Our force is made up of departments and divisions with staff
that are dedicated to making this county an even safer and
better place to live and work.
Force Structure The Chief Officers of Dorset Police, including brief biographies of the Chief Officers and the structure of Dorset Police. Dorset Police is headed by Chief Constable Martin Baker QPM… read more
Community Engagement The Community Engagement team is located at Police Headquarters and has countywide responsibility for community safety issues.… read more
Criminal Justice Division The Criminal Justice Division delivers all activities from the detention/prosecution of an offender through to judicial outcome and its recording, enforcement and archiving of associated case papers.… read more
CID - Criminal Investigation Department Headquarters CID Support provides advice to Chief Officers and Divisional Command Teams on all crime-related matters and assists Crime Managers, the Community Safety Department and the Criminal Justice Department.… read more
Operations Division The Operations Division of Dorset police serves all communities within Dorset. We are a diverse division, with over 500 members of staff providing excellent policing and support throughout the county.… read more
Information Systems The Information Systems Department is responsible for delivering IT, radio and telephone solutions that enable all Force employees to be more effective in their role as they work to achieve our Force priorities.… read more
Corporate Development The Corporate Development Department leads on corporate planning and continuous improvement with emphasis on an increased people focus to service delivery.… read more
Professional Standards Department A significant role for the Professional Standards Department is to investigate complaints and misconduct allegations against Dorset Police staff thoroughly, efficiently, impartially and to the highest possible standard.… read more
Procurement Part of this department's role is to be responsible for delivering the force’s procurement and contractual requirements in respect of goods, services and supplies.… read more
Human Resources Department The Human Resources Department is concerned with all members of the Dorset Police – officers, support staff and special constables – and their relationship within the police service.… read more
Finance and Accounts Finance’s purpose is to support and underpin operational policing. Its purpose is to ensure that financial resources and operational strategies are matched, and that staff and suppliers are correctly paid.… read more
Estate Management The purpose of Estates & Building Services Department is to ensure the functions and services are effectively provided and developed in an efficient and strategic manner to support the force within prevailing policies and budgetary provision.… read more
Transport Department Dorset Police have a total of around 420 vehicles varying in range from a quad bike to a 7.5 tonne recovery truck. In addition to this the Force also run a fleet of three boats and one helicopter.… read more