Date: 12th July, 2023
Police enquiries into allegations made by ITV regarding the Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) have now concluded.
Dorset Police and Wiltshire Police were made aware of the allegations by the DWFRS which centred on limited details relating to the inappropriate sharing of images on messaging platforms.
Dorset Police conducted proportionate enquiries and have found no evidence to support the allegations made within the ITV report.
The investigation included opening up an anonymous reporting line and speaking to named individuals within DWFRS and Wiltshire Police.
Both Dorset Police and Wiltshire Police are satisfied that a thorough investigation has taken place and these enquiries have now concluded.
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We thank both Dorset Police and Wiltshire Police for the thorough and robust investigation they conducted jointly into allegations of inappropriate images being shared by our staff. We hope the outcome provides confidence to our communities about the professionalism they can expect from our Service.