Dorset Police is responsible for policing sections of 14 'A' roads including A338, A35, A350, A354 and A37. The headquarters of Dorset Police is at Winfrith, roughly halfway between Weymouth and Poole. Female officers wear a bowler hat, or a white bowler hat for traffic officers. [30], The Dorset Police Male Voice Choir was founded on 4 July 1995 as independent charity that today has 60 members, that perform regularly throughout Dorset. In 1965, Dorset County Constabulary had an establishment of 544 and an actual strength of 466.[3]. [citation needed], As of early 2015, in an effort to increase efficiency, reduce bureaucracy, and increase officer visibility, officers now have access to Windows Tablet PCs with mobile data cards to allow them to complete paperwork, and undertake proactive work using tools such as ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) whilst out of the station. the strategic alliance project is on track to achieve the initial target of £12m of combined annual savings by 2018. On 1 October 1967 it merged with Bournemouth Borough Police to form Dorset and Bournemouth Constabulary. The Police Memorial Trust since its establishment in 1984 has erected over 38 memorials to some of those officers. In September 2017 it was announced that Dorset Police and Devon and Cornwall Police were looking at merging to form a single force. Let us know what we are doing right, or how we could improve. There are no motorways located within Dorset. [14], In September 2017, the Christchurch neighbourhood policing team moved from the site on Barrack Road to the fire station on Fairmile, further advancing the relationship with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service. For Police Constables it consists of eight months' training and a two-year probationary period. Stations without a public front desk are Boscombe, Dorchester, Ferndown, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton, Verwood, Wareham, Wimborne and Winton. Dorset Police no longer use the traditional police jumper, having favoured the black fleece with police written on the chest and back. … High Visibility Tac Vests are now issued to all officers, along with Body Armour. Deaf, Hearing-Impaired or Speech-Impaired. It also obtains any intelligence on smuggling and contraband. [7], Dorset Police's Armed Response Group is a 24/7 sub-department of the Operations department that responds to major and serious crimes where firearms are involved. Ports in Dorset include Poole Harbour, Swanage Harbour, Portland Harbour, Weymouth Harbour, Christchurch Harbour and Bournemouth Airport. Roads policing units in Dorset are a combination of BMW Tourings, Ford Focus STs, as well as newer Audis and Volvos. Training for new recruits in Dorset is held at the Headquarters in Winfrith. Regular Officers and Special Constables wear the same uniform. Find advice, statistics, and crime prevention help. While it is a 4 year plan, it is refreshed annually to ensure we continue to meet the needs of residents. Latest figures show Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has reached 888.4 and Dorset … Cyber-crime is a fast growing area of crime. In 2011, a Slovakian care worker was unlawfully detained and strip-searched in a Dorset Police station in Bournemouth. All the response officers who cover the Christchurch area are now based in Ferndown.[15]. For PCSOs it consists of 18 weeks' training and a 15-week probationary period. Criminal damage fell by 5.8%, violence against the person without injury by 9.3%, violence against the person by 5.2%, drug offences by 5.1% and there was a 2.8 per cent fall in total recorded crime.[19]. The choir has performed throughout England and also France, Guernsey, Ireland and the USA. They were graded 'excellent' at suppressing gun crime, suppressing knife crime, comparative satisfaction of the BME community, confidence in the police and proportion of police cost met by council. Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is a form of child abuse and is illegal. Putting victims first and increasing peopleâs satisfaction with policing are key priorities for Dorset Police. Most of the non-operational fleet also feature the force crest and website links. [23] In the same year, a man who had previously been sprayed with CS gas by Dorset Police was arrested and forcibly stripped in his own home by Dorset Police officers. Constables and Sergeants wear custodian helmet's and collar numbers on their epaulettes, all higher-ranked officers wear peaked caps with their rank and collar numbers on their epaulettes. Dorset Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the county of Dorset in the south-west of England, which includes the largely rural area covered by Dorset Council, and the urban conurbation and unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Since 1877 the following officers of Dorset Police were killed while attempting to prevent or stop a crime in progress:[16], The British Crime Survey for 2010 found that there was an overall fall in crime in Dorset by 2.5%, and the largest fall in crime