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Community Speed Watch day of action sees over 300 warning letters issued to motorists
09 September 2021
Over 140 volunteers who give their spare time to reduce speeding in their towns and villages have taken part in a day of action with 335 drivers being issued with warning letters. The education and enforcement event saw 35 teams carry out 48 one hour ses... -
Dorset Police committed to protecting children and the vulnerable according to HMICFRS report
25 August 2021
Dorset Police is committed to protecting children and those vulnerable young people in our communities according to a new report published by the HMICFRS on Thursday 26 August 2021. Dorset Police was inspected by the HMICFRS in April of this year to dete... -
Dorset Police welcomes updated stop and search guidance
30 July 2020
Dorset Police has welcomed updated stop and search guidance published today by the College of Policing. The updated guidance outlines ways in which community oversight and independent scrutiny can be used effectively in the context of stop and search whic... -
Dorset Police targets commercial and heavy goods vehicles in safety crackdown
20 February 2020
Roads policing officers from Dorset Police carried out an operation on the Ashley Heath interchange on the morning of Thursday 20 February 2020 targeting commercial and heavy goods vehicles. The operation worked alongside HM Revenue and Customs, Driver... -
Chief Constable delighted by report from HMICFRS which finds Force ‘good’ in all areas
26 September 2019
Following annual reviews of police effectiveness, efficiency, legitimacy and leadership (PEEL), Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has graded Dorset Police as ‘good’ overall in all areas inspected.Reports p... -
Response to HMIC report: Policing and mental health - picking up the pieces
27 November 2018
A report released today by HMICFRS (Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services) clearly shows the overwhelming demand placed on police services by dealing with people who have mental health issues. The report ‘P... -
Dorset Police receives good HMICFRS PEEL Effectiveness grading
22 March 2018
In the latest Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) PEEL Effectiveness report Dorset Police has again received the grading ‘good’ for its approach to keeping people safe and protecting them f... -
HMIC finds Dorset Police to be a ‘good’ force
07 December 2016
Following annual reviews of police effectiveness, efficiency, legitimacy and leadership (PEEL), Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) has graded Dorset Police as ‘good’ overall at keeping people safe and reducing crime. Repo...
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