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Martyn Underhill is the directly elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset and utilises a small but effective team to deliver the requirements of the role and office.
The Police and Crime Plan
Police & Crime Plan
- 2017-2021 Police & Crime Plan
- 2013-2017 Police & Crime Plan
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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. While it is a 4 year plan, it is refreshed annually to ensure we continue to meet the needs of residents.
Get Involved
Get Involved
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We're committed to involving as many people as possible in our work. Here you can find more information about volunteering, our approach to community engagement as well as how you can report your concerns and take part in consultations.
News & Blog
News & Blog
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Keep up to date with what the Police & Crime Commissioner is doing to make Dorset a safer county. Here you can find news articles and blogs along with videos, images and audio in our multimedia section along with our quarterly newsletters.
Events
Events
- Public Events
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Our events calendar highlights all the opportunities Dorset residents, visitors, businesses and victims of crime can interact with the PCC and his team at shows, public meetings, forums and community days.
Working in Partnership
Working in Partnership
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Working with other organisations in partnership is vital to continue our commitment to making Dorset safer and feel safer. We award grants and funding for projects and initiatives that meet this objective.
Transparency
Transparency
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Here you can find all of the statutory information we publish as a public sector organisation as well as instructions on how to submit a Freedom of Information request and disclosure log of previous requests.

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News Articles & Blogs

Overwhelming support for lower drink drive limit

10 April

A public consultation launched by PCC Martyn Underhill to gain an insight into Dorset residents’ views on the drink drive limit has found that a majority of people would like to see a lower threshold introduced.

Last chance to have your say

Mar 26, 2018

Getting to grips with knife crime

Mar 23, 2018

PCC joins Rural Crime Team on patrol

Mar 19, 2018

PCC joins Rural Crime Team on patrol

Mar 19, 2018

Could you fairly determine disciplinary outcomes for police officers?

Feb 09, 2018

PCC supports national sexual abuse and sexual violence awareness week

Feb 09, 2018

Rise in policing element of council tax gets Police & Crime Panel approval

Feb 01, 2018

Dorset residents approve £1 a month rise in policing precept

Jan 30, 2018

14 hours, 41 minutes ago

RT @Ch Supt Paul Davies: Leadership day with excellent input @CCShaunSawyer @HughesFran @PCCDorset @DCC_DC_Police @ChiefSuptJimNye and other… https://t.co/nAF2PPkCrl

14 hours, 42 minutes ago

RT @National Rural Crime Network: Today, we launch our 2018 National #RuralCrimeSurvey. It's your chance to have your say on crime and policing whe… https://t.co/SFoFLbyAda

1 day, 3 hours ago

Do you think rural crime has gone up or down? Do you feel safer? What's your view of the police in your community?… https://t.co/kqgcdp8Tkn

News Articles & Blogs

Overwhelming support for lower drink drive limit

Last chance to have your say

Getting to grips with knife crime

PCC joins Rural Crime Team on patrol

PCC joins Rural Crime Team on patrol

Could you fairly determine disciplinary outcomes for police officers?

PCC supports national sexual abuse and sexual violence awareness week

Rise in policing element of council tax gets Police & Crime Panel approval

Dorset residents approve £1 a month rise in policing precept

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News Articles & Blogs

Overwhelming support for lower drink drive limit

Last chance to have your say

Getting to grips with knife crime

PCC joins Rural Crime Team on patrol

PCC joins Rural Crime Team on patrol

Could you fairly determine disciplinary outcomes for police officers?

PCC supports national sexual abuse and sexual violence awareness week

Rise in policing element of council tax gets Police & Crime Panel approval

Dorset residents approve £1 a month rise in policing precept

Have your say Feedback to us on this page

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