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Drivers duped into buying fake car insurance on social media (The Times)
Thousands of motorists are driving without insurance after falling for multimillion-pound scams being promoted on Google, Instagram and Twitter. Unwitting drivers are clicking on fake adverts and taking out cheap car cover from rogue firms that is invalid or does not exist. Vi...
Read moreTop six most active phone scams to hit the South West this year as cases are on the rise
People are being told of the top six most likely phone scams to target South West residents this year amid warnings that cases are on the rise.
Read morePolice launch first coordinated crackdown on Fraud
Courier fraud, is on the rise across the nation. Criminals are targeting the elderly and vulnerable people, tricking them into handing over thousands of pounds.
Read moreFight Rural Crime
One of my top 6 priorities as Police and Crime Commissioner would be to Fight Rural Crime, deploying more Neighbourhood Police Teams to give rural communities the police service they deserve. I give some background to this important objective below.
Read moreRural Britain deserves a far bigger share of Police Resources
Calls are being made for a radical re-think of the Government’s outdated funding formula given to police forces to ensure rural areas have enough officers to deal with crime.
Read moreGiving the police the powers they need
As well as recruiting new police officers we are making sure they have the backing they need to protect us.
Read moreProtecting the public
10,000 new prison places will mean that we can hold the additional offenders who will be caught, charged and sentenced.
Read moreTackling Anti-Social Behaviour
Anti-Social Behaviour in the County is a serious problem and way above the national average, particularly in Gloucester.
Read moreLocal police to receive welcome funding boost
Conservative Police and Crime commissioner candidate Chris Nelson has welcomed news that Boris Johnson will prioritise police funding for 20,000 additional officers across the country, equating to an extra 150 officers for Gloucestershire.
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