Having been a police officer, I understand first-hand how horrific it is to be spat at or bitten. I have experienced both personally. Beyond the initial shock, the possibility of contracting HIV and hepatitis cannot be ruled out during the treatment period, which can last months. The psychological effect on...
A six week consultation has shown that Dorset residents are overwhelmingly supportive of the proposal to raise the policing element of Council Tax in the county. The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) engaged with residents online, as well as at a series of face to face roadshows across Dorset, to...
The annual Christmas drink and drug drive campaign saw Dorset Police target those who drive while under the influence.A total of 554 breath tests were carried out by officers during the Christmas campaign, which ran between Thursday 1 December 2016 and Sunday 1 January 2017, compared with 869 during...
Dorset Police has relaunched the Dorset Alert service with valuable new features for people to explore.The website at www.dorsetalert.co.uk has been simplified and redesigned to match the Force website, which has been well received since its launch in June 2016. This allows for easier navigation, a much quicker sign-up...
Dorset Police is working with police forces nationally in the first of a series of enforcement campaigns to crackdown on those who use their phones when driving.During the week-long campaign, which will run from Monday 23 January to Sunday 29 January 2017, offenders will be reminded of the dangers...
The initiative ran from Friday 16 September to Friday 16 December 2016. Members of the public were asked to give their feedback about the scheme via an online survey. Dorset Police worked closely with senior lecturers at the University of Exeter, who developed the analysis and carried out the...
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Martyn Underhill is urging Dorset residents to take part in a consultation which will help him set the priorities for policing Dorset over the next four years. The Commissioner is keen that residents, businesses, community groups and partners take part in the consultation which...
The festive season is always a busy time for emergency services. As part of this year’s Christmas campaign, Dorset Police is asking you to think carefully before you call and consider using the ‘Do it Online’ service available.Last December, over 34,000 calls to 101 were received in the Dorset...
Police and Crime Commissioner, Martyn Underhill is urging Dorset residents to take part in a consultation which will help him decide whether to freeze or raise the part of the Council Tax bill which is used to pay for policing in the county. In the last five years, Dorset...
Recruitment to join the Special Constabulary with Dorset Police is now open, and will run until Thursday 5 January 2017. Special constables are trained volunteers who provide a valuable link between the police and the local community. With the same powers as regular officers, they work in their free time...
