Dorset Police

Coverage
Area	Dorset
Size
Population
Operations
Formed	1974
HQ
Officers	1,437
Divisions	4
Stations
Chief Constable	Marin Baker
Website	Dorset Police

Dorset Police is the Home Office police force with the responsibilty of policing the English county of Dorset. Dorset (pronounced Dorsit, sometimes in the past called Dorsetshire) is a county in the southwest of England, on the English Channel coast. ... The modern concept of Small Office and Home Office or SoHo , or Small or Home Office deals with the category of business which can be from 1 to 10 workers. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st... Originally, in continental Europe, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count. ... Dorset (pronounced Dorsit, sometimes in the past called Dorsetshire) is a county in the southwest of England, on the English Channel coast. ...

As of the 31st December 2003 the force had an estabishment of 1437 police officers, 209 Special Constables and 906 civilian staff. December 31 is the 365th day of the year (366th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the band, see The Police. ...

The force is divided into four Divisions, these being Western Division (covering the Western half of the county), Eastern Division (covering the Eastern part of the county) and a separate division for each Poole and Bournemouth, the two main urban areas of the county.

The current Chief Constable is Martin Baker. Chief Constable is the title given to the commanding officer of every territorial police force in the United Kingdom except the two responsible for Greater London. ...

The force took its present form on April 1, 1974 when the previous Dorset and Bournemouth Constabulary took in areas (that is, Christchurch and hinterland) previously covered by Hampshire Constabulary under the Local Government Act 1972. The establishment of Dorset and Bournemouth police dates from October 1, 1967 when the Dorset Constabulary merged with the Bournemouth Borough Police, covering the county borough of Bournemouth which was itself until 1974 considered part of Hampshire.[1] April 1 is the 91st day of the year (92nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 274 days remaining. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1974 calendar). ... Christchurch is a town in the county of Dorset in southern England on the English Channel coast. ... Hampshire Constabulary is the Home Office police force responsible for policing Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in southern England. ... The Local Government Act 1972 (1972 c. ... October 1 is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... County borough was a term introduced in 1889 in the United Kingdom to refer to a borough or a city independent of county administration. ... Bournemouth is a seaside resort on the south coast of England. ... Hampshire (abbr. ...

Re-organisation

The government announced in late 2005 that it was to re-organise the police service in England and Wales. Forces with under 4,000 officers are likely to be merged with other forces to create regional services. The Home Secretary has asked all Home Office forces in England and Wales to consider its proposals and consult with their respective communities. The four short listed options for the future of Dorset Police are: Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st... For an explanation of often confusing terms such as Great Britain, Britain, United Kingdom and England, see British Isles (terminology). ... The modern concept of Small Office and Home Office or SoHo , or Small or Home Office deals with the category of business which can be from 1 to 10 workers. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location (dark green) within the British Isles Languages English (de facto) Capital London de facto Largest city London Area – Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population – Total (mid-2004) – Total (2001 Census) – Density Ranked 1st... For an explanation of often confusing terms such as Great Britain, Britain, United Kingdom and England, see British Isles (terminology). ...

1. Dorset Police merged with Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Devon and Cornwall Constabulary, Wiltshire Constabulary and Gloucestershire Constabulary to create a new Strategic Police Force for the whole South West Region.
2. Dorset Police merged with Avon and Somerset Constabulary, Wiltshire Constabulary and Gloucestershire Constabulary to create a larger Strategic Police Force, with Devon and Cornwall Constabulary remaining as a separate, stand alone force.
3. Dorset Police re-organised with improved resources, and sharing or jointly commissioning central and specialist services.
4. Dorset Police merged with Hampshire Constabulary to create a larger strategic Police Force.

A decision will be made by the Home Secretary in 2006 as to the future of Dorset Police. The latter two options are not within the guidance given. Avon & Somerset Constabulary is a police force in England covering the county of Somerset and the districts of South Gloucestershire, Bristol, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset; these districts were the now defunct county of Avon hence the forces name. ... Devon and Cornwall Constabulary is the Home Office police force responsible for policing the counties of Devon and Cornwall and the unitary authorities of Plymouth, Torbay and the Isles of Scilly. ... Wiltshire Constabulary is the police force covering Wiltshire and Swindon in south-west England. ... Gloucestershire Constabulary is the police force covering the non-metropolitan county of Gloucestershire in England. ... Avon & Somerset Constabulary is a police force in England covering the county of Somerset and the districts of South Gloucestershire, Bristol, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset; these districts were the now defunct county of Avon hence the forces name. ... Wiltshire Constabulary is the police force covering Wiltshire and Swindon in south-west England. ... Gloucestershire Constabulary is the police force covering the non-metropolitan county of Gloucestershire in England. ... Devon and Cornwall Constabulary is the Home Office police force responsible for policing the counties of Devon and Cornwall and the unitary authorities of Plymouth, Torbay and the Isles of Scilly. ... Hampshire Constabulary is the Home Office police force responsible for policing Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in southern England. ... The Home Secretary (official full title Secretary of State for the Home Department) is the chief United Kingdom government minister responsible for law and order in England and Wales; his or her remit includes policing, the criminal justice system, the prison service, internal security, and matters of citizenship and immigration. ...

See also

• Policing in the United Kingdom
• List of police forces in the United Kingdom

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External links

• Dorset Police