was robbery, which fell by 20%, making Dorset Police the eighth best performing force out of 43 in England and Wales, and first in forces similar to Dorset. Some 17.6% of people said there was a big problem with drugs while 18.8 per cent of people in Dorset said there was a big problem with drunk and rowdy behaviour. The plans were publicly criticised by all the involved forces, stating that it would lead to poor quality service and a reduction in local policing. [29] This was cancelled in October 2018 when the PCC for Devon and Cornwall was unwilling to submit the merger plans to the home officer for consideration. POLICE officers in Dorset are stepping up to drive ambulances as health services come under increasing pressures due to the coronavirus pandemic. [22], In 2006, a Dorset Police officer's use of CS gas against a Wareham gardener left him with permanent scarring. [25] In a later settlement, Dorset Police admitted liability, and paid out damages of £4,750. The area is one the busiest coastal areas in the UK, including two of the busiest ports, numerous shipping lanes, thousands of private moorings, the RNLI's busiest callout area and a training centre for the Royal Marines. In 2006 the Home Office announced plans to reduce the number of police forces in the UK from 42 to 24. Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police announced in December 2013 that their Chief Constables and PCCs were exploring opportunities for greater collaboration; to save costs without reducing service, and share assets, resources, expertise and best practice. Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) defines a strategic alliance as: "An agreement between two or more forces to pursue a set of agreed objectives, while retaining separate identities." COVID-19 (coronavirus) - Our response and essential information. [citation needed], Dorset Police stopped using the 'jam sandwich' police car markings between 2000 and 2005, and now use modern yellow and blue retro-reflective battenberg markings on all operational vehicles, as well as the force crest on the bonnet. Any costs and savings are shared in proportion to the size of each force. Some 9.9% of people say there is a high level of perceived anti-social behaviour, making Dorset the eighth best performing force in England and Wales – and the top performing force among its family of five most similar forces. The Police Roll of Honour Trust lists and commemorates all British police officers killed in the line of duty. Once the training period is over, the new officers are posted in a local division. As of 2011, they were working hard to 'crack-down' on imitation firearms. 51.6% of people in Dorset agreed that the police and local councils were dealing with issues, making Dorset the twelfth best performing force in England and Wales. The idea of these utility vests are to spread the weight of the equipment carried by officers across the torso rather than place strain on the waist. [18], The performance figures from Dorset Police comparing April to December 2009 with the same period during 2008, showed a 9.9% drop in burglary, an 8.5 per cent drop in criminal damage, a 3.5 per cent fall in vehicle crime, a 3% drop in total violent crime, and a 17.8 per cent fall in the most serious violent crime. The first joint teams became operational in April 2016. When on duty officers wear black combat trousers and wicking T-shirts. To find your neighbourhood page, please enter your postcode in the box below. [13] A helicopter remained based at Winfrith until 26 September 2014, when it was moved to a new home at Bournemouth Airport. In each business area, there is a single team and management structure made up from people from both organisations, to work on behalf of both forces. Officers investigating a reported robbery in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. The choir has so far raised over £250,000 for charity. So far[when?] [27] The merger plans were abandoned in August 2006 by the then Home Secretary, John Reid.[28]. The unit comprises 1 Inspector, 2 Sergeants and 18 Constables and almost 30 dogs, including German Shepherds, Labradors and English Springer Spaniels.[10]. Police stations open to the public are located at Blandford, Bournemouth Central, Bridport, Gillingham, Poole, Sherborne, Swanage and Weymouth. Dorset Police said officers made "repeated attempts to engage with the organisers and discourage them from holding the event". These business areas include admin services, finance, human resources, fleet services and ICT, together with some specialist policing teams. Most rural areas have 4x4 capability in the form of Land Rover Freelander 2s or Skoda Yetis. Vehicles made by other manufacturers are part of the fleet as well. The department is split into numerous sub-departments, which include but are not restricted to, Child Abuse Investigation Teams, Volume Crime Teams, Priority Crime Teams, Financial Investigation Units, Major Crimes Investigation Teams and Serious Sexual Offences.