Dorset Police is delighted to announce that Chief Constable Amanda Pearson has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
Dorset is one of a number of forces committed to supporting its employees, who have served or serve in the armed forces, as well as members of the armed forces community who may be considering a career in policing.
The idea behind the scheme is to ensure that the armed forces community are not unfairly disadvantaged because they or their family have served as a member of the armed forces. This includes supporting them with the start of a new career.
In April 2025, Chief Constable Amanda Pearson signed the Armed Forces Covenant pledge alongside Colonel John Godfrey at Bovington Army Camp in Dorset, promising to ensure those who serve or have served in the armed forces and their families, are treated fairly.
Chief Constable Amanda Pearson said: “I am honoured Dorset has signed this Covenant and aims to reiterate our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community and ensure Dorset is a safe county for everyone.
“Dorset is a county that has strong links to the military and we very much welcome veterans to apply for a role within Dorset Police so they can bring their skills, quantifications and invaluable experience to our force.”
Part of the Covenant includes guaranteeing interviews with veterans, and military spouses/partners who meet the essential job criteria. Additionally, the Force supports our employees who are already members of the Reserve Force, granting them two weeks of additional paid leave to support annual training and courses. We also guarantee interviews with Reservists who meet the essential criteria in the job specifications.
Furthermore, we support our employees who are volunteer leaders in military cadet organisations. Dorset Police actively encourages members of staff to become volunteer leaders in cadet organisations, recognising the benefits of employing cadets/ex-cadets within the workforce.