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Integrity Professionalism Fairness Respect<br />
East <strong>Dorset</strong>, <strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong>,<br />
Christchurch, Purbeck<br />
Bour<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Gill<strong>in</strong>gham<br />
East<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ur<br />
Shaftesbury<br />
Fontmell<br />
Magna<br />
Sixpenny<br />
Handley<br />
Iwerne<br />
Cranborne<br />
M<strong>in</strong>ster Tarrant<br />
Child<br />
Gunville<br />
Gussage<br />
Okeford<br />
St Michael Wimborne<br />
NORTH DORSET<br />
St Giles Verwood<br />
S<strong>to</strong>urpa<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Blandford<br />
Camp<br />
Woodlands<br />
PS<br />
W<strong>in</strong>terborne BLANDFORD<br />
EAST DORSET<br />
St Ives<br />
Stickland<br />
Holt<br />
West<br />
Tarrant<br />
Moors<br />
Mil<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Keynes<strong>to</strong>n<br />
FERNDOWN<br />
Abbas<br />
Wimborne<br />
W<strong>in</strong>terborne<br />
Sturm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Whitechurch<br />
New<strong>to</strong>n<br />
West<br />
Parley<br />
Lytchett<br />
Hurn<br />
Matravers<br />
Bere Regis East<br />
CHRISTCHURCH<br />
Morden<br />
Affpuddle<br />
PS<br />
Highcliffe<br />
Sandford<br />
More<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Bov<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n<br />
PS<br />
Wool<br />
WAREHAM<br />
W<strong>in</strong>frith<br />
Newburgh PURBECK<br />
Studland<br />
Creech Corfe<br />
East<br />
West<br />
Castle<br />
Llulworth<br />
Llulworth<br />
Kimmeridge<br />
Swanage<br />
Worth<br />
Matravers<br />
●●● News and reports from your local police service<br />
<strong>No</strong> <strong>safer</strong> <strong>place</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>live</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>England</strong><br />
Help<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> make Eastern Division the safest <strong>place</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>England</strong> are police community support<br />
officers (PCSOs). Pictured here are Wimborne PCSOs Tracey Downer and Matt Johnson,<br />
<strong>in</strong>troduc<strong>in</strong>g young people <strong>to</strong> polic<strong>in</strong>g at a community open day.<br />
People liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the area covered by the<br />
Eastern Division of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> have<br />
settled <strong>in</strong> the safest <strong>place</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>England</strong> accord<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>to</strong> crime statistics published by the Home Office.<br />
In Christchurch, East <strong>Dorset</strong>, <strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
and Purbeck, fewer than 17 crimes are<br />
committed per 1,000 residents, per year -<br />
lower than anywhere else <strong>in</strong> the country<br />
and second <strong>to</strong> just one other polic<strong>in</strong>g division<br />
<strong>in</strong> rural Wales. This means you are less likely<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> - fit for the future<br />
For the first time <strong>in</strong> seven years there has been a decrease of 1.6 per<br />
cent <strong>in</strong> violent crime across <strong>Dorset</strong>. Offences with <strong>in</strong>juries show an<br />
even more dramatic reduction as a result of us stepp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> early and<br />
arrest<strong>in</strong>g troublemakers across <strong>Dorset</strong>. Because people <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> have<br />
protected their property, we now <strong>live</strong> <strong>in</strong> a county where burglary and<br />
car crime is at a 10 year low - and with your cont<strong>in</strong>ued support it could<br />
be even lower.<br />
2006 proved <strong>to</strong> be an exceptional year for tak<strong>in</strong>g the profit out of crime.<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> seized over £3.5 million <strong>in</strong> assets from crim<strong>in</strong>als (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
£1.8million <strong>in</strong> cash) under the Proceeds of Crime Act. This enabled us<br />
<strong>to</strong> reach more people with advice on protect<strong>in</strong>g themselves and their<br />
property and <strong>to</strong> provide the technology needed <strong>to</strong> help control serious<br />
and organised crime at all levels.<br />
Safer Neighbourhood Teams cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong> be rolled out across the<br />
county, with completion planned for March 2008. This means that we<br />
will be work<strong>in</strong>g more closely with our partners and communities <strong>to</strong><br />
further improve the quality of life of local people. By listen<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
understand<strong>in</strong>g and tak<strong>in</strong>g action, we are already deal<strong>in</strong>g with the<br />
concerns and problems, such as those caused by anti-social<br />
behaviour, which can blight your daily <strong>live</strong>s. Safer Neighbourhood<br />
Teams will give you much better access <strong>to</strong> our officers and staff and<br />
significantly greater <strong>in</strong>fluence on how local problems are solved.<br />
<strong>to</strong> be a victim of crime here than <strong>in</strong> any other part<br />
of <strong>England</strong>.<br />
Violent crime levels are particularly low, as are<br />
the number of domestic burglaries and vehicle<br />
crimes. There are fewer than eight violent crimes<br />
per 1,000 residents liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the Eastern Division<br />
of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>, which means you are less likely<br />
<strong>to</strong> become the victim of a violent crime <strong>in</strong> this<br />
area than anywhere else <strong>in</strong> <strong>England</strong>. For the<br />
purposes of comparison, areas such as Salisbury<br />
and Chippenham record more than 10 violent<br />
crimes per 1,000 residents and Southamp<strong>to</strong>n,<br />
more than 35 violent crimes per 1,000 residents.<br />
Super<strong>in</strong>tendent Lynn Hart, Eastern Divisional<br />
Commander (<strong>in</strong> charge of polic<strong>in</strong>g Christchurch,<br />
East <strong>Dorset</strong>, <strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong> and Purbeck) said: “It<br />
is reassur<strong>in</strong>g for those of us who <strong>live</strong> and work <strong>in</strong><br />
this area <strong>to</strong> know that there is nowhere <strong>safer</strong> <strong>in</strong><br />
the country. Over the last year crime <strong>in</strong> Eastern<br />
Division has cont<strong>in</strong>ued <strong>to</strong> fall - show<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
decrease of seven per cent. The number of<br />
assaults has gone down by 15 per cent and we<br />
have cont<strong>in</strong>ued <strong>to</strong> build on last year’s dramatic 26<br />
per cent fall <strong>in</strong> domestic burglary by reduc<strong>in</strong>g it by<br />
a further 15 per cent. Theft from mo<strong>to</strong>r vehicles<br />
has also gone down by a huge 30 per cent.”<br />
Follow<strong>in</strong>g the decision by the Home Office <strong>in</strong> June 2006 not <strong>to</strong> go<br />
ahead with police force mergers, we need <strong>to</strong> further develop polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
services <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>to</strong> meet future challenges. These <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />
●●● provid<strong>in</strong>g ‘protective services’ <strong>to</strong> a def<strong>in</strong>ed level <strong>in</strong> respect of the<br />
most serious threats<br />
●●● complet<strong>in</strong>g the roll-out of Safer Neighbourhoods (neighbourhood<br />
polic<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
●●● maximis<strong>in</strong>g the potential of our workforce<br />
●●● becom<strong>in</strong>g even more effective and efficient by shar<strong>in</strong>g more<br />
services with other forces and organisations<br />
As well as address<strong>in</strong>g these important issues we have extended our<br />
services <strong>to</strong> meet local needs and expectations while meet<strong>in</strong>g national<br />
standards. In addition, despite a low level of central fund<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
<strong>Police</strong> still ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s its <strong>place</strong> <strong>in</strong> the <strong>to</strong>p quarter of all forces <strong>in</strong> the<br />
country, with<strong>in</strong> a county that is one of the most popular and safe <strong>place</strong>s<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>live</strong>, learn, work and visit <strong>in</strong> <strong>England</strong> and Wales.<br />
While <strong>Dorset</strong> is still one of the safest <strong>place</strong>s <strong>to</strong> <strong>live</strong> <strong>in</strong> the country we<br />
are determ<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>to</strong> make it even <strong>safer</strong>. By cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> work with us<br />
and by keep<strong>in</strong>g us <strong>in</strong>formed about what is happen<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> your local<br />
area, we can make <strong>Dorset</strong> even <strong>safer</strong> and achieve our vision of A<br />
Safer <strong>Dorset</strong> for You.<br />
Statistics can, of course, be confus<strong>in</strong>g but the<br />
reassur<strong>in</strong>g fact for Eastern Division residents is<br />
that these percentage decreases are based on<br />
very small numbers of crimes. You will see on<br />
page two, how the division compares <strong>to</strong> its other<br />
most similar areas <strong>in</strong> the country and on page 15<br />
you will see that this fall <strong>in</strong> crime has been<br />
consistent over nearly a decade.<br />
Super<strong>in</strong>tendent Hart cont<strong>in</strong>ued: “These figures do<br />
not make us com<strong>place</strong>nt. We will cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong><br />
work with our communities and our partners <strong>in</strong><br />
local authorities, health, fire and hous<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>to</strong> drive<br />
crime down even further.<br />
“We also know that statistics are not everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and it is important <strong>to</strong> address the issues that can<br />
affect how safe you FEEL <strong>in</strong> your communities.<br />
Over the course of the next year, Safer<br />
Neighbourhood Teams are be<strong>in</strong>g launched<br />
across the division <strong>to</strong> ensure the community<br />
safety issues that matter most <strong>to</strong> you, our<br />
residents, are be<strong>in</strong>g addressed - read more about<br />
how you can get <strong>in</strong>volved on page two.”<br />
Contents<br />
3 Foreword from the<br />
Chief Constable<br />
and Chairman of<br />
the <strong>Police</strong> Authority<br />
4 Annual Report<br />
5 Christchurch<br />
6 East <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
8 150th<br />
Anniversary events<br />
9 How <strong>to</strong> contact us<br />
11 <strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
12 Purbeck<br />
16 Younger <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
COPYRIGHT DORSET POLICE 2007
Eastern<br />
Less likely <strong>to</strong> be a victim<br />
A big thank you!<br />
As highlighted on the front page, Eastern Division has a lower<br />
number of crimes per 1,000 residents than anywhere else <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>England</strong> but <strong>to</strong> get a better idea of how this area looks aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
other, similar areas, take a look at the table on the right.<br />
In order <strong>to</strong> compare how low crime is <strong>in</strong> Eastern Division, the<br />
Home Office groups this area with 14 other areas <strong>in</strong> <strong>England</strong> that<br />
share similar characteristics, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the fact that crime is<br />
relatively low compared <strong>to</strong> different areas of the country. These<br />
‘most similar’ polic<strong>in</strong>g divisions <strong>in</strong>clude Salisbury <strong>in</strong> Wiltshire, the<br />
New Forest <strong>in</strong> Hampshire, Cotswold and Stroud <strong>in</strong><br />
Gloucestershire and <strong>No</strong>rth Somerset.<br />
To give you an idea of how unlikely you are <strong>to</strong> be a victim of<br />
crime, the table shows the numbers of crimes per thousand<br />
residents <strong>in</strong> Eastern Division compared <strong>to</strong> some of its most similar<br />
forces. It also shows where Eastern Division comes <strong>in</strong> the ‘league<br />
table of low crime’ compared with those 14 other divisions (first<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g lowest crime and fifteenth be<strong>in</strong>g the highest <strong>in</strong> the table).<br />
Get <strong>in</strong>volved and make your community <strong>safer</strong><br />
Look out for this logo for your opportunity <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>fluence community safety priorities <strong>in</strong> your<br />
area.<br />
By April 2008 every area across Eastern<br />
Division of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> will have a dedicated<br />
Safer Neighbourhood Team - made up of<br />
police officers, police community support<br />
officers (PCSOs), local authority workers and<br />
members of other partner organisations.<br />
These teams build on the role of the<br />
Community Beat Officers (CBOs) - police<br />
constables who have played an important<br />
role <strong>in</strong> polic<strong>in</strong>g Christchurch, East <strong>Dorset</strong>,<br />
<strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong> and Purbeck for a number of<br />
Eastern Division of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> is not only<br />
made up of warranted police officers, there are<br />
also many police staff, work<strong>in</strong>g both <strong>in</strong> the<br />
community and beh<strong>in</strong>d the scenes <strong>to</strong> make<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>safer</strong>.<br />
Below are just three examples of different<br />
positions with<strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>:<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Community Support Officer<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Community Support Officers (PCSOs)<br />
are not only becom<strong>in</strong>g a well known and<br />
reassur<strong>in</strong>g face of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> throughout<br />
Eastern Division’s communities, they are also<br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g and work<strong>in</strong>g on <strong>in</strong>itiatives which<br />
are help<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> reduce and prevent crime and<br />
anti-social behaviour. The ma<strong>in</strong> focus for a<br />
PCSO is, as a vital member of a Safer<br />
Neighbourhood Team, build<strong>in</strong>g relations with<br />
the public and local partnerships.<br />
Ferndown PCSO Sara Frees<strong>to</strong>ne says: “<strong>No</strong><br />
two days are the same, which makes a<br />
PCSO’s role very <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g. We want people<br />
<strong>in</strong> the community <strong>to</strong> get <strong>to</strong> know who we are<br />
and what we can do <strong>to</strong> help them. By do<strong>in</strong>g<br />
this we can work with them <strong>to</strong> make their<br />
neighbourhood a better <strong>place</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>live</strong> <strong>in</strong>.”<br />
Next time you see a PCSO on patrol <strong>in</strong> your<br />
years. The CBOs will now be<br />
jo<strong>in</strong>ed by PCSOs and partners <strong>to</strong><br />
work with you, members of our<br />
communities, <strong>to</strong> address the issues<br />
that matter <strong>to</strong> you the most.<br />
Your Safer Neighbourhood Team<br />
will be accessible <strong>to</strong> you. They will<br />
make sure that you, as residents of<br />
a neighbourhood, have every<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> let them know what<br />
concerns you. Through a process<br />
called Partners and Communities Together<br />
(PACT) your Safer Neighbourhood Team will<br />
work <strong>in</strong> partnership <strong>to</strong> give you a voice, allow<br />
you <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>fluence their priorities and<br />
encourage you <strong>to</strong> get <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>able solutions <strong>to</strong> community issues.<br />
They will do this through community<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>gs, surgeries, street corner meet<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />
door knocks, and other activities. Look<br />
out for the PACT logo (pictured) for your<br />
chance <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>fluence community safety issues<br />
<strong>in</strong> your neighbourhood.<br />
area why not s<strong>to</strong>p them for a chat?<br />
Station Desk Officer<br />
”The role of a Station Desk Officer (SDO) is<br />
varied, <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g, challeng<strong>in</strong>g, demand<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
also reward<strong>in</strong>g,” says Ken McEwen who has<br />
As Safer <strong>Dorset</strong> went <strong>to</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>t, Eastern<br />
Division already had Safer Neighbourhood<br />
Teams set up <strong>in</strong> Blandford, Shaftesbury,<br />
Gill<strong>in</strong>gham and Christchurch. Teams will<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong> roll out throughout 2007 and the<br />
beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of 2008 when, by April, 30 Safer<br />
Neighbourhood Teams will be work<strong>in</strong>g with<br />
you for an Eastern Division that is safe and<br />
feels safe.<br />
To f<strong>in</strong>d out about Safer Neighbourhoods<br />
<strong>in</strong> your <strong>to</strong>wn or village, give your local<br />
police station a call. See the follow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
pages for details:<br />
Christchurch page 5;<br />
East <strong>Dorset</strong> (Wimborne, Verwood and<br />
Ferndown) page 6;<br />
<strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong> (Blandford, Shaftesbury<br />
and Gill<strong>in</strong>gham) page 11;<br />
Purbeck (Wareham and Swanage)<br />
page 12.<br />
Back and front of house - police staff help <strong>to</strong> make <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>safer</strong><br />
Work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong>gether beh<strong>in</strong>d the scenes. Picture here are Station Desk Officer Ken McEwen,<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Community Support Officer Sara Frees<strong>to</strong>ne and Crime Analyst Rob Clementi.<br />
done the job for 13 years.<br />
An SDO is the first po<strong>in</strong>t of contact for<br />
members of the public visit<strong>in</strong>g or telephon<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
police station. Ken said: ”There is no know<strong>in</strong>g<br />
who you may be deal<strong>in</strong>g with from one m<strong>in</strong>ute<br />
Special Constables are a vital part of<br />
the Eastern Division team. Pictured:<br />
Special Constables Sam Large and<br />
Natalie Shaw.<br />
On behalf of the all the communities with<strong>in</strong><br />
Eastern Division, <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> would like <strong>to</strong><br />
say a big ’thank you’ <strong>to</strong> all the volunteers<br />
who contribute <strong>to</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g the county <strong>safer</strong>.<br />
Special Constables and <strong>Dorset</strong> police<br />
volunteers are <strong>in</strong>valuable support <strong>to</strong> the<br />
police officers and staff work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the<br />
community. They give freely of their time <strong>to</strong><br />
patrol the streets (<strong>in</strong> the case of Specials), <strong>to</strong><br />
moni<strong>to</strong>r CCTV and provide adm<strong>in</strong>istrative<br />
support <strong>to</strong> Safer Neighbourhood Teams (<strong>in</strong><br />
the case of volunteers).<br />
One example of the dedication of these<br />
generous members of the community is the<br />
Eastern Division Volunteer of the Year 2006,<br />
Geoff Hughes, who staffs the Ferndown<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Community Office three times a<br />
week. And Special Constables <strong>in</strong> Swanage -<br />
Geoff Meehan, April Barker and Karl<br />
Harrison - won a South West regional award<br />
at the end of last year for their <strong>in</strong>itiatives <strong>to</strong><br />
