Dorset County Constabulary was formed in 1855.
On 1 October 1967 it merged with Bournemouth Borough Police to form Dorset and Bournemouth Constabulary.
On 1 April 1974 this force took over some areas (mainly Christchurch and its surrounding areas) from Hampshire Constabulary and acquired its present name.
Dorset is one of a very few to not have a motorway to patrol, but does have three very busy main roads and over 3332 miles of roads to police.

Description: Black body, black chassis; black roof; black plastic seat and steering wheel; gold grille; gold 12 spoke wheels; plain black tyres; gold plated parts; type 3 rear doors; red rear lights; with base hole at rear of body; Dorset Constabulary emblem above 'DORSET CONSTABULARY' in silver lettering on both sides of van; 'THE CHIEF CONSTABLE, DORSET POLICE HEADQUARTERS, WEYMOUTH ROAD, DORCHESTER, DORSET' in silver on sides of van below cab window; 'POLICE' in white lettering on front of cab roof and on rear door; R 1878 on rear numberplate.

Variations: No known variations.

Notes/Certificate: This model is packaged in its original straw-style window box and includes a limited edition certificate of authenticity.