Second Facebook Live online public meeting to address community safety concerns

A second Facebook Live online public meeting is to give people the opportunity to question key representatives about safety in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Dorset Police, BCP Council and the Police & Crime Commissioner will be live on the platform between 6.30pm and 7.30pm tomorrow, Thursday.

Representatives will update the public on what steps have been taken collectively to keep people safe in the area.

The event is being held online to give the greatest number of people the opportunity to join in.

There’ll be a recording available for those who can’t watch it live.

Chief Superintendent Heather Dixey, BCP LPA Commander, pictured, said: “Our first event on this topic in June saw well over 100 people attend and we were able to address a number of key issues and subjects on the evening.

“We will be using this second event to provide an update on the activity that has been taking place over the summer to keep residents, businesses and visitors safe and allay fears over safety in the town.”

David Sidwick, Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “Holding online meetings via social media offers out an opportunity to engage to a much wider audience.

“It makes those of us on the panel more accessible, more able to listen to your concerns and answer your questions.

“When we held the initial Facebook Live back in July, we all made a commitment to come back and update the people of Dorset and that’s exactly what we will all be doing, so I hope that you will be able to join us and take advantage of the opportunity to engage with us direct.”

Cllr Kieron Wilson, Portfolio Holder for Housing and Regulatory Services at BCP Council, said: “This Facebook Live event is an opportunity for us to speak directly to residents, listen to their concerns, and provide reassure of the work we are continuing to do alongside Dorset Police to ensure Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole is area that everyone can enjoy safely.”

The event can be followed via the live stream on the Dorset Police, Bournemouth Police, BCP Council and PCC Facebook pages where there will be the opportunity to ask questions during the broadcast.

Anyone who does not have access is encouraged to visit the Dorset Police YouTube account where the live event can be accessed without needing an account.

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