target anti-social behaviour at Studland.<br />
Super<strong>in</strong>tendent Lynn Hart, Eastern<br />
Divisional Commander, said: “Our aim is <strong>to</strong><br />
make Eastern Division <strong>safer</strong> and feel <strong>safer</strong><br />
and the help of Special Constables and<br />
volunteers plays a big part <strong>in</strong> that, for which<br />
we are very grateful. In addition, the many<br />
people with<strong>in</strong> our communities who give up<br />
their time <strong>to</strong> organise and contribute <strong>to</strong><br />
Neighbourhood and Homewatch schemes<br />
are also an <strong>in</strong>valuable part of the team.<br />
Thank you.”<br />
<strong>to</strong> the next. It could be a victim of crime or road<br />
traffic collision, reports of neighbourhood and<br />
domestic disputes, abandoned vehicles or<br />
anti-social behaviour, <strong>to</strong> someone just want<strong>in</strong>g<br />
directions, advice or reassurance.”<br />
Information Management Unit Analyst<br />
Crime analysis - often called ‘Intelligence analysis’<br />
or ‘Crim<strong>in</strong>al Intelligence analysis’ - is a law<br />
enforcement profession dedicated <strong>to</strong> identification<br />
and analysis of patterns, trends and problems <strong>in</strong><br />
crime and disorder, with a view <strong>to</strong> recommend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
appropriate solutions. Analysts support the<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestigation, prevention and reduction of crime by<br />
study<strong>in</strong>g crime reports, <strong>in</strong>telligence logs and<br />
<strong>in</strong>cidents, evaluat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>telligence, prepar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
statistics, data queries, or maps on demands and<br />
analys<strong>in</strong>g crim<strong>in</strong>al behaviour.<br />
Rob Clementi, Eastern Division Crime Analyst, said:<br />
“We f<strong>in</strong>d l<strong>in</strong>ks between crimes and then help police<br />
officers <strong>to</strong> identify likely offenders. Our big<br />
<strong>in</strong>volvement currently is support<strong>in</strong>g Safer<br />
Neighbourhoods Teams <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g community<br />
<strong>in</strong>telligence and <strong>in</strong>formation.”<br />
2
Mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Dorset</strong> Safer and Mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Dorset</strong> Feel Safer<br />
Chief Constable Mart<strong>in</strong> Baker, QPM and<br />
Chairman of The <strong>Police</strong> Authority Michael Taylor, CBE<br />
Foreword from the Chief Constable and<br />
the Chairman of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Authority<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> and <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Authority are united <strong>in</strong><br />
their aim <strong>to</strong> achieve two clear strategic objectives - To<br />
Make <strong>Dorset</strong> Safer and To Make <strong>Dorset</strong> Feel Safer.<br />
We rema<strong>in</strong> determ<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> our efforts <strong>to</strong> achieve this and we are<br />
succeed<strong>in</strong>g. Figures for the operational year 2006/2007 reveal<br />
significant reductions <strong>in</strong> vehicle crime, house burglary, crim<strong>in</strong>al<br />
damage and personal robbery, with burglary and vehicle crime<br />
at its lowest for ten years. Furthermore, our sanctioned<br />
detection rate is one of the highest <strong>in</strong> <strong>England</strong> and Wales, which<br />
means that crim<strong>in</strong>als are more likely <strong>to</strong> get caught here than<br />
almost anywhere else <strong>in</strong> the country!<br />
Further details about the Force’s performance <strong>in</strong> 2006/07 are<br />
given <strong>in</strong> the Annual Report, which appears on the next page.<br />
Residents, bus<strong>in</strong>esses, and visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> can take<br />
reassurance from the fact that <strong>Dorset</strong> is one of the lowest crime<br />
areas <strong>in</strong> the Country. These results are <strong>to</strong> the great credit, not<br />
only of all our operational officers and staff, but also <strong>to</strong> all of<br />
those who support them <strong>in</strong> both paid and volunteer roles and we<br />
would like <strong>to</strong> thank everyone who has contributed <strong>to</strong> this<br />
outstand<strong>in</strong>g achievement.<br />
The Annual Polic<strong>in</strong>g Plan for 2007/08 has been framed with<strong>in</strong> a<br />
Three Year Strategy that provides direction <strong>to</strong> the Force by<br />
sett<strong>in</strong>g out clearly our operational priorities and key enablers<br />
that directly support those priorities. The Operational Priorities<br />
and Key Enablers for 2007/08 appear on page 7 of this edition<br />
of ‘Safer <strong>Dorset</strong>’, along with the challeng<strong>in</strong>g targets that have<br />
been set <strong>to</strong> measure the Force’s success.<br />
In terms of fund<strong>in</strong>g, this year the Government Grant <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
<strong>Police</strong> Authority has risen by only 3.6%. <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> receives<br />
the second lowest government grant per head of population of<br />
all police forces. If we received the average settlement of county<br />
forces nationally, we would receive an additional £11 million per<br />
year from central government. Aga<strong>in</strong>st that background,<br />
although our budget for 2007/08 allows no scope for additional<br />
police officers, it will ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> our operational strength and<br />
support the completion of the roll-out of Safer Neighbourhood<br />
Teams across the county, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the deployment of additional<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Community Support Officers.<br />
To ensure that we improve the capacity and capability of <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
<strong>Police</strong> and cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong> de<strong>live</strong>r a high level of service <strong>to</strong> the<br />
communities of <strong>Dorset</strong>, a comprehensive review of the Force is<br />
underway, which will <strong>in</strong>clude consultation with stakeholders,<br />
partners, members of the public and staff. The specific aims of<br />
the review <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />
●●● Complet<strong>in</strong>g the roll-out of Safer Neighbourhood Teams<br />
across the <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> area<br />
●●● Enhanc<strong>in</strong>g ‘protective services’ <strong>to</strong> guard aga<strong>in</strong>st terrorism<br />
and tackle cross-border organised crime<br />
●●● Mak<strong>in</strong>g the most efficient use of f<strong>in</strong>ite resources<br />
●●● Seek<strong>in</strong>g opportunities <strong>to</strong> further collaborate and share<br />
services with other police forces and organisations<br />
●●● Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> develop effective partnerships<br />
●●● Meet<strong>in</strong>g the needs and expectations of the public<br />
●●● Provid<strong>in</strong>g the necessary support and resources for police<br />
officers and staff<br />
The review will help <strong>to</strong> ensure that we cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong> improve on<br />
the current level of performance and that <strong>Dorset</strong> rema<strong>in</strong>s one of<br />
the safest <strong>place</strong>s <strong>to</strong> <strong>live</strong>, learn, work and visit <strong>in</strong> the Country.<br />
The plan that will result from this work will be called <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
2010, because by March 2010 we must have completed any<br />
work emanat<strong>in</strong>g from the project. This deadl<strong>in</strong>e is important - <strong>in</strong><br />
2011 and 2012 we will be mount<strong>in</strong>g major polic<strong>in</strong>g operations <strong>in</strong><br />
relation <strong>to</strong> the 2012 Olympic Games and we must be fully<br />
prepared and able <strong>to</strong> police this major event alongside all our<br />
other responsibilities.<br />
Beyond local polic<strong>in</strong>g, we are work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> enhance our protective<br />
services <strong>to</strong> guard aga<strong>in</strong>st terrorism and tackle organised crime.<br />
We are also seek<strong>in</strong>g new opportunities <strong>to</strong> collaborate and share<br />
services with neighbour<strong>in</strong>g forces <strong>to</strong> improve still further our<br />
efficiency and effectiveness.<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> is becom<strong>in</strong>g Safer and feel<strong>in</strong>g Safer, and we thank the<br />
communities of <strong>Dorset</strong> for the support that they cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong> give<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>.<br />
Embrac<strong>in</strong>g Diversity<br />
The <strong>Police</strong> Authority values diversity and is committed <strong>to</strong><br />
promot<strong>in</strong>g understand<strong>in</strong>g and confidence with<strong>in</strong> the<br />
community, ensur<strong>in</strong>g that every person who receives<br />
services or is affected by the Authority’s activities is<br />
treated with respect, free from harassment, bully<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
victimisation or discrim<strong>in</strong>ation. We are committed <strong>to</strong><br />
work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>crease trust and confidence <strong>in</strong> polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
amongst our communities and recognise that a greater<br />
focus on the needs of communities and <strong>in</strong>dividuals has<br />
the capacity <strong>to</strong> de<strong>live</strong>r real benefits <strong>in</strong> terms of more<br />
<strong>in</strong>formed decision-mak<strong>in</strong>g and better targeted services<br />
and policies.<br />
We promote transparency and accountability for the way<br />
<strong>in</strong> which both the Authority and the Force de<strong>live</strong>r their<br />
functions, policies and services and have <strong>in</strong>troduced three<br />
equality schemes that demonstrate our commitment <strong>to</strong><br />
equality <strong>in</strong> relation <strong>to</strong> Race, Disability and Gender. The<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Authority has a key role <strong>in</strong> ensur<strong>in</strong>g that the Force<br />
de<strong>live</strong>r their own specific duties and <strong>in</strong> this regard, the<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Authority and Force share a commitment <strong>to</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the workforce representative of the communities we serve.<br />
The <strong>Police</strong> Authority supports the use of<br />
police ‘S<strong>to</strong>p and search’ powers <strong>to</strong> help<br />
the police make our communities <strong>safer</strong> by<br />
combat<strong>in</strong>g street crime and anti-social<br />
behaviour and prevent<strong>in</strong>g more serious<br />
crime. However, we expect these powers<br />
<strong>to</strong> be used fairly and consistently. You<br />
should expect the police <strong>to</strong> treat you fairly<br />
and with respect and if you feel you were<br />
treated differently because of your race,<br />
age, sexuality, gender, disability, religion or faith further<br />
details of how <strong>to</strong> compla<strong>in</strong> can be found on our website<br />
www.dpa.police.uk<br />
Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Visit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Independent Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Visi<strong>to</strong>rs (ICVs) are local volunteers drawn<br />
from all walks of life whose ma<strong>in</strong> role is <strong>to</strong> provide an <strong>in</strong>dependent<br />
check on the welfare of people who are deta<strong>in</strong>ed at police<br />
stations. They do this by mak<strong>in</strong>g random visits <strong>in</strong> pairs <strong>to</strong> police<br />
stations throughout the County and report<strong>in</strong>g their f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
There are currently 25 Independent Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Visi<strong>to</strong>rs who make<br />
regular visits <strong>to</strong> all of the <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>dy centres and also<br />
meet quarterly <strong>to</strong> discuss their f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs on a Panel chaired by Mrs<br />
Kathie Emery, a former <strong>Police</strong> Authority member. Comment<strong>in</strong>g on<br />
the cus<strong>to</strong>dy visit<strong>in</strong>g scheme Mrs Emery expla<strong>in</strong>ed:<br />
“Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Visi<strong>to</strong>rs are appo<strong>in</strong>ted by the <strong>Police</strong> Authority and<br />
are <strong>to</strong>tally <strong>in</strong>dependent of the police force. They carry out an<br />
important and highly valued role that helps <strong>to</strong> strengthen<br />
police accountability.<br />
“The job of a cus<strong>to</strong>dy visi<strong>to</strong>r is<br />
very important. Deta<strong>in</strong>ees are<br />
able <strong>to</strong> raise concerns about<br />
their detention with the cus<strong>to</strong>dy<br />
visi<strong>to</strong>r who can then raise the<br />
issue with officers <strong>to</strong> solve the<br />
problem” she added.<br />
We currently have a sufficient<br />
number of volunteers and will<br />
not be recruit<strong>in</strong>g additional<br />
visi<strong>to</strong>rs generally this year.<br />
However, <strong>to</strong> help ensure that our<br />
panel of visi<strong>to</strong>rs is representative<br />
of the whole community, we<br />
would be pleased <strong>to</strong> hear from<br />
Mrs Kathie Emery<br />
ICV Panel Chairman<br />
members of our m<strong>in</strong>ority ethnic communities who are <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong><br />
jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g the Panel.<br />
More general <strong>in</strong>formation about cus<strong>to</strong>dy visit<strong>in</strong>g is available on the<br />
Independent Cus<strong>to</strong>dy Visit<strong>in</strong>g Association website at<br />
www.icva.org.uk<br />
Ensur<strong>in</strong>g an Efficient and<br />
Effective <strong>Police</strong> Service<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Authority has a legal duty <strong>to</strong> ensure that<br />
your local police force is efficient and effective - the Chief<br />
Constable is responsible for the control and direction of<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>.<br />
Members' Allowances<br />
The <strong>Police</strong> Authority operates a Members’ Allowance<br />
Scheme that is reviewed annually. The current Scheme<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether with details of the amounts payable is available<br />
on our website: www.dpa.police.uk<br />
Gett<strong>in</strong>g More Information<br />
We realise that not everyone has access <strong>to</strong> our website -<br />
so if you’d like us <strong>to</strong> send you any <strong>in</strong>formation we have<br />
referred <strong>to</strong>, or if you’d like any more general <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
about the work of the <strong>Police</strong> Authority, please write <strong>to</strong>:<br />
Mart<strong>in</strong> Goscomb, Chief Executive <strong>to</strong> the <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong><br />
Authority, Force Headquarters, W<strong>in</strong>frith, Dorchester<br />
DT2 8DZ.<br />
3
Annual Report by the<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Authority<br />
2006/07<br />
2006/07 has seen cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g strong performance from the Force <strong>in</strong> the majority<br />
of areas. Latest survey results show further <strong>in</strong>creases <strong>in</strong> the level of satisfaction<br />
with the services provided by <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> across the board. The Force has<br />
the highest level of overall satisfaction when compared with its family of most<br />
similar forces. Confidence <strong>in</strong> local polic<strong>in</strong>g stands at 60%, the highest <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Force’s family of most similar forces. Crime has reduced by 6.1% and the<br />
sanction detection rate has <strong>in</strong>creased <strong>to</strong> 29%. The number of offences brought<br />
<strong>to</strong> justice cont<strong>in</strong>ues <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>crease with almost 2,000 more offences be<strong>in</strong>g brought<br />
<strong>to</strong> justice compared <strong>to</strong> last year, result<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> the Force exceed<strong>in</strong>g its target by<br />
13%. Further significant achievements <strong>in</strong>clude decreases of 7.1% <strong>in</strong> BCS<br />
volume crime, 23.9% <strong>in</strong> domestic burglary and 20.8% <strong>in</strong> vehicle crime.<br />
The table on the right provides a summary of the performance at 31 March<br />
2007 for each of the operational priorities set out <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong>’s 2006/07 local<br />
annual polic<strong>in</strong>g plan and it will be seen that successes were achieved <strong>in</strong> nearly<br />
all areas. The level of violent crime cont<strong>in</strong>ues <strong>to</strong> be a serious concern for the<br />
Authority though we acknowledge that the vast majority of the additional<br />
offences <strong>in</strong> this category of crime relate <strong>to</strong> ‘less serious’ offences, particularly<br />
relat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> public order and harassment. Aga<strong>in</strong>st this background it is pleas<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>to</strong> be able <strong>to</strong> report that overall violent crime has fallen by 1.8% with the<br />
detection rate for violent crime <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g by 3.7%. Figures for robbery show a<br />
decrease of 25.5%. Please note that there are a variety of other targets which<br />
can be viewed on our website at www.dpa.police.uk.<br />
Overall, <strong>in</strong> 2006/07 the Force cont<strong>in</strong>ued <strong>to</strong> de<strong>live</strong>r excellent services <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />
that <strong>Dorset</strong> rema<strong>in</strong>s a safe <strong>place</strong> <strong>in</strong> which <strong>to</strong> <strong>live</strong>, learn, work and visit. We have<br />
a force of which we can be justifiably proud and we are <strong>in</strong>debted <strong>to</strong> all officers<br />
and staff for their cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g high levels of commitment and professionalism.<br />
The F<strong>in</strong>ancial Position<br />
How Much We Spent Last Year<br />
In 2006/2007 the Authority planned <strong>to</strong> spend £103.056m.<br />
F<strong>in</strong>al figures for the year are not yet available but it is<br />
predicted that spend<strong>in</strong>g will vary from that plan by less than<br />
1% of budget. F<strong>in</strong>al expenditure figures will be available from<br />
July (see below). These charts (see diagrams below) show<br />
what we spent the money on, and where the money came<br />
from<br />
Where can I f<strong>in</strong>d out more?<br />
●●● A council tax leaflet will be sent <strong>to</strong> each household and<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess property <strong>in</strong> March. This conta<strong>in</strong>s full details of the<br />
year’s council tax<br />
●●● A newspaper (‘Safer <strong>Dorset</strong>’) detail<strong>in</strong>g the polic<strong>in</strong>g plan for<br />
2007/2008 will be circulated <strong>to</strong> households by the end of June<br />
●●● A more detailed version of the polic<strong>in</strong>g plan, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g an<br />
analysis of capital and revenue expenditure, can be found<br />
on www.dorset.police.uk<br />
●●● If you still have unanswered queries, you can Email detailed<br />
queries <strong>to</strong> council.tax@dorset.pnn.police.uk or you can write<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Authority, Force Headquarters, Dorchester,<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> DT2 8DZ<br />
●●● The accounts for 2006/2007 will be available from July 2007<br />
onwards; the public is entitled <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>spect them and ask<br />
questions about them<br />
●●● The <strong>Police</strong> Authority meets <strong>in</strong> December and February <strong>to</strong><br />
