Filtered Search
Community and partnership
-
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... -
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 ...
Filter by category
- Justice Seen, Justice Done
- Looking For
- Abduction / kidnap
- Animal
- Anti-social behaviour
- Assault
- Awards
- Bomb / explosive device
- Burglary
- Campaign
- Community and partnership
- Concern for welfare
- COVID-19 (coronavirus)
- Criminal damage
- Cyber-crime
- Drugs
- Estates
- Event
- Exercise
- Fire
- Firearms / offensive weapon
- Football
- Fraud
- Harassment
- Hate crime
- Human resources
- Missing person
- Other
- Performance
- Police equipment / vehicles
- Policy
- Public order
- Report
- Road safety
- Road traffic collision
- Robbery
- Sexual offence
- Statistics
- Sudden death
- Sudden death (non-suspicious)
- Suspicious behaviour
- Suspicious death (inc. murder and manslaughter)
- Terrorism
- Theft
- Wanted
- Weather
Filter by date
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
Media / Journalists
If you are an accredited journalist or member of the media, please click here for information about how to contact our News Team. They don’t handle other enquiries, but members of the public can contact us in many other way by clicking here.