A week of police action targeting child sexual abuse led to multiple arrests and safeguarding operations.
Dorset Police took part in a nationwide child sexual abuse intensification week, progressing investigations and securing charges as part of the operation led by the National Crime Agency (NCA).
Detective superintendent Jim Beashel of Dorset Police said: "This week of activity is just a snapshot of the work that we are constantly undertaking to ensure vulnerable children are protected and perpetrators of child sexual abuse are held to account.
"These cases are often complex with a range of partnership working and careful liaison with victims and families involved."
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The force's Paedophile Online Investigation Team (POLIT) made six arrests during the week and conducted safeguarding visits to protect vulnerable children.
Officers arrested a suspect at Gatwick Airport in connection with alleged child sexual offences.
They also visited a school to speak with a child following a third-party report of a sexual offence to hear their voice.
The team met with other agencies to discuss concerns about the care of a three-year-old.
In another case, officers supported an investigation involving an injured infant.
A suspect was interviewed and released under investigation.
Elsewhere, a suspect was charged with exposure and outraging public decency.
Other ongoing investigations included engagement with partner forces and arrangements to interview victims.
Officers also visited a school to speak to a child about alleged physical abuse by a family member.
They attended multi-agency meetings to discuss safeguarding strategies and worked with the