Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner sets force priorities
There'll be six areas to focus on in the latest Crime Plan
Six new priorities have been set out by Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner, in his latest Plan for the county's force.
David Sidwick's updated the document after being re-elected to the PCC post earlier this year.
The focus areas are:
- Cut Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour
- Make Policing More Visible and Connected
- Fight Violent Crime and High Harm
- Fight Rural Crime
- Put Victims and Communities First
- Make Every Penny Count
The force says while the titles of the priorities are the same, small changes have been made to some commitments to reflect the current landscape - three years after its was first drawn up.
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, David Sidwick said:
“Following my first productive term as Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner, I am delighted my updated Police and Crime Plan has now been published.
“Much of the past three years has been focused on building important in-roads for change, and while long-term improvements are never easy to achieve, I am determined that as a result of the foundations we have laid, the next stage of this two-term plan will move Dorset further towards becoming the safest place in the country.
“While the updates to the plan are small, they build on the solid foundation and success to date and will continue driving down crime and ASB, increasing the visibility and connectivity of the police, and ultimately making both our rural and urban communities safer.
“One area of greater emphasis is that of Violence Against Women and Girls, and as with all priorities, we must address practical solutions as well as prevention work to engender societal changes needed to address these very serious issues.
“I thank the Police and Crime Panel for their support for this renewed plan and look forward to updating them regularly on our progress.”