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flag Dorset Police expand data-driven patrols to reduce crime, close Bridport station Oct. 3, shifting services amid budget cuts and rising online reporting.

flag Dorset Police are expanding data-driven foot patrols in crime hotspots to deter crime and boost community safety, with each 20-minute patrol recorded via the My Patrols app. flag The strategy, part of the national Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee, aims to increase visibility and prevent incidents, with a reported drop in formal police powers suggesting fewer crimes. flag Meanwhile, the Bridport police station will close its front counter on October 3 due to declining in-person visits, rising online reporting, and budget constraints, shifting services to Weymouth, Blandford, and Bournemouth. flag Residents worry about access for elderly and vulnerable people, criticizing the mobile van as inadequate. flag The closure affects services like weapon surrenders and bail registration, despite assurances that community engagement will continue through mobile units.

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