News archive 2022
December 2022
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PCC responds to HMIC repeat Victim Service Assessment
Tuesday 20 December 2022
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PCC announces Metropolitan Police Commander as preferred candidate for Wiltshire Police Chief Constable
Friday 16 December 2022
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Drugs, cash and weapons removed from south west communities as a result of Operation Scorpion
Wednesday 14 December 2022
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Police and Crime Commissioner asks for public support to increase precept
Tuesday 13 December 2022
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PCC statement following Swindon’s latest knife death
Monday 5 December 2022
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Night-time operators invited to to sign up to Safety at Night Charter
Thursday 1 December 2022
November 2022
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PCC is clear there’s no place for drugs as weekend raids lead to several arrests
Wednesday 30 November 2022
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"I'd say hello if I saw him in the street" - Wiltshire
Wednesday 23 November 2022
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Thousands respond to Safer Nights survey
Tuesday 22 November 2022
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Safer South Wilts: Next steps for a new police station for the south
Friday 18 November 2022
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Making Justice Work Recruitment Event
Tuesday 15 November 2022
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PCC highlights the importance of early intervention to tackle knife crime
Monday 14 November 2022
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OPCC funds football disorder workshops in schools
Friday 11 November 2022
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PCC statement: Chief Constable retirement
Wednesday 2 November 2022
October 2022
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Commissioners highlight damage ‘recreational’ drugs cause as five forces mount huge winter crackdown
Thursday 27 October 2022
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PCC reaffirms commitment to burglary victims following release of new crime figures
Thursday 27 October 2022
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Restorative Justice volunteers from Wiltshire win Citizens in Policing award
Thursday 20 October 2022
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Work to disrupt county lines gangs target criminals in Wiltshire’s communities.
Friday 14 October 2022
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Interested in hearing about a new police station for Salisbury and south Wiltshire?
#SaferSouthWilts
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PCC meets councillors in Highworth to discuss crime in the town
Monday 9 October 2022
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Wiltshire PCC to continue to lobby for police funding review
Friday 7 October 2022
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PCC welcomes Wiltshire Police commitment to visit all victims of home burglary
Wednesday 5 October 2022
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Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes new kit for Rural Crime Team
Tuesday 4 October 2022
September 2022
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Latest roadside breathalyser devices on the county’s roads
Friday 30 September 2022
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National Police Memorial Day – Remembering and recognising police officers who paid the ultimate price
Sunday 26 September 2022
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Statement from PCC Philip Wilkinson in response to the sad death of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday 8 September 2022
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Wiltshire PCC statement after IOPC concludes inquiry into a complaint regarding Becky Godden-Edwards' murder investigation.
Friday 2 September 2022
August 2022
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Criminal justice agencies across Wiltshire are working together to reduce offending and improve services for victims and witnesses in Wiltshire.
Tuesday 30 August 2022
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PCC backs summer drug drive campaign
Friday 26 August 2022
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Wiltshire Police pilots new approach to investigating serious sexual offences
Monday 22 August 2022
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Inspectors highlight number of improvements Wiltshire Police needs to make to better safeguard children
Friday 5 August 2022
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PCC meets residents in Melksham about anti-social behaviour
Wednesday 3 August 2022
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Improving road safety for villages along the A338
Wednesday 3 August 2022
July 2022
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Possible locations for a new station in south Wiltshire being explored
Friday 29 July 2022
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Wiltshire PCC lobbies PM candidates on fairer funding for rural forces
Wednesday 27 July 2022
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More than £1.5m secured to prevent crime and improve community safety
Tuesday 26 July 2022
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Increase in violent and sexual offences 'incredibly worrying'
Thursday 21 July 2022
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Wiltshire's Police and Crime Commissioner reaffirms commitment to tackle anti-social behaviour
Monday 18 July 2022
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This year's Youth Commission meets for the first time
Friday 15 July 2022
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Commissioner meets with residents concerned about increasing anti-social behaviour
Thursday 14 July 2022
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Just days left for residents to have their say on what would make them feel safer at night in Wiltshire and Swindon
Wednesday 13 July 2022
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Nearly £635k Extra funding for domestic abuse and sexual violence victims in Wiltshire announced
Tuesday 12 July 2022
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Commissioner responds to Wiltshire Police's HMICFRS PEEL report
