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-Verwood,
-Wimborne & Colehill,
-Potterne & Three Legged Cross,
-West Moors, St Leonard’s and St Ives,
-Corfe Mullen,
-Ferndown,
-East Dorset Rural . On this page you will find updates from all the NPT’s working to make your neighbourhood safer. Please ensure any

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👮‍♂️ Meet Your Local Team 👋I'm Sergeant Paul Craig (2494), and I've recently joined the local Neighbourhood Policing Tea...
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.

👮🏻‍♀️ It has been a busy couple of weeks for your local Wimborne neighbourhood policing team! 👮🏼‍♂️ We've been out and...
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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Ferndown Neighbourhood Policing Team - Weekly Round-Up It's been another busy week for your local neighbourhood polici...
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.

On 18th August 2026 at approximately 1140 hours, Verwood NPT officers were carrying out enquiries in the Wimborne area w...
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.

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🚔 Ferndown Neighbourhood Policing Team - Weekly Round-Up 🚔Here's a snapshot of some of our activity across Ferndown and ...
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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WEEKLY UPDATE Here's a quick look at some of the work we've been doing to keep our community safe and connected Conducte...
24/08/2026

WEEKLY UPDATE



Here's a quick look at some of the work we've been doing to keep our community safe and connected

Conducted Safe and Well Checks in the Three Legged Cross area, providing safeguarding support and reassurance to vulnerable members of the community.

Carried out stop searches relating to suspected cannabis possession, supporting ongoing efforts to tackle drug-related activity within the local policing area.

Responded to reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB) at Lidl, undertaking patrols and conducting enquiries to identify those involved and reassure local residents and businesses.

Conducted targeted patrols in Alderholt focusing on the use of electric bikes, addressing community concerns and engaging with riders regarding safe and lawful use.

Located and seized a stolen moped in Wimborne. Enquiries remain ongoing to identify those responsible and progress the investigation.

Attended and assisted with neighbourhood disputes in Verwood, providing advice and reassurance while conducting additional patrols in affected areas.

Actively promoted and supported Community Alert sign-ups, encouraging residents to receive timely crime prevention and policing updates.

Completed foot patrols in Potterne Park and across Verwood, providing reassurance, engaging with local residents and addressing community concerns.

Conducted shoplifting patrols and investigative activity at Morrisons, working closely with store staff to reduce retail crime and identify offenders.

Increased patrols in the Morrisons car park in response to reports of anti-social behaviour, maintaining visibility and deterring further incidents.

Continued high-visibility patrols around Costa Coffee and Verwood Park, addressing community concerns and providing reassurance to residents and visitors.

We hope you have a safe and enjoyable week.
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👮‍♂️ Meet Your Local Team 👋I’m PCSO 5104 Adam Fitzwalter, one of your neighbourhood officers here in East Dorset, coveri...
24/08/2026

👮‍♂️ Meet Your Local Team 👋

I’m PCSO 5104 Adam Fitzwalter, one of your neighbourhood officers here in East Dorset, covering Ferndown and surrounding areas. I’ve been in this role for 11 years, all of which I’ve proudly spent working within this community.

Before joining Dorset Police, I worked as a service and maintenance engineer, and throughout my career I’ve always worked within neighbourhood policing teams. I became a PCSO because I’m passionate about helping people, building positive relationships, and making a real difference in keeping our communities safe.

What I enjoy most about neighbourhood policing is the variety and the chance to work closely with local people to solve issues together 🤝 One of the best things about Ferndown is the friendly and welcoming community. It’s a great place to work and be part of. In my role, I often help with issues like anti-social behaviour, wider community concerns, and supporting vulnerable individuals to ensure they feel safe and supported.

When you see me out on patrol, I want you to feel reassured, safe, and confident that you can come and speak to me. If you ever feel nervous about approaching an officer, please don’t be, I’m here to listen, help, and take your concerns seriously 👮‍♂️
One thing I’d like you to know about me is that I’m approachable, I take my role seriously, but I also have a good sense of humour and enjoy connecting with people 😊

And finally… it’s tea for me ☕

Stay safe and I look forward to seeing you around 👍

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...

