CommUNIty Discovery Series: Meet Dorset’s Police & Crime Commissioner

Tuesday 28th July 2026, 7.00pm to 8.00pm

We are delighted to welcome Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner David Sidwick to Bournemouth University as part of our CommUNIty Discovery Series.

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from the person responsible for overseeing policing across Dorset, setting police priorities, holding the Chief Constable to account and working to keep our communities safe. David will be speaking about:

The role of the Police & Crime Commissioner
Current policing priorities across Dorset
Challenges facing policing and community safety
Crime prevention and neighbourhood policing
Questions and issues raised by residents

There will also be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions during a Q&A session.

When: Tuesday 28th July 2026, 7.00 PM – 8:00 PM

Where: Inspire Lecture Theatre, Fusion Building, Bournemouth University Talbot Campus, BH12 5BB

Free Parking: Visitors Car Park next to nursery & football pitches off Gillett Road.

The CommUNIty Discovery Series is a partnership between Talbot Village Residents’ Association and Bournemouth University, bringing residents, students and local organisations together through free talks, learning and community engagement.

Whether you are interested in policing, community safety, anti-social behaviour, road safety, neighbourhood issues or simply want to learn more about how policing is overseen in Dorset, everyone is welcome.

Registration is essential. To attend, you must register using the form below: