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 To find out more about anti social behaviour and how to deal with it in your community, visit the national Neighbourhood Watch website at ourwatch.org.uk/asb

 ADW’s 2022/23 AGM is planned to be held in the afternoon of Tuesday May 23 2023 at the usual venue, the Hamworthy Club in Canford Magna

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Dorset Watch members are encouraged to attend our AGM next Wednesday 4th May at the Hamworthy Club in Magna Road BH21 3AP commencing from 2pm. Planned guest speakers include our Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable.

 We held our AGM yesterday which was attended by approximately 40 Watch members. We were pleased to welcome guest speakers Acting Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne and Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick. Steve gave updates on Policing activities and challenges followed by David who presented the key priorities of his Police and Crime plan which is planned to be published at the end of October. In ADW business Chairman Pat Halliday was re-elected and Tim Stearn was appointed Vice Chairman. Among those partners with promotional stands were Trading Standards and Community Speed Watch. Our thanks to the Attendees, Speakers, Partners plus the Hamworthy venue staff and the Police personnel supporting us on the day.

The 2021/22 edition of ADW's 'Stay Safe' booklet is now back from the printers and available for watch leaders to help promote their watches. If you would like to order physical copies please contact Tim on timsue@usa.com alternatively a digital copy is available to view or download as a PDF in the  "Help & Advice... > Advice & Tips..."  section of our website.

 Supporting our new Chief Constable(CC) Scott Chilton are Deputy Chief Constable(DCC) Sam de Reya and Assistant Chief Constable(ACC) Steve Lyne. ADW congratulates them on their appointments and looks forward to working in partnership with them and those under their command.

  Reminder To Keep An Eye on Your Belongings While Enjoying The Beach In Dorset Dorset Police is reminding residents and visitors to keep an eye on their belongings while enjoying the county’s beaches to avoid becoming a victim of theft. With a good weekend of warm weather on its way, officers are keen to ensure people don’t fall victim to theft and are issuing some crime prevention advice: • If you don’t need it, leave it at home. Only take possessions you really need to the beach. • Consider one of your group staying with your personal possessions when going into the sea or the shops/toilet. • You can buy waterproof bags and pouches to store mobile phones, wallets and car keys while you are in the water.  Inspector Darren Harris said: “It is fantastic to see so many people visiting Dorset’s beaches this summer after a long and difficult year. One of the main aims of our summer policing operation is to prevent crimes from occurring in the first place and therefore reduce the chance of

 To register for use of a Beryl e-Scooter, you must have Category Q entitlement on your driving license