It was a privilege to attend the launch of the new Bobby Van initiative with Dorset Police. The van will provide security advice and a free lock fitting service to the victims of crime. In other areas that have such initiatives victims that have used the Bobby Van have not been burgled again.
Ultimately it should reduce burglary, help people feel safer in their homes and build safer communities. In the future it could expand to help with prevention and also include advice on general home safety such as smoke detectors and/or giving advice on scams and frauds.
Excellent work by all the team to get this first van for BCP in place.
I really like this tried and tested concept and if I am elected on May 7th, I will look to expand firstly to have a second van for rural Dorset and ultimately more vans to serve the needs of our residents.
