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Suffolk's Chief Constable addresses country's highest "use of force" rate during stop and searches

Suffolk's Chief Constable Rachel Kearton has responded to data showing Suffolk has the highest "use of force" rate associated with stop and search in her latest column.

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Public scrutiny meeting to examine Suffolk Police powers

Residents are invited to share their views on Suffolk Police's use of powers at a public scrutiny meeting at Suffolk One College on 27 November.

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Police launch new plan to tackle Tavern Street anti-social behaviour

Police officers in Ipswich have begun developing a strategy to address street drinking, antisocial behaviour, and violent crime on Tavern Street. Multiple agencies are joining forces to find long-term solutions.

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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.

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Police urge Ipswich drivers to lock vehicles as thefts continue

Suffolk Constabulary and Ipswich Borough Council have joined forces to tackle vehicle theft across Ipswich, warning that most crimes involve thieves targeting unlocked cars.

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£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.

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Reports of anti-social behaviour hit record low in Suffolk

Charities are worried that many people are no longer reporting incidents of antisocial behaviour, as Suffolk records the lowest number of reported offences since records began in 2007.

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Increased police presence in town continues as part of Safer Business Week

Police have continued to step up operations in the town centre as part of Safer Business Week, targeting anti-social behaviour and supporting local businesses.

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Concern as 99.5% of Suffolk stalking cases go unprosecuted

Stalking prosecutions in Suffolk dropped by over 40% last year, contrasting sharply with a record high across England and Wales. Experts warn this could deter victims from coming forward.

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Less than 1% of football arrests last season involved Ipswich Town fans

Ipswich Town supporters accounted for just 0.6% of all football-related arrests last season, despite a small increase in incidents.

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Police go litter picking amid 'intensified action' against county lines drug gangs

Ipswich Police launched a joint-litter picking mission with Ipswich Borough Council in Gippeswyk Park today, leaving some to wonder if this is the best use of resources in the fight against serious crime.

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Police warn of dangers and prosecutions as 'urban exploring' rises in Ipswich

Over 70 reports of young people trespassing in derelict buildings and on rooftops have been made to Ipswich Police since January. Officers are now issuing warnings and considering prosecutions for repeat offenders.