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Chief Constable Pinkney said, "Every large organisation needs to evolve through new leadership to ensure we are able to continually be at the forefront - in our case of great policing"
Emergency Services
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The importance of fishermen wearing lifejackets is back on the agenda.
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The way firefighters from the Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service and other UK fire services work to reduce road traffic deaths has been highlighted on a global stage.
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Police ensured a safe Cowes Week, addressing disruptions and anti-social behaviour robustly
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Police investigated the child abduction allegations that were doing the rounds on Monday night and report that they could find no evidence at this time to confirm any criminal offences had been planned or committed.
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Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of the ten year old girl who died after being involved in a road traffic collision.
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The man pleaded guilty to numerous incidents of child rape, including drugging the victims and recording his abuse. He was jailed today
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The man from Ventnor came to officers' attention whilst using online forums to discuss child abuse - they found thousands of images of child sexual abuse on his devices
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The failure of many public bodies led to children in one Isle of Wight family being abused, physically, emotionally and sexually in a case that stretches over almost two decades.
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A number of arrests were made at the weekend in Newport and police say they will take robust action when needed to, as anti-social behaviour has a dramatic impact on the wider community in public spaces.
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UK government recognises children born from rape as victims for the first time, offering access to vital therapy and ongoing support services. PCC responds
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With winter getting closer, more and more households on the Isle of Wight are beginning to use home fires.
