Poole Police, Joint Emergency Services Building, Wimborne Road, Poole (2026)

31/08/2026

👮‍♂️ Meet Your Local Team 👋

I'm PC Lawrence Mason (0095) I’ve been a police officer for 13 years, having previously been a PCSO beforehand. Before joining Dorset, I worked in the Met. During my policing career, I’ve worked across a variety of departments including Response, Safer Schools, Missing Persons, Integrated Offender Management, Safer Transport and Safer Neighbourhood Teams.

I joined the police because I wanted to make a meaningful difference and do something that genuinely matters to people. Although I’ve joined this neighbourhood recently, I’m excited to get out into the community, meet local residents and build strong relationships. 😊

One of the things I enjoy most about neighbourhood policing is the positive impact a visible police presence can have. Sometimes simply being there can help calm a situation, prevent harm and protect vulnerable people.
A particular passion of mine is supporting young people, helping them build confidence and realise their potential within the community. Seeing someone thrive and succeed is incredibly rewarding.

A few facts about me:

🍫 Hot chocolate and 🍵 tea are my drinks of choice
⚽ I'm a proud Chelsea supporter
🏃 I enjoy jogging and playing volleyball
🎢 My spare time is usually spent taking my children to theme parks, beaches and parks, or relaxing at home watching TV series with my wife.

One thing I'd like residents to know is that despite my size, I’m a bit of a gentle giant! 😄 If you see me out and about, please come and say hello. I look forward to getting to know you and working together to keep our community safe, supported and connected.

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

👮‍♂️ Neighbourhood Policing Team Weekly Update 🚔

PCSOs Mike and Matt hopped on and off public transport, to reach some of our shoplifting and antisocial behaviour hotspots around Poole. When returning to the Bus Station a report came in regarding some nuisance youths, they were able to deal with the report swiftly catching them by surprise.

PCSO Pete has been racking the mileage up on his police bike, reaching areas more difficult to attend in vehicles, such as our wonderful heathland. We like to call it the 'Triggers broom' of bikes!

PCs Jen and Matt made an arrest in the area due to reports of a male walking around with a knife on display in public. This was obviously concerning and the male was safely arrested on suspicion of 'possession of a bladed article in a public place'. Enquiries are now ongoing.

PC John carried out a comprehensive investigation into a robbery that occurred in the area, resulting in the timely arrest of two males, who have been remanded in custody - excellent work! Being remanded in custody means a person is kept in prison or a secure centre while waiting for their trial, next court date, or sentencing.

Here's a quick look at some of the work we've been doing to keep our community safe and connected 👇
😡 3 x Arrests
🚔 11 x Reports of antisocial behaviour attended and positive action taken
📋 8 x Section 35 Dispersal Orders issued for antisocial behaviour or to prevent crime
🎟️ 1 x Community Resolutions/Conditional Cautions issued (a caution is not technically the same as a conviction, but it comes with similar consequences)
👥 4 x Consequence Schemes initialised working in partnership with the BCP Council ASB Team for young adults causing antisocial behaviour
🗣️ 2 x Community engagements attended
🔦 7 x Address checks and reassurance visits conducted to victims of crime/vulnerable persons and known offenders
🔍 4 x Pieces of crucial intelligence (Used for future operations and actions)
🥾 A large number of hours on foot and mobile patrol targeting our high harm areas and locations subjected to antisocial behaviour, such as Poole Bus Station, Heathland, Branksome Recreation Ground and Redlands Retail Park

Keep an eye on our social media page (Poole Police) for further, open and positive weekly updates from your friendly Neighbourhood Policing Team!

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27/08/2026

Hello, this is PCSO Kristine this was a few busy weeks for NPT team and we are glad to hear that our members of the public feels safer after our increase visible patrols and public engagements at the Neighbourhood Centre at Culliford Crescent in Canford Heath.
We have been working with local businesses and BCP councils ASB team regarding issues in the area. If you see us out and about please do not hesitate to approach and speak to us regarding any concerns you may have or just friendly chat.

