Dorset Police is delighted to announce the creation of a new fraud protect officer role to help raise awareness and protect victims across the county. The role will involve working with partners to engage with individuals and businesses to raise Read More
It’s National Crime Week and so far we have seen several announcements from the Home Office that affect policing in Dorset. I’d like to take this opportunity to talk to you further about each of these announcements and what they Read More
It is National Road Victims Month and I’d like to use my newsletter this week to tell you more about the work going on to keep us all safe on Dorset’s roads. Road safety is a hugely important issue. When Read More
Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), David Sidwick, has joined forces with the DocBike charity to launch a motorcycle anti-theft initiative. The initiative aims to reduce motorcycle, moped and scooter thefts by providing the opportunity for Dorset motorcycle owners to Read More
Large community and religious WhatsApp groups are being targeted by scammers who infiltrate them to try and deceive their members into sending them money. Since January of this year, 268 people have reported falling victim to this scam. The fraud Read More
Members of the public are being urged to remain vigilant as police investigate a series of watch robberies in Bournemouth town centre. Detailed investigations are underway into at least eight reported offences in the area since Sunday 11 June 2023. Read More
Last summer, I asked you to complete a safety survey to tell me how ‘safe’ you felt in your community. I also wanted to know how ‘visible and connected’ you felt to Dorset Police and whether you thought Dorset Police Read More
As we move further into my third year as Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset, I’d like to continue to look back and update you on the progress that has been made towards fulfilling the Police and Crime Plan over Read More
Dorset Police has joined a national campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) and keep people in the county safe. Running from July 3 to 9, ASB Awareness Week 2023 is organised by RESOLVE, an ASB and community safety organisation. It Read More
Dorset PCC would like to invite you to what I think will be a fun and informative event this weekend. Dorset Criminal Justice Board are hosting a free open day at Bournemouth Crown Court in Deansleigh Road on Saturday 1st Read More
