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New local policing priorities set across Dacorum
12:00 15/05/2026Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) across Dacorum have set their new local policing priorities for the coming months.
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Two partial closure orders secured for addresses in Hemel Hempstead
16:12 01/05/2026Police in Dacorum have secured partial closure orders for two addresses in Hemel Hempstead, following repeated reports of drug use and anti-social behaviour.
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Frank Mason Memorial Award 2026
15:23 15/04/2026A “dedicated, professional and selfless” police officer from Dacorum has received this year’s prestigious Frank Mason Memorial Award.
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Brave woman stands up to abusive partner who encouraged men to sexually harass her
12:28 08/03/2026A brave woman from Hemel Hempstead who was subjected to obsessive, controlling and protracted abuse by her ex-partner has been granted a 10-year restraining order at Huntingdon Crown Court yesterday (Thursday 26 February) to protect her from further harm.
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More than 100 arrests across Hertfordshire town centres during winter initiative
13:25 08/01/2026More than 100 suspects have been arrested as part of a countywide initiative to help keep town centres in Hertfordshire safe this winter.
Crimes and priorities
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The priorities for May to August are:
• Anti-social behaviour in Marlowes and Riverside.
• Anti-social behaviour and associated crime at Stoney Croft and Rossgate shops.
• Speeding in reported hotspot areas.Action taken:
• Regular patrols are continuing.
• Arrests have been made.
• Feedback and information has been gathered through surveys.
• Officers are continuing to work with retail management, the council and the Business Improvement District (BID) to address the issues in the town centre.
• Speed checks and patrols will be conducted.