discuss the budget for the follow<strong>in</strong>g year. These meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
are open <strong>to</strong> the public; times and locations are posted at<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Headquarters, on www.dorset.police.uk and <strong>in</strong> the<br />
local press<br />
Your Views<br />
Matter <strong>to</strong> Us<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> and <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Authority are committed <strong>to</strong><br />
ensur<strong>in</strong>g a high quality of service <strong>to</strong> all users of its services.<br />
Mean<strong>in</strong>gful consultation and positive <strong>in</strong>teraction between the<br />
police and communities are fundamental <strong>to</strong> this commitment.<br />
Each year the <strong>Police</strong> Authority and the Force undertake a range<br />
of consultation <strong>to</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d out which issues you feel are important <strong>in</strong><br />
the provision of polic<strong>in</strong>g services as well as the levels of<br />
satisfaction with those services. These <strong>in</strong>clude various surveys<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g community safety and victim surveys.<br />
The <strong>in</strong>troduction of Safer Neighbourhood Teams across the<br />
County will provide a further opportunity <strong>to</strong> identify and address<br />
local polic<strong>in</strong>g priorities.<br />
Your views matter because each year, after consult<strong>in</strong>g with the<br />
local community and the Chief Constable, the Authority sets the<br />
budget and agrees the polic<strong>in</strong>g plan which sets out the priorities<br />
for the year ahead.<br />
Members of the <strong>Police</strong> Authority are also available regularly <strong>to</strong><br />
meet you and hear your comments first hand and details of our<br />
community engagement programme can be found on our website:<br />
www.dpa.police.uk<br />
*Other <strong>in</strong>cludes: Intelligence analysis, false alarms, miss<strong>in</strong>g persons, suspicious deaths, licens<strong>in</strong>g, court duties.<br />
Mrs Janet Dover consult<strong>in</strong>g the public <strong>in</strong> Bournemouth<br />
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Christchurch<br />
W<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g the anti-social<br />
behaviour battle<br />
Christchurch currently<br />
has the best record of<br />
susta<strong>in</strong>ed anti-social<br />
behaviour reduction -<br />
11.5 per cent - <strong>in</strong> the whole of <strong>Dorset</strong>.<br />
The team, which <strong>in</strong>cludes police officers, police<br />
community support officers (PCSOs) and partner<br />
agencies, puts this down <strong>to</strong> the success of the<br />
‘traffic light system’ <strong>in</strong> <strong>place</strong> <strong>to</strong> deal with<br />
anti-social behaviour (ASB).<br />
‘Green’ is the first time someone comes <strong>to</strong><br />
notice. Their details and those of the <strong>in</strong>cident are<br />
logged and a letter is sent <strong>to</strong> the offender’s<br />
home. If the offender is under 18 years of age<br />
the letter is addressed <strong>to</strong> the parent or guardian.<br />
‘Amber’ is the second time someone comes <strong>to</strong><br />
notice, where a second stage letter is hand<br />
de<strong>live</strong>red by a community beat officer or a<br />
PCSO and a discussion is held with regards <strong>to</strong><br />
the ongo<strong>in</strong>g ASB. These meet<strong>in</strong>gs aim <strong>to</strong><br />
consider what can be done <strong>to</strong> prevent the<br />
behaviour from escalat<strong>in</strong>g and services from<br />
other multi-agency partners are offered.<br />
Information on Acceptable Behaviour Contracts<br />
(ABC) - which are entered <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> voluntarily - and<br />
Anti-Social Behaviour Orders (ASBO) - which<br />
are enforceable - is given.<br />
‘Red’ is the third time someone comes <strong>to</strong> notice.<br />
The <strong>in</strong>cident details are aga<strong>in</strong> logged and data is<br />
collated <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> a file of all <strong>in</strong>volvement with ASB.<br />
A case conference is arranged with multi-agency<br />
partners ensur<strong>in</strong>g that everyone that can be of<br />
assistance <strong>to</strong> offer help and support <strong>to</strong> the<br />
offender is <strong>in</strong>vited <strong>to</strong> attend.The case is then<br />
reviewed and a decision is made as <strong>to</strong> whether<br />
an ABC or ASBO is pursued or <strong>to</strong> just moni<strong>to</strong>r<br />
the situation before <strong>in</strong>terven<strong>in</strong>g further.<br />
All the <strong>in</strong>cidents <strong>in</strong> the traffic light system are<br />
reviewed on a weekly basis. All new anti-social<br />
offenders are added and exist<strong>in</strong>g ones are<br />
updated. As soon as an offender reaches the<br />
third stage, <strong>in</strong>formation collation au<strong>to</strong>matically<br />
starts should there be a need <strong>to</strong> pursue an<br />
application for an ASBO.<br />
Christchurch Inspec<strong>to</strong>r, Andy Earley, said: “This<br />
system has enabled us <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>tervene <strong>in</strong> the early<br />
stages before crim<strong>in</strong>al offences escalate. In<br />
many cases we have assisted offenders with<br />
help and support from multi-agencies and<br />
allowed them <strong>to</strong> have a new start <strong>in</strong> life. We are<br />
also able <strong>to</strong> assist their families with support and<br />
help and prevent anti-social behaviour be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
passed on<strong>to</strong> sibl<strong>in</strong>gs or children.”<br />
<strong>Police</strong> were grateful for the<br />
co-operation of residents <strong>in</strong> the<br />
600m exclusion zone.<br />
East<br />
Parley<br />
Hurn Forest<br />
Bournemouth<br />
International<br />
Airport<br />
Partners pull <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> diffuse<br />
bomb <strong>in</strong>cident<br />
Back <strong>in</strong> May of last year, more than 110<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Officers and <strong>Police</strong> Community<br />
Support Officer’s were <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> a major<br />
operation <strong>to</strong> evacuate around 1,200 homes<br />
<strong>in</strong> a 600-metre exclusion zone, follow<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
discovery of a Second World War bomb <strong>in</strong> a<br />
garden <strong>in</strong> Mudeford, Christchurch.<br />
This huge, multi-agency operation - which<br />
ended with the bomb be<strong>in</strong>g removed and<br />
destroyed by Army experts - also <strong>in</strong>volved<br />
other police staff, local authority staff, the<br />
Maritime and Coastguard Agency; district<br />
nurs<strong>in</strong>g and community hospital staff; and<br />
Hurn<br />
W<strong>in</strong>k<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Throop<br />
Bur<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Jumpers<br />
Common<br />
CHRISTCHURCH<br />
Somerford<br />
PS<br />
Highcliffe<br />
Stanpit<br />
Mudeford<br />
volunteers, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Special Constables, the<br />
Salvation Army and the Women’s Royal<br />
Voluntary Service. All <strong>in</strong> all, 250 people were<br />
<strong>in</strong>volved.<br />
Super<strong>in</strong>tendent Lynn Hart, who led the<br />
operation, said: “This was a fantastic effort<br />
from everyone and has demonstrated the<br />
<strong>in</strong>credible partnership work<strong>in</strong>g we have here<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> and we are extremely grateful for<br />
the co-operation we received from the<br />
Mudeford residents dur<strong>in</strong>g what must have<br />
been a try<strong>in</strong>g time for them.”<br />
Town crier, Keith Jackman, Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Andy Earley and<br />
Kather<strong>in</strong>e Dew, former Christchurch Community Safety Officer,<br />
ex<strong>to</strong>l the virtues of empty<strong>in</strong>g your car of valuables.<br />
Shout<strong>in</strong>g about crime prevention<br />
Last December <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> and the Crime and Disorder Reduction<br />
Partnership (CDRP) turned <strong>to</strong> a traditional method of communication<br />
<strong>to</strong> shout about a modern crime - satellite navigation system theft.<br />
Christchurch Town Crier, Keith Jackman, attended the <strong>to</strong>wn’s<br />
Christmas Festival <strong>to</strong> broadcast the CDRP’s Christmas messages <strong>to</strong><br />
the <strong>to</strong>wnsfolk.<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Andy Earley, Eastern <strong>Dorset</strong> CDRP’s lead on vehicle crime,<br />
and Christchurch Section Commander said: “As always, the simple<br />
message is, if you don’t leave anyth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> your car, it won’t get s<strong>to</strong>len.<br />
We would like people <strong>to</strong> get <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the habit of tak<strong>in</strong>g their sat nav<br />
equipment - <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g the cradles - out of their cars and wanted <strong>to</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
a memorable way of gett<strong>in</strong>g the message across. We are grateful <strong>to</strong><br />
Keith Jackman for offer<strong>in</strong>g his services and <strong>to</strong> the <strong>to</strong>wn council for<br />
allow<strong>in</strong>g us <strong>to</strong> take part <strong>in</strong> the festivities.”<br />
Keith Jackman was not only advis<strong>in</strong>g people on how <strong>to</strong> prevent crime,<br />
but he also gave a shout about how safe a <strong>place</strong> Christchurch is <strong>to</strong> <strong>live</strong>,<br />
where vehicle crime, for example, has gone down by 57 per cent <strong>in</strong> the<br />
last eight years.<br />
The bomb discovered <strong>in</strong> a<br />
Mudeford garden.<br />
Get <strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong>uch:<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Andy Earley<br />
At the beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of last year significant<br />
progress had been made <strong>in</strong> reduc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
dwell<strong>in</strong>g burglary <strong>in</strong> the Christchurch<br />
section. However, theft from unattended<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>r cars was identified as an<br />
emerg<strong>in</strong>g problem. This problem has<br />
been tackled head-on and there has<br />
been a 46 per cent reduction <strong>in</strong> this type<br />
of crime. Dwell<strong>in</strong>g burglary has been<br />
reduced by a further 23 per cent and<br />
violence aga<strong>in</strong>st the person offences by<br />
19 per cent. Overall a very successful<br />
year.<br />
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Kyle Butler from the Purewell area of<br />
Christchurch, kicked a stranger <strong>in</strong> the<br />
face caus<strong>in</strong>g serious <strong>in</strong>juries, and was<br />
subsequently convicted of Grievous<br />
Bodily Harm (GBH) and was sentenced<br />
<strong>to</strong> n<strong>in</strong>e months imprisonment <strong>in</strong> Oc<strong>to</strong>ber<br />
of last year.<br />
Follow<strong>in</strong>g an argument with a fellow dog<br />
walker, Ron Smallshire from Highcliffe,<br />
stabbed the male upwards of 19 times<br />
with a steak knife. Smallshire was<br />
convicted <strong>in</strong> September 2006 of caus<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Grievous Bodily Harm with <strong>in</strong>tent and<br />
sentenced <strong>to</strong> six and a half years<br />
imprisonment.<br />
A 17-year-old persistent burglar was<br />
jailed after he was caught on camera<br />
leav<strong>in</strong>g the scene of the crime <strong>in</strong><br />
Christchurch.<br />
Joe Porter was pho<strong>to</strong>graphed leav<strong>in</strong>g the<br />
house that he had burgled moments earlier,<br />
last Oc<strong>to</strong>ber.<br />
Porter, who was on licence after be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
released from jail three weeks earlier, later<br />
pleaded guilty <strong>to</strong> burglary and he was<br />
sentenced <strong>to</strong> 24 months <strong>in</strong> prison at<br />
Bournemouth Crown Court.<br />
Detective Constable Neil Montrose of<br />
Eastern CID said: “Porter was a persistent<br />
offender and s<strong>to</strong>le small valuable items of<br />
personal property from the house.<br />
“He was identified follow<strong>in</strong>g a witness<br />
com<strong>in</strong>g forward with a picture he had taken<br />
show<strong>in</strong>g the offender leav<strong>in</strong>g the scene of<br />
the crime. This action by the witness is an<br />
excellent example of how the public can<br />
help br<strong>in</strong>g offenders <strong>to</strong> justice.”<br />
Call 01202 22 22 22* and ask<br />
for:<br />
Christchurch Section Commander:<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Andy Earley (pictured)<br />
Neighbourhood Station Sergeant:<br />
Sergeant Malcolm Warr<strong>in</strong>er<br />
Christchurch <strong>Police</strong> Station<br />
Barrack Road, Christchurch<br />
Open 0800 - 2000 Monday - Sunday<br />
Christchurch@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
Highcliffe <strong>Police</strong> Station<br />
409 Lym<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Road, Highcliffe<br />
Open 0900 - 1300 Monday <strong>to</strong> Saturday<br />
Highcliffe@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
*Only call 999 if a crime is <strong>in</strong> progress or<br />
<strong>live</strong>s are <strong>in</strong> danger.<br />
5
East <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
Gussage<br />
St Michael<br />
Holt<br />
Wimborne<br />
Wimborne<br />
St Giles<br />
Cranborne<br />
Woodlands<br />
EAST DORSET<br />
Verwood<br />
West<br />
Moors DHQ<br />
FERNDOWN<br />
West<br />
Parley<br />
St Ives<br />
Partnership provides<br />
youths with facilities<br />
Payback for vandalism<br />
Res<strong>to</strong>rative Justice is a pr<strong>in</strong>ciple that def<strong>in</strong>es<br />
crime and wrongdo<strong>in</strong>g as <strong>in</strong>jury. It br<strong>in</strong>gs victims,<br />
offenders and communities <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> decide<br />
on a response <strong>to</strong> a particular crime. It’s about<br />
putt<strong>in</strong>g victims’ needs at the centre of the<br />
crim<strong>in</strong>al justice system and f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g positive<br />
solutions <strong>to</strong> crime by encourag<strong>in</strong>g offenders <strong>to</strong><br />
face up <strong>to</strong> their actions and make amends<br />
directly <strong>to</strong> the people or organisations they have<br />
harmed.<br />
This res<strong>to</strong>rative approach was used when<br />
five youths vandalised a youth club at<br />
Colehill, Wimborne. And it was heralded a<br />
success by all concerned.<br />
The meet<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>volved Pete Holland, former<br />
Wimborne and Verwood Section Commander,<br />
Tim Gallivan, Wimborne Sergeant, Jon Sweet,<br />
Safe Schools and Communities Officer for East<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong>, Bob Bailey, the Anti-social Behaviour<br />
Reduction Officer for East <strong>Dorset</strong> District<br />
Council, the five youths, their parents and the<br />
school. It resulted <strong>in</strong> the young people pay<strong>in</strong>g<br />
£160 for the damage they caused on The Reef<br />
Youth club.<br />
PC Jon Sweet said: “The youths <strong>in</strong>volved are<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g responsibility and are do<strong>in</strong>g someth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
about it. This was a very difficult but necessary<br />
process where we dealt with people’s personal<br />
and emotional feel<strong>in</strong>gs. It was a negative<br />
situation, which we have taken and turned <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong><br />
someth<strong>in</strong>g positive, de<strong>live</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g justice.”<br />
The meet<strong>in</strong>g was such a success that every<br />
parent and young person thanked and praised<br />
the session.<br />
A parent of one of the offenders said: “I felt that<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g the five boys <strong>to</strong>gether and <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
their parents <strong>in</strong> a res<strong>to</strong>rative justice meet<strong>in</strong>g has<br />
clearly helped everyone understand the<br />
damage, hurt and distress they have caused.”<br />
Jon Sweet also po<strong>in</strong>ted out this wasn’t the easy<br />
option or way out for the youths. They still had<br />
their f<strong>in</strong>gerpr<strong>in</strong>ts and DNA swabs taken so that if<br />
they were <strong>to</strong> re-offend they would go straight <strong>to</strong><br />
court.<br />
He said: “The Safe Schools and Communities<br />
Team is here <strong>to</strong> help and support. We want the<br />
public <strong>to</strong> be aware of how we can assist them.”<br />
Reach<strong>in</strong>g out <strong>to</strong> the community<br />
Res<strong>to</strong>rative Justice is a practice used by<br />
Eastern Division’s Safe Schools and<br />
Communities team. Their logo was<br />
designed by local schoolchildren.<br />
The type of approach used <strong>in</strong> this meet<strong>in</strong>g at<br />
Colehill will be developed by the team <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>volve<br />
members of the community <strong>in</strong> the form of<br />
Community Justice Panels.<br />
Get <strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong>uch:<br />
The East <strong>Dorset</strong> Community Partnership and<br />
Eastern Crime and Disorder Reduction<br />
Partnership (CDRP) - of which <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> is a<br />
member - have been work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong>gether and with<br />
other agencies <strong>to</strong> develop youth facilities at the<br />
Heatherlands Community Centre on the<br />
Heatherlands Estate <strong>in</strong> Ferndown.<br />
As well as the re-establishment of a youth club,<br />
two new youth workers have been appo<strong>in</strong>ted<br />
and a drop-<strong>in</strong> centre has been created with<strong>in</strong> the<br />
community centre.<br />
The CDRP has funded the improvement of the<br />
area at the back of the centre with the provision<br />
of goal ends and basketball hoops. This will<br />
<strong>in</strong>crease the opportunity for play on the estate,<br />
and with fund<strong>in</strong>g from East <strong>Dorset</strong> Hous<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Association there will be some coached football<br />
sessions provided as well.<br />
Martha Perry, East <strong>Dorset</strong> Community Safety<br />
Officer says: “The drop-<strong>in</strong> is prov<strong>in</strong>g very<br />
popular with young people, some of whom are<br />
not <strong>in</strong> employment or education and therefore it<br />
is very important <strong>to</strong> provide them with<br />
somewhere that they can go <strong>to</strong> get <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
on a wide range of issues. This is an excellent<br />
example of partnership work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> improve the<br />
environment for everyone on the estate.”<br />
Penny’s Walk was the location of a multi-agency <strong>in</strong>formation day, organised by Ferndown<br />
<strong>Police</strong>.<br />
Wimborne, Verwood, and Ferndown <strong>Police</strong> teams have been concentrat<strong>in</strong>g on engag<strong>in</strong>g with their<br />
communities over the last year, with a lot of success. Open days at police stations and with<strong>in</strong> the<br />
community, police station moves <strong>to</strong> rural villages and a multi-agency vulnerable person’s event have<br />
all given a wide cross section of the community the chance <strong>to</strong> make contacts with local police.<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Ernie Henley<br />
Call 01202 22 22 22* and ask<br />
for:<br />
Section Commander for East <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
(Ferndown, Wimborne and Verwood):<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Ernie Henley (pictured)<br />
Ferndown Neighbourhood Station Sergeant:<br />
Sgt Neil Leat<br />
Wimborne Neighbourhood Station<br />
Sergeant:<br />
Sgt Tim Gallivan<br />
Verwood Neighbourhood Station Sergeant:<br />
Sgt Richard Partridge<br />
Ferndown <strong>Police</strong> Station<br />
Ameysford Road,<br />
Ferndown<br />
Open 0800 - 1800 Monday - Sunday<br />
ferndown@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
