UPDATED 3 July 2025 An off-duty Dorset Police officer, who restrained a dangerous holding an activated electric saw, has been nominated for a National Police Bravery Award. On the morning of Wednesday 9 August 2023, Police Constable Demar Rowe, while off ...
Release date: 07/05/2025
A student police officer who deliberately lied to colleagues when questioned about whether he had an MOT for his car has been dismissed. Following a public misconduct hearing at Dorset Police Headquarters in Winfrith, which concluded on Tuesday 29 April 2...
Release date: 30/04/2025
The latest crime statistics show that Dorset remains one of the safest areas in the country after experiencing a sustained decrease in crime. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released data on Thursday 24 April 2025, confirming that Dorse...
Release date: 24/04/2025
A serving Dorset Police officer who acted inappropriately while off duty and sexually touched a woman he knew has been found guilty of gross misconduct and dismissed. The hearing heard allegations that Police Constable Remi Damiani attended a boxing event...
Release date: 17/04/2025
Dorset Police is reaffirming its commitment to providing visible and connected neighbourhood policing for communities across the county. Chief Constable Amanda Pearson and Police & Crime Commissioner David Sidwick have welcomed confirmation from the G...
Release date: 16/04/2025
A former Dorset Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct following a public misconduct hearing.An accelerated misconduct hearing was held at Dorset Police headquarters in Winfrith on Tuesday 15 April 2025 to consider an allegation that bet...
Release date: 15/04/2025
Officers who saved the life of a two-year-old child and police staff who have dedicated more than 20 years’ service were some of the winners at the latest Dorset Police Awards Ceremony. PC Lily Edgar and PC Matthew Roberts were handed the prestigious Roya...
Release date: 14/03/2025
Dorset Police has joined colleagues from across the South West in a major crackdown on suspected large-scale cannabis cultivation and other drug supply networks. The latest phase of Operation Scorpion saw more than 30 warrants executed across the region, ...
Release date: 07/03/2025
Victims of domestic abuse and sexual violence to seek help as officers continue efforts to offer support and tackle perpetrators. No More Week, which runs from Sunday 2 March to Saturday 8 March 2025, encourages people to come together and raise awareness...
Release date: 03/03/2025
Victims of sexual offences are being urged to seek out help and support. Dorset Police is supporting partners to raise awareness of the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line as well as The Shores sexual assault referral centre (SARC). Detective Superint...
Release date: 24/02/2025
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