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Motorbikes on footpaths putting Copdock residents at risk, police warn
Police are urging motorbike and moped riders to use proper roads instead of shared footpaths near Copdock Interchange, warning that the illegal practice puts dog walkers, children and cyclists at risk.by
Oliver Rouane-Williams
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'Rough' police precept increase approved despite affordability concerns
Councillors have approved a near-maximum increase to the police's share of Council Tax, with PCC Tim Passmore stressing not increasing the precept would be "so detrimental that it doesn't bear thinking about".by
João SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
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Police and council launch joint patrols in Norwich Road area
Officers from Ipswich Central Police and Ipswich Borough Council parking enforcement teams are conducting daily joint patrols in the Norwich Road area for a two-week period in January.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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How Suffolk's new policing approach is tackling crime differently
Two years after Suffolk Constabulary overhauled its policing model to prioritise community engagement, the force says the changes are delivering results, with business leaders and town centre managers reporting improved safety and closer working relationships with local officers.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Ipswich MP welcomes national Winter of Action crime crackdown
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has welcomed a nationwide crackdown on shop theft, street crime and anti-social behaviour that will see increased police patrols across Ipswich town centre during the Christmas period.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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One Sixth Form College evacuated after malicious communication
Students were evacuated from One Sixth Form College after police were called to investigate a malicious communication on Tuesday, 2 December.by
Matt Stott
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Extra 1,700 police hours deliver results in Ipswich crime hotspots
Officers have spent an additional 1,700 hours patrolling Ipswich town centre and surrounding areas in July and August, resulting in dozens of arrests and drug seizures as part of a renewed operation to tackle serious crime.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk Police reports 97 arrests and major crime reductions during summer operations
Suffolk Constabulary made 97 arrests during an extra 3,829 hours of patrols this summer, with overall crime falling by 17% in non-hotspot areas and nearly 39% in targeted hotspot areas compared to last year, according to Chief Constable Rachel Kearton.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Police seize £500,000 of cocaine and weapons including ninja swords in Gipping and Westgate wards crackdown
A new policing strategy that has brought together 28 local partner organisations has seized approximately £500,000 worth of cocaine and weapons, including ninja swords and crossbows, in the Gipping and Westgate wards of Ipswich since March.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Police launch weekly engagement sessions at Lloyds Avenue arch
Suffolk police officers will be stationed at Lloyds Avenue Archway every Wednesday between 11:00 and 14:00 as part of a new community pop-up engagement point.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Police chief and crime commissioner to hold public meeting in Ipswich
Suffolk's top police officials will meet residents at Inspire Suffolk on Monday, 20 October, to discuss local policing and answer questions from the public.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk New College students create mural for police headquarters
A group of art students from Suffolk New College have painted a mural to brighten up the café area at Suffolk Police's Martlesham headquarters.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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