AFTER receiving complaints from users, Dorset Police has revealed plans to improve the 101 non-emergency phone number.

The force will be recruiting new telephone operators and investing in upgraded technology to reduce waiting times faced by some callers.

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill said: “I am pleased that the force has announced its commitment to improving contact with our communities.”

To help reduce waiting times the force has called on the public to use dorset.police.uk

In an emergency always call 999.