East Dorset Police

07/09/2026

07/09/2026

👮‍♂️ Meet Your Local Team 👋

I’m PC Kate Davies (0414). I’ve been a police officer for 24 years and have spent the last 5 years working in this community.

I joined policing because I wanted to make a positive difference, and that’s still what drives me today. What I enjoy most about neighbourhood policing is being able to see the impact of the work we do, helping to make this a better place for people to live and work.

Before joining Dorset Police, I worked in banking, and during my career I’ve gained experience across response, intelligence, and CID.

A key part of my role is safeguarding vulnerable people, which I find particularly rewarding. Supporting those who need it most is something I take great pride in.

When you see me out on patrol, I want you to feel reassured and safe. If you ever feel nervous about speaking to a police officer, please remember I’m just a person like anyone else, and I’m here to help.

When I’m off duty, I like to relax and recharge.

One thing to know about me… I really don’t like litter – so please help keep our area clean! 🚯

And finally, it’s tea all the way for me ☕

Stay safe and I look forward to seeing you out and about 👍

As part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee uplift, new officers have joined teams across Dorset. We thought it would be a great opportunity to reintroduce the officers working in your community and help you get to know your local policing team. You will see further posts over the next couple of weeks introducing the team...

05/09/2026

🚓 Neighbourhood Policing Weekly Update Verwood/Alderholt/Three-legged Cross

Over the past week, your local neighbourhood policing team has continued to work proactively to address community concerns and keep our area safe.

✅ Drug Investigation
Officers investigated and interviewed an individual in connection with the possession of controlled drugs. Tackling drug-related activity remains a priority, and we will continue to pursue intelligence-led enquiries to help keep our communities safe.
✅ Community Contact Point
PC Julia (1757) and PCSO Juliet attended the Morrisons Community Contact Point Saturday 5th October 2026, speaking with numerous members of the public about issues affecting the local community. Thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with us. The information you provide helps us identify local priorities and target our patrols where they are most needed.
✅ Mobile Police Station
On 3 September 2026, the team hosted a Mobile Police Station, providing residents and local businesses with an opportunity to speak directly with officers. We engaged with members of the public, discussed community concerns, and gathered valuable intelligence relating to recent shoplifting incidents affecting Tesco Express and Morrisons. We appreciate the information shared and will continue to work with retailers and the community to address these issues.
✅ Intelligence Gathering and Patrols
The team is currently developing intelligence regarding suspected drug-related activity in Verwood, Alderholt and Three-Legged Cross. We encourage anyone with information that could assist our enquiries to report it via the Dorset Police website or anonymously through Crime stoppers.

👮 If you see us out on patrol, please feel free to stop and speak with us. We are always keen to hear about any concerns you may have and discuss issues affecting your neighbourhood.
Thank you for your continued support.
#7853 #1757 #2931

05/09/2026

🚔 Ferndown Neighbourhood Policing Team - Weekly Round-Up 🚔
Here's a snapshot of some of our activity across Ferndown and the surrounding area this week:
🤝 Partnership meetings with local partner agencies
🚓 High Vis Patrols across the patch including KGV Fields Ferndown, Fryer Fields West Moors, West Parley Memorial Hall and Pennys Walk Ferndown.
🛡️ Carried out safeguarding visits to victims of fraud through Facebook Market Place and telephone scams
🐎 Supported the Dorset Police stand at the Dorset Show, promoting Dorset Alert messaging service find out more at https://orlo.uk/14hDL
👮 Took crime reports and spoke to local residences about concerns at the Ferndown Mobile Police Station

💬 As always, Thank you to everyone who comes and to speak with us when we are on patrols and to report concerns to us, The information we receive helps us plan our patrols to tackle the issues reported.

📞 Report non-emergencies via 101 or online.

🚨 In an emergency, always call 999.

