Suspended police officers

Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 24/1804

Version Date: 16/04/2024

The Professional Standards Department have provided the following information:

As of today, 15 March, how many Dorset Police officers are suspended (and the reasons for their suspension)

As of the 15th of March 2024 six Dorset Police officers are suspended from duty. The reasons for suspension are as follows:

Officer	Reason for suspension
1	Criminal Investigation (Gross Misconduct).
2	Criminal Investigation (Gross Misconduct).
3	Gross Misconduct.
4	Gross Misconduct.
5	Criminal Investigation (Gross Misconduct).
6	Gross Misconduct.

As of 15 March, how many Dorset Police officers are on restricted duties (and the reasons for them being placed on restricted duties)

As of the 15th of March 2024 ten Dorset Police officers are on restricted duties. The reasons for restriction are as follows:

Officer	Reason for suspension
1	Criminal Investigation (Gross Misconduct).
2	Gross Misconduct.
3	Gross Misconduct.
4	Misconduct.
5	Gross Misconduct.
6	Gross Misconduct.
7	Gross Misconduct.
8	Misconduct.
9	Gross Misconduct.
10	Gross Misconduct.