Police & Crime Panel members were given the opportunity to scrutinise the Commissioner’s proposal, before opting to support his decision to raise the policing precept. 15 councillors and two independent members make up the Panel, which exists to scrutinise the work of the Commissioner, including the annual precept proposal....
The consultation closed on Sunday 28 January, with more than 4,800 residents taking part and 79% supporting a rise. It is the responsibility of Police & Crime Commissioners to take a decision annually on whether to raise or freeze the policing precept. Previously, PCCs could increase the amount by a...
Gun crime up 20% Knife crime up 21% Robbery up 29% Vehicle theft up 18% Domestic burglary up 32% Stalking up 36% Overall crime up 14% Police numbers at an all time low - down to 21,805 deliberately cut since 2010 by #TheresaMay who ignored all warnings....
Do you have issues with parking? Noisy neighbours? Concerned with an animal’s welfare? Not sure who to contact… Then AskNED – the non-emergency directory. Dorset Police has launched a new online knowledgebase designed to help the public find answers to common enquiries and guide them to the right...
Following the murder of Blandford hairdresser Katrina O’Hara by her ex-partner Stuart Thomas in January 2016 two reports have been published, which highlight some learning for the Force.The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), formerly the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC), has released its report into Dorset Police’s contact...
Officers investigating a fatal collision in Dorchester have arrested a woman. Police were called at 7.46pm on Wednesday 27 December 2017 to reports of a collision between a pedestrian and a car on The Grove. It is alleged the driver failed to stop at the scene. The...
PCC launches precept consultation Yesterday, 19 December 2017, the Policing Minister announced the proposed level of core funding that will be made available to policing in 2018/19, leaving forces nationally in a difficult position. With police budgets having to absorb unprecedented demand, growing inflation levels and the...
Dorset Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner have welcomed a report which has concluded that the Force’s approach to treating people fairly is ‘good’. 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...
Already in 2017, Dorset has sadly seen the number of road deaths reach a higher level than for the full year of 2016.Over a quarter of these fatalities involved a motorist driving whilst under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both.
In England & Wales, the alcohol limit for drivers is 80 milligrams...
As part of this year’s Christmas campaign, Dorset Police is reminding the public to be aware of fraud and spread the word. Christmas can offer fraudsters increased opportunities to trick people. Unfortunately fraud is often targeted at vulnerable and elderly members of the community. Fraudsters are cunning in their tactics and...