Have a nice weekend ☀️

#5104 # 5528 #0414 #2927

04/09/2026

Wimborne NPT 🚔

This week on Wimborne NPT we have been:

• Conducting high-visibility patrols across Wimborne, Corfe Mullen, Sturminster Marshall and Colehill to provide reassurance and engage with the community. 👮🏼

• Enforcing driving offences and addressing road safety concerns 🚙

• Speaking with local residents and businesses to identify and tackle local issues. 🤝🏻

• Conducting continued checks at a property subject to a Partial Closure Order to ensure compliance with the conditions imposed. 🚫

• Our Mobile Police Station will be in Wimborne on Tuesday 08/09/26 at 11:00am at the Allendale community centre.📍

• Responding to concerns raised through Dorset Alert and direct community feedback. 🚔

• Carrying out reassurance patrols in areas where incidents have recently been reported.🚓

• Conducting checks on vulnerable individuals and providing support where appropriate.❤️

We are also aware of the recent criminal damage at Redcotts Park. This matter is currently under investigation and officers are carrying out enquiries to identify those responsible.
Patrols in the area will continue, and we would encourage anyone with information that may assist the investigation to contact Dorset Police reference 55260137005. 📞

Thank you to everyone who stopped to speak with us today. Your information and feedback help us target our patrols and keep Wimborne a safe place to live, work and visit. 🙂 💬

Have a good one!

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31/08/2026

👮‍♂️ Meet Your Local Team 👋

I'm Sergeant Paul Craig (2494), and I've recently joined the local Neighbourhood Policing Team. While I've only been in this role for a few weeks, I've been a police officer for 20 years and am excited to be back on NPT.

Growing up in an area affected by high levels of crime and deprivation, I saw first-hand the impact that crime and ASB can have on individuals, families, and entire communities. Those experiences inspired me to join the police!
Neighbourhood policing has always been one of the most rewarding parts of my career. I previously worked in neighbourhood policing between 2009-12 before moving into a variety of other roles across the organisation. Throughout my policing career, I've always valued the opportunity to work closely with local people, build relationships, and tackle the issues that matter most to our communities. That's why I was delighted to return to neighbourhood policing and join the team.

Before joining Dorset Police, I worked in several roles, including developing software for a large financial services company. Since joining policing, I've gained experience across a wide range of departments, including:

✅ Patrol
✅ CID
✅ Tutor Unit
✅ Bespoke Operational Roles
✅ Governance

When you see me or members of the team out on patrol, I want you to feel reassured that we're here and approachable. If you've ever felt nervous about speaking to a police officer, please don't be. We really are here to help. We are all approachable and would love to speak with you.

When I'm off duty, I enjoy spending time with family and friends 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, and when it comes to the important question... you'll find me happy with either tea or coffee! ☕🍵

I look forward to meeting many more of you in the weeks and months ahead. 👋

As part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee uplift, new officers have joined teams across Dorset. We thought it would be a great opportunity to reintroduce the officers working in your community and help you get to know your local policing team. You will see further posts over the next couple of weeks introducing the team.

29/08/2026

👮🏻‍♀️ It has been a busy couple of weeks for your local Wimborne neighbourhood policing team! 👮🏼‍♂️

We've been out and about across Corfe Mullen, Wimborne and Sturminster Marshall, carrying out high visibility patrols and speaking with members of our communities and businesses along the way.

Over the past 2 weeks, we've also:

❤️ Provided reassurance and support to victims following reports of rogue traders in the Corfe Mullen and Wimborne area.

❤️ Arrested a suspected shoplifter in Wimborne, who is currently assisting us with our enquiries.

❤️ Assisted with a joint operation alongside immigration colleagues at a business in East Dorset. We'll share more details about this when we can.

❤️ Continued our regular checks at vulnerable properties across our patch, helping to keep an eye on those who may need a little extra support or safeguarding.

❤️ Spent some time with the Corfe Mullen Youth Trust, continuing to build on our partnership and looking at ways we can work together to support young people locally.

