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Online
Online contact with the police is dealt with in exactly the same way as non-emergency 101 phone calls.
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By phone
Emergency 999
Does it feel like the situation could get heated or violent very soon?
Is someone in immediate danger? Do you need support right away?
If so, please call 999 now.
If you accidentally dial 999, please stay on the line and tell the operator you’re safe and that no crime has occurred.
Hearing or speech impairments
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service.
If you're a British Sign Language (BSL) user, you can call 999 BSL to use a remote BSL interpreter.
Silent 999 calls
If you're in danger but you can't talk on the phone, you should still call 999, then follow these instructions.
Non-emergency 101
Call 101 for non-emergency enquiries.
If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service on 18001 101.
SignLive
If you use British Sign Language (BSL) you can contact 101 using a Video Relay Service provided by SignLive.
Calling from abroad +44 1202 222 222
Please use this number if you're contacting us from outside of the UK.
Please note: Dorset Police will never call you from this number.
Report anonymously via CrimeStoppers
Crimestoppers
Online crimestoppers-uk.org
By phone 0800 555 111
Contact Crimestoppers to anonymously report a crime or suspicious behaviour.
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