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Help to keep yourself and others safe over the bank holiday weekend
26 August 2021
Dorset Police is reminding the public to how to keep themselves and others safe over the August bank holiday weekend. Many thousands of people are expected to visit Dorset over the coming weeks to enjoy the late August bank holiday weekend and attend big ...
Force pledges ongoing commitment to its communities
02 August 2021
Dorset Police has once again renewed its commitment to engaging and communicating with its communities to ensure a local approach to policing. The Force has renewed local plans under the Neighbourhood Engagement Commitment (NEC) initiative so communities ...
Chief Constable James Vaughan goes back to school
24 May 2021
Dorset Police Chief Constable James Vaughan went back to school to visit a group of children who had written to him during lockdown. On Tuesday 18 May 2021 Chief Constable Vaughan visited Hayeswood School in Wimborne to talk to a group of year one student...
Reshaped policing areas will provide an improved local response for communities across Dorset
16 April 2021
Dorset Police today, Monday 19 April, sees the formation of two Local Police Areas (LPAs) in its drive to provide an outstanding service to the people of Dorset. These changes will allow the Force to better respond to the issues that matter most to commu...
Long term partnership project to improve services for rape and serious sexual assault victims
05 February 2021
This week organisations across the country have been raising awareness of sexual abuse and sexual violence and the services that exist to help victims come forward and get help. The national campaign has the hashtag #ItsNotOK Dorset Police is also taking...
Think twice before travelling this weekend
15 May 2020
Dorset leaders ask for the public to use common sense and to ‘think twice’ before rushing to Dorset. Following the government’s announcements, public services in Dorset are appealing to visitors not to flout the new guidance by travelli...
Dorset Police launches Bobby Van initiative to support vulnerable victims of burglary
23 January 2020
Dorset Police, through the Safer Dorset Foundation charity, is launching a new scheme to support victims of burglary. The initiative will allow vulnerable victims of crime to receive a visit from a security operative who will pass on advice about safety ...
Dorset Police commit to connect with communities
31 July 2019
Dorset Police is introducing a new initiative in a commitment to better connect with local communities. The Force has developed a series of plans under the Neighbourhood Engagement Contract (NEC) initiative so communities can communicate as effectively ...
National Neighbourhood Watch Week 17 – 23 June
13 June 2019
Dorset, Devon and Cornwall Watch Schemes in the spotlight 17 - 23 June is National Neighbourhood Watch Week. Dorset, Devon and Cornwallhave thriving Watch associations and would like to update you on the amazing work that is carried out. On 18 June De...
Busy summer emphasises need for police merger
14 August 2018
During the busy summer for policing in Dorset discussions have been continuing about the creation of a new force incorporating Dorset Police and Devon & Cornwall Police. Chief Constable James Vaughan said: “The summer months are always some of...