Dorset Police Rural Crime Team

Today, Mike from the team has been carrying out patrols in the areas of Charminster , Grimstone and Cerne Abbas following reports of poaching. Please remember poaching in progress is a 999 call. . #PCSO7309 #DorsetPolice #AgainstPoaching #DorsetPolice

Today, visits to farms in West Dorset with victims of farm machinery and equipment thefts. During these visits we offer security advice as well as looking for evidence to progress the investigations. #PCSO7309 #DorsetPolice #Moo

At the end of another busy week for the team, we managed to fit in some foot patrol in Blandford town centre this morning. It was great to have a chat with local residents. #PCSO6644 #PC1614 #DorsetPoliceRuralCrimeTeam #NeighbourhoodPolicing

This morning Chris and Mike from the team have spent some time at RSPB Anre , Wareham. talking to visitors about rural crime and heathland protection, especially with the current weather conditions and the high fire risk. #DorestPoliceRuralCrimeTeam #RuralEngagment #PCSO6644

Yesterday, Mike from the team was carrying out rural patrols and visiting victims of crime. A crime prevention visit was carried out following a burglary. Following this I visited a family farm in the Marshwood Vale to discuss repeat incidents of livestock worrying. #PCSO7309

Today Mike and Chris from the RCT have been in West Dorset. This morning, we attended Mole Country stores in Dorchester. This afternoon , we have carried out a crime prevention visit in the area of rural Bridport. #PCSO7309 #CrimePrevention #RuralCrime #DorsetPolice

Today Chris and Mike from the team have been carrying out crime enquiries in relation to a theft of construction equipment in the area of East Stoke and then in the Dorchester area to follow up on a report of poaching. #DorsetRuralCrimeTeam #RuralCrime #PCSO6644

A busy afternoon for Chris from the team today with crime prevention visits and patrols in the North Dorset area. #DorsetPoliceRurualCrimeTeam #CrimePrevention #PCSO6644

PCSO Mike from the team has had a busy and varied week. Throughout the week I have been giving supporting to victims and developing opportunities to investigate. This has included poaching, criminal damage to crops and giving crime prevention advice. #PCSO7309 #RuralCrime

For Chris from the team, this week started with First Aid requalification, a visit to Alderholt mid week for a Community Contact Point and in between visits across the county for crime follow up and crime prevention. #DorsetPolice #RuralCrimeTeam #CrimePrevention #PCSO6644

Chris from the Team has been out in rural North Dorset visiting farms and rural businesses to give crime prevention advice and carrying out patrols. #DorsetPoliceRuralCrimeTeam #CrimePrevention #PCSO6644

Mike and Kate will be at Chettle Village Stores (DT11 8DA) for a Community Contact Point and engagement. We will be there between 2pm and 3pm today (13th February) . If you have any concerns or questions you wish to discuss then please come and see us. #PCSO7309 #RuralCrime

This afternoon PCSO Mike has been in Beaminster for a community engagement. Following that I have visited a victim of Livestock worry in the Bridport area. I am now on Rural Patrols following a report of pheasant poaching. #PCSO7309 #DORSETPOLICE

#RuralLIVE PCSO George and Sadie will be at Fancy's Farm, Portland from 13:30 this afternoon. Please come and say hello, we can help with crime prevention advice and discuss any concerns you have. #CommunityContactPoint #CommunityEngagement #Weymouth #Portland

#RuralLIVE PCSO Phoenix will be at Upwey Wishing Well Tea Rooms, Weymouth from 13:00 this afternoon. Please come and say hello, we can help with crime prevention advice and discuss any concerns you have. #CommunityContactPoint #CommunityEngagement #Weymouth

#RuralLIVE PCSO Kat will be at Bartlett's Country Store, Bridport from 13:00 this afternoon. Please come and say hello, we can help with crime prevention advice and discuss any concerns you have. #CommunityContactPoint #CommunityEngagement #WestDorset

#RuralLIVE PCSO Pete will be at Washingpool Farm Shop and Cafe, Bridport from 10:30 this morning. Please come and say hello, we can help with crime prevention advice and discuss any concerns you have. #CommunityContactPoint #CommunityEngagement #WestDorset

#RuralLIVE PCSO Su will be at Madjeston Milk Station, Cole Street Lane, Gillingham from 10:30 this morning. Please come and say hello, we can help with crime prevention advice and discuss any concerns you have. #CommunityContactPoint #CommunityEngagement #NorthDorset

#RuralLIVE PCSO James will be at Hinton Martell Village Hall, Wimborne from 10:00 this morning. Please come and say hello, we can help with crime prevention advice and discuss any concerns you have. #CommunityContactPoint #CommunityEngagement #EastDorset

#RuralLIVE PCSO Sarah and Charlotte will be at The Gamekeeper Pub, Charminster from 10:00 this morning. Please come and say hello, we can help with crime prevention advice and discuss any concerns you have. #CommunityContactPoint #CommunityEngagement #Dorchester