crime Commissioner asks for £2 a month
- Roadshow seeks public views on £2 precept rise
- Giving back to my community - a volunteer's story
- Safest year ever on Dorset's roads
- How to spot county lines across our transport networks
- New domestic abuse laws promise to put victims at the centre
- Inspiring leaders sought for Dorset’s first police cadet unit
- Workshops helping former rough sleepers learn new skills
- Sexual Violence Awareness Week: Red Flag Event in Bournemouth
- Project provides online safety to vulnerable youngsters
- Dorset residents say “Yes” to raising the policing precept
- Times have changed - so let's talk about mental health
- Panel approves £2 monthly council tax rise to fund policing
- James Vaughan confirmed as permanent Chief Constable for Dorset
- How do I scrutinise the police – and why?
- Extra funding for pan-Dorset Tackling Child Sexual Abuse Project
- Hard hitting videos tell young people how to report hate crime
- New network launched on International Women’s Day
- First careers fair held for Armed Forces community
- South West PCCs come together to tackle reoffending
- Scheme aims to stop reoffending among vulnerable women
- Tackling child sexual abuse is everyone's business
- Rural domestic abuse survivors urged to complete survey
- Apply now to join Dorset’s first police cadet unit
- Project gets down on the farm to help families
- The two numbers that could save your life
- National competition launched to help police tackle gridlock caused by road collisions
- Residents crack down on speeding motorists
- How Victoria's life was turned around by joining the cadets
- No quick wins when it comes to tackling knife crime
- Supporting our Armed Forces heroes
- SSAFA is here to help our veterans
- The Veterans Hub is open to all
- Government publishes new action plan to improve police forensics
- PCC welcomes plans to ensure dignity of women in custody
- Users of rape support service speak of help they received
- Martyn Underhill responds to House of Lords forensics report
- The taboo around suicide makes it easier to ignore
- Dorset custody visiting scheme goes for gold
- South West PCCs welcome return of probation to the public sector
- Guest blog - remember to stay safe from fraudsters
- New ideas needed to crack down on rise in metal theft
- Martyn Underhill responds to vulnerable suspects report
- Network stands up for LGBT community
- Independent Custody Visitors - the volunteers who are making a difference
- The wonderful volunteers who make things happen
- Guest blog – how to stay safe on social media (Part One)
- Dorset Police highlights demand with 12-hour Tweetathon
- Inspiring leaders sought for second cadet unit
- Let's praise our Neighbourhood Watch heroes
- Mental health service supporting the most vulnerable in Dorset
- Service provides justice for victims with learning disabilities
- Tweetathon paints a stark picture of policing demand
- Guest blog - how mentoring ex offenders fills in the gaps
- Mentors aim to stop revolving door of reoffending
- GUEST BLOG – HOW TO STAY SAFE ON SOCIAL MEDIA (PART TWO)
- Hundreds receive specialist training in supporting child sexual abuse victims
- New CCTV centre opens
- Pilot to help vulnerable victims and witnesses attending court
- Report shines light on hidden world of rural domestic abuse
- Police Covenant must have mental health at its heart
- Consumption rooms could be part of solution to our drugs problem
- New contract will build solid bridges between police and community
- Dorset Police releases results of 2019 firearms and ammunition surrender
- Remembering those involved in accidents on Dorset's roads
- New contract provides specialist support to domestic abuse victims
- New programme launched to tackle domestic abuse
- Guest blog – how to avoid the summer holiday scammers
- Spot the signs of County Lines
- Our drugs policy is not working. We must act now to save lives.
- Course helps young people turn lives around
- World Suicide Prevention Day statement
- A service for those killed or injured on Dorset roads
- Helping families cope with the trauma of a fatal road crash
- Helping the Force transform for the future
- Commissioner delighted by report which finds Force ‘good’ in all areas
- Guest blog - how can students stay safe online?
