Criminals are targeting WhatsApp users by posing as a friend and asking for a security code. Action Fraud has received over 60 reports relating to this scam. The scam begins when a criminal gets access to another WhatsApp account which Read More
Detectives continuing to investigate the reported rape of a woman in Bournemouth are making a direct witness appeal. The incident occurred in the area of Lansdowne Road and Beechey Road in the early hours of Sunday 26 February 2023. Police Read More
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of a modern day slavery offence following an investigation into alleged drug dealing in Bournemouth. At around 1.20pm on Thursday 16 March 2023 officers from the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Neighbourhood Enforcement Team Read More
If you are thinking of buying or selling a car this spring, then take a read of Get Safe Online’s latest advice on how to make sure you do so as safely as possible if doing so online. Tips from Read More
Putting victims and communities in Dorset first is a priority in my Police and Crime Plan. Before I became Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) I spent three years as a candidate listening to what Dorset residents had to say and Read More
Dorset Police would like to inform you of reports of burglars targeting homes where parcels have been delivered and left outside indicating that the occupant may not be at home. Officers are reminding householders to be aware of this and Read More
Recently, there has been a trend in celebrities openly discussing, both online and offline, their use of dangerous substances. Prince Harry bragged in his recent memoir that he’d taken psychedelics both for ‘fun’ and ‘therapeutically’ over the years, smoking cannabis Read More
When you’re buying online, how confident are you that you’re dealing with a genuine seller and not a criminal? Or do you even think about it? Many people believe that online shopping scams are easy to spot, with poor spelling Read More
Over the past month, I have shared a number of different services available in Dorset to support those who have experienced sexual violence and abuse. I chose to do this as I understand how vital it is for victims of Read More
All this week, Dorset Police is supporting the National Police Chiefs’ Council campaign, ‘Is Your Vision Roadworthy?’, which highlights motorists’ legal obligation to make sure their vision is sufficient when behind the wheel. Over a five-year period between 2013 and Read More
