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A14 speed limit push is 'important but short-term' fix for Ipswich's road crisis
A campaign to reduce the A14 speed limit to 60mph has been welcomed as a first step towards tackling chronic congestion around Ipswich – but the Police & Crime Commissioner is already warning it is no substitute for the long-term investment he says successive governments have ignored.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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Suffolk charity expands domestic abuse support after police commission new service
Anglia Care Trust has been commissioned by Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner to provide support for all 'Standard' risk domestic abuse cases identified by police, expanding its services beyond its existing 24-hour helpline.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 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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Free event offers chance to discuss community safety concerns with Suffolk experts
Residents can question Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner and safety experts about violence against women and community safety concerns at The Hold on Wednesday, 24 September, from 18:00.by
Elouise Lavington
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Tim Passmore named Conservative candidate for combined mayor
Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore has been announced as the Conservative party's candidate for the Norfolk and Suffolk combined mayoral role.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Suffolk firearms operations below national average despite rise
Suffolk Constabulary's rate of 24 firearms operations per 100,000 people was below the national average of 28, despite a slight increase from the previous year.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Police boss slams 'rough idea' devolution as he eyes mayor role
Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner has warned that devolution plans lack crucial detail, less than a year before voters choose their first regional mayor.byJoão SantosandOliver Rouane-Williams
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Two shops fail knife sale ID checks during police operation
Retailers have been reported to Trading Standards after officers found they were not requesting identification when selling knives to young people during a county-wide enforcement week.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Police visit 10 Suffolk schools in knife crime awareness week
Suffolk Police delivered safety presentations to students across the county as part of Operation Sceptre, a national initiative aimed at tackling knife crime among young people.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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Nine arrests made in Ipswich police operation targeting road criminals
More than 70 vehicles were stopped and over 190 Traffic Offence Reports issued during a multi-agency day of action in Ipswich last week.byOliver Rouane-Williams
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