👮‍♀️ Meet Your Local Team 👋I’m PC 2931 Kevin Miller, one of your neighbourhood officers here in East Dorset. I’ve been i...
17/08/2026

👮‍♀️ Meet Your Local Team 👋

I’m PC 2931 Kevin Miller, one of your neighbourhood officers here in East Dorset. I’ve been in policing for 16 years in total, 5 years as a PCSO before becoming a Police Constable 11 years ago. I’ve recently moved over to the East Dorset Rural NPT from Wimborne NPT.

Before joining Dorset Police, I worked in the fitness industry. During my career, I’ve also worked in Safer Neighbourhood Teams, patrol roles in Weymouth and Purbeck, and with Bournemouth University policing teams.

I joined policing to serve the Dorset community and bring offenders to justice. What I really value about neighbourhood policing is that it reflects the traditional “bobby on the beat” role, being visible, approachable, and working closely with the public. Policing by consent is at the heart of what we do, and I’m proud to be part of that.
I particularly enjoy tackling issues like traffic offences and anti-social behaviour, helping to keep our roads and communities safe. One thing to know about me… I strongly dislike people using mobile phones while driving, it’s dangerous and puts lives at risk 📵

One of my favourite things about East Dorset is its quintessential British charm, from the towns and villages to the friendly people who live here. When you see me out on patrol, my aim is simple, I want you to feel safe. If you’re ever unsure about approaching a police officer, please don’t be. We’re all human, and we’re here to listen and support you.👮‍♂️

When I’m off duty, I enjoy spending time with my family, getting out on rural and coastal walks with our dog 🐕🌊

And finally… tea or coffee? Neither for me – I’ll take a hot chocolate instead ☕

Stay safe and I’ll see you around 👍

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...

🚔 Ferndown Neighbourhood Policing Team - Weekly Round-Up 🚔Here's a snapshot of some of our activity across Ferndown and ...
16/08/2026

🚔 Ferndown Neighbourhood Policing Team - Weekly Round-Up 🚔

Here's a snapshot of some of our activity across Ferndown and the surrounding area this week:

🚓 Assisted Verwood NPT colleagues with a road traffic collision.

🔥 Increased wildfire patrols in areas of woodland, heathland and common land due to the increased wildfire risk.

🤝 Partnership forest patrols with Forestry England.

🚔 Targeted patrols and visits to local stores affected by antisocial behaviour.

⚠️ Issued further warning letters to individuals identified as being involved in criminal damage and antisocial behaviour.

👣 Op Track foot patrols carried out across the area.

🔒 Assisted with the recovery of a vehicle used in road-related offences.

🚒 Assisted the Fire Service with road closures at a vehicle fire near Corfe Mullen.

💬 Thank you to everyone who stops to speak with us whilst we are on patrol and reports concerns. The information you provide helps us plan our patrols and tackle the issues reported.

📞 Report non-emergencies via 101 or online.

🚨 In an emergency, always call 999.

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WIMBORNE NPT WEEKLY UPDATEIt has been another varied week out and about in the community 🙂 Patrols have been carried out...
15/08/2026

WIMBORNE NPT WEEKLY UPDATE

It has been another varied week out and about in the community 🙂

Patrols have been carried out across Wimborne, Corfe Mullen and Sturminster Marshall, focusing on the areas that have reported concerns of ASB. Last night reports came in regarding anti-social behaviour around the Towers Way area in Corfe Mullen. We attended and spoke with a group of young people, moving them away from the area to prevent any further issues.

This week I visited a victim of a romance scam - an important reminder to stay vigilant when speaking to people online and never feel embarrassed about reporting concerns 💙

We also assisted with an intoxicated male, helping to make sure he got home safely. With the weekend now here and the weather still hot, look out for each other and stay safe.

Our Mobile Police Station has been out in Wimborne this week, joined by STARS. It's always a pleasure to speak with those who come along to speak with us. See you at the next one ☺️

Amongst all of this, I met a young lad while out and about today... judging by his enthusiasm, we might have found ourselves a future recruit 😂

From safeguarding and victim support to ASB patrols and community engagement - no two days are the same!

See you around 🙂

PCSO Nikki

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