As we approach the end of 2023, I wanted to reflect on the fantastic work of our 3,071 officers, staff and volunteers in delivering a safer Dorset over the past 12 months. I’ve now spent nine months as Dorset’s Chief Constable, and having brought up my f...
Release date: 19/12/2023
Dorset Police is set to share live real-time updates on hundreds of incidents this Saturday including redacted information of every contact received into the Force via 999 and 101 over a 12-hour period. The event will run from 3pm on Saturday 16 September...
Release date: 14/09/2023
Dorset Police is launching new public scrutiny panels to assess how the Force is using stop and search and use of force powers and is looking for panel members. The panels are undertaken by the public, for the public and are designed to help the Force mak...
Release date: 19/07/2023
Dorset Police is urging the public to stay on the line and tell them they are safe if they mistakenly dial 999 after the Force saw a 112 per cent increase in accidental calls. The Force has seen a sustained rise in the number of accidental 999 calls in re...
Release date: 19/06/2023
Dorset Police has welcomed the first NPCC report into violence against women and girls and police performance. Tackling this vital issue remains a priority for Dorset Police and the Force has set a clear strategic focus on improving investigation standar...
Release date: 14/03/2023
Dorset Police has launched a new Interceptor Team to tackle those who use the county’s road network to commit crime. The new team of uniformed officers will tackle criminals using our road network who are involved in crimes, such as county lines drug dea...
Release date: 03/02/2023
Dorset Police will be sharing live real-time updates of emergency and non-emergency calls for service received by the Force during a 12-hour Tweetathon. The event will run from 3pm on Friday 5 August until 3am on Saturday 6 August 2022, and will highlight...
Release date: 03/08/2022
Dorset Police is good at preventing crime and anti-social behaviour, a recent inspection by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has found. The PEEL report into police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy states that...
Release date: 13/04/2022
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