The previous year 2005/2006 had seen<br />
a 15 per cent reduction <strong>in</strong> overall crime<br />
<strong>in</strong> East <strong>Dorset</strong> and it was always go<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>to</strong> be a challenge <strong>to</strong> susta<strong>in</strong> this level of<br />
reduction. Theft from vehicles has<br />
reduced aga<strong>in</strong> by 30 per cent but there<br />
were 15 more dwell<strong>in</strong>g burglaries than<br />
the previous year. Violence aga<strong>in</strong>st the<br />
person offences rema<strong>in</strong>s static and there<br />
has been a slight <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> crim<strong>in</strong>al<br />
damage offences.<br />
PC Mark Creasey <strong>in</strong>troduces Verwood<br />
youngsters <strong>to</strong> the polic<strong>in</strong>g world<br />
A Wimborne man who scarred a<br />
teenager for life after thrust<strong>in</strong>g a broken<br />
bottle <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> his face twice has been jailed<br />
for 21 months.<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g sentenc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> September, the<br />
judge warned others who take part <strong>in</strong><br />
alcohol-fuelled violence that they will<br />
also face the wrath of the courts.<br />
Darren Edney, 30, admitted unlawful<br />
wound<strong>in</strong>g outside of TJs nightclub <strong>in</strong><br />
Wimborne <strong>in</strong> the early hours of 19<br />
March 2006.<br />
Wimborne <strong>Police</strong> Station<br />
Hanham Road, Wimborne<br />
Open 0900 - 1700 Monday - Friday<br />
and 0900 - 1300 Saturday<br />
Wimborne@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
Verwood <strong>Police</strong> Station<br />
Station Road, Verwood<br />
Open 0900 - 1700 Monday - Friday<br />
and 0900 - 1300 Saturday<br />
Verwood@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
*Only call 999 if a crime is <strong>in</strong> progress or<br />
<strong>live</strong>s are <strong>in</strong> danger.<br />
6
Your Force <strong>in</strong> Your Community<br />
Committed <strong>to</strong> A Safer <strong>Dorset</strong> for You still<br />
rema<strong>in</strong>s the <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> vision for<br />
2007/2008. Our communities <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> need<br />
and deserve excellent polic<strong>in</strong>g and the highest<br />
quality service. They want a police service that<br />
listens <strong>to</strong> its communities, that fully engages<br />
with them <strong>to</strong> understand their needs and<br />
concerns, that keeps them <strong>in</strong>formed of the<br />
progress we are mak<strong>in</strong>g on their behalf, that<br />
protects them and, most importantly, keeps<br />
them safe. We know because we asked<br />
them. Consequently, all our efforts will be<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong> be directed at achiev<strong>in</strong>g our two<br />
clear aims of not only Mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Dorset</strong> Safer<br />
but Mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Dorset</strong> Feel Safer through the<br />
provision of a high quality service fit for<br />
the future.<br />
Our aims are <strong>to</strong> balance local needs and<br />
priorities with government requirements as<br />
outl<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>in</strong> the National Community Safety<br />
Plan 2006/09. Us<strong>in</strong>g our values of <strong>in</strong>tegrity,<br />
professionalism, fairness and respect, we will<br />
drive forward our plan by:<br />
■ Cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>troduce Neighbourhood<br />
Polic<strong>in</strong>g Teams across the Force area<br />
■ Improv<strong>in</strong>g Contact Management and Quality<br />
of Service Standards<br />
■ Improv<strong>in</strong>g ‘Protective Services’ for tackl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the most serious crimes and <strong>in</strong>cidents,<br />
build<strong>in</strong>g on exist<strong>in</strong>g collaborative work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with other forces and other agencies<br />
■ Professionalis<strong>in</strong>g our Investigations through<br />
additional tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g and capability<br />
■ Improv<strong>in</strong>g the service <strong>to</strong> victims and<br />
witnesses by de<strong>live</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g the pr<strong>in</strong>ciples of<br />
Simple, Speedy, Summary Justice<br />
■ Better management of police <strong>in</strong>formation,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g compliance with the new Code on<br />
the Management of <strong>Police</strong> Information<br />
■ Effective use of the National Intelligence<br />
Model<br />
■ Valu<strong>in</strong>g and develop<strong>in</strong>g our partnerships,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g those that will assist us <strong>in</strong> achiev<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the capability and capacity <strong>to</strong> respond<br />
effectively <strong>to</strong> major <strong>in</strong>cidents and events<br />
■ Ensur<strong>in</strong>g our workforce is representative of<br />
our diverse communities<br />
■Improv<strong>in</strong>g Force Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Cont<strong>in</strong>uity Plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
■ Support<strong>in</strong>g and valu<strong>in</strong>g our staff and<br />
de<strong>live</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g as ‘One Team’<br />
Your People Focused Service<br />
Because we have done a lot of<br />
consultation, we are clear that you<br />
expect <strong>to</strong> be listened <strong>to</strong>, unders<strong>to</strong>od,<br />
<strong>in</strong>formed, protected and above all safe.<br />
With this <strong>in</strong> m<strong>in</strong>d we are mov<strong>in</strong>g away<br />
from be<strong>in</strong>g a service that sometimes<br />
focuses on its own needs <strong>to</strong> one that<br />
always strives <strong>to</strong> fulfil your needs.<br />
Listen<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> members of the<br />
community<br />
We need <strong>to</strong> improve each <strong>in</strong>dividual’s<br />
experience of the services we de<strong>live</strong>r<br />
and we are work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a way that<br />
deliberately de<strong>live</strong>rs a positive<br />
experience, that is consistent with both<br />
our values and what you, the<br />
community, wants. We know that our<br />
cus<strong>to</strong>mers will only feel <strong>safer</strong>, confident<br />
and satisfied if we provide a service<br />
where an empathetic and personal<br />
approach is taken every time we are<br />
contacted for whatever reason.<br />
Follow<strong>in</strong>g this research we have<br />
prepared a programme which is very<br />
much citizen focused and which<br />
<strong>in</strong>corporates:-<br />
❑ Complet<strong>in</strong>g the roll out of<br />
neighbourhood polic<strong>in</strong>g across the<br />
Force by 2008<br />
❑ Improv<strong>in</strong>g the experience of those<br />
who have contact with our service<br />
❑ Effective community engagement,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g further consultation,<br />
market<strong>in</strong>g, communication and public<br />
<strong>in</strong>volvement<br />
❑ Public understand<strong>in</strong>g and local<br />
accountability of polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
❑ Organisational and cultural changes<br />
<strong>to</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g about an <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly<br />
responsive service, where feedback<br />
from frontl<strong>in</strong>e staff and the public is<br />
used <strong>to</strong> provide cont<strong>in</strong>uous<br />
improvement<br />
❑ Address<strong>in</strong>g areas recognised for<br />
service improvement and<br />
disproportionate perceptions of<br />
concern<br />
By listen<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> your concerns and<br />
understand<strong>in</strong>g your problems we will<br />
focus on tak<strong>in</strong>g the action that improves<br />
the quality of your life.<br />
Mak<strong>in</strong>g Your Roads Safer<br />
Although <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> road deaths and serious <strong>in</strong>juries have<br />
substantially decreased by 15.7% over the last year,<br />
we still recognise this is an area of considerable challenge <strong>to</strong><br />
road polic<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Our priority is <strong>to</strong> reduce<br />
road collisions that<br />
result <strong>in</strong> death or<br />
serious <strong>in</strong>jury.<br />
While we cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong><br />
deal with a number of<br />
S<strong>to</strong>pchecks collisions <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcyclists, un<strong>in</strong>sured<br />
and un-roadworthy vehicles and dr<strong>in</strong>k or drug driv<strong>in</strong>g, we know<br />
that speed<strong>in</strong>g and dangerous driv<strong>in</strong>g consistently feature as a<br />
ma<strong>in</strong> area of local concern with<strong>in</strong> the communities of <strong>Dorset</strong>.<br />
By cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g our work with the <strong>Dorset</strong> Safety Camera<br />
Partnership and the use of Speed Indica<strong>to</strong>r Devices we will<br />
work proactively <strong>to</strong> reduce these problems.<br />
The Road Polic<strong>in</strong>g Unit leads our efforts <strong>to</strong> reduce deaths and<br />
<strong>in</strong>jury on our roads and, <strong>in</strong> 2007/2008, we will cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong> focus<br />
on driver behaviour through a comb<strong>in</strong>ation of enforcement and<br />
special education campaigns <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:-<br />
●●● Dr<strong>in</strong>k or drug driv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
●●● Seat belt offences<br />
●●● Us<strong>in</strong>g a mobile phone while driv<strong>in</strong>g ●●● Speed offences<br />
●●● Hotspot target<strong>in</strong>g<br />
●●● Bikesafe <strong>in</strong>itiative<br />
Particular attention will be given <strong>to</strong> the unlawful, irresponsible and<br />
anti-social use of our roads so that your area will not only become<br />
<strong>safer</strong> but will feel <strong>safer</strong>.<br />
Tackl<strong>in</strong>g anti-social<br />
Behaviour<br />
One our priorities for 2007/2008, is <strong>to</strong> tackle anti-social<br />
behaviour because we know that it can cause distress <strong>in</strong><br />
your daily <strong>live</strong>s. Anti-social behaviour covers a range of<br />
issues <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
● vandalism, graffiti and other deliberate attempts <strong>to</strong><br />
damage property or vehicles<br />
● substance misuse<br />
● drunken, rowdy and nuisance behaviour<br />
● begg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
● hate <strong>in</strong>cidents<br />
● noise nuisance<br />
● animal related problems<br />
● vehicle related nuisance like speed<strong>in</strong>g and reckless<br />
driv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
● hoax calls and malicious communication<br />
● prostitution related activity<br />
By sett<strong>in</strong>g up Safer Neighbourhood teams <strong>in</strong> all areas of the<br />
county, this will give you the opportunity <strong>to</strong> let us and the<br />
community safety services know, through your local po<strong>in</strong>t of<br />
contact, which issues cause particular problems <strong>in</strong> your<br />
area and give you the chance <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>fluence the priorities that<br />
you want actioned first.<br />
By work<strong>in</strong>g with communities and partners, we will be able<br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>tervene and solve those problems. Additionally we will<br />
provide susta<strong>in</strong>able solutions <strong>to</strong> those problems and provide<br />
you with feedback on the results.<br />
7
150 year Celebration Events<br />
Sunday 23 July saw the first of the 150th events<br />
kick off with the Community Open Day held at<br />
HQ W<strong>in</strong>frith. Over 10,000 members of the public<br />
poured through the gates on what started as a<br />
cloudy, drizzly day. This did not dampen<br />
the enthusiasm of staff and<br />
volunteers who gave up their<br />
Sunday <strong>to</strong> ensure everyone had a<br />
good time and support the first<br />
event of a series tak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>place</strong><br />
throughout the year across the<br />
county.<br />
Opened by Chief Constable,<br />
Mart<strong>in</strong> Baker, the day was action<br />
packed and designed <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>form and<br />
enterta<strong>in</strong> the whole family.<br />
State of the art technology and transport drew<br />
the crowds <strong>in</strong>, but the parade of v<strong>in</strong>tage police<br />
cars also proved popular. While people enjoyed<br />
stepp<strong>in</strong>g back <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the past, the recent police<br />
cars featur<strong>in</strong>g the latest <strong>to</strong>uch screen technology<br />
and the mo<strong>to</strong>rbikes were equally popular with<br />
the crowds. Top of the transport popularity<br />
stakes went <strong>to</strong> Oscar 99, the <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong><br />
helicopter, which was jo<strong>in</strong>ed by the Coastguard<br />
helicopter. There was not a moment <strong>in</strong> the day<br />
when they were not packed with young potential<br />
flyers.<br />
The <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Dog Section provided a great<br />
display, which was heavily supported, but the<br />
chance <strong>to</strong> cuddle a puppy was the highlight of<br />
the day for many youngsters. Media star, Echo,<br />
the young German Shepherd pup, <strong>to</strong>ured<br />
around <strong>to</strong> meet his many ador<strong>in</strong>g fans, but found<br />
the whole th<strong>in</strong>g exhaust<strong>in</strong>g and was found<br />
several times dur<strong>in</strong>g the day <strong>in</strong>dulg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a quick<br />
snooze <strong>in</strong> a shady spot.<br />
Mr Baker hosted a birthday party for members of<br />
the public who had a birthday or anniversary on<br />
23 July. Guests of all ages gathered <strong>in</strong> the<br />
decorated<br />
marquee for<br />
dr<strong>in</strong>ks and cakes,<br />
wear<strong>in</strong>g party<br />
hats and enjoy<strong>in</strong>g<br />
table <strong>to</strong>ys. The<br />
oldest and<br />
youngest birthday<br />
celebra<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
helped cut the<br />
cake, mark<strong>in</strong>g<br />
150 years of the<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> and<br />
175 years of the<br />
<strong>Police</strong><br />
Constabulary.<br />
Public Support Unit<br />
Rides recruit <strong>in</strong> the for police the day, cars were so over-subscribed<br />
with<strong>in</strong> Ellen the Hubbard, first hour, aged that 3additional rides had <strong>to</strong><br />
be set up. In the ma<strong>in</strong> arena there were displays<br />
from the <strong>Police</strong> Support Unit with children hav<strong>in</strong>g<br />
great fun dress<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>in</strong> police riot gear. Officers<br />
threw wet sponges at the children as<br />
they charged <strong>to</strong>wards them with<br />
their riot shields. It was hard <strong>to</strong><br />
determ<strong>in</strong>e who got the wettest,<br />
the children or the officers, but<br />
it provided great enterta<strong>in</strong>ment<br />
for the watch<strong>in</strong>g crowds.<br />
Live bands played throughout<br />
the day appeal<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> all tastes.<br />
Pop band Rapport and sw<strong>in</strong>g band<br />
Sw<strong>in</strong>g Unlimited were jo<strong>in</strong>ed by the<br />
Dorchester Carnival Band and The<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Band.<br />
Visi<strong>to</strong>rs were treated <strong>to</strong> magic shows,<br />
trampol<strong>in</strong>es, face pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g and a bouncy castle<br />
and everyone had the chance <strong>to</strong> meet favourite<br />
Enid Bly<strong>to</strong>n characters <strong>No</strong>ddy, Sly and PC Plod.<br />
Amateur sleuths followed a crime trail with the<br />
Forensic Investigation Unit and <strong>to</strong>ok the<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> have their f<strong>in</strong>gerpr<strong>in</strong>ts taken.<br />
One of the most spectacular events of the<br />
day was the Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Dragon danc<strong>in</strong>g. <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
<strong>Police</strong> staff had little time <strong>to</strong> rehearse but on<br />
the day produced an impressive dance <strong>in</strong><br />
the central arena. The great honour of the<br />
ceremony of open<strong>in</strong>g the eyes of the dragon,<br />
went <strong>to</strong> Mr Baker.<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Dragon Danc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Huw Thomas, from the <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Air Support Unit shows Thomas and Daniel<br />
Easterbrook around the Force helicopter<br />
Charlotte Clarke-Fuidge, aged 9, with her brother Jacob, aged 7, meet Echo the police puppy<br />
Celebration <strong>in</strong> Song<br />
Saturday 21 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber saw an audience<br />
gather<strong>in</strong>g at the Lighthouse Theatre <strong>in</strong> Poole<br />
for an even<strong>in</strong>g of music and song. Three<br />
choirs, <strong>to</strong>tall<strong>in</strong>g 150 people, performed<br />
<strong>to</strong>gether on stage represent<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>Police</strong><br />
Male Voice Choirs of <strong>Dorset</strong>, Hereford and<br />
Gloucestershire. Never was One team - One<br />
vision more ably demonstrated. Guest Solo<br />
Pianist Frances Dodd played pieces by<br />
Grieg, Granados and Albeniz and the choir<br />
was directed and accompanied through a<br />
selection of pieces <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Llanfair,<br />
Nessun Dorma, She, Morte Criste, end<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with a rous<strong>in</strong>g version of When the Sa<strong>in</strong>ts go<br />
March<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>. Nearly £400 was raised for the<br />
Streetwise Charity and Cystic Fibrosis from<br />
donations for the programmes. Chief<br />
Constable, Mart<strong>in</strong> Baker, admitted that<br />
despite hav<strong>in</strong>g served <strong>in</strong> all three areas<br />
represented by the choirs, he had not had<br />
the talent <strong>to</strong> s<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> any of the choirs but he<br />
praised all three and their Musical Direc<strong>to</strong>rs<br />
for their hard work <strong>in</strong> produc<strong>in</strong>g such a great<br />
even<strong>in</strong>g of enterta<strong>in</strong>ment.<br />
Action from the Public Support Unit <strong>in</strong> the ma<strong>in</strong> arena<br />
8<br />
Open<br />
Day 2008<br />
Plans are <strong>in</strong> hand for<br />
the next Community<br />
Open Day, which will<br />
take <strong>place</strong> <strong>in</strong> the<br />
summer of 2008,<br />
so keep an eye out<br />
<strong>in</strong> the press for the<br />
announcement of<br />
the date.<br />
Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g at Sherborne<br />
Abbey<br />
A unique Service of Thanksgiv<strong>in</strong>g was held at the magnificent<br />
Sherborne Abbey on Sunday 15 Oc<strong>to</strong>ber. Members of the public<br />
and <strong>in</strong>vited guests turned up <strong>to</strong> hear the address by The Rt Revd<br />
Tim Thorn<strong>to</strong>n, Bishop of Sherborne and a bless<strong>in</strong>g from Cannon<br />
Eric Woods, Vicar of Sherborne. Celebrat<strong>in</strong>g 150 years of polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong>, music was provided by The <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Band and<br />
Sherborne School Choir. The Chief Constable also addressed the<br />
service, talk<strong>in</strong>g about how far the force has come dur<strong>in</strong>g the 150<br />
years s<strong>in</strong>ce its conception. He also honoured all those who had<br />
given their <strong>live</strong>s dur<strong>in</strong>g their service with <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>.<br />
Assistant Chief Constable, Adrian Whit<strong>in</strong>g, accompanied by his<br />
young son Christian and both dressed <strong>in</strong> v<strong>in</strong>tage uniforms,<br />
presented a brief his<strong>to</strong>ry of the 150 years of the Force.
