Dorset Police has announced its new chief constable. Amanda Pearson, who lives in Dorset, was confirmed following a hearing by the Dorset Police and Crime Panel on Thursday. She takes over from ...

Dorset Police is set to receive £1.6 million in funding to recruit more officers. The money, allocated for the 2025/26 financial year, is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at bolstering ...

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Five Dorset Police officers face allegations of breaching the force's professional standards. They are also accused of posting pornographic, misogynistic and racist messages in a team WhatsApp group.

Police Constable Sebastian Haggett, of the Dorset Police Rural Crime Team, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and we are appealing for anyone with information who has not ...