Thursday 7 July 2022
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PCCs and police across the south west target drugs in Operation Scorpion
Monday 4 July 2022
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PCC backs HGV operation on the M4 to tackle poor driving
Friday 1 July 2022
June 2022
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Family of Oscar winning actress and PCC welcome new 999 service for deaf people
Thursday 23 June 2022
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What would make you feel safer at night? Survey wants to hear resident's views on making public spaces safer
Wednesday 22 June 2022
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PCC meets officers as part of National Response Week
Friday 17 June
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Use Your Voice: survey analysis
Friday 17 June 2022
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New funding for domestic and sexual violence victims in Wiltshire
Friday 17 June 2022
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OPCC reaffirms its commitment to the military community
Thursday 16 June 2022
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PCC endorses the work of the Junior Good Citizen scheme as it comes to a close in Swindon
Wednesday 15 June 2022
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PCC praises international human trafficking and modern slavery operation led by Wiltshire Police
Wednesday 15 June 2022
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Wiltshire’s PCC commits £3.7m to support victims of sexual violence
Tuesday 14 June 2022
May 2022
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Wiltshire Police taking steps to answer 999 calls faster after national figures ranked the force mid league table
Tuesday 31 May 2022
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Work to address misogyny in policing is part of culture change at Wiltshire Police
Monday 30 May 2022
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Safer roads, Safer Wiltshire – focused op targets drivers breaking law
Thursday 26 May 2022
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Residents asked for their views on 101 and 999
Monday 23 May 2022
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PCC backs knife crime awareness week
Monday 16 May 2022
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Extra funding to help victims of human trafficking and modern slavery.
Friday 13 May 2022
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Planned changes to Clare's Law welcomed by Wiltshire PCC
Wednesday 11 May 2022
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Young people urged to have their say on policing in Wiltshire and Swindon
Monday 9 May 2022
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Special constable recognised for outstanding commitment to policing
Thursday 5 May 2022
April 2022
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Violent offences up in Wiltshire as crime rate moves above pre-pandemic levels
Thursday 28 April 2022
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Nearly 100 extra officers through the door at Wiltshire Police
Wednesday 27 April 2022
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Wiltshire's PCC responds to incident which left police officer injured
Tuesday 26 April 2022
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Works starts on new community police station in Tidworth
Friday 22 April 2022
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Community Payback scheme gives Wiltshire a spring clean
Friday 8th April 2022
March 2022
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PCC statement following sentencing of Rachel Beale, former Wiltshire Police employee
Wednesday 30 March 2022
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Young people make series of recommendations to address police and crime issues in Wiltshire
Tuesday 29 March 2022
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PCC responds to sentencing of former police officer Darren Thorn
Tuesday 29 March 2022
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PCC welcomes latest gender pay gap report
Monday 28 March 2022
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Five regional PCCs join together to make the south west a 'hostile place for drugs'
Monday 21 March 2022
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Making Wiltshire Safer: New police and crime plan launched
Thursday 17 March 2022
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New police and crime plan gains approval from PCC scrutiny body
Friday 11 March 2022
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PCC praises charity's support for female offenders on International Women’s Day
Tuesday 8 March 2022
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Only by working together can we ensure a safe night out for all in Salisbury
Wednesday 2 March 2022
February 2022
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Making people in Salisbury feel safe again is top of my agenda
Friday 25 February 2022
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Criminal justice system continues to fail rape victims
Friday 25 February 2022
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How will nearly £1M make Swindon's streets safer?
Wednesday 9 February 2022
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Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner visits community speedwatch in Highworth
Tuesday 8 February
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Green light for police budget will see more officers on the beat in Wiltshire
Thursday 3 February
January 2022
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Wiltshire PCC welcomes new powers to tackle scourge of hare coursers
Friday 28 January 2022
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Momentum to recruit extra officers promised by Government continues in Wiltshire
Friday 28 January 2022
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Public urged to report crime concerns as stats show drop in recorded crime
Thursday 27 January 2022
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Deputy PCC visits PL Kicks scheme
Thursday 27 January 2022
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Wiltshire Police could face making significant savings if PCC decides not to increase the precept
Monday 24 January 2022
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PCC wants your views on plans to increase policing precept by £10
Tuesday 11 January 2022