The Network For Police Monitoring has published a disturbing report into how the police have been managing the far right rioting and protests. They have found that far from being the police presence that prevented far right terror attacks it was those from the community that came together to...
Officers are renewing their appeal and issuing a CCTV image of man they would like to identify following an attempted burglary at a bike shop in Blandford.
Between 10.45pm and 11pm on Tuesday 23 July 2024, it is reported that a man attempted to gain entry to Offcamber Cycles in...
Many of those in this article could now be convicted when new legislation is introduced. The vile and disgusting comments witnessed will hopefully see courts punish these people and even issue banning orders from social media.
This follows from the announcement by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper who has vowed to...
A wave of public panic is sweeping across social media platforms as courts begin to impose strict penalties, including prison sentences, for online hate speech. This response follows the recent far right riots and violence at demonstrations and the new government promising to curb the growing issue of...
Update:
A man has come forward following a CCTV appeal in relation to a reported theft in Shaftesbury.
Following enquiries by officers and a CCTV appeal, a man has now come forward and is assisting police with their investigation. No arrests have been made.
Officers are issuing an image of a man...
Dorset Police is joining the county’s partner agencies to reassure the public that robust plans are in place to deal with reports of public disorder and reiterate that any form of hate will not be tolerated.Following protests and violent disorder incidents taking place across the country over recent days,...
The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) is an upcoming electronic travel authorisation system implemented by the European Union (EU). Set to become operational in 2024, ETIAS aims to enhance security and streamline the process for travellers from visa-exempt countries seeking to enter the Schengen Area.
Background and Purpose
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Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following an attempted burglary at a bike shop in Blandford.
Between 10.45pm and 11pm on Tuesday 23 July 2024, it is reported that a man attempted to gain entry to Offcamber Cycles in Salisbury Street.
Damage was caused to...
Three vehicles have been seized and four people arrested during an operation targeting drivers ignoring road traffic laws.
On Wednesday 17 July 2024, Dorset Police carried out a proactive operation as part of Op Spotlight – a national initiative run by the National Police Chiefs Council, which aims to reduce...
Victims can now opt to speak to an officer over live video rather than seeing them in person following the launch of Enhanced Video Response.
Where there is no immediate threat, risk or harm requiring officers to attend in person there and then, victims are being given the choice of...
