Port of Portland Police (United Kingdom)

The Port of Portland Police is a small police force responsible for policing the Port of Portland in Dorset, United Kingdom.

Logo of the Port of Portland Police

History

The force was established in 1997 when the Portland Harbour Authority Ltd. bought the port from the British Government.[1] It is a body of special constables attested under section 79 of the Harbours, Docks, and Piers Clauses Act 1847 (as incorporated by Portland Harbour Revision Order 1997).[2][3] The Port Police staff the main entrance to the Port 24 hours a day, year-round.[4]

In February 2018, four new constables were sworn in.[5] In July 2020, the Port Police agreed a memorandum of understanding with the local police force, Dorset Police. This will involve the sharing of assets, improving communication and allowing the collation of information.[6]

See also

References
  1. Accountability and Standards of the Port Police Forces. Annex H. Portland Port Police Force.
  2. Article 3, Portland Harbour Revision Order 1997
  3. "About Us » Harbour Authority » Patrols and Policing". Website of Portland Port. Portland Harbour Authority Limited. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  4. "Portland Port Police". Website of the Port of Portland. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  5. "Portland Port Police welcomes new Constables". Website of the Port of Portland. 18 February 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  6. "Dorset Police pilot partnership with Portland Port Police". www.dorset.police.uk. 17 July 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
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