AN INVESTIGATION led by Dorset’s Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill has concluded that Dorset Police did not mislead the public over improvements made to road safety or the costs and revenue associated with the Force’s Driver Awareness Scheme (DAS).

He has published the findings of the investigation, which was initiated by a public complaint in 2012.

Hampshire Police conducted the probe, overseen by Mr Underhill’s office. The investigation required a review of many road safety practices at Dorset Police. Five fixed speed camera sites were examined and it was found that Dorset Road Safe is complying with legislation and national guidance around these sites.

The costs and revenue associated with the operation of Dorset Driver Awareness Scheme were also examined and no excessive costs were identified.

The investigation did not identify unacceptable practices or cover-ups by any member of Dorset Police or Dorset Road Safe.

Mr Underhill said: “The report concluded that Dorset Police did not mislead the public over improvements made to road safety or the costs and revenue associated with the Force’s Driver Awareness Scheme (DAS).

“I have met with the complainant who is now fully informed regarding the conclusions of this investigation. We have also posted the full report on our website in order to be open and transparent.

“After receiving the Hampshire report in April, a few questions remained unanswered. I requested a supplementary investigation and having now received the supplementary report I can say that the two investigations leave me with the four key findings.”