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Suffolk's new policing plan reveals PCC's vision for safer county
A safer place to "live, work, travel and invest" is the ambition driving Suffolk's Police and Crime Plan for 2025-2029.
Tim Passmore
Tim Passmore is the Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner.
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Suffolk police chief warns of service cuts without 5% tax rise
Suffolk's Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore says police services could face cuts unless residents accept a 5.1% increase in the policing portion of council tax, as government funding falls short of meeting rising costs.
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Suffolk police programme cuts domestic abuse reoffending by 80%
A new programme helping domestic abuse perpetrators change their behaviour has seen 80% of participants avoid reoffending, Suffolk police have revealed.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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sexual harassment in public, Suffolk Police is calling on members of the public to challenge unacceptable and outdated attitudes and behaviours.
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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.
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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.
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Police begin roadside vision tests as nights draw in
Suffolk drivers could have their licenses revoked on the spot if they fail roadside vision tests, which are being conducted as part of a winter safety campaign launching today.
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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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£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.