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Policing
Suffolk stalking victim shares her experience as police reveal 848 cases last year
A Suffolk woman has shared her experience of being stalked for over a year by a man almost 50 years her senior, who was eventually jailed for four months.
500 mobile phones donated to support domestic abuse victims in East Anglia
Virgin Media O2 Business has donated over 500 mobile phones to help survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault across East Anglia, including Suffolk.
Operation Spotlight leads to 45% reduction in anti-social behaviour across Suffolk
Suffolk Constabulary's targeted policing initiative has successfully reduced anti-social behaviour in 16 identified hotspots since its launch in April 2024.
Police initiative slashed night-time violence in Ipswich but remains shelved 12 months on
A seven-month project hailed by the College of Policing for its success in reducing night time crime at Ipswich venues has not been reinstated twelve months later.
Ipswich street drinking clampdown begins this week
Up to six officers will patrol known street drinking hotspots, including Tavern Street and the Waterfront, as part of Operation Proxy to tackle anti-social behaviour this week.
XL bully ban leads to 18 euthanised dogs in Suffolk
Half of all dangerous dogs put down by Suffolk Constabulary last year were XL bullies, following controversial breed-specific legislation.
Suffolk's new policing plan reveals PCC's vision for safer county
A safer place to "live, work, travel and invest" is the ambition driving Suffolk's Police and Crime Plan for 2025-2029.
Suffolk police launches online portal to help find missing vulnerable people
Suffolk Constabulary has introduced a digital version of the Herbert Protocol, allowing carers to provide crucial information online to help locate vulnerable missing people.
Suffolk's suspended sentence rate for knife crime exceeds national average
Nearly one-third of Suffolk knife criminals received suspended sentences last year, compared to a quarter nationally, as experts question deterrent effectiveness.Live Facial Recognition trial in Ipswich leads to five arrests
A six-hour test of facial recognition technology in Ipswich town centre on Saturday resulted in five arrests and engagement with around 400 people.
Suffolk Police to trial facial recognition in Ipswich town centre
Live Facial Recognition technology will be deployed in Ipswich on Saturday, 22 February, to locate suspects wanted for serious offences.
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