Br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g Information <strong>to</strong> the Community<br />
Emergency Calls Answered<br />
Quicker than Ever!<br />
Opera<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>in</strong> the Control Room have excelled themselves<br />
<strong>in</strong> the past few months. Over 90% of 999 calls are<br />
now answered with<strong>in</strong> 10 seconds. Answer<strong>in</strong>g your calls<br />
faster means that we are able <strong>to</strong> react quickly <strong>to</strong> and<br />
deal with emergency situations that may arise anywhere<br />
<strong>in</strong> the county.<br />
You can help us improve our emergency call response<br />
even further by ensur<strong>in</strong>g you only dial 999 <strong>in</strong> an<br />
emergency. This number saves <strong>live</strong>s so it is vital<br />
it is only used for the proper purpose. People who r<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
anyth<strong>in</strong>g other than an emergency are ultimately putt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>live</strong>s at risk.<br />
If you do have a general enquiry or a non-emergency<br />
issue, please contact the police enquiry centre on 01202<br />
or 01305 22 22 22.<br />
Alternatively, if you have a general query, why not contact<br />
www.askthe.police.uk . This website has answers <strong>to</strong> a<br />
range of questions and is likely <strong>to</strong> be very helpful <strong>in</strong> giv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
you the <strong>in</strong>formation you require.<br />
150th Anniversary Vehicle<br />
still on the road<br />
Designed dur<strong>in</strong>g the 150th anniversary year <strong>to</strong> allow staff <strong>to</strong><br />
engage with communities and raise awareness of polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
issues, the 150th vehicle is still on the road reach<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> all<br />
areas of the county. Provid<strong>in</strong>g a static display at locations<br />
vary<strong>in</strong>g from schools <strong>to</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn squares as well as appearances<br />
at local events, the vehicle offers the opportunity for the<br />
public <strong>to</strong> talk <strong>to</strong> police officers and PCSOs about their<br />
concerns and receive valuable <strong>in</strong>formation on protect<strong>in</strong>g their<br />
homes and posessions as well as safety advice. Keep your<br />
eye out for the vehicle and take the time <strong>to</strong> check out the<br />
useful <strong>in</strong>formation it conta<strong>in</strong>s.<br />
This document is also<br />
available <strong>in</strong> Polish,<br />
Kurdish and Can<strong>to</strong>nese.<br />
If you would like <strong>to</strong><br />
receive a copy <strong>in</strong> one of these languages, or you<br />
would like <strong>to</strong> receive a copy on audio cassette, then<br />
please telephone 01202 or 01305 22 3640 or email<br />
<strong>safer</strong>-dorset@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
Cus<strong>to</strong>mer Service -<br />
Our Commitment <strong>to</strong> You<br />
Contact<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong><br />
USING THE RIGHT NUMBERS FOR THE<br />
RIGHT SITUATION<br />
999<br />
If life is <strong>in</strong> danger or a crime is <strong>in</strong> progress,<br />
then always dial 999<br />
22 22 22<br />
For general enquiries, respond<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong><br />
witness or <strong>in</strong>formation appeals or <strong>to</strong><br />
report a non-urgent crime, then call 01202<br />
or 01305 22 22 22.<br />
Typetalk<br />
For the Deaf, Hard of Hear<strong>in</strong>g or Speech<br />
Impaired, use typetalk 18000 for both urgent<br />
and non-urgent calls<br />
TEXT<br />
For the Deaf, Hard of Hear<strong>in</strong>g or Speech<br />
Impaired, you can send a text <strong>to</strong> our nonurgent<br />
number which is 07766 425 243.<br />
You can also send a text <strong>to</strong> our ‘urgent’<br />
number, which is 07766 425 242 (this text<br />
will be treated as an emergency as soon as<br />
it reaches <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>)<br />
If you would like further <strong>in</strong>formation on<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Liaison Officers for the Deaf (PLOD),<br />
then email PLOD@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
www.dorset.police.uk<br />
To report a non-urgent crime or look at the<br />
latest <strong>in</strong>formation concern<strong>in</strong>g polic<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> your<br />
area, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g members of your nearest<br />
Safer Neighbourhood Team, the visit our<br />
website at www.dorset.police.uk<br />
enquiries@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
<strong>No</strong>n-urgent enquiries can be emailed <strong>to</strong> us<br />
at enquiries@dorset.pnn.police.uk and a<br />
response will be sent back <strong>to</strong> you with<strong>in</strong><br />
24 hours<br />
<strong>Police</strong> Stations<br />
Visit your local police station<br />
Other numbers <strong>to</strong> call:<br />
Crimes<strong>to</strong>ppers: 0800 555 111<br />
Call the free, anonymous Crimes<strong>to</strong>ppers l<strong>in</strong>e<br />
if you have <strong>in</strong>formation about a crime<br />
Victim Support l<strong>in</strong>e: 0845 30 30 900<br />
For free and confidential support<br />
National Domestic Violence helpl<strong>in</strong>e:<br />
0800 2000 247<br />
Whenever you need <strong>to</strong> contact <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>, you can be<br />
assured that we will aim <strong>to</strong> provide the highest quality of<br />
service. Dur<strong>in</strong>g 2006, Her Majesty’s Inspec<strong>to</strong>rate of<br />
Constabulary assessed the Force as one of only two forces<br />
<strong>in</strong> the country <strong>to</strong> be ‘Excellent and Stable’ <strong>in</strong> the area of<br />
Citizen Focus for Cus<strong>to</strong>mer Service and Accessibility, when<br />
compared with other forces.<br />
We are committed <strong>to</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ually<br />
improv<strong>in</strong>g our service <strong>to</strong> you and<br />
through listen<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> your views, we<br />
know that it is extremely important<br />
that you are Listened <strong>to</strong>,<br />
Unders<strong>to</strong>od, Informed, Protected<br />
and, most importantly, Safe -<br />
whatever the reason for your call.<br />
We have therefore set a number of<br />
standards <strong>to</strong> help ensure that when<br />
you contact us, the service we<br />
provide is of the highest quality and<br />
meets your <strong>in</strong>dividual need.<br />
Our aim is:<br />
■ To make it easy for you <strong>to</strong><br />
contact us Dur<strong>in</strong>g the last year,<br />
our switchboard received half a<br />
million general calls, 94% of which<br />
were answered with<strong>in</strong> 30 seconds.<br />
We also received approximately<br />
100,000 999 calls, 91% of which<br />
were answered with<strong>in</strong> 10 seconds.<br />
Plans are now <strong>in</strong> <strong>place</strong> <strong>to</strong> help us<br />
deal with your future enquiries<br />
even quicker.<br />
■ To provide a professional and high quality service<br />
Our staff aim <strong>to</strong> provide a thorough and professional<br />
service, whatever your reason is for contact<strong>in</strong>g us.<br />
■ To deal with your needs effectively We aim <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />
that those who receive our service are Listened <strong>to</strong>,<br />
Unders<strong>to</strong>od, Informed, Protected and Safe.<br />
■ To keep you <strong>in</strong>formed By ensur<strong>in</strong>g that you are<br />
provided with the details necessary should you wish <strong>to</strong><br />
contact us, and that you are kept up-<strong>to</strong>-date with the<br />
progress of your enquiry.<br />
■ To listen <strong>to</strong> your views By listen<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> what you have<br />
<strong>to</strong> say, we aim <strong>to</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ually improve the service that<br />
we provide<br />
For victims of crime, we will provide additional support and<br />
always endeavour <strong>to</strong> ensure that victims are:<br />
■ referred <strong>to</strong> Victim Support or provided with <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
about the types of support available<br />
■ kept <strong>in</strong>formed of the progress of the case<br />
■ updated on developments such as an arrest or charge<br />
■ made aware of the date of court hear<strong>in</strong>gs and whether<br />
they are required as a witness<br />
■ <strong>in</strong>formed of the outcome of the case.<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> would welcome any views you may have that<br />
might assist us <strong>to</strong> improve our service even further. You can<br />
write <strong>to</strong> Quality and Development, <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong><br />
Headquarters, W<strong>in</strong>frith, DT2 8DZ or alternatively email us at<br />
consultation@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
Tell Us What You Th<strong>in</strong>k of Safer <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
So that you will f<strong>in</strong>d Safer <strong>Dorset</strong> an<br />
<strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g read, we are always look<strong>in</strong>g<br />
at ways <strong>to</strong> improve the publication.<br />
If you have any comments concern<strong>in</strong>g<br />
the design or content of this publication,<br />
please send them <strong>to</strong>:<br />
The Edi<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
Safer <strong>Dorset</strong>,<br />
Media and Communication Department,<br />
Force HQ, W<strong>in</strong>frith, Dorchester DT2 8DZ<br />
9
<strong>Dorset</strong> Home Watch<br />
Next year <strong>Dorset</strong> Home Watch will celebrate twenty-five years<br />
of success help<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>in</strong> the fight aga<strong>in</strong>st crime. But<br />
whilst Home Watch is probably one of the most effective crime<br />
prevention <strong>in</strong>itiatives ever thought of, it’s not just about reduc<strong>in</strong>g<br />
burglary figures, - it’s about creat<strong>in</strong>g communities who care, and<br />
where everyone feels safe. Home Watch helps foster a new<br />
community spirit and a belief <strong>in</strong> the community’s ability <strong>to</strong> tackle<br />
its problems. The formation of Safer Neighbourhood Teams will<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g a new dimension, which will enhance all the benefits of<br />
belong<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> an active Home Watch group.<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> Home Watch has <strong>in</strong> excess of 60,000 members, that’s<br />
60,000 extra pairs of eyes and ears, help<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>to</strong><br />
make <strong>Dorset</strong> Safer and <strong>to</strong> make <strong>Dorset</strong> Feel Safer. The<br />
evidence is there for all <strong>to</strong> see, just look at these success<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ries:<br />
●●● In Alderholt, an <strong>in</strong>itiative run by the local watch group<br />
helped the police <strong>in</strong> identify<strong>in</strong>g vandals who caused<br />
damage <strong>to</strong> the village hall; they were subsequently<br />
<strong>in</strong>terviewed and dealt with appropriately.<br />
●●● In Walditch a watch member rang Bridport <strong>Police</strong> Station<br />
with <strong>in</strong>formation about a suspicious vehicle seen <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Our Approach <strong>to</strong> Equality<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> is committed <strong>to</strong> address<strong>in</strong>g all equality issues.<br />
As detailed <strong>in</strong> the last Safer <strong>Dorset</strong>, we produced our Race<br />
Equality Scheme <strong>in</strong> response <strong>to</strong> the requirements of the Race<br />
Relations (Amendment) Act 2000.<br />
We are near<strong>in</strong>g the end of our Year 2 Action Plan, which details<br />
how we are go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> improve access <strong>to</strong> services, address any<br />
employment or tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g issues and engage with Black and<br />
Ethnic M<strong>in</strong>ority people resid<strong>in</strong>g with<strong>in</strong> the county. We will be<br />
publish<strong>in</strong>g our annual report <strong>in</strong> the summer and this will be<br />
available from our website.<br />
In December 2006 we published our Disability Equality Scheme<br />
<strong>in</strong> response <strong>to</strong> the requirements of the Disability Discrim<strong>in</strong>ation<br />
Act 2005. Our vision for the Disability Equality Scheme is a<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> that not only is <strong>safer</strong> but feels <strong>safer</strong>.<br />
The Scheme conta<strong>in</strong>s a 3-year action plan outl<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g how we<br />
<strong>in</strong>tend <strong>to</strong> promote disability equality throughout the <strong>Dorset</strong> area<br />
by:<br />
■ Promot<strong>in</strong>g equality of opportunity between disabled persons<br />
and other persons<br />
■ Elim<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g discrim<strong>in</strong>ation that is unlawful under the Act<br />
■ Elim<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g harassment of disabled people that is related <strong>to</strong><br />
their disabilities<br />
■ Promot<strong>in</strong>g positive attitudes <strong>to</strong>wards disabled people<br />
area. Research by police revealed that the<br />
occupant had previously been <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> jobb<strong>in</strong>g<br />
builder type offences, ma<strong>in</strong>ly <strong>in</strong>volv<strong>in</strong>g poor<br />
workmanship. A r<strong>in</strong>gmaster message went out<br />
and four more reports were received. <strong>Police</strong> located the<br />
car and driver with<strong>in</strong> an hour and the man was spoken <strong>to</strong>.<br />
He left the area swiftly and without the opportunity <strong>to</strong><br />
commit offences.<br />
●●● Two new Watch Schemes have been <strong>in</strong>troduced by the<br />
Safer Neighbourhood Teams <strong>to</strong> the Westbourne area<br />
cover<strong>in</strong>g over 2,500 households. The schemes enable<br />
residents <strong>to</strong> share important <strong>in</strong>formation about activity <strong>in</strong><br />
their area and play a key role <strong>in</strong> crime reduction. Recently<br />
they have received sponsorship from a local company <strong>to</strong><br />
assist them <strong>in</strong> produc<strong>in</strong>g their quarterly newsletters.<br />
●●● Last year Home Watch groups from Lilliput, Parks<strong>to</strong>ne<br />
and Poole worked <strong>to</strong>gether with the <strong>Police</strong> and Consumer<br />
Protection <strong>to</strong> set up <strong>No</strong> Doorstep Sell<strong>in</strong>g Zones <strong>to</strong> tackle<br />
the large numbers of cold callers work<strong>in</strong>g the area. The<br />
scheme has been very successful and other groups are<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g with Consumer Protection <strong>to</strong> get zones<br />
implemented <strong>in</strong> their area.<br />
As residents <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> we are very privileged, we <strong>live</strong> <strong>in</strong> one of<br />
the most beautiful counties <strong>in</strong> the country, and also one of the<br />
safest, and you could help <strong>to</strong> make it even <strong>safer</strong> by jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g your<br />
local Home Watch group, or if there isn’t already a group<br />
already established why not get <strong>to</strong>gether with your neighbours<br />
and form one. Your local Watch Co-ord<strong>in</strong>a<strong>to</strong>rs can be contacted<br />
on the follow<strong>in</strong>g numbers and will give you all the help you<br />
need.<br />
Western: 01305 226570<br />
Eastern: 01202 226214<br />
Bournemouth: 01202 222510<br />
Poole: 01202 227840<br />
And if you’re still not conv<strong>in</strong>ced, remember, be<strong>in</strong>g an active<br />
member of your local Home Watch group could save you<br />
money on your household <strong>in</strong>surance.<br />
■ Encourag<strong>in</strong>g participation by disabled people <strong>in</strong> public life<br />
■ Tak<strong>in</strong>g steps <strong>to</strong> take account of disabled people’s disabilities,<br />
even where that <strong>in</strong>volves treat<strong>in</strong>g disabled people more<br />
favourably than other people.<br />
We are now <strong>in</strong> the process of develop<strong>in</strong>g our Gender Equality<br />
Scheme, which under the requirements of the Equality Act 2006<br />
must be published by 30 April. This Scheme will outl<strong>in</strong>e how we<br />
<strong>in</strong>tend <strong>to</strong> promote gender equality throughout the <strong>Dorset</strong> area<br />
by:<br />
■ Elim<strong>in</strong>at<strong>in</strong>g unlawful discrim<strong>in</strong>ation and harassment<br />
■ Promot<strong>in</strong>g equality of opportunity between men and women.<br />
We have also established Independent Advisory Groups <strong>to</strong><br />
provide challeng<strong>in</strong>g advice <strong>to</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> on equality issues.<br />
We are committed <strong>to</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Dorset</strong> feel safe and your views<br />
are <strong>in</strong>strumental <strong>in</strong> shap<strong>in</strong>g how we do this.<br />
The first <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> lAG was started <strong>in</strong> 2004. We currently<br />
have three lAGs. They are:<br />
■ Bournemouth/Poole lAG (B/PIAG)<br />
■ Critical Incident lAG (CIIAG)<br />
■ Independent Diversity Advisory Panel (IDAP)<br />
If you would like further <strong>in</strong>formation contact the Force<br />
Independent Advice Co-ord<strong>in</strong>a<strong>to</strong>r <strong>in</strong> the Partnership and<br />
Diversity Development Team at our force headquarters.<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> Crim<strong>in</strong>al<br />
Justice System:<br />
Work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong>gether for the people of <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
The <strong>Dorset</strong> Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice System is made<br />
up of all the crim<strong>in</strong>al justice agencies <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Dorset</strong>. The <strong>Dorset</strong> Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice Board<br />
br<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>to</strong>gether the Chief Officers of these<br />
agencies with the aim <strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>Dorset</strong>’s<br />
crim<strong>in</strong>al justice agencies work <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong><br />
de<strong>live</strong>r jo<strong>in</strong>ed-up, effective and efficient justice<br />
<strong>to</strong> the people of <strong>Dorset</strong> from the moment a<br />
crime is reported through <strong>to</strong> the prosecution,<br />
punishment and rehabilitation of the offender.<br />
The Board is committed <strong>to</strong> rais<strong>in</strong>g the public’s<br />
confidence by br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g more offences <strong>to</strong> justice, ensur<strong>in</strong>g that<br />
victims and witnesses of crime receive the care and support they<br />
need and by protect<strong>in</strong>g the people of <strong>Dorset</strong>.<br />
Rod Brummitt, Chair of the <strong>Dorset</strong> Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice Board, said:<br />
“All of the agencies <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong>’s Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice System are<br />
committed <strong>to</strong> de<strong>live</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g effective justice for the people of <strong>Dorset</strong>.<br />
We aim <strong>to</strong> provide a high level of care and service <strong>to</strong> victims and<br />
witnesses of crime, whilst reduc<strong>in</strong>g offend<strong>in</strong>g, protect<strong>in</strong>g the public<br />
and rehabilitat<strong>in</strong>g offenders.”<br />
Did you know<br />
●●● 16,873 offences were<br />
brought <strong>to</strong> justice <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> throughout 2006,<br />
that’s 11% above our<br />
national target, and s<strong>in</strong>ce the <strong>Dorset</strong> Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice Board<br />
was formed <strong>in</strong> 2003 overall recorded crime <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> has<br />
fallen by 12.5%.<br />
●●● <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> and the Crown<br />
Prosecution Service have secured<br />
29 confiscation orders from April 2006<br />
<strong>to</strong> January 2007 which will enable<br />
£1.95 million worth of crim<strong>in</strong>al assets <strong>to</strong><br />
be seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act.<br />
●●● S<strong>in</strong>ce March 2006 over £42,000 has<br />
been spent on improv<strong>in</strong>g witness<br />
facilities <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong>’s courts.<br />
●●● <strong>Dorset</strong>’s Community Service Unit<br />
supervises approximately 350 offenders a<br />
week and members of the public are able<br />
<strong>to</strong> suggest unpaid work projects for the offenders <strong>to</strong> do.<br />
●●● Her Majesty’s Prison Service <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
has a unique award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g project<br />
that uses a men<strong>to</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g system <strong>to</strong> help<br />
<strong>in</strong>mates through the process of release<br />
back <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the community, which helps<br />
<strong>to</strong> reduce reoffend<strong>in</strong>g rates.<br />
●●● The Bournemouth and Poole Youth<br />
Offend<strong>in</strong>g Team, <strong>in</strong> partnership with<br />
education, work closely with staff and<br />
pupils <strong>in</strong> schools <strong>to</strong> reduce bully<strong>in</strong>g and truancy.<br />
●●● The <strong>Dorset</strong> Youth Offend<strong>in</strong>g Team run<br />
a project where young offenders<br />
res<strong>to</strong>re old and broken bicycles, this<br />
ensures they are participat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a community reparation<br />
scheme as well as learn<strong>in</strong>g basic ma<strong>in</strong>tenance and safety<br />
skills. In the past year 74 res<strong>to</strong>red bicycles from this project<br />
have been sent <strong>to</strong> the Gambia for African children <strong>to</strong> use <strong>to</strong><br />
get <strong>to</strong> and from school.<br />
For more details about the <strong>Dorset</strong> Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice System please<br />
contact the support team on 01202 498821, email<br />
lcjb@dorset.pnn.police.uk or visit www.lcjb.cjsonl<strong>in</strong>e.gov.uk/<strong>Dorset</strong><br />
