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CANDIDATES for the Wiltshire Police Crime and Commissioner role have responded to fears over hare coursing. Those in the running to replace Angus Macpherson on May 6 have promised to tackle the issue across the county as farmers become increasingly worried. Independent Mike Rees told BBC Wiltshire: “The way to deal with these people is strong policing. Don’t be afraid to use your powers, be supported by your leaders in using those powers, and getting these people’s faces. Then they will go somewhere else, but the sentencing does need to be stronger.” Hare coursing is a sport u...

Independent Police & Crime Commissioner candidate says he wants to see more done to confront domestic abuse. Former detective inspector for Wiltshire Police, Mike Rees labelled all forms of domestic abuse as a significant issue within communities – whether it is physical violence, psychological abuse or coercive control. Mr Rees said that support groups, as well as the police, are vital in keeping victims safe “in what can often be a very complex and demanding situation to deal with”. On social media, Mr Rees said construction company Morgan Sindall has provided training for its...

Independent: Mike Rees Independent candidate, Mike Rees, said one his biggest concern was the financial situation of the force in Wiltshire – often dubbed as one of the least funded in England. He said that he will lobby the government for increased funding to increase police numbers in the county. “Salisbury needs a Police station and custody unit. People say it can’t be done but if you don’t try, it will never happen,” added Mr Rees. “The stresses of the job are causing sickness and mental health issues, and this further reduces Police numbers and causes morale issue...

Junab Ali with Mike White The former chairman of Wiltshire Police Federation has backed Labour candidate Junab Ali's bid for the Police and Crime Commissioner’s job. Coun Ali is standing in the May 6 election as PCC Angus Macpherson's retires after nine years. Mike White, who was an inspector in Wiltshire Police and chaired the officers’ federation, said: “As a former police officer I saw the damage that the Conservatives did to policing in Wiltshire over the past 10 years. “There have been cuts to officer and staff numbers by over 20 per cent. Community policing was decimated...

The Green Party’s candidate for the Swindon & Wiltshire Police & Crime Commissioner office has promised to do away with the role if elected.  Brig Oubridge said he will work with his colleagues in parliament to push for a Wiltshire referendum on whether or not to abolish the office of PCC and revert to the previous Police Authority system.  Mr Oubridge added that if elected he would not take a single penny of the £85,000 salary – with the exception of expenses – and will instead use the cash to fund a diverse panel including representatives from across the political spectrum. ...