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Could you help the police by knitting teddies for children in distress?
04 June 2018
Dorset Police is calling on the support of knitting enthusiasts across the county to create teddy bears for children in distress. The teddies will be carried in patrol cars and used to comfort young children who are distressed or experiencing a traumatic...
Dorset Police partners with local BID to enhance policing in Ferndown
11 May 2018
Dorset Police has joined forces with the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District (BID) working together to build community safety on the industrial estates and in the wider Ferndown area. The BID has funded an electric vehicle for use by the ...
Dorset Police signs partnership agreement with local BID to support business community
15 February 2018
Dorset Police has entered into a partnership with the Ferndown and Uddens Business Improvement District (BID), which will help to build community safety on the industrial estates and in the wider area. The partnership will see the BID fund an electric v...
Dorset Police brand police car in support of this year's Poppy Appeal
07 November 2017
Dorset Police will once again be showcasing a specially decorated police car with red poppies to show the Force’s support to the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal. The specially branded car will be leading the Weymouth Remembrance Sunday parade ...
Dorset Police celebrates local groups for National Neighbourhood Watch Week 2017
16 June 2017
Events will be taking place across the county from Saturday 17 June to Sunday 25 June 2017, led by local Neighbourhood and Home Watch groups. Neighbourhood Watch groups are independent, but work together closely with partners, including the police, fire ...
Flare amnesty offered in Dorset as part of Sea Safety Day
12 April 2017
Dorset Police, in conjunction with Ramora UK has arranged a flare amnesty for private boat owners as part of a Sea Safety Day. A flare amnesty will take place at Cobbs Quay, Poole, as part of a family Sea Safety Day on Saturday 15 April 2017. The event,...
Bournemouth hoteliers invited to Hotel Watch launch
17 February 2017
Hotel Watch has been operating in the town and surrounding areas since 2015 but will be formally launched at the beginning of March. Hotel Watch is a joint initiative between Dorset Police and the hotel community in Bournemouth to share information, inte...
Bournemouth hoteliers invited to Hotel Watch launch
17 February 2017
Hotel Watch has been operating in the town and surrounding areas since 2015 but will be formally launched at the beginning of March. Hotel Watch is a joint initiative between Dorset Police and the hotel community in Bournemouth to share information, inte...
Bournemouth hoteliers invited to Hotel Watch launch
17 February 2017
Hotel Watch has been operating in the town and surrounding areas since 2015 but will be formally launched at the beginning of March. Hotel Watch is a joint initiative between Dorset Police and the hotel community in Bournemouth to share information, inte...
Parting gift from Shaftesbury and Gillingham Home Watch Association
08 July 2016
Shaftesbury and Gillingham Home Watch Association (S&GHWA) has donated £3000 of equipment as a legacy to their local Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs), using the last of their funds as they prepare to disband. On Thursday 7 July 2016, Dorset...