Switch Off Before You Drive Off<br />
Changes <strong>to</strong> the mobile phone legislation<br />
<strong>in</strong> February mean that if you are caught<br />
us<strong>in</strong>g a hand-held mobile phone while<br />
driv<strong>in</strong>g you could be faced with a £60<br />
f<strong>in</strong>e and 3 penalty po<strong>in</strong>ts on your<br />
licence.<br />
We all know that try<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> do two th<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
at once is extremely difficult and driv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
is a skill that requires full concentration.<br />
Talk<strong>in</strong>g on the phone or send<strong>in</strong>g text<br />
messages must always wait until you<br />
are able <strong>to</strong> pull over safely.<br />
Please don’t put yourself or other roadusers<br />
at risk - help us <strong>to</strong> make the roads<br />
<strong>safer</strong> by switch<strong>in</strong>g off before driv<strong>in</strong>g off.<br />
Stay A<strong>live</strong>, Don’t Dr<strong>in</strong>k and Drive<br />
The annual Christmas dr<strong>in</strong>k drive campaign <strong>to</strong>ok <strong>place</strong> as usual throughout December. The public were<br />
urged <strong>to</strong> call <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> with any <strong>in</strong>formation they had on drivers who may be under the <strong>in</strong>fluence of<br />
alcohol or drugs - and the public response alone brought 20 arrests. Another 178 arrests were made<br />
through police s<strong>to</strong>p-checks.<br />
We are constantly work<strong>in</strong>g hard <strong>to</strong> make the roads of <strong>Dorset</strong> Safer and therefore urge the public <strong>to</strong> pick<br />
up the phone and call us on 01202 / 01305 22 22 22 if you know of someone who is putt<strong>in</strong>g their life,<br />
and the <strong>live</strong>s of other road users, at risk at any time of the year.<br />
Remember, Stay A<strong>live</strong>, Don’t Dr<strong>in</strong>k and Drive!<br />
10
<strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
Everybody needs good neighbours<br />
Bour<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Gill<strong>in</strong>gham<br />
Gill<strong>in</strong>gham and Shaftesbury <strong>Police</strong> have launched<br />
a simple but effective bogus caller <strong>in</strong>itiative which<br />
is designed <strong>to</strong> help vulnerable older residents.<br />
It <strong>in</strong>volves very little time but can be an important<br />
safeguard <strong>to</strong> our neighbours. <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> has<br />
produced an A4 size orange card that the older<br />
resident completes with a trusted neighbour.<br />
Should the resident receive a visi<strong>to</strong>r who they do<br />
not know they give the card <strong>to</strong> the caller. The<br />
card then advises the visi<strong>to</strong>r <strong>to</strong> go <strong>to</strong> the<br />
neighbour’s address. The neighbour then verifies<br />
that the caller is genu<strong>in</strong>e and attends the mature<br />
resident’s address <strong>to</strong> confirm.<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Phil Chever<strong>to</strong>n, <strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong> Section<br />
Commander, said: “Domestic burglaries are low,<br />
however among them is a small but important<br />
number of domestic burglaries affect<strong>in</strong>g senior<br />
members of our communities. They usually<br />
consist of two or more offenders dur<strong>in</strong>g daylight<br />
hours claim<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> be from one of the utility<br />
companies - one talks while the other ransacks<br />
the home. These types of crimes are despicable<br />
and cause long-term damage <strong>to</strong> the victims and<br />
impact on their daily <strong>live</strong>s both mentally and<br />
physically.”<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Chever<strong>to</strong>n goes on <strong>to</strong> say: “All it takes<br />
is a small amount of time <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>itially complete the<br />
card and <strong>to</strong> work with your neighbours <strong>to</strong> help<br />
provide a <strong>safer</strong> supportive neighbourhood.”<br />
East<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ur<br />
Child<br />
Okeford<br />
W<strong>in</strong>terborne<br />
Stickland<br />
Mil<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Abbas<br />
Shaftesbury<br />
Fontmell<br />
Magna<br />
Iwerne<br />
M<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
W<strong>in</strong>terborne<br />
Whitechurch<br />
S<strong>to</strong>urpa<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Tarrant<br />
Gunville<br />
NORTH DORSET<br />
BLANDFORD<br />
Tarrant<br />
Keynes<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Blandford<br />
Camp<br />
Sturm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Marshall<br />
Sixpenny<br />
Handley<br />
Sat Nabbed!<br />
Dur<strong>in</strong>g Blandford’s busy late night Christmas shopp<strong>in</strong>g period,<br />
Jean Wells, Blandford’s Town Crier shouted about crime prevention,<br />
<strong>in</strong> a bid <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p people leav<strong>in</strong>g valuable items unattended <strong>in</strong> their<br />
vehicles - particularly satellite navigation systems.<br />
Jean was ably assisted by the Eastern Division Community Support<br />
Vehicle, staffed by Angie Cox (left) and Ben K<strong>in</strong>g, a <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong><br />
Volunteer, and Blandford’s Safer Neighbourhood Team, led by<br />
PC Simon Evans (right).<br />
Award for<br />
Steam Fair partnership<br />
A team made up of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>, <strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong> District Council and<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> County Council was rewarded with the annual <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong><br />
‘Diversity <strong>in</strong> Action’ award for its work dur<strong>in</strong>g the Great <strong>Dorset</strong> Steam Fair<br />
<strong>in</strong> August 2005.<br />
Last year dwell<strong>in</strong>g burglary reduced significantly <strong>in</strong> and around Blandford<br />
(down 47 per cent) but there was a small <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> the Shaftesbury and<br />
Gill<strong>in</strong>gham areas. All of the <strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong> section enjoyed significant reductions <strong>in</strong><br />
vehicle crime and <strong>in</strong> some areas of the section theft from vehicles was nearly<br />
halved. Overall crime levels were down about seven per cent across the section<br />
and this section still has one of the highest detection rates <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong>, detect<strong>in</strong>g<br />
nearly a third of all crime committed.<br />
Get <strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong>uch:<br />
The award - which was presented for the first time <strong>in</strong> 2006 - was <strong>in</strong><br />
recognition of Operation Elder, the name given <strong>to</strong> the polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
arrangements for direct<strong>in</strong>g gypsy travellers who set up unauthorised sites<br />
<strong>in</strong> and around the Blandford area before and dur<strong>in</strong>g the Great <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
Steam Fair.<br />
Tree <strong>in</strong> memory of PC Ted Ware<br />
In lov<strong>in</strong>g memory: Esme Ware, widow of former Blandford police sergeant Ted Ware, plants<br />
a cherry tree <strong>in</strong> the grounds of Blandford police station <strong>in</strong> memory of her late husband.<br />
A blossom<strong>in</strong>g cherry tree was planted as a permanent memorial <strong>to</strong> one of Blandford’s best-loved<br />
police officers, Ted Ware.<br />
Officers who worked with Mr Ware planted the tree <strong>in</strong> the grounds of Blandford <strong>Police</strong> station <strong>in</strong><br />
December. He died <strong>in</strong> March last year after a career of 40 years with <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>, the majority of<br />
which was served <strong>in</strong> Blandford.<br />
The Operation Elder team was a partnership, which saw the local<br />
authorities provid<strong>in</strong>g a temporary alternative site for travellers before and<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g the event (which attracts 250,000 people over five days and is the<br />
largest of its k<strong>in</strong>d <strong>in</strong> Europe). Provision of the temporary site enabled the<br />
police <strong>to</strong> use powers <strong>to</strong> move more than 30 caravans from an<br />
unauthorised encampment <strong>in</strong> Pimperne.<br />
A woman from Gill<strong>in</strong>gham, viciously<br />
attacked by her partner urged victims of<br />
domestic violence <strong>to</strong> speak out.<br />
More women <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> are tak<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
positive stand aga<strong>in</strong>st their abusive<br />
partners, demonstrated by a massive<br />
rise <strong>in</strong> domestic violence crimes<br />
reported <strong>to</strong> police.<br />
Jason Payne was jailed for 20 months at<br />
Dorchester Crown Court <strong>in</strong> February for<br />
<strong>in</strong>flict<strong>in</strong>g grievous bodily harm <strong>to</strong> his<br />
partner.<br />
The 33-year-old susta<strong>in</strong>ed serious<br />
mouth, arm and head <strong>in</strong>juries, need<strong>in</strong>g<br />
surgery <strong>to</strong> have two metal plates<br />
<strong>in</strong>serted <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> both sides of her fractured<br />
jaw.<br />
Tell<strong>in</strong>g of her ordeal, she said that<br />
victims should not suffer <strong>in</strong> silence.<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Phil Chever<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Call 01202 22 22 22* and ask<br />
for:<br />
Section Commander for <strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
(Blandford, Shaftesbury and Gill<strong>in</strong>gham):<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Phil Chever<strong>to</strong>n (pictured)<br />
Blandford Neighbourhood Station Sergeant:<br />
Sgt Andy Crook<br />
Shaftesbury Neighbourhood Station<br />
Sergeant: Sgt Ken Morgan<br />
Gill<strong>in</strong>gham Neighbourhood Station<br />
Sergeant: Sgt Trevor Cross<br />
Blandford <strong>Police</strong> Station<br />
Salisbury Road, Blandford<br />
Open 0800 - 1800 Monday - Sunday<br />
blandford@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
Gill<strong>in</strong>gham <strong>Police</strong> Station<br />
1 School Road, Gill<strong>in</strong>gham<br />
Open 0900 - 1700 Monday - Friday<br />
and 0900 - 1300 Saturday<br />
Gill<strong>in</strong>gham@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
Shaftesbury <strong>Police</strong> Station<br />
Granville Gardens, Shaftesbury<br />
Open 0900 - 1700 Monday - Friday<br />
and 0900 - 1300 Saturday<br />
shaftesbury@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
*Only call 999 if a crime is <strong>in</strong> progress or<br />
<strong>live</strong>s are <strong>in</strong> danger.<br />
11
Purbeck<br />
Affpuddle<br />
Bere Regis<br />
East<br />
Morden<br />
Lytchett<br />
Matravers<br />
On the buses<br />
More<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Bov<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n<br />
A scheme <strong>to</strong> combat bad behaviour on school<br />
buses <strong>in</strong> Purbeck has proved such a success<br />
Sandford<br />
it was shortlisted for a national Community<br />
Care Award.<br />
Wool<br />
WAREHAM<br />
W<strong>in</strong>frith<br />
The School Bus Forum was developed by<br />
Newburgh PURBECK SECTION<br />
Studland<br />
Jennie Sykes, <strong>Police</strong> Community Support Officer<br />
Creech Corfe<br />
East<br />
West<br />
Castle<br />
Llulworth<br />
and Safe Schools Community Officer for<br />
Llulworth<br />
Purbeck with help from Purbeck police officers,<br />
Kimmeridge<br />
Swanage<br />
Worth<br />
after a number of serious anti-social behaviour<br />
Matravers<br />
issues on school buses meant that bus drivers<br />
and children were reluctant <strong>to</strong> use the buses.<br />
Jennie started by look<strong>in</strong>g at police reports,<br />
contact<strong>in</strong>g the local school and also the ma<strong>in</strong><br />
Respect Award for bus service provider <strong>to</strong> ask for details of<br />
<strong>in</strong>cidents that had been reported <strong>to</strong> them.<br />
Tak<strong>in</strong>g a Stand at<br />
She said: “This led <strong>to</strong> some <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g<br />
read<strong>in</strong>g and I called a meet<strong>in</strong>g with the schools,<br />
Studland<br />
the bus company, Purbeck District and <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
The Studland County Councils. Eventually all the agencies<br />
Beach Users agreed that we share responsibility for solv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Action Group this problem. This meet<strong>in</strong>g has developed now<br />
(SBUAG)<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the School Bus Forum and we have s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
has won a<br />
<strong>in</strong>volved parent, teachers representatives,<br />
Government Award <strong>in</strong> recognition of the students and bus drivers.”<br />
hard work and commitment put <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong><br />
tackl<strong>in</strong>g anti-social behaviour and<br />
mak<strong>in</strong>g Studland a better <strong>place</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>live</strong> Vehicle crime figures tumble<br />
and rest.<br />
A wide range of groups use Studland<br />
beach for many different reasons, which<br />
has led <strong>to</strong> disagreement <strong>in</strong> the past.<br />
However follow<strong>in</strong>g the formation of the<br />
Studland Beach Users Action Group <strong>in</strong><br />
2004, agencies such as the <strong>Police</strong>,<br />
Purbeck District Council, <strong>Dorset</strong> County<br />
Council, Studland Parish Council, The<br />
National Trust, English Nature, Swanage<br />
Coastguard and <strong>Dorset</strong> Fire and Rescue<br />
Service; beach user groups; local<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>esses and resident groups have<br />
worked <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> identify the problems<br />
fac<strong>in</strong>g the area and <strong>to</strong> identify solutions<br />
<strong>to</strong> make Studland even <strong>safer</strong>. And now<br />
the SBUAG has been given a Respect<br />
award for Tak<strong>in</strong>g a Stand. This award is<br />
Sergeant Jon Bleasdale rem<strong>in</strong>ds mo<strong>to</strong>rists <strong>in</strong> Purbeck <strong>to</strong> lock their cars<br />
a national award scheme run jo<strong>in</strong>tly by<br />
the Home Office and Crime Concern and<br />
its recipients receive £1,000 <strong>to</strong> be<br />
re<strong>in</strong>vested <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the community.<br />
The SBUAG has worked proactively <strong>to</strong><br />
tackle the <strong>in</strong>appropriate behaviour of a<br />
m<strong>in</strong>ority of visi<strong>to</strong>rs <strong>to</strong> the beach as well<br />
as other community safety issues <strong>in</strong> the<br />
In 2006 Purbeck police reported a 41 per cent<br />
decrease <strong>in</strong> car crime s<strong>in</strong>ce 2005, thanks <strong>to</strong><br />
public awareness and high visibility polic<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Due <strong>to</strong> their success, Purbeck <strong>Police</strong> are<br />
repeat<strong>in</strong>g their w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g vehicle crime campaign<br />
aga<strong>in</strong> this year start<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> Easter and end<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, <strong>to</strong> reduce the number of victims.<br />
surround<strong>in</strong>g area. Some people have<br />
Sergeant Des Connor said “S<strong>in</strong>ce the team here<br />
wrongly associated naturism with<br />
<strong>in</strong> Purbeck has targeted vehicle crime, it has<br />
sexual misconduct and the group has<br />
been fall<strong>in</strong>g year on year and the reduction this<br />
●<br />
attempted <strong>to</strong> break down barriers and<br />
year is the biggest yet. We use a number of<br />
challenge the negative perception that<br />
strategies <strong>to</strong> alert the public and crim<strong>in</strong>als,<br />
some people have of naturism. Action<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Police</strong> Community Support Officer<br />
has been taken <strong>to</strong> raise awareness of<br />
(PCSO) patrols, roadside signs, a poster<br />
what is unacceptable behaviour and <strong>to</strong><br />
campaign, leaflets <strong>in</strong> garages, tri signs on<br />
promote proper use of this outstand<strong>in</strong>g<br />
municipal car parks and the reverse of car park<br />
area through a number of <strong>in</strong>itiatives,<br />
●<br />
tickets <strong>in</strong> local car parks as a way of rem<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g high visibility police patrols,<br />
the public.”<br />
targeted vehicle crime campaigns and<br />
action <strong>to</strong> prevent overnight camp<strong>in</strong>g<br />
on Ferry Road.<br />
Sergeant Connor cont<strong>in</strong>ued with an appeal for<br />
the public <strong>to</strong> remove valuables from their cars:<br />
“Half of the victims <strong>in</strong> the past were women who<br />
In 2005/2006 overall crime <strong>in</strong>creased <strong>in</strong> Purbeck with<br />
significant <strong>in</strong>creases <strong>in</strong> crim<strong>in</strong>al damage and theft offences.<br />
Last year (2006/07) saw significant progress made <strong>in</strong> revers<strong>in</strong>g<br />
this trend. There were 30 per cent fewer dwell<strong>in</strong>g burglaries<br />
and an even bigger reduction <strong>in</strong> theft from cars (down 36 per<br />
cent). Overall last year, crime levels <strong>in</strong> Purbeck reduced by 12<br />
per cent, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a 15 per cent reduction <strong>in</strong> crim<strong>in</strong>al damage<br />
offences.<br />
Jennie got so <strong>in</strong>volved that on several occasions<br />
she went on the buses and chatted <strong>to</strong> the<br />
children <strong>to</strong> see what they thought would help this<br />
situation, if they had any ideas that they would<br />
like <strong>to</strong> see happen and change for the better.<br />
Jennie said: “The forum was established and it<br />
went from strength <strong>to</strong> strength. The secret of the<br />
forum was <strong>to</strong> let the members decide and<br />
discuss the best way forward and then try out<br />
<strong>in</strong>itiatives and moni<strong>to</strong>r them.”<br />
left their handbags <strong>in</strong> their cars <strong>to</strong> go for a walk.<br />
I met one victim who, when questioned, <strong>to</strong>ld me<br />
she had left her valuables <strong>in</strong> her car<br />
approximately five feet from a sign rem<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g<br />
her not <strong>to</strong> do so!”<br />
●<br />
Mark Tallis, Swanage, started several<br />
fires <strong>to</strong> the heathland caus<strong>in</strong>g<br />
damage <strong>to</strong> protected wildlife habitats,<br />
he was subsequently convicted of<br />
arson and sentenced <strong>to</strong> one year<br />
imprisonment <strong>in</strong> September 2006.<br />
George Harvey, from Swanage, was<br />
released from prison on licence after<br />
serv<strong>in</strong>g part of his sentence for<br />
Grievous Bodily Harm. He was later<br />
arrested for breach<strong>in</strong>g his licence and<br />
recalled <strong>to</strong> prison, he was then<br />
released on licence aga<strong>in</strong> but was rearrested<br />
<strong>in</strong> February for breach<strong>in</strong>g his<br />
licence aga<strong>in</strong> and was back <strong>in</strong> prison<br />
when Safer <strong>Dorset</strong> went <strong>to</strong> press.<br />
Darren G<strong>in</strong>bey, Ferndown, committed<br />
several till snatches at Post Offices<br />
and shops across Hampshire and<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> (<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Wareham). He has<br />
been convicted and was sentenced<br />
<strong>to</strong> 20 months imprisonment <strong>in</strong> August<br />
2006.<br />
A year on, the forum’s hard work really paid off<br />
and the behaviour improved dramatically, with<br />
both drivers and passengers much happier with<br />
the journeys. Buses have now had CCTV<br />
<strong>in</strong>stalled, identity cards have been created for<br />
both children and drivers and <strong>in</strong> some cases<br />
splitt<strong>in</strong>g groups up has had a huge impact.<br />
Pictured above is Jason Gover, Chairman of<br />
Bus Committee of the Purbeck School<br />
Parliament, PC Dick Clapp, Swanage<br />
Community Beat Officer, Karen Jaggs,<br />
Community Safety Officer, Purbeck District<br />
Council, Georg<strong>in</strong>a Heane, Parent Governor<br />
for The Purbeck School, Terry Spracklen,<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal Education Transport Co-ord<strong>in</strong>a<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> County Council, Jennie Sykes, Safe<br />
Schools and Communities Officer, <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
<strong>Police</strong>, Stuart Gamage, Wilts and <strong>Dorset</strong> Bus<br />
Company, Jess Clark, Prime M<strong>in</strong>ister for the<br />
Purbeck School Parliament, Murray Goosen,<br />
Wilts and <strong>Dorset</strong> Bus Company, Dawn Wilks,<br />
Assistant Head Teacher, The Purbeck School<br />
Get <strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong>uch:<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Ashley Adams<br />
Call 01202 22 22 22* and<br />
ask for:<br />
Section Commander for Purbeck (Swanage<br />
and Wareham): Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Ashley Adams<br />
(pictured);<br />
Wareham Neighbourhood Station Sergeant:<br />
Sergeant Jon Bleasdale<br />
Swanage Neighbourhood Station Sergeant:<br />
Sergeant Jane Mooney<br />
Swanage <strong>Police</strong> Station<br />
Argyle Road, Swanage<br />
Open 0900 - 1700 Monday - Friday<br />
and 0900 - 1300 Saturday<br />
Swanage@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
Wareham <strong>Police</strong> Station<br />
Worgret Road, Wareham<br />
Open 0800 - 1800 Monday - Sunday<br />
wareham@dorset.pnn.police.uk<br />
*Only call 999 if a crime is <strong>in</strong> progress or<br />
<strong>live</strong>s are <strong>in</strong> danger.<br />
12
CID/CJD<br />
Hitt<strong>in</strong>g the Crim<strong>in</strong>als Where it Hurts<br />
The Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) is<br />
designed <strong>to</strong> take the profit out of crime.<br />
It provides wide-rang<strong>in</strong>g powers <strong>to</strong> be able<br />
<strong>to</strong> seize any proceeds of crime from<br />
convicted crim<strong>in</strong>als.<br />
The ma<strong>in</strong> motivation for crim<strong>in</strong>al activity is<br />
profit. Crim<strong>in</strong>als traffic <strong>in</strong> drugs, illegal<br />
immigrants, prostitution and contraband<br />
goods and are prepared <strong>to</strong> commit crimes<br />
