Dear News Editors,Please find below a news release issued on behalf of the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit.Kind regards, Harry HoggerMedia and Communications OfficerCorporate Communications and Engagement Department A man extradited from V...
Release date: 26/02/2026
Police forces from across the region descended on Dorset for a day of action tackling rural crime. Officers were also joined by partners from the Environment Agency and Dorset Council for an operation focussing on tackling waste crime. Colleagues from Avo...
Release date: 25/02/2026
A knife carrier has been put behind bars as the Force continues its efforts to remove knives from the streets and pursue those who choose to carry them. Adrian Hurst, 32 and of Dorchester, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for possessing a 7.9cm S...
Release date: 20/02/2026
After three years as Chief Constable in Dorset, and over 33 years’ service to policing, Amanda Pearson has announced her intention to retire this summer. Chief Constable Amanda Pearson said: “I have often said it is an honour and a privilege to lead the F...
Release date: 18/02/2026
Five teenagers are due to appear in court following a detailed investigation led by local officers into reported disorder on a beach in Bournemouth. On the evening of Thursday 17 April 2025 officers responded to reports of disorder following a gathering o...
Release date: 17/02/2026
Dorset Police is inviting hair salons and barbers across the county to support its efforts to combat romance fraud. Romance fraud is where a person creates an emotional bond with someone with the aim of stealing their money or personal information. The i...
Release date: 11/02/2026
Detectives have praised the family of a fatal stabbing victim for their campaigning efforts after his killer was convicted following a second court trial. Thomas Betteridge, aged 20 and of Bournemouth, was found guilty of manslaughter and possessing a bla...
Release date: 04/02/2026
Dorset Police is supporting a national firearms amnesty for five types of BRUNI-manufactured side or top-venting blank firers (TVBFs). The five types of firearm are now illegal to possess following testing by the National Crime Agency and policing. The f...
Release date: 04/02/2026
Dorset Police is hosting a live social media event to give prospective new police officers or special constables the chance to ask questions about joining the Force. Officers and staff will be going live on Dorset Police’s main Facebook account from 6.30p...
Release date: 03/02/2026
Latest crime statistics have been published that show Dorset has seen a further decrease in overall crime and continues to be one of the top ten safest counties in England. The Office for National Statistics released data on Thursday 29 January 2026, whi...
Release date: 29/01/2026
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