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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:
• Continue ongoing work to tackle anti-social behaviour around Bennetts End shops and Coronation Fields.
• Anti-social vehicle use and drug use around Corner Hall.Action taken:
Residents will see their dedicated team of PCs and PCSOs working alongside partners to tackle the issues, through an increased police presence, engagement events and targeted enforcement.
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Residents previously asked us to focus on speeding in Bovingdon High Street.
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• Extra patrols have been undertaken.
• Speed checks have been carried out. During these operations, no incidents of speeding were recorded. -
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Residents previously asked us to focus on anti-social behaviour around Apsley Marina.
Action taken:
• Plain clothed operations have taken place at the Marina, leading to an arrest being made.
• Police surgeries and Coffee with a Cop events have taken place, to get feedback and information from residents, give advice and provide reassurance.