24/08/2026

👮‍♂️ Meet Your Local Team 👋

I’m PCSO Jason Oram (7890) and I’m excited to be starting out with the Neighbourhood Policing Team here in Poole. I’ve recently completed my training, so I’m just beginning my journey as a PCSO in the area. Before joining full time, I spent a year as a Special Constable, where I worked closely with neighbourhood officers and quickly realised how much I enjoyed the community side of policing.

One of the things I’m looking forward to most in this role is being visible in the community and getting to know the people who live and work here. There are some fantastic spots in Poole, but my favourites have to be Poole Park and Poole Quay. They’re great places that really show off what makes the area special. In my role I’m particularly keen to help with anti-social behaviour (ASB) issues and supporting victims of crime. When people see me out on patrol, I want them to feel reassured that I’m there to help and comfortable approaching me, even if it’s just for a chat.

If you ever feel nervous about speaking to a police officer or PCSO, please don’t be. We do this job because we genuinely want to help people and enjoy speaking with the community.

You’ll often find me out on foot patrol around Poole, including at the Dolphin Shopping Centre, so please feel free to stop and say hello 👋 As I’m new, speaking with residents will really help me get to know the area and understand local concerns.

A few things about me outside of work:

💪 I’m a big fitness fan

🏄 I enjoy paddle boarding

🎲 I’m also into tabletop gaming

☕ And when it comes to drinks, it has to be a proper cup of Yorkshire tea!

If you see me around Poole, please come and say hello. You can talk to me about anything and I’m always happy to help where I can. 😊

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...

22/08/2026

👮 Neighbourhood Policing Team Weekly Update 🚔

Another beautiful week of lovely sunshine with a tiny sprinkling of rain and another busy proactive week for the Poole Neighbourhood team.
PCSO's Jason, Mike, Kristine and Pete attended the Turlin Moor Community Fun Day and it was such a great turn out with lots of positive conversations had and new relationships formed.
A special mention to all the organisers and to everyone who made it such a fantastic day.

PCSO's Mike and Jason have been busy meeting and listening to the concerns of our local community on the trains and also on the buses, followed by lots of hours of foot patrols! Thank you for all your feedback and continued support. We will continue to use these modes of transport as we enter the last few weeks of the school holidays and beyond.

High visibility policing at Poole Bus Station, Poole High Street, Poole Quay, Branksome Recreation Ground, Canford Heath Neighbourhood Centre, Tower Park, Redlands, Ashley Road Parkstone, Turlin Moor, Hamworthy, Nuffield Industrial Estate, Oakdale, Rossmore, Civic Centre, Poole Park, Haskells Rec, and Canford Heathlands.

Here is a look at this weeks team work.

4 Stop Searches (1 x Class B, 1 x Class C)
🚔 16 x Reports of Antisocial behaviour attended and positive action taken (including 5 x Section 35 Dispersal Orders)
2 x Community Engagements Attended
2 x Community Resolutions/Conditional Cautions
2 x Crime Detections
2 x Pieces of crucial intelligence (Used for future operations and actions)
5 x Welfare and reassurance visits
🚗 1 x Section 59 Warning Notice

A huge number of hours and steps! spent on foot patrols targeting the hot spots that you the public have reported issues.
Please continue to report these incidents so that together we can make Dorset a safer place.

21/08/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a report of indecent exposure in Poole.

A woman aged in her 50s was walking at Learoyd Road playing fields around 8.25am on Friday 14 August 2026 when she heard a man shouting behind her, near the Darby’s Lane side of the field.

She turned around and saw a man exposing himself and engaging in an indecent act.

The man is described as white, of overweight build and believed to be in his 30s. He was wearing pale blue trousers and possibly a burgundy top.

Police Constable Sian Maynard, of Dorset Police, said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and I am keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with information that might assist our investigation.

