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21 Apr A compassionate approach: Tackling dog thefts

Posted at 06:30h in Latest News

As an animal lover and dog owner, I understand the heartbreak of losing a family pet and I abhor the opportunist increase in dog theft that has evolved during the pandemic. Of course, penalties for offenders should be more severe to act as a deterrent to...

16 Mar Government review into role of PCCs published.

Posted at 00:25h in Latest News

Today the Government will outline the first part of its review into the role of Police & Crime Commissioners. It's a two stage review, the second part will be published after May's elections.

16 Mar UPDATED POST: True to my word: A new operations centre for the force

Posted at 16:44h in Latest News

In my manifesto in 2016 I made a promise to put money aside for a business case to be prepared for investing in Gloucestershire Constabulary’s operations base. Well we've not only had the business case, we've made the decision to invest, planners have now given it the green light and this week the bulldozers have started work to get the site ready.