rang<strong>in</strong>g from simple theft <strong>to</strong> murder <strong>in</strong> order<br />
<strong>to</strong> make money.<br />
In <strong>Dorset</strong> we have an Economic Crime Unit,<br />
who have been work<strong>in</strong>g very hard over the<br />
past few years <strong>to</strong> put measures <strong>in</strong> <strong>place</strong> <strong>to</strong><br />
ensure that <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> maximises its<br />
powers under the Act.<br />
In the past year alone, we have seized<br />
over £3.5 million from crim<strong>in</strong>als - <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
£1.8 million <strong>in</strong> cash.<br />
The money seized <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> goes <strong>to</strong> central<br />
government but, under the Asset Recovery<br />
Operation Dismantle Update<br />
Operation Dismantle was established <strong>in</strong> April<br />
2005 <strong>to</strong> tackle the supply of Class A drugs<br />
across the County.<br />
It set out <strong>to</strong> identify and tackle the most violent<br />
drug deal<strong>in</strong>g offenders with<strong>in</strong> the County and<br />
this ethos rema<strong>in</strong>s as relevant <strong>to</strong>day as it was<br />
when Dismantle began.<br />
To ensure that we are able <strong>to</strong> identify and tackle<br />
<strong>in</strong>dividuals who are known for both violence and<br />
Incentivisation Scheme, <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong><br />
receives back a proportion of the cash taken<br />
from crim<strong>in</strong>als. This money is then<br />
re<strong>in</strong>vested <strong>in</strong> fight<strong>in</strong>g crime. It is also used <strong>to</strong><br />
fund other polic<strong>in</strong>g activity, such as the<br />
recent end-of-year performance adverts you<br />
may have seen or heard <strong>in</strong> your local media.<br />
As Detective Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Sue Wynn, head of<br />
the Economic Crime Unit expla<strong>in</strong>s,<br />
“Crim<strong>in</strong>als have been liv<strong>in</strong>g off the<br />
proceeds of their crimes for <strong>to</strong>o long and<br />
we can now better protect youngsters from<br />
the negative role model this creates by<br />
seiz<strong>in</strong>g assets and remov<strong>in</strong>g mislaid<br />
notions of ‘gangster glamour’.”<br />
The Economic Crime Unit are keen <strong>to</strong> know<br />
about anyone suspected <strong>to</strong> be liv<strong>in</strong>g off the<br />
proceeds of crime and if you have any<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation, please call 01202 or 01305 22 22<br />
22 and ask for the Money Launder<strong>in</strong>g Unit.<br />
Alternatively, you can contact Crimes<strong>to</strong>ppers<br />
on 0800 555 111 <strong>to</strong> report <strong>in</strong>formation relat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>to</strong> people who make a profit from crime.<br />
Class A drug offences, drug analysts are <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>place</strong>. They collate <strong>in</strong>formation and evidence<br />
and pass this <strong>to</strong> a dedicated team. Decisions<br />
are then made on the best action <strong>to</strong> take.<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> are committed <strong>to</strong> tackl<strong>in</strong>g drug<br />
deal<strong>in</strong>g across the County and our core role<br />
with<strong>in</strong> the drugs arena is one of enforcement.<br />
We strive <strong>to</strong> tackle not only drug deal<strong>in</strong>g<br />
but other crime which may be l<strong>in</strong>ked and<br />
will cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong> target those <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> the<br />
supply of drugs for their<br />
crim<strong>in</strong>al behaviour.<br />
As a result of the excellent<br />
work carried out, Operation<br />
Dismantle has contributed <strong>to</strong><br />
the seizure of Proceeds of<br />
Crime Assets, amount<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong><br />
£1,840,482 for 2006/07.<br />
Focus on...<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Special Branch<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Special Branch is one specialist<br />
department with<strong>in</strong> the wider Crim<strong>in</strong>al Investigation<br />
Department (CID). It is based around the county<br />
with offices at the force headquarters <strong>in</strong> W<strong>in</strong>frith,<br />
Bournemouth, Bournemouth International Airport<br />
and Poole Port.<br />
Special Branch <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> has developed, like<br />
others around the country, from a his<strong>to</strong>rical<br />
standpo<strong>in</strong>t of counter<strong>in</strong>g purely Irish Terrorism -<br />
<strong>to</strong> what we see and expect <strong>to</strong>day <strong>to</strong> counter the<br />
threat from <strong>in</strong>ternational, Irish and domestic<br />
terrorism and extremism.<br />
Our work is conducted <strong>in</strong> support of the<br />
government approach <strong>to</strong> counter-terrorism,<br />
focus<strong>in</strong>g on four key fac<strong>to</strong>rs:<br />
Detective Sergeant Dave Webster and<br />
recently retired Detective Constable Adrian<br />
Hugill were awarded with a Chief<br />
Constable’s Commendation at a recent<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Awards Ceremony.<br />
Dave and Adrian had <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>vestigate the<br />
extremely difficult case of a two-year old boy<br />
be<strong>in</strong>g physically abused by his mum’s<br />
boyfriend.<br />
The case was complicated and lengthy, the<br />
boy was admitted <strong>to</strong> Poole hospital with life<br />
threaten<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>juries when we first became<br />
<strong>in</strong>volved and soon it was discovered that he<br />
also had a number of his<strong>to</strong>rical <strong>in</strong>juries.<br />
The boy’s mother and boyfriend cont<strong>in</strong>ually<br />
denied caus<strong>in</strong>g any harm <strong>to</strong> the boy. Experts<br />
●●● The prevention of terrorism<br />
●●● The pursuit of terrorists<br />
●●● The protection of the UK from terrorists<br />
●●● Preparedness with the appropriate<br />
resources and people <strong>to</strong> respond <strong>to</strong> any<br />
terrorist <strong>in</strong>cident<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> rema<strong>in</strong>s one of the safest areas <strong>to</strong> <strong>live</strong><br />
but it is important <strong>to</strong> ensure it rema<strong>in</strong>s this way.<br />
Responsibilities of Special Branch therefore<br />
<strong>in</strong>clude:<br />
●●● Gather<strong>in</strong>g and analys<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
●●● Initiat<strong>in</strong>g and develop<strong>in</strong>g polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
operations<br />
●●● Provid<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>in</strong>itiat<strong>in</strong>g and ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
counter terrorism security<br />
Special Branch also work with others <strong>to</strong> ensure<br />
the safety of the high profile VIPs that <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
attracts, for example Pr<strong>in</strong>ce Charles who visited<br />
<strong>in</strong> 2006.<br />
Special Branch officers and staff are tra<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>to</strong><br />
the highest level and form an <strong>in</strong>tegral part of<br />
polic<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong>.<br />
Excellent Work by Officers <strong>in</strong> the<br />
Crim<strong>in</strong>al Investigation Department<br />
were called <strong>in</strong> and Dave and Adrian showed<br />
extreme professionalism and resilience <strong>to</strong><br />
ensure thorough and accurate evidence<br />
could be presented at the trial. The pair<br />
worked tirelessly and dur<strong>in</strong>g the <strong>in</strong>vestigation<br />
over 100 statements were taken and over<br />
1000 documents collated.<br />
Follow<strong>in</strong>g a two-week trial, the boyfriend was<br />
convicted of wound<strong>in</strong>g and cruelty aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
the boy and received a n<strong>in</strong>e year prison<br />
sentence. The mother pleased guilty <strong>to</strong><br />
cruelty and was given a 39 week suspended<br />
prison sentence.<br />
The two year old boy was expected <strong>to</strong> die<br />
but happily, has now made an almost full<br />
recovery from his <strong>in</strong>juries and is liv<strong>in</strong>g locally<br />
with a foster family.<br />
Conditional Cautions -<br />
<strong>No</strong>w <strong>in</strong> a <strong>Police</strong> Station near You!<br />
F<strong>in</strong>gerpr<strong>in</strong>ts and DNA sample are taken from an offender <strong>in</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>dy<br />
Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice Division<br />
As the Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice Division (CJD), of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>, we are responsible for all the activities<br />
that take <strong>place</strong> once an offender is deta<strong>in</strong>ed and brought <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> cus<strong>to</strong>dy - from the moment that<br />
person is booked <strong>in</strong>, through <strong>to</strong> the f<strong>in</strong>al result<strong>in</strong>g of a case dealt with at court and the archiv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of related case papers.<br />
The processes <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g an offender <strong>to</strong> justice can seem complicated, but at all times<br />
our focus is on provid<strong>in</strong>g the very best service <strong>to</strong> victims and witnesses.<br />
The overall aim of our work is <strong>to</strong> serve communities fairly and br<strong>in</strong>g more offences <strong>to</strong> justice.<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice Division works <strong>in</strong> support of the Force’s corporate plan. With this <strong>in</strong><br />
m<strong>in</strong>d, we aim <strong>to</strong>:<br />
■ Provide consistent high standards of service <strong>to</strong> victims and witnesses;<br />
■ Br<strong>in</strong>g more offences <strong>to</strong> justice;<br />
■ Raise public and professional confidence <strong>in</strong> our service de<strong>live</strong>ry.<br />
Conditional Cautions have arrived <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> this<br />
year. A Conditional Caution is a new type of<br />
caution that can be issued <strong>to</strong> adult offenders<br />
who admit their guilt. It is given <strong>to</strong> offenders who<br />
have committed a crim<strong>in</strong>al act, but one that<br />
would not result <strong>in</strong> go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> prison.<br />
It is a type of caution with enforceable conditions<br />
attached <strong>to</strong> it. This means that the offender will<br />
receive a caution provided that they comply with<br />
conditions that are relevant <strong>to</strong> the offence they<br />
have committed. In every case the victim of the<br />
crime is consulted, and their views are always<br />
taken <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> account.<br />
The Crown Prosecution Service decide on<br />
appropriate conditions. If these are successfully<br />
met with<strong>in</strong> an agreed time limit the caution is<br />
completed. If not, the offender will be prosecuted<br />
for the orig<strong>in</strong>al offence. Their failure <strong>to</strong> comply<br />
with the conditions can also be mentioned <strong>in</strong><br />
court, and then taken <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> account when<br />
sentenc<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Conditional Cautions do not re<strong>place</strong> the simple<br />
adult caution, which we will cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>to</strong> use <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Dorset</strong>. <strong>No</strong>r would they be used <strong>in</strong> cases where<br />
it would be more appropriate <strong>to</strong> charge the<br />
offender and send them <strong>to</strong> court.<br />
They are a positive <strong>in</strong>itiative <strong>to</strong> help us <strong>to</strong> de<strong>live</strong>r<br />
swift justice for victims of crime, putt<strong>in</strong>g wrongs<br />
right without the <strong>in</strong>volvement of the courts. They<br />
have proved extremely popular with victims of<br />
crime <strong>in</strong> the trial areas, and with police officers.<br />
For example, earlier this year a band play<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
Boscombe had an argument, dur<strong>in</strong>g which one<br />
of the band members deliberately damaged the<br />
car of another band member. The offender was<br />
arrested, and dealt with by be<strong>in</strong>g given a<br />
conditional caution. His conditions were <strong>to</strong> pay<br />
compensation <strong>to</strong> the victim <strong>to</strong> repair the car -<br />
and also <strong>to</strong> write a formal letter apologis<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
his actions.<br />
Johannes Oosthuizen, the patrol sergeant who<br />
dealt with above case, said “This is an excellent<br />
example of how a conditional caution can work<br />
best for the offender and the victim. A first class<br />
result!”<br />
13
CJD/Operations<br />
Operations Division<br />
The Operations division of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> serves all<br />
communities with<strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong>. We are a diverse division, with<br />
over 500 members of staff provid<strong>in</strong>g excellent polic<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
polic<strong>in</strong>g support throughout the county.<br />
What do we do?<br />
Our division carries out a whole range of specialist<br />
polic<strong>in</strong>g. Here are just a few examples of the areas we are<br />
responsible for:<br />
●●● Air Operations, through the use of Oscar 99, the<br />
force helicopter which can reach the furthest ends<br />
of the county <strong>in</strong> just 12 m<strong>in</strong>utes<br />
●●● The Mar<strong>in</strong>e Section, work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> partnership <strong>to</strong> police<br />
<strong>in</strong> harbours and along the coast<br />
●●● Plann<strong>in</strong>g for events, such as the Labour Party<br />
Conference later this year <strong>in</strong> Bournemouth and the<br />
Games 2012, for which the sail<strong>in</strong>g events are tak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>place</strong> <strong>in</strong> Weymouth and Portland<br />
●●● Road polic<strong>in</strong>g and road safety <strong>in</strong>itiatives <strong>to</strong> make<br />
our roads <strong>safer</strong> for drivers and pedestrians<br />
●●● The force control room and police enquiry centre,<br />
which answer all the calls that come <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
<strong>Police</strong>. On average between 800 and 900 calls are<br />
received daily<br />
●●● Armed response<br />
It’s been another busy year for the Operations division,<br />
with some fantastic work carried out across the county<br />
and, as polic<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> your neighbourhoods cont<strong>in</strong>ues <strong>to</strong><br />
improve, we will be very much <strong>in</strong>volved. Our priorities<br />
<strong>to</strong> help our Safer Neighbourhood Teams <strong>in</strong>clude the<br />
provision of:<br />
●●● Reassurance<br />
●●● Enforcement<br />
●●● Specific targeted polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Education for All<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> is see<strong>in</strong>g excit<strong>in</strong>g developments <strong>in</strong> its commitment<br />
<strong>to</strong> provide education for road users <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong>. A number of<br />
different schemes are <strong>in</strong> operation <strong>to</strong> target drivers most at risk of<br />
collisions and help them improve their driv<strong>in</strong>g skills and make the<br />
roads <strong>safer</strong> for everyone.<br />
The Dy<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> Drive <strong>in</strong>itiative is about <strong>to</strong> be concluded for this<br />
academic year follow<strong>in</strong>g another successful year, reach<strong>in</strong>g over<br />
2000 students across <strong>Dorset</strong>. The project <strong>in</strong>cludes an <strong>in</strong>teractive<br />
presentation that visits schools across the county, with the aim of<br />
educat<strong>in</strong>g young drivers under the age of 25 who are the highest<br />
risk group for be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> road collisions. Representatives<br />
from the <strong>Dorset</strong> Safety Camera Partnership, <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> and<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> Fire and Rescue Service give <strong>in</strong>formation and <strong>in</strong>terest<strong>in</strong>g<br />
advice about how <strong>to</strong> avoid the dangers on the roads. Hard hitt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
DVDs, produced by the <strong>Dorset</strong> Safety Camera Partnership, have<br />
added <strong>to</strong> the impact of the presentation and are now also used <strong>in</strong><br />
the <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Driver Awareness Scheme.<br />
A BikeSafe course <strong>in</strong> action<br />
BikeSafe is a nationwide <strong>in</strong>itiative where advanced police<br />
mo<strong>to</strong>rcyclists work with riders with the aim of lower<strong>in</strong>g the number<br />
of mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle casualties. In 2006, 86 mo<strong>to</strong>rcyclists were killed or<br />
seriously <strong>in</strong>jured on <strong>Dorset</strong>’s roads. Address<strong>in</strong>g this problem, the<br />
BikeSafe <strong>Dorset</strong> project is an important <strong>in</strong>itiative <strong>in</strong> mak<strong>in</strong>g our<br />
roads <strong>safer</strong> for everyone. For a fee of £60, riders are offered a<br />
three hour course with advanced <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> mo<strong>to</strong>rcyclists and<br />
members of the Institute of Advanced Mo<strong>to</strong>rcyclists where they<br />
14<br />
Track<strong>in</strong>g Down the<br />
Crim<strong>in</strong>als<br />
The <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Dog Section has had a terrific year <strong>in</strong><br />
support of polic<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong>. The highly tra<strong>in</strong>ed handlers<br />
work extremely hard with their assigned dogs and are a<br />
hugely valuable asset <strong>to</strong> the force.<br />
Officers from the section are paired up with a can<strong>in</strong>e<br />
companion at an early stage and they are able <strong>to</strong> teach<br />
the dog the skills of search<strong>in</strong>g for people, drugs, money,<br />
firearms and a whole range of other th<strong>in</strong>gs. Some recent<br />
successes for the Dog section <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />
PC Andy Walbridge and his police dog Thor tracked the<br />
scent of a man who had committed a large robbery.<br />
He was eventually found by the pair hid<strong>in</strong>g underneath<br />
an upturned fibreglass pond and charged.<br />
PC Dave Campbell and police dog Gu<strong>in</strong>ness had similar<br />
success when a drugs search was carried out <strong>in</strong> a house.<br />
The pair uncovered a haul of coca<strong>in</strong>e and hero<strong>in</strong> with a<br />
m<strong>in</strong>imum street value of £25,000. The suspect was<br />
subsequently arrested at the scene.<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Matt Butler with some of the children at<br />
Julia’s House<br />
Operations Visit <strong>to</strong><br />
Julia’s House<br />
Officers made a special visit <strong>to</strong> Julia’s House Children’s<br />
Hospice <strong>in</strong> Poole, earlier this year and spent the morn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with the children and their families.<br />
The children <strong>to</strong>ok part <strong>in</strong> lots of fun activities, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
hav<strong>in</strong>g their f<strong>in</strong>gerpr<strong>in</strong>ts taken and meet<strong>in</strong>g police dogs<br />
and their handlers. They were also shown police radios <strong>in</strong><br />
a communications vehicle and a traffic patrol car.<br />
The children enjoyed the opportunity <strong>to</strong> try on police<br />
uniform and equipment and were even dressed up <strong>in</strong> body<br />
armour, shields and helmets <strong>to</strong> protect themselves from<br />
the wet sponges thrown by their brothers and sisters!<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Matt Butler co-ord<strong>in</strong>ated the visit and said, “It<br />
was great <strong>to</strong> meet these very special children and give<br />
them an <strong>in</strong>sight <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> the work of the <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>. We are<br />
grateful <strong>to</strong> Julia’s House for allow<strong>in</strong>g us <strong>to</strong> do so.”<br />
are given tips and guidance on <strong>safer</strong> rid<strong>in</strong>g. By shar<strong>in</strong>g<br />
knowledge, skills and experience, police mo<strong>to</strong>rcyclists can help<br />
people <strong>to</strong> become <strong>safer</strong> and more competent riders. each course<br />
lasts for three hours and compromises a classroom-based<br />
exercise, followed by a two-hour ride, assessment and feedback<br />
<strong>to</strong> each <strong>in</strong>dividual rider.<br />
The Driver Awareness Scheme has been developed <strong>to</strong> educate<br />
drivers about the dangers of driv<strong>in</strong>g at both excessive and<br />
<strong>in</strong>appropriate speeds and is about <strong>to</strong> reach its two year<br />
anniversary. It is offered <strong>to</strong> mo<strong>to</strong>rists, who are detected speed<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>Dorset</strong> as an alternative <strong>to</strong> receiv<strong>in</strong>g a fixed penalty notice,<br />
provided the offence has met the set criteria. The course is<br />
classroom based and is taught by tra<strong>in</strong>ed professionals, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Advanced Driv<strong>in</strong>g Instruc<strong>to</strong>rs and ex-police officers. Feedback has<br />
been overwhelm<strong>in</strong>gly positive s<strong>in</strong>ce the scheme was launched.<br />
New Technology<br />
Arrives <strong>in</strong> the Crim<strong>in</strong>al<br />
Justice Division<br />
The Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice Division is now operat<strong>in</strong>g a new<br />
Case Preparation system. It will allow <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> <strong>to</strong><br />
electronically capture case <strong>in</strong>formation and share it with<br />
other agencies.<br />
It is be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>to</strong> improve the way cases are<br />
processed from cus<strong>to</strong>dy <strong>to</strong> court and will streaml<strong>in</strong>e the<br />
preparation, submission and presentation of case files.<br />
This will result <strong>in</strong> less duplication of <strong>in</strong>formation, as well as<br />