“I would also urge residents with home CCTV or doorbell cameras, as well as motorists with dashcam who were in the vicinity around the time of the incidents, to please review any available footage for anything that might assist our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact us online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260126310. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

17/08/2026

Do you know all the ways you can contact us? 💬

If you live or work in or around the Poole area, we wanted to remind you of all the ways in which you can report crime or speak with your neighbourhood policing team:
• Mobile Police Station: You can report any crime, incident, intelligence or suspicious behaviour to us, raise any concerns you may have for action by our neighbourhood policing teams or receive crime prevention advice. You can find the next MPS at a location near you here: https://www.dorset.police.uk/police-forces/dorset-police/areas/about-us/about-us/mobile-police-station
• Community Contact Point: These are accessible, drop-in, face-to-face sessions where you can speak with neighbourhood policing team officers without an appointment. You can find more information here: https://www.dorset.police.uk/area/your-area/
• Report crime, information and intelligence online by visiting our website: https://www.dorset.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/ All reports made online are picked up by the same 101 team working in our contact centres
• Call our 101 team for non-emergency enquiries
• Always call 999 if there is a danger to life or crime in progress

Help us to help you. By using the most appropriate method to contact us, we can respond appropriately and in a way that best suits you.

17/08/2026

👮‍♂️ Meet Your Local Team 👋

I’m Sergeant Chris Lee (2817) I’ve been a police officer for 19 years, and for the past 10 years I’ve been working within the NPT in the area. I joined policing because I wanted a role where I could work outdoors, meet people and face new challenges every day.

Before joining Dorset Police, I worked for the Metropolitan Police Service, and during my career I’ve worked in response policing both in London and here in Dorset.

One of the things I enjoy most about neighbourhood policing is meeting members of the community and all the different characters that make Poole what it is. It’s a great feeling being able to help create a positive and safe environment for residents and visitors to enjoy this fantastic area. In my experience, it’s often the small issues that can make the biggest difference to people, so I’m always happy to help where I can.

What I particularly like about Poole is the variety it offers. Within a short distance you have the busy town centre, Poole Quay, stunning coastline near Sandbanks Beach, and plenty of countryside across Dorset. It’s a brilliant place to live and work.

When you see me and the team out on patrol, please say hello 👋. We’re always happy to stop for a chat. If you have a concern, the best way is often to speak to us when we’re out on foot patrol, but you can also report matters via 101 or online. And yes… I still occasionally receive handwritten letters too!

A little about me outside of work:

🚶 I enjoy walking in the countryside and exploring Dorset

☕ I’m definitely a coffee person

One thing I’d like local residents to know is that I’m genuinely happy to help and focused on making Poole a safer place for everyone.

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.

15/08/2026

👮‍♂️ Neighbourhood Policing Team Weekly Update 🚔

Its been a busy week for Poole Neighbourhood team, with the highlight being eagle eyed PCSO 5120 Kristine spotting a missing young person on a busy Sandbanks beach and quickly reuniting them with their family.

We spent numerous hours assisting our colleagues on Bournemouth beach on a busy summer holiday week, keeping everyone enjoying the hot weather safe, several Engagements were held throughout our community’s and we have continued with our high visibility foot patrols around some of our busiest areas such as Oakdale Rec, Branksome Rec, Poole Bus Station, Canford Heath and many others.

Our NPT officers also work tirelessly on identifying offenders and this week there was a successful Arrest and Remand of individuals involved in crime that effect our community and the investigations remain ongoing. We have also responded to lots of calls involving abandoned buildings and work continues to keep these premises secure.

Here is a look at what else we have been up to.

11 x Stop Searches (1 x Class A, 8 x Class B/C Drugs and 1 x weapon)
🚔 10 x Reports of antisocial behaviour attended and positive action taken (including 7 x Section 35 Dispersal Orders)
🎟️ 6 x Community Resolutions/Conditional Cautions issued (a caution is not technically the same as a conviction, but it comes with similar consequences)
🗣️ 2 x Community engagements attended
🚙 1 x Vehicles Seized (including e-scooters)
🔍 2 x Pieces of crucial intelligence (Used for future operations and actions)
🥾 A large number of hours on foot and mobile patrol targeting our high harm areas and locations subjected to antisocial behaviour, such as Poole Town, Heathland and Ashley Road

11/08/2026

APPEAL | We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following a suspected arson in Poole.

At around 12.40pm on Friday 24 July 2026 we were alerted by the fire service to a heath fire in the area of Knighton Heath Golf Club.

Officers attended to assist the fire service and it was reported that the cause of the fire was believed to be deliberate.

Police Constable Taylor Goodright, of Dorset Police, said: “We are continuing to carry out enquiries into this incident and I am appealing for anyone with information about what happened to please contact us.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the relevant time period.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55260113148. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online using its website or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

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