More officers and resources for rural crime team
Thanks to an increase in funding, Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team has expanded, and has more resources to fight rural crime.
Thanks to an increase in funding, Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team has expanded, and has more resources to fight rural crime.
The annual Citizens in Policing Awards held at the RNLI College in Poole recognised the contribution of volunteers.
Applications now open in Dorset for funding from £100 to £5,000 for projects that deter antisocial behaviour.
The Offensive Weapons Act 2019 which came into force on Wednesday 6 April makes it harder to buy knives.
Dorset Police are to become more accessible to all in an effort to make Dorset the safest place in the country.
The cross border operation involved officers from Dorset, Wiltshire and Hampshire forces together with the Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner.
There was an overall reduction in crime last year, although sexual crimes have increased in the county in line with the rest of the country.
A day of action initiative was carried out by the police and the council in the West Hill area on Wednesday 17 November.
The Operation Relentless Community Fund is to help community groups and charities take action and tackle ASB in their local area.
Police and crime commissioners from the neighbouring counties are to work together tackle crime and anti social behaviour.