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Force offer advice to those who call 999 by mistake
15 October 2021
Dorset Police is offering advice to callers who accidentally dial 999, in an effort to reduce unnecessary demand placed on operators. The Force has seen an increase in the number of 999 calls recently, many of which are abandoned. There are lots of r... -
Operation Vigilant patrols in Weymouth
31 August 2021
Dorset Police's Operation Vigilant initiative, which aims to reduce the risk to vulnerable people enjoying a night out and identify and deter sexual offenders, has had another successful weekend. The pilot initiative was first launched in Bournemouth tow... -
Reminder to keep an eye on your belongings while enjoying the beach in Dorset
10 August 2021
Dorset Police is reminding residents and visitors to keep an eye on their belongings while enjoying the county’s beaches to avoid becoming a victim of theft. With a good weekend of warm weather on its way, officers are keen to ensure people don&rsq... -
Crime prevention advice issued following rise in theft of catalytic converters in Dorset
29 July 2021
The Force is issuing crime prevention advice to motorists following an increase in catalytic converter thefts over the last year due to the rising value of the precious metals they contain. Dorset Police data reveals there were 94 reports of ca... -
Public reminded where to find safe spaces in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch
26 July 2021
Dorset Police and BCP Council have teamed up to remind the public where they can find immediate help, emergency assistance and support if they are concerned about their own and others safety this summer. Seafront and town rangers, who patrol the beaches ... -
Dorset Police are asking for help in tackling county lines over the summer months
21 July 2021
As the summer holidays approach Dorset Police are asking local residents and holiday makers to know the signs of county lines and exploitation to help keep Dorset safe. Superintendent Andy Dilworth explains: “County lines is a crime where a gang u... -
Need to contact the police this summer? Could you help us by going online?
21 July 2021
Dorset Police is reminding people how they can help the Force this summer by going online should they need non-emergency help and advice.The timely reminder comes at the start of the school summer holidays as it is expected the number of people visiting a... -
Operation to drive down anti-social behaviour in Dorset
20 July 2021
Dorset Police has launched a new robust operation aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in its communities. Operation Relentless aims to remind residents and visitors that the Force takes a tough approach to anti-social behaviour (ASB) and send a very ... -
Campaign to raise awareness of personal responsibility to prevent violent crime
15 July 2021
Dorset Police is reminding everyone to enjoy their freedom this summer, behave responsibly and look after each other to prevent violent crime in the county. The Force is launching its summer violent crime campaign - Don’t regret your night out - as... -
Successful operation to target anti-social and irresponsible behaviour in the water off Dorset
07 July 2021
A successful day of education and action took place to target anti-social and irresponsible behaviour in the water off Dorset with 150 water users spoken to. Officers, including the Force’s Marine Policing Team, Police Community Support Officers (P...
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