- Martyn Underhill responds to Taser uplift announcement
- Vulnerability- your answers to a difficult question
- Help me lobby the government to improve Action Fraud
- Dorset PCC cautiously welcomes new police officer numbers
- Guest blog - the importance of supporting mental health
- Helping the Force protect people at risk of harm
- The more we talk, the more we break down prejudice
- Dorset Police makes multiple arrests during crackdown on suspected ‘county lines’ dealers
- Martyn Underhill co-ordinates 18 PCC signatures to Government on assisted dying
- Older Drivers Forum helps motorists stay on roads safely
- Remembering veterans – and helping them cope with challenges
- We all need to be more aware of bullying
- Restorative justice service deals with over 100 cases in year
- Guest blog - don't let the cyber grinch steal Christmas
- Helping the Force connect with Dorset’s communities
- A great year of achievements for our hard working volunteers
- Survey finds majority of Dorset residents 'not happy' with Action Fraud
- Charity helping victims of childhood trauma move on
- Drink OR drive this Christmas – you can’t do both
- PCC asks for £1.25 a month to deliver ‘prudent’ budget
- Will you help me fund extra officers for Dorset?
- An open letter to Dorset residents from Martyn Underhill
- We must reboot the system for tackling fraud
- Why new government must review drink driving laws
- Don't let unlicensed waste removers ruin Christmas
- Why am I asking for £1.25 a month for extra police officers?
- Roadshow seeks public views on £1.25 for extra officers
- Helping the Force support victims, witnesses and reduce reoffending
- Plans to improve links between police and community given thumbs up
- Dorset Police launches Bobby Van initiative to support vulnerable victims of burglary
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- Events
- Public Events
- Shaftesbury Community Fun Day
- East Dorset Blue Light Day
- Bournemouth Air Festival 2016
- Dorset County Show 2016
- Melplash Show 2016
- Gillingham and Shaftesbury Agricultural Show 2016
- Mental Health Awareness Week
- Black History Month
- Black History Month
- Ferndown, Policing Precept Consultation 2018/2019
- Emergency Services Family Fun Day
- Strategic Update Meeting
- Strategic Update Meeting
- Dorset Joint Executive Board
- Strategic Update Meeting
- Bournemouth - Precept Consultation Event
- Poole - Precept Consultation Event
- Bridport - Precept Consultation Event
- Weymouth - Precept Consultation Event
- Christchurch - Precept Consultation Event
- Wimborne - Precept Consultation Event
- Swanage - Precept Consultation Event
- Dorchester - Precept Consultation Event
- Guest Speaker - Poole Harbour Watch
- Meeting with Diverse Abilities
- Meeting with Lyme Regis Town Council
- Dorset Police Awards Ceremony
- Meeting - Diverse Abilities Panel
- BAME Consultation Group
- Jailhouse Cafe Reopening
- Guest Speaker - Cerne Abbas Discussion Club
- Forensics Meeting
- Operation Horse Safe Event - Close pass
- ICVA meeting
- Meeting with Chief Officers
- CSA Project Stakeholders Evaluation Events
- Guest Speaker - national event for police mental health leads
- South West Police Collaboration Strategic Board
- Meeting with Chief Constable
- Resource Control Board
- Strategic Performance Board
- PCC Surgeries
- Launch of Diverse Abilities Splash Appeal Panel
- High Sheriff Lecture
- Alliance Meeting
- Melcombe Regis Board
- High Sheriff's Declaration Ceremony
- Informal Joint Leadership Board
- Meeting with Dorset Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Meeting with Dorset Rape Crisis
- Standards and Ethics Board
- Customer Service Improvement Panel
- Meeting with Chief Officers
- PCC Surgeries
- Meeting with HMICFRS
- Specials Attestation
- Joint Leadership Board
- Resource Control Board
- Forensics Meeting
- Guest Speaker - Verwood U3A
- Meeting with Unison
- Meeting with Force Crime Registrar
- Joint Leadership Board
- ICV Panel
- Forensics Meetings
- Guest Speaker - Association of Dorset Watches
- Joint Leadership Board
- Use of Force Scrutiny Panel
- ICVA Awards Ceremony
