Local officers have charged a suspect following reports of hate crime incidents targeting members of the Jewish community in Boscombe. Two reports were received on the morning of Tuesday 10 March 2026 of separate incidents where a man is alleged to have v...
Release date: 20/03/2026
Determined neighbourhood policing officers in Dorchester have nearly halved rates of crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the town. Over the past 12 months, crime in Dorchester has reduced by an average of 40 per cent across all areas, with a notable...
Release date: 16/03/2026
The Force has recognised the outstanding performance, commitment and bravery of its officers, staff and volunteers at its latest awards ceremony. The ceremony was held on Wednesday 11 March 2026 and acknowledged their commitment to policing over decades o...
Release date: 13/03/2026
Almost a hundred people have been arrested across the South West after police forces joined together to target illegal drugs and child criminal exploitation (CCE). Operation Scorpion brings together the five South West police forces; Avon and Somerset, Do...
Release date: 13/03/2026
Dorset Police is launching a new special constable recruitment campaign and is encouraging people looking for a volunteering opportunity and the chance to learn new skills to apply. Special constables are an integral part of the Force – they are volunteer...
Release date: 03/03/2026
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
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
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
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