Supporting victims - whether adults or children - in the time when they are most vulnerable and need help is a core priority for my office and is contained within my police and crime plan.

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We've seen good results from this phase of #opscorpion as a result of well planned and executed operations by Wiltshire Police and partners across the south west.

This a great asset for the community and through working with Tidworth Town Council, we have been able to combine our resources and give the public real value for money

This iteration of Operation Scorpion has seen some great outcomes as a result of well planned and executed operations by Wiltshire Police and the other four Forces across a week of intensification.

#NoPlaceForDrugs

You may have seen Police and Crime Commissioner Philip Wilkinson with Chief Constable Catherine Roper and officers on weapon sweeps this week.

By regularly conducting these searches we are making Wiltshire a safer place to live, work and visit.

#MakingWiltshireSafer

This week, PCC Philip Wilkinson met with commissioned charity Escapeline.

The OPCC funds a lived-experience mentor programme for children who have been exploited into criminal behaviour in Wiltshire.

More here 👉 escapeline.org.uk

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I’m asking our communities at every opportunity to share intelligence with the police and our partner agencies so we can effectively target drug gangs which ruin the lives of young people and some of our most vulnerable residents.

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We're all too aware that any driver who is distracted has the potential to cause fatal consequences

Operations like this allow Wiltshire Police and partner agencies to take these drivers off the road and take action against them to improve their behaviour

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I’d like to thank every group for their interest in my Community Action Fund and for the great work they all do whether that be protecting young or vulnerable people, offering diversionary activities and pathways or providing a space within communities.

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After actively lobbying the government for fairer funding, I welcome this announcement from the Home Office.

This hotspot funding will make a positive difference in those areas most susceptible to antisocial behaviour and our communities will be safer as a result.

Seeing officers out like this doesn't only give them the opportunity to create a visible presence, but also allows them to collect vital community led intelligence.

The introduction of two more mobile police vehicles will increase visibility across Wiltshire and Swindon.

I am committed to delivering a policing service which meets an ever-changing crime picture and is fit for the future. I'm confident that with this increase we can continue to invest in key areas to maintain the improvements that we are now seeing across the board Wiltshire Police

I express my gratitude to all award recipients as the standards they illustrate within their work serve as a benchmark for our entire organisation.

I am confident that their professionalism, dedication and unwavering commitment will enhance public trust in our work.

Charities like the Wiltshire Bobby Van, Alzheimer’s Support and Carer Support Wiltshire do incredible work within communities to provide much needed support and guidance to vulnerable people and their families to ensure those living with dementia stay safe.

The news section of the Office Police & Crime Commissioner Wilts & Swindon website is packed with examples of how my office and I are #MakingWiltshireSafer

To catch-up with the news from January 2024 and all previous news visit wiltshire-pcc.gov.uk/about-us/news

#Wiltshire #Swindon #News

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Delivering a police service which meets the needs of its communities has never been more important - or challenging.

I know residents will want greater public engagement with officers, more public access and an increased officer presence at community level.

You have a few more hours left to complete my Policing, Priorities and Pounds survey, giving me your feedback on policing in your area 👇

The work carried out by those on the frontline is crucial in preventing crime, supporting the vulnerable and keeping everyone safe.

Read my blog to see how I've supported changes to neighbourhood policing to ensure a more visible service is provided.

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