POLICE are joining forces with Crimestoppers to raise awareness of rural crime in East Dorset and reduce the impact it can have on residents.
East Dorset District Council (EDDC) along with Dorset Police and Crimestoppers has provided funding to have Crimestoppers Rural Crime campaign signs printed and they have been distributed throughout East Dorset.
East Dorset Neighbourhood Inspector Wayne Nock said: “Rural crime can have far-reaching effects that are often underestimated.
“Dorset has a wide rural area and the partnership with Crimestoppers can help us to achieve our overall Rural Crime Strategy.
“Crimestoppers are contacted by about 1,000 people every day. The information they receive can aid us in keeping rural crime figures down and awareness up.”
Dorset’s High Sheriff Jane Stichbury welcomed the partnership, adding: “I am pleased to see that local partners are continuing to focus on rural crime as a priority in Dorset.
“Giving local residents the ability to turn to any one of the partner agencies for advice will help to strengthen the awareness of rural crime in the county.”
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