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The annual conference, this year focusing on safeguarding in the context of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, is jointly run by the Isle of Wight Safeguarding Adults Board & the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
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The Police and Crime Commissioner says Olivia Pinkney will bring a wealth of operational experience and strategic leadership to the Chief Constable role.
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The Police and Crime Commissioner office announces recruitment of 'additional' police officers in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. However, when questioned, they admit this is not additional officers, but replacement officers to "counter when officers retire or leave the force".
Simon Hayes:
The speed of police response to terrorist incidents, the importance of Neighbourhood Watch and how the police are trained to deal with suicide and mental health issues are just some of the issues raised at meeting earlier this month.