- Meeting with Chief Officers
- Resource Control Board
- NPCC Audit & Assurance Board
- Police Arboretum Memorial Trust
- Biometrics Programme Board
- Meeting with Chair of Police and Crime Panel
- SafeWise Meeting
- ICVA National Conference
- Resource Control Board
- Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival
- Meeting with Chief Officers
- Home Office Meeting
- South West Reducing Reoffending Board
- Student Officer Passing Out Ceremony
- Joint Leadership Board
- PCC Surgeries
- South West Police Collaboration Strategic Board
- Chief Officer/OPCC Executive Meeting
- Forensics Meetings
- Resource Control Board
- Audit and Assurance Board Workshop
- Working Together Board
- Strategic Performance Board
- Meeting with Bournemouth Coastal BID
- Meeting with Federation of Small Businesses
- House of Lords Science & Technology Select Committee
- Health Education England Meeting
- Visit to Serious Collisions Team
- Meeting with CLA/NFU
- Summer Engagement Event - Weymouth Armed Forces Celebrations
- Summer Engagement Event - Broadstone Family Fun Day
- Summer Engagement Event - Bourne Free
- Summer Engagement Event - Force Open Day
- Summer Engagement Event - Bournemouth Churches Housing Association Annual Festival
- Summer Engagement Event - The Oak Fair
- Summer Engagement Event - The Oak Fair
- Summer Engagement Event - Dorset County Show
- Summer Engagement Event - Dorset County Show
- Forensic Meeting
- Meeting with Home Office
- Councillor Induction
- Lord Bradley visit to Dorset CJLD
- Meeting with Police ICT Co
- Meeting with Sherborne Town Councillors
- Visit to Integrated Offender Management
- National Taser Stakeholder Advisory Group
- Rural crime meeting
- Independent Group Dinner at LGA Conference
- Victim and Witness Strategy Group - Chair
- PCSO Ceremony
- Joint Leadership Board
- Police and Crime Panel
- Meeting with Deputy Assistant Commissioner, Metropolitan Police
- ICVA AGM and Board
- Meeting with Prisons Minister
- Dorset Armed Forces Covenant Annual Review
- Meeting with Chief Officers
- Forensic Meeting
- Guest Speaker - Viewpoint Residents' Association
- Meeting with Unison
- Launch Ceremony for Dorset Council CCTV Hub
- Meeting with Assistant Chief Constable
- Forensic Meeting
- Customer Service Improvement Panel
- Dorset Cadet Session
- National Mental Health Forum
- Joint Leadership Board
- Independent Audit Committee
- APCC Annual General Meeting
- Wellbeing Workshop
- Meeting with Councillor
- Meeting with Cornish Mutual
- Meeting with Deputy Director, Law Enforcement
- Resource Control Board
- Forensic Meetings
- Joint Leadership Board
- Introductory Meeting with Executive Director for Place, Dorset Council
- Meeting with Chief Officer
- Resource Control Board
- Joint Leadership Board
- Use of Force Scrutiny Panel
- Forensic Meeting
- Police and Crime Panel Briefing Day
- Police Arboretum Memorial Trust
- Conference - teenagers at risk
- Forensic meetings
- Joint Leadership Board
- South West Police Strategic Board
- Dorset Criminal Justice Board
- South West Reducing Reoffending Board
- Remembrance Service
- Police and Crime Panel
- Strategic Performance Board
- Working Together Board
- Forensic Meeting
- Resource Control Board
- Victims and Witness Strategy Group
- Joint Leadership Board
- Customer Service Improvement Panel
- Standards and Ethics Board
- Meeting with Dorset MP
- Joint Leadership Board
- Prejudice Free Dorset Conference
- Meeting with Chief Officers
- Bournemouth Hotel Watch Celebration Event
- Specials Attestation
- Meeting with Chief Officers
- Strategic Performance Board
- Joint Leadership Board
- Police Public Bravery Awards
- APCC/NPCC Joint Police Summit
- Ethics & Appeals Committee
- APCC/NPCC Joint Police Summit
- Independent Custody Visiting Panel
- Out of Courts Disposal Scrutiny Panel
- Stop & Search Scrutiny Panel
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- Independent Audit Committee
- Resource Control Board
- SafeWise Trustee Main Board AGM
- Force Remembrance Service
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- Meeting with IOPC
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