better offender management and improved victim and<br />
witness care.<br />
Youth Justice Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Lou Pope hands over the bikes<br />
<strong>to</strong> young people at Harbour House<br />
On Your Bike!<br />
The Bournemouth division of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>, supported by the<br />
Crim<strong>in</strong>al Justice Division, has donated 11 bicycles, <strong>in</strong> need of<br />
repair, <strong>to</strong> the young people at Harbour House, Westbourne.<br />
Harbour House is part of HyPed 21C which is the Young People<br />
Service for Bournemouth Churches Hous<strong>in</strong>g Association. The<br />
House accommodates young people aged 16 - 18 years old who<br />
require accommodation for a variety of reasons and provides<br />
residents with a safe environment <strong>in</strong> which <strong>to</strong> <strong>live</strong>.<br />
The donation has been made with the aim of giv<strong>in</strong>g the young<br />
people a project <strong>to</strong> work on. They will be given time and<br />
encouragement <strong>to</strong> make the necessary repairs <strong>to</strong> the bikes and,<br />
when fixed, they can use them as a means of transport <strong>to</strong> get<br />
around.<br />
This will be particularly helpful as the young people attend<br />
compulsory tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g sessions at the weekend and experience<br />
difficulty ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g attendance because of their lack of transport.<br />
The bikes were handed over <strong>to</strong> the residents by Youth Justice<br />
Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Lou Pope, at Harbour House, who said: “I hope that the<br />
time and effort residents will have put <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> fix<strong>in</strong>g the bikes will <strong>in</strong>stil<br />
the young people with a sense of achievement and pride.”<br />
Napoli Land<strong>in</strong>g<br />
In January of this year the MCS Napoli - a British owned conta<strong>in</strong>er<br />
vessel - began break<strong>in</strong>g up and was run aground off Branscombe,<br />
Devon, some 14 kilometres from the border with <strong>Dorset</strong>. The<br />
ongo<strong>in</strong>g salvage operation was a huge task for all those <strong>in</strong>volved,<br />
particularly the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, local authorities<br />
and Devon <strong>Police</strong>.<br />
We were able <strong>to</strong> assist along the way and provide help and<br />
support when needed. The Road Polic<strong>in</strong>g unit played a key role <strong>in</strong><br />
transport<strong>in</strong>g cranes <strong>to</strong> the stricken ship - all the way from Bere<br />
Regis through the busy centre of Weymouth!<br />
The Road Polic<strong>in</strong>g Unit assist the de<strong>live</strong>ry of a crane<br />
<strong>to</strong> the Napoli salvage operation
Eastern<br />
Crime isn’t HALF what it used <strong>to</strong> be!<br />
In this modern world of 24-hour media, tabloid journalism and<br />
s<strong>to</strong>ries of ‘yob culture’ it is easy <strong>to</strong> believe that crime is on the up<br />
and up - that we have more reason <strong>to</strong> fear becom<strong>in</strong>g a victim of<br />
crime than ever before.<br />
Eastern Division ran a publicity campaign at the end of 2006 show<strong>in</strong>g how<br />
crime <strong>in</strong> all areas has decreased dramatically s<strong>in</strong>ce 1998. The campaign’s<br />
newspaper advertisements were paid for by the Proceeds of Crime.<br />
Perhaps that is true of some areas of the UK but it is certa<strong>in</strong>ly<br />
NOT the case <strong>in</strong> Eastern Division of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong>. In<br />
Christchurch, East <strong>Dorset</strong>, <strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong> and Purbeck crime has<br />
fallen dramatically s<strong>in</strong>ce 1998, the year that Eastern Division <strong>in</strong> its<br />
current geography was formed and also the year<br />
that the Crime and Disorder Reduction<br />
Partnership (CDRP) was created.<br />
Compar<strong>in</strong>g last year’s crime figures with those<br />
recorded <strong>in</strong> 1998 reveals an unprecedented fall <strong>in</strong><br />
levels of property crime.<br />
In 2006 <strong>in</strong> Eastern Division:<br />
●●● 470 fewer homes were burgled than <strong>in</strong> 1998<br />
●●● 1,000 fewer cars were broken <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong>; and<br />
●●● 200 fewer cars were s<strong>to</strong>len.<br />
That’s an overall reduction of 55 per cent on<br />
1998 figures.<br />
So why has burglary and vehicle crime reduced<br />
so dramatically? Detective Chief Inspec<strong>to</strong>r Garrick<br />
Smith, Eastern Division’s Crime and Performance<br />
Manager, has some ideas:<br />
Public awareness<br />
People are far more aware of crime prevention<br />
than they were 10 years ago. This has meant that<br />
we are less likely <strong>to</strong> leave our homes and cars<br />
<strong>in</strong>secure or <strong>to</strong> leave valuables <strong>in</strong> an unattended<br />
vehicle. An important part of crime prevention is<br />
reduc<strong>in</strong>g the opportunities for thieves <strong>to</strong> steal,<br />
and home and car owners are <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly aware<br />
of this.<br />
Technology<br />
There is little doubt that technological<br />
developments have contributed <strong>to</strong> the fall <strong>in</strong><br />
crime. Home security, for example, has improved<br />
and many new homes are now built with<br />
advanced security systems. Improvements <strong>in</strong> the<br />
design of re<strong>place</strong>ment w<strong>in</strong>dows and doors make<br />
break-<strong>in</strong>s more difficult - we are record<strong>in</strong>g an<br />
<strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g number of <strong>in</strong>cidents where the<br />
‘would-be’ burglar has had <strong>to</strong> give up after<br />
try<strong>in</strong>g unsuccessfully <strong>to</strong> force several w<strong>in</strong>dows<br />
and doors.<br />
Advances <strong>in</strong> technology have also had a huge<br />
effect on vehicle crime. Ten years ago eng<strong>in</strong>e<br />
immobilisers were only fitted <strong>to</strong> luxury cars<br />
whereas now they are a standard fitt<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> most<br />
new cars, mak<strong>in</strong>g them more difficult <strong>to</strong> steal. If<br />
they are s<strong>to</strong>len, many cars now have track<strong>in</strong>g systems fitted so<br />
that the police can locate them wherever they are <strong>in</strong> the country.<br />
Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment systems are now <strong>in</strong>tegrated <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> car dashboards,<br />
mak<strong>in</strong>g them almost impossible <strong>to</strong> steal. Car parks are better<br />
designed and more secure than they were previously and the<br />
widespread use of CCTV has made it <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly harder for<br />
thieves <strong>to</strong> operate without be<strong>in</strong>g detected.<br />
Cost of ‘luxury’ goods<br />
The retail cost of home electrical goods - TVs and DVD players,<br />
for example - has reduced dramatically <strong>in</strong> recent years. Many of<br />
the items that burglars used <strong>to</strong> steal from our homes now have<br />
such little second hand value that they are considered by thieves<br />
as ‘not worth steal<strong>in</strong>g’. Many crim<strong>in</strong>als have decided that, <strong>in</strong> terms<br />
of f<strong>in</strong>ancial reward, domestic burglary is no longer worth the risk.<br />
Neighbourhood Watch<br />
The growth of Neighbourhood and Home Watch schemes means<br />
that many communities have become ‘no-go’ areas for burglars.<br />
Once a burglar has been caught as a result of a phone call from a<br />
Neighbourhood Watch they feel more vulnerable <strong>in</strong> that area and<br />
are not prepared <strong>to</strong> take the risk of gett<strong>in</strong>g caught aga<strong>in</strong>.<br />
Tougher sentences<br />
Sentenc<strong>in</strong>g policy has also changed, with the <strong>in</strong>troduction of<br />
manda<strong>to</strong>ry sentences for persistent offenders. Two decades ago<br />
the average sentence for a career burglar was 18 months <strong>to</strong> two<br />
years. <strong>No</strong>wadays it is not unusual <strong>to</strong> see persistent offenders<br />
receiv<strong>in</strong>g prison sentences of five years and more.<br />
Improvements <strong>in</strong> polic<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Our <strong>in</strong>telligence-led approach is about direct<strong>in</strong>g our resources<br />
<strong>to</strong>wards catch<strong>in</strong>g those crim<strong>in</strong>als who are committ<strong>in</strong>g the greatest<br />
volume of crime so that we can maximise the impact of their arrest.<br />
Catch<strong>in</strong>g and convict<strong>in</strong>g prolific and persistent offenders is central<br />
<strong>to</strong> our crime reduction strategy and we are gett<strong>in</strong>g better at it all<br />
the time.<br />
We are also mak<strong>in</strong>g greater use of technology <strong>in</strong> the fight <strong>to</strong><br />
reduce crime. One recent <strong>in</strong>novation has been the <strong>in</strong>troduction of<br />
‘capture cars’. These are ord<strong>in</strong>ary cars fitted <strong>in</strong>side with t<strong>in</strong>y video<br />
cameras that au<strong>to</strong>matically start record<strong>in</strong>g when the car is broken<br />
<strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong>. At the same time they send a text message <strong>to</strong> the police<br />
phone network, alert<strong>in</strong>g officers. These capture cars have led <strong>to</strong><br />
the arrest and conviction of numerous persistent car thieves.<br />
The use of the Au<strong>to</strong>mated Number Plate Recognition System<br />
(ANPR) is also <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g. These cameras, sited at the side of the<br />
road or <strong>in</strong> unmarked police vehicles, au<strong>to</strong>matically record and<br />
<strong>in</strong>stantly check car registration numbers aga<strong>in</strong>st the <strong>Police</strong><br />
National Database, as vehicles pass by. The system will <strong>in</strong>stantly<br />
identify s<strong>to</strong>len vehicles and vehicles known <strong>to</strong> be used by active<br />
crim<strong>in</strong>als and is an important <strong>to</strong>ol <strong>in</strong> identify<strong>in</strong>g and disrupt<strong>in</strong>g<br />
crim<strong>in</strong>als who travel through the Eastern Division committ<strong>in</strong>g<br />
crime. ANPR is now deployed regularly on all the ma<strong>in</strong> arterial<br />
routes across the <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> area.<br />
What is the Crime and<br />
Disorder Reduction<br />
partnership (CDRP)?<br />
The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 made it a statu<strong>to</strong>ry<br />
requirement for councils, the <strong>Police</strong>, Primary Care Trusts, the<br />
Fire and Rescue Service, other key agencies and the community<br />
<strong>to</strong> work <strong>to</strong>gether at borough/district level <strong>to</strong> develop and<br />
implement plans for reduc<strong>in</strong>g crime and disorder.<br />
In Eastern <strong>Dorset</strong> (Christchurch, East <strong>Dorset</strong>, <strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong> and<br />
Purbeck), the requirements of the Act were met through the<br />
formation of the Eastern Crime and Disorder Reduction<br />
Partnership (CDRP), which sees the area’s four borough/district<br />
authorities, <strong>Dorset</strong> County Council, Eastern Division of <strong>Dorset</strong><br />
<strong>Police</strong>, <strong>Dorset</strong> Fire and Rescue Service, Primary Care Trusts,<br />
Probation and Hous<strong>in</strong>g work<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong>gether <strong>to</strong> address crime issues<br />
across the Eastern polic<strong>in</strong>g division, and on a local level by<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g with local action and community groups.<br />
The 1998 Act also requires local authorities <strong>to</strong> consider the<br />
impact of all of their functions on crime and disorder issues.<br />
As part of their commitment <strong>to</strong> do<strong>in</strong>g so, each of the four<br />
Eastern <strong>Dorset</strong> authorities has a full-time officer dedicated <strong>to</strong><br />
tackl<strong>in</strong>g Community Safety who works closely with the police<br />
and other partners.<br />
They are:<br />
●●● Christchurch: Natalie Murray (01202 495111)<br />
●●● East <strong>Dorset</strong>: Martha Perry (01202 639032)<br />
●●● <strong>No</strong>rth <strong>Dorset</strong>: John Bartlett (01258 484368)<br />
●●● Purbeck: Karen Jaggs (01929 557387)<br />
The Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership has recently<br />
launch a new website, offer<strong>in</strong>g the latest news and <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
on the good work the partnership is <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong>. For any further<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation on the partnership, please visit<br />
www.dorsetwork<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>gether.org<br />
Two of Eastern <strong>Dorset</strong> CDRP’s four full-time<br />
Community Safety Officers are Martha Perry<br />
(East <strong>Dorset</strong>) and Karen Jaggs (Purbeck).<br />
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Eastern<br />
As you get older, you are given more<br />
freedom <strong>to</strong> do th<strong>in</strong>gs and go <strong>place</strong>s, which<br />
means exposure <strong>to</strong> more danger and the<br />
opportunity <strong>to</strong> take more risks. You are<br />
expected <strong>to</strong> look after yourself rather than<br />
rely<strong>in</strong>g on other people.<br />
Eastern Division of <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> has a Safe<br />
Schools and Communities Team, which among<br />
other th<strong>in</strong>gs, spends a great deal of time<br />
work<strong>in</strong>g with young people, from middle school<br />
age <strong>to</strong> those <strong>in</strong> their late teens and early 20s.<br />
They target anti-social behaviour issues such<br />
as truancy, alcohol and substance misuse and<br />
bully<strong>in</strong>g. And they are there <strong>to</strong> give advice.<br />
Here, Safer <strong>Dorset</strong> shares some advice from<br />
the team - perhaps it’s common sense, perhaps<br />
you know it all already. Read on and f<strong>in</strong>d out...<br />
M<strong>in</strong>i mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle<br />
M<strong>in</strong>i-Mo<strong>to</strong>rcycles: The Law<br />
and You<br />
With the <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g anti-social and illegal use of m<strong>in</strong>imo<strong>to</strong>rcycles,<br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> takes positive action aga<strong>in</strong>st<br />
anyone found break<strong>in</strong>g the law on these vehicles - so it’s<br />
worth you know<strong>in</strong>g what the rules are.<br />
It is an offence, for example, <strong>to</strong> drive a mechanically<br />
propelled vehicle off road on public land, footpaths or<br />
bridleways. This <strong>in</strong>cludes pavements, cycle routes, <strong>in</strong> the<br />
park, or bridleways.<br />
To use a m<strong>in</strong>i-mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle you must:<br />
●●● Be over 16 yeas of age<br />
●●● Have at least a provisional driv<strong>in</strong>g licence<br />
●●● Wear an approved helmet<br />
●●● Have tax and <strong>in</strong>surance<br />
●●● Have undergone compulsory basic tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
●●● Ensure the bike has a number plate and sufficient<br />
tread on the tyres<br />
●●● <strong>No</strong>t ride a bike on private land unless you have the<br />
full permission of the landowner<br />
Before you decide <strong>to</strong> purchase a m<strong>in</strong>i mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle, please<br />
visit the <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> web site www.dorset.police.uk for<br />
further <strong>in</strong>formation on the rules and off-road mo<strong>to</strong>rcycl<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Know the facts<br />
People try drugs for all sorts of reasons<br />
but there are consequences.<br />
Remember:<br />
●●● Some young people do die from drug<br />
use even when they are not<br />
considered addicts<br />
●●● Tak<strong>in</strong>g drugs can develop <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> a pattern and for some it<br />
<strong>in</strong>terferes with their life and relationships<br />
●●● Drug tak<strong>in</strong>g is expensive<br />
●●● Risks are real and some cannot be avoided<br />
●●● It’s worth gett<strong>in</strong>g the facts straight, from reliable sources<br />
you trust<br />
●●● It is a crim<strong>in</strong>al offence <strong>to</strong> possess any controlled drug (a<br />
prescription is needed for some) and punishments are<br />
more serious for Class A drugs.<br />
As for alcohol, it’s not only the physical effects that could be<br />
Don’t lose out <strong>to</strong> thieves<br />
The popularity of MP3 players and mobile phones has fuelled<br />
a sharp rise <strong>in</strong> street robbery - it’s up <strong>to</strong> you <strong>to</strong> take the steps<br />
necessary <strong>to</strong> secure your property, even at school or college.<br />
Popular mobile phones and MP3 players<br />
How can I reduce the risk of be<strong>in</strong>g targeted?<br />
A thief will always go for the easy option. Mobile phone and<br />
MP3 crime tends <strong>to</strong> happen at night, <strong>in</strong> the dark and <strong>in</strong> <strong>to</strong>wn<br />
centres. Often robberies occur while someone is us<strong>in</strong>g their<br />
phone, listen<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> their MP3 or text<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Here are some simple guidel<strong>in</strong>es <strong>to</strong> follow <strong>to</strong> prevent yourself<br />
from be<strong>in</strong>g a victim of crime.<br />
harmful if you dr<strong>in</strong>k <strong>to</strong> excess, it’s the risks you might be<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g if you lose control and judgement.<br />
Remember:<br />
Mobile Phones<br />
■ Be vigilant. Know what’s go<strong>in</strong>g on around you. Try not <strong>to</strong><br />
use your phone if you can help it <strong>in</strong> higher risk areas. If you<br />
do use it, make the calls short and don’t get <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> a long<br />
conversation, which could make you less aware of what’s<br />
go<strong>in</strong>g on around you. It will also draw attention <strong>to</strong> an<br />
attacker that you have a mobile.<br />
■ Keep your phone hidden and separate <strong>to</strong> other possessions.<br />
■ If you are out at night always use your phone <strong>in</strong> a well-lit<br />
area.<br />
■ Give your number <strong>to</strong> trusted friends only.<br />
■ If your phone is s<strong>to</strong>len - call ‘IMMOBILISE’ on<br />
08701 123123<br />
iPods/MP3/Pager<br />
■ Always keep <strong>in</strong> a safe <strong>place</strong> like: <strong>in</strong>side pockets of coats,<br />
jackets etc<br />
■ Try not <strong>to</strong> flash your iPod around for others <strong>to</strong> see.<br />
■ Don’t leave bags or rucksacks unattended with iPods <strong>in</strong>.<br />
■ If at school lock iPods away <strong>in</strong> a locker whilst <strong>in</strong> lessons,<br />
or give it <strong>to</strong> a teacher <strong>to</strong> look after.<br />
Bicycle Security<br />
●●● Know how strong your dr<strong>in</strong>k is<br />
●●● Make sure you get your own dr<strong>in</strong>k and don’t<br />
let anyone spike it<br />
●●● Dr<strong>in</strong>k slowly and have someth<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> eat before dr<strong>in</strong>k<strong>in</strong>g<br />
●●● Don’t mix dr<strong>in</strong>k and other drugs, even medic<strong>in</strong>es<br />
●●● S<strong>to</strong>p when you know you’ve had enough. Once you’ve<br />
got alcohol <strong>in</strong> your system it can be harder <strong>to</strong> make the<br />
right decision. Keep track of the units you’ve had and use<br />
this <strong>to</strong> work out when <strong>to</strong> s<strong>to</strong>p.<br />
●●● Agree among your friends that you’ll look out for each<br />
other. If you are go<strong>in</strong>g out <strong>in</strong> a group agree that one<br />
person will not dr<strong>in</strong>k at all<br />
●●● If you th<strong>in</strong>k you’ve got a problem, ask for help.<br />
Want <strong>to</strong> know more? Log on<strong>to</strong> www.talk<strong>to</strong>frank.com<br />
■ Always carry a cha<strong>in</strong> and padlock or bike lock <strong>to</strong> lock your<br />
bike up securely<br />
■ Always try <strong>to</strong> use a strong anchor po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>to</strong> secure your<br />
bike <strong>to</strong><br />
■ Lock the wheels and other detachable parts<br />
■ Keep a record of the make/model, frame number and colour<br />
of your bike<br />
■ Property mark your bike by putt<strong>in</strong>g your postcode on the<br />
frame <strong>in</strong> a clearly visible position<br />
Remember<br />
Remember!<br />
We are appeal<strong>in</strong>g for the help of all young<br />
people <strong>to</strong> design a poster for Bonfire Night.<br />
The competition is open <strong>to</strong> all children<br />
across the county between the ages of 5 and<br />
16. The theme of the poster is up <strong>to</strong> you, but<br />
it should be based around some sort of<br />
message - for example, a message<br />
rem<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g people of the danger of fireworks,<br />
or that people and animals can f<strong>in</strong>d them<br />
frighten<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The competition will be judged <strong>in</strong> two<br />
categories: Ages 5 <strong>to</strong> 10 and 11 <strong>to</strong> 16.<br />
One draw<strong>in</strong>g will be chosen from each age<br />
category and, out of these two draw<strong>in</strong>gs,<br />
one will be the w<strong>in</strong>ner, the other will be the<br />
runner-up.<br />
The w<strong>in</strong>ner of the competition will receive a<br />
framed edition of their artwork, a visit <strong>to</strong><br />
<strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong> Headquarters plus a gift<br />
voucher worth £25, and the runner-up will<br />
receive a gift voucher worth £15.<br />
To enter the competition, all you have <strong>to</strong> do<br />
is send your draw<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong>: The Public<br />
Relations Department, Media & Corporate<br />
Communication Department, <strong>Dorset</strong> <strong>Police</strong><br />
Force HQ, W<strong>in</strong>frith, Dorchester DT2 8DZ.<br />
Please send A4 draw<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
only and ensure that your<br />
name, age, address and<br />
telephone number are<br />
<strong>in</strong>cluded on the back of the<br />
draw<strong>in</strong>g. The clos<strong>in</strong>g date<br />
for the competition is<br />
Friday 7 September 2007.<br />
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