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Police are set to be trained in methods derived from counter-terrorism strategy in order to spot suspicious behaviour on the streets of Suffolk. The force...

Police are set to be trained in methods derived from counter-terrorism strategy in order to spot suspicious behaviour on the streets of Suffolk. The force...

Published: 6:00 AM January 31, 2021    Suffolks chief constable said the force was seeing green shoots around the issue of public confidence - Credit: Archant � 2005 Police believe work to improve "critical" public confidence in the service is beginning to pay off – but admit that lack of faith in the non-emergency call system remains a "real challenge".  Last January, Suffolk Constabulary recorded among the lowest levels of public confidence in the country – ranking 37th of 42 forces...

Published: 6:00 AM January 31, 2021    Suffolks chief constable said the force was seeing green shoots around the issue of public confidence - Credit: Archant � 2005 Police believe work to improve "critical" public confidence in the service is beginning to pay off – but admit that lack of faith in the non-emergency call system remains a "real challenge".  Last January, Suffolk Constabulary recorded among the lowest levels of public confidence in the country – ranking 37th of 42 forces...

At the latest meeting of the police and crime commissioners (PCC) accountability and performance panel, Assistant Chief Constable Rob Jones called stop-and-search a "totemic" subject in terms of public confidence, adding: "Ive been involved in debate on the efficacy and effectiveness of stop-and-search many times. "My strong belief is that its vital tool when done well. "Drugs are an exceptional problem for all communities, and the harm caused by them, especially cannabis, is often underestimat...

Published: 7:00 PM January 29, 2021    Tim Passmore, Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner,is frustrated at the failure of the Maple Park bid. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN - Credit: Archant Suffolk households can expect to pay more towards funding the police following approval of plans to increase the constabularys share of council tax. The countys Police and Crime Panel rubber-stamped proposals for the precept to rise by 6.71% – a few pence short of the governments mandated £15 maximum f...

Published: 7:00 PM January 29, 2021    Tim Passmore, Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner,is frustrated at the failure of the Maple Park bid. Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN - Credit: Archant Suffolk households can expect to pay more towards funding the police following approval of plans to increase the constabularys share of council tax. The countys Police and Crime Panel rubber-stamped proposals for the precept to rise by 6.71% – a few pence short of the governments mandated £15 maximum f...

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore - Credit: Archant Suffolk taxpayers have until Thursday morning to have their say on the police and crime commissioners latest proposed hike in annual household bills. Tim Passmore will go to the countys Police and Crime Panel on Friday to request approval for an increase to the constabularys share of council tax in the forthcoming financial year. Members of the public have been asked for their opinions on the proposed increase, which equates...

"However, it is disappointing to see that people are still prepared to gamble with their own life and the lives of others. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol impairs your judgement, making your reactions slower and therefore increases the chances of being involved in a collision. "People should not view this pandemic as an opportunity to break the law. Our officers are still out as usual and will be enforcing the fatal four causes of deaths and serious injuries on the roads. "Expec...

Published: 6:45 AM January 21, 2021    Bellway Homes have submitted a reserved matters application for 190 homes off Old Norwich Road Picture: GOOGLE MAPS - Credit: GOOGLE MAPS Developers behind plans for 190 homes on the edge of Ipswich have been told to come back with improved proposals after councillors dubbed the blueprints "poorly conceived". Mid Suffolk District Councils development control committee on Wednesday unanimously agreed to defer plans for Among them were concerns about tand...