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The Police and Crime Commissioner responsible for the oversight of Dorset Police, with published priorities and contact details.

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Chief officer team

  • Rachel Farrell — Chief Constable
  • Steve Lyne — Deputy Chief Constable
  • Mark Callaghan — Assistant Chief Constable
  • Lindsay Dudfield — Assistant Chief Constable

As published by Dorset Police. Source · 2026-08-07.

Police and Crime Commissioner

Simon Bullock

Dorset PCC · Independent

Elected 2024 · Term ends 2028

Simon Bullock was elected Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset at the May 2024 election, campaigning as an independent focused on rural crime, ASB and victim support.

The Police & Crime Plan 2021/29

Plan period: 2021-2029

The Police & Crime Plan 2021/29 provides a comprehensive framework aimed at improving safety and reducing crime in Dorset. Through community engagement and partnerships, the plan prioritizes support for victims and strategies against anti-social behaviour.

Strategic priorities

  • 1Community Safety — The plan prioritizes community safety to ensure a safer living environment for all residents.
  • 2Reducing Crime — A focus on reducing various types of crime through effective policing and community engagement.
  • 3Victim Support — Enhancing support services for victims of crime and improving their overall experience in the justice system.
  • 4Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour — Clear strategies to address and reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour in local communities.
  • 5Partnership Working — Encouraging collaborative efforts with other organizations to improve safety and police effectiveness.
  • 6Public Engagement — Actively involving the community in consultations to inform policing priorities and strategies.

Funding themes

Community EngagementSafety InitiativesSupport ServicesPartnership FundingVictim ServicesCrime Prevention

Source: The Police & Crime Plan 2021/29 — Dorset PCC. Summarised from the published plan; see the source for the full document.

For the full police-and-crime plan, the commissioner's blog, complaints data, and how to participate in scrutiny meetings, visit the commissioner's website directly.

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Source: Dorset PCC · Fetched 2026-07-01.