Suffolk Police & Crime Commissioner
Police and Crime Commissioners are democratically elected to be the people's voice, someone to lead the fight against crime, and someone to hold to account if the police do not deliver. The PCC also sets the strategic direction and the budget for policing. Suffolk’s PCC is Tim Passmore.
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Suffolk police say new digital desk cuts response times and boosts satisfaction
Suffolk Constabulary says it has improved its communication with the public through a new digital contact team, with 91% of users rating the service as good or very good.News
Suffolk Police launch Christmas drink-drive campaign
Suffolk emergency services have launched their annual Christmas campaign targeting drink and drug drivers, with enhanced testing capabilities funded by National Highways.News
More than 600 knives surrendered in Suffolk police amnesty
Suffolk residents handed in over 600 knives during a week-long amnesty as part of a police operation targeting knife crime. Operation Sceptre also saw three shops fail age verification checks for knife sales.News
Suffolk police call on the public to challenge "toxic, misogynistic behaviours and attitudes against women and girls"
With 70% of UK women experiencing sexual harassment in public, Suffolk Police is calling on members of the public to challenge unacceptable and outdated attitudes and behaviours.News
Police make 59 arrests in Ipswich crime crackdown
A major police operation targeting serious crime and violence in Ipswich has led to 59 arrests and the seizure of dangerous weapons, including knives and a crossbow.News
Suffolk police chiefs to hold final public meeting of the year online
Suffolk's Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner will hold their last joint public meeting on Wednesday, November 6th.News
Ipswich MP proposes new knife crime coalition amidst police funding debate
Ipswich MP Jack Abbott has called for a new Suffolk Knife Crime Coalition and a review of police funding as part of efforts to tackle violent crime in the county.News
£2m worth of drugs seized by specialist police team
Suffolk police say their Operation Sentinel teams made 471 arrests and stopped over 1,000 vehicles between April 2023 and March 2024. The force claims these teams are helping to disrupt organised crime in the county.News
Ipswich police and businesses unite to tackle retail crime ahead of Safer Business Week
Suffolk police hosted a forum to address retail crime, bringing together law enforcement, businesses, and community organisations. The event showcased collaborative efforts to protect staff and combat theft.News
Police launch campaign of "intensified action" against serious crime in Ipswich
Police are ramping up efforts to combat serious crime and violence in the town. The intensified action will focus on County Lines drug trafficking and related youth gang violence.News
Spate of assaults on Suffolk police officers condemned by police leaders
Suffolk police chiefs have expressed concern over a recent series of assaults on officers, with several incidents reported across the county in the past ten days. Two officers in Ipswich were among those attacked.News
Public meeting with police leaders confirmed for Ipswich following MP's request
Suffolk police leaders have agreed to host an additional public meeting in Ipswich on 15 October, following a request from Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich.News
Jack Abbott calls for Police Connect meeting in Ipswich
Jack Abbott, MP for Ipswich, has written to Suffolk police leaders requesting a Police Connect meeting be held in the town centre. The request comes after Ipswich was not included in the planned locations for these community engagement events.News
Police report success with new mental health response policy
Suffolk Constabulary says its "Right Care, Right Person" approach has reduced unnecessary callouts and improved response times.News
Over 90 arrests in summer road safety campaign
Suffolk Police made 92 arrests during July as part of a month-long campaign targeting the "fatal four" driving offences.News
Chance to voice your policing concerns to Suffolk's police leaders
Suffolk's top police officials will hold a series of public meetings this autumn to discuss local policing and answer residents' questions.News
One in three offenders back to crime within a year as reoffending rates in Ipswich hit 4-year high
Nearly a third of criminals in Ipswich reoffended within a year of their conviction or release from prison, according to new Ministry of Justice figures. This marks an increase from the previous year's rate.News