❤️ We've also been working closely with our response colleagues, sharing information and tackling local issues together.

There's often plenty happening behind the scenes as well as the things you see us doing out on patrol, but being visible, approachable and working alongside our communities remains a big part of what we do 💙

See you around 😊

PCSO Nikki



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28/08/2026

Ferndown Neighbourhood Policing Team - Weekly Round-Up

It's been another busy week for your local neighbourhood policing team across East Dorset. Here's a snapshot of some of the work we've been carrying out within our communities 👇

📍 Community Contact Point - West Moors
This week, officers held a Community Contact Point in West Moors, providing an opportunity to speak with residents and hear about the issues that matter most to them. Thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat. Your feedback helps us understand local concerns and shape our patrol priorities. 🤝

☎️ Fraud Prevention & Safeguarding
Officers have been supporting a victim of telephone fraud after fraudsters persuaded them to hand over their bank cards to a courier. Thankfully, safeguarding measures have been put in place and enquiries are ongoing. Please remember: your bank or the police will never ask you to hand over your bank cards, cash, or PIN details. 🚫💳

👮 Antisocial Behaviour Patrols - Ferndown
In response to concerns raised by the community, officers have continued to conduct high-visibility patrols around the Ferndown area to deter antisocial behaviour and provide reassurance to residents and local businesses. 🚶‍♂️🚓

🎯 Targeted Operation
Officers were involved in a targeted operation yesterday. Further details regarding this activity will follow in due course. ✅

💙 Mental Health Support
Officers attended an incident involving a male who was struggling with his mental health. Working alongside partner agencies, appropriate support and safeguarding measures were arranged to ensure he received the help he needed. 🫂

🙏 Thank you to everyone who continues to engage with us and support our work. If you see your local neighbourhood officers out on patrol, please stop and say hello.

📞 In an emergency, always call 999.
📞 For non-emergencies, report online or call 101.

25/08/2026

On 18th August 2026 at approximately 1140 hours, Verwood NPT officers were carrying out enquiries in the Wimborne area when a member of public reported a suspected stolen moped that had been involved in a collision at the junction of Churchill Road and Hardy Crescent, Wimborne.

The male suspect was reported to have fled on foot in the direction of Barnes Crescent.

Officers attended the location and established that the moped had been reported stolen from an address in Bournemouth several weeks earlier. The vehicle was seized by Police for further investigation.

Subsequent enquiries enabled Officers to locate the registered owner of the stolen moped. The vehicle has since been returned to the owner.

Enquiries remain ongoing to identify and locate the suspect in connection with this investigation.

If you have any information please contact Dorset Police quoting crime reference 55260128494.

#1757 #7853

25/08/2026

🚔 Ferndown Neighbourhood Policing Team - Weekly Round-Up 🚔
Here's a snapshot of some of our activity across Ferndown and the surrounding area this week:
👮 OpRelentless targeted ASB Patrols around Fryer Field West Moors, Dugdell Playpark, King George V Playing Fields Ferndown and West Parley Memorial Hall in response to reports of ASB
🛡️ Carried out safeguarding visits to victims of fraud collecting information and passing crime prevention advice around investment and cryptocurrency scams
🎯Targeted patrols carried out at stores and shops in the area affected by shoplifting and ASB
👣 OpTrack footpatrols carried out across the area
🚨 Signed up local residents to Dorset Alert the Police Messaging Service, find out more about Dorset Alert and sign up at https://orlo.uk/yOMrY
🏭 Carried out Industrial Estate Patrols
🔒 Carried out Home Security Visits giving crime prevention advice. Find out more about home security and download advice guides at https://orlo.uk/nTHTh

💬 Thank you to everyone who comes and to speak with us when we are on patrols and to report concerns to us, This information helps us plan our patrols to tackle those issues reported.

📞 Report non-emergencies via 101 or online.
🚨 In an emergency, always call 999.

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