Wiltshire PCC predicts force will be out of special measures next year

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Wiltshire PCC predicts force will be out of special measures next year

Philip Wilkinson told BBC Radio Wiltshire that the force has made improvements in areas including rape and serious sexual offences since entering the 'Engaged' process in July 2022.

Date - 21st August 2023
By - Cash Boyle

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PCC Philip Wilkinson says his prediction that Wiltshire Police will be out of special measures by next March depends on the force improving its response to the public - an area he admits is "proving tough to fix". Speaking to BBC...

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