[4]. They were scored 'poor' and 'stable' on reducing road death and injury. Dorset's Police and Crime Commissioner is calling for police and council key workers to receive COVID-19 vaccinations and testing. Dorset Police use TETRA digital radios (Motorola), Samsung Smartphones, rigid handcuffs, the ASP 21" collapsible baton and PAVA 2 Incapacitant Spray (in place of CS Gas issued to Metropolitan Police officers). The Police & Crime Plan is the focus of our work and provides the direction and focus for Dorset Police based on feedback from the public. POLICE and forensics officers have been seen at a property in Poole today. The gas canister was held inches from the man's face for a prolonged period of time. A Dorset Police spokesman said officers were called to a breach of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions and found Mr Muir had caused a crowd to form. [24]. According to the British Crime Survey, 63.8 per cent of people think Dorset Police deals with local concerns, making Dorset the best performing force in England and Wales for that issue. Formal dress comprises an open-necked tunic, with white shirt/blouse and tie/cravat. [8][9], Dorset Police has had a Dog Section since 1953; the unit is based in Eastern Division HQ in Ferndown. The man's family alleged that he was prevented from seeking medical care in the immediate aftermath of the incident. BMW X5s are the main vehicle used by this unit in black or dark blue. The No.1 uniform is accompanied by black boots or shoes and occasionally white gloves, or brown gloves for the rank of Inspector and above. As of September 2019, the force is the 14th smallest of 48 UK police forces in terms of officer numbers,[2] and the 20th smallest territorial police force in terms of geographic area. Note: The 'Use my location' feature works best if you have a GPS enabled device i.e. [citation needed], As of September 2019, the force had a headcount of 1,272 police officers, 1,160 police staff, 123 police community support officers, 71 designated officers and 111 special constables.[2]. Dorset Police covers a population of over 700,000, which swells considerably in the tourist season. Martyn Underhill has sent a … [citation needed], Dorset Police have a total of around 450 vehicles, and drive a total of 7.5 million miles a year. A DRIVER who wrongly thought his mother-in-law had insured him on his car had the vehicle seized by police. The opening hours of some of these stations are, however, very limited. In the statement assistant chief constable, Mark Callaghan said:"We are aware of … Join us and make a difference for Dorset. They said: 'Officers … The force mainly use a combination of Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra estate cars as divisional units. Report a crime or contact us online. Anna Harvey, Chair of Dorset Police Federation, said: “This is a stark reminder of the extra risks our officers are facing on a daily basis. Find out how to protect yourself. They were rated as 'good' at reducing crime. A strategic alliance was agreed to in March 2015, covering over 30 administrative and operational business areas (almost 40% of the total activity of the two forces). Dorset Police' Marine Unit is responsible for policing the 89 miles of Dorset's coastline and up to 12 miles out to sea. For Special Constables it consists of a similar but shorter programme of training during weeknights and weekends, accompanied by a two-year probationary period or less, dependent on the hours they can commit a month. We treat all reports of domestic abuse seriously and you can find out more here. Dorset Police often work with other organisations to assist in emergencies, such as Dorset Search and Rescue who assist in the search and recovery of missing persons. In detail they were graded as 'fair' at Neighbourhood Policing, neighbourhood presence and solving crime. If life is in danger or a crime is in progress call, AskNED, Write, Visit, Call, or Social Media. The Dorset Police Ports Policing Unit is responsible for policing all designated and non-designated ports in Dorset, making sure that legislation is followed, particularly the Terrorism Act 2000. Dorset Police have now responded to the video with a statement. Officers from the Dorset Police No Excuse team issued a fixed penalty notice yesterday to a driver without a valid MOT. Dorset Police do not have Brunswick stars on their epaulettes, just the rank and collar number (or just collar number for constables). A police officer is "really struggling" from the effects of coronavirus after he was spat at by a suspect while on duty, a police federation has said. Dorset Police recorded 32 attacks on police officers which included spitting or biting from February to November last year. [20][21], In 2010, Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary graded Dorset Police overall as 'fair' on local crime and policing, protection from serious harm, confidence and satisfaction. Image: Two people were arrested after protesters gathered in … The unit responds to incidents with the capability of firearms and Taser deployment. 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