An unauthorised music event near East Lulworth has been successfully dispersed following intervention by officers. The incident was first reported to the Force at around 11.45pm on Saturday 4 April 2026. It is believed that around 2,000 people were in att...
Release date: 05/04/2026
The Roads Policing Team has launched an operation to target any drivers who have been drinking while travelling into the county by plane or ferry. The operation is taking place to target any travellers who were drinking on their journeys into the UK and p...
Release date: 24/03/2026
Policing resources in Bournemouth town centre are set to increase, with 11 additional officers tackling issues that matter most to communities. The additional resources are part of a wider investment in neighbourhood policing by Dorset Police, which star...
Release date: 12/03/2026
A new project will see Dorset Police work with key charity partners to reach out into rural communities to raise awareness around violence against women and girls. The Force has been working with domestic abuse and stalking charity Paragon, The YOU Trust,...
Release date: 06/03/2026
A week of intensive proactive action to tackle child sexual abuse in Dorset has yielded positive results. As part of a national child sexual abuse intensification week, led by the National Crime Agency in partnership with the National Police Chiefs’ Counc...
Release date: 23/02/2026
Dorset Police’s roads policing officers took park in a national initiative focusing on commercial vehicle safety. Every driver of a commercial vehicle has a responsibility to know how to keep their vehicle safe, secure their load and meet the necessary le...
Release date: 16/02/2026
A new collaborative project has seen partners come together to protect and support children and young people by addressing sexualised behaviour at an early stage. Partners in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) area have come together to launch ...
Release date: 06/02/2026
The vital role played by Dorset’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) is being highlighted as we mark Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. During the national week of action, which runs from Monday 2 February to Sunday 8 February 2026, Dorse...
Release date: 04/02/2026
A network of support for staff and a partnership project providing safe spaces in Weymouth have been recognised at a national awards event for work tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG). Dorset Police was honoured with two finalists at the Nati...
Release date: 29/01/2026
Eight people were arrested on Wednesday 21 January and one person was arrested on Thursday 22 January 2026 as part of a South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) investigation into serious and organised crime. Supported by officers fro...
Release date: 23/01/2026
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