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Dorset PCC calls for cannabis to be reclassified as a Class A drug

Police join national campaign to educate public on dangers of knife carrying

Two new police boats launched to patrol Dorset’s coastal waters

Home safety leaflet distributed directly to homes and estate agents

Dorset Police says inspection report is “a fair and constructive assessment of the force’s progress”

Victim Support Dorset chosen to support victims of crime with a range of services for the next five years

More patrols from uniformed police officers planned for this summer in key locations

Community groups invited to apply for funding from Dorset’s PCC to reduce anti-social behaviour

Over £52,000 worth of illegal tobacco, cigarettes and vapes seized in joint operation at eight premises

Force highlights support for domestic abuse victims as No More Week raises awareness of issue

‘Average’ households in Dorset to pay £14 extra for the county’s police force in coming financial year

Police say Dorset is one of the safest areas to live, work and visit following latest crime statistics

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes official review into the classification of ketamine

Dorset PCC asks for views on paying an extra £1.17 per month for the policing part of the council tax

Innovative drug education programme in Dorset to be made available to every secondary school in county

PCC says police operation targeting small number of ‘professional’ shoplifters has proven to be a success

130+ businesses in Bournemouth town centre sign up to new Against Business Crime Partnership

Police stop and search numbers in Dorset increase by 25 per cent with stolen goods as most common find

More than 20 arrests in Dorset as police across the South West join forces to target drug criminality

Series of hard-hitting videos to show young people the true impact of knife crime

Second Facebook Live online public meeting to address community safety concerns

Initiative tackling anti-social behaviour making strides to rehabilitate first-time and low-level offenders

Dorset PCC praises police officers for standing ‘shoulder to shoulder’ in order to prevent disorder

More than 25 businesses and organisations sign up to BCP Unity Promise

‘Victim led’ live Enhanced Video Response service introduced by Dorset Police in new initiative

Launch of initiative to reduce organised crime and improve community safety in Bournemouth

Hard-line police approach sees more arrests and cash, drugs and weapons seized across the south west

Dorset to receive enhanced anti-social behaviour patrols as part of ‘100 days of summer’ initiative

Police leaders react to Bournemouth beach murder charge update

Knife surrender bins at Bournemouth and Poole police stations as part of week-long campaign

David Sidwick re-elected as Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset

PCC initiative returns to help Dorset residents secure their motorcycles against theft

Collaborative action impacts drugs gangs across the South West

New partnership to tackle antisocial behaviour and retail crime in BCP

Launch of national Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service

Dorset Police launches story-telling competition to help the public prevent fraud

Dorset PCC calls for ‘New York’ approach to Bournemouth town centre

Public urged to help police fight drug crime in new bus campaign

Dorset PCC calls on public to help police in fight against drug crime

New auto speed watch cameras set up to help stop speeding drivers in Dorset

Cost of Dorset policing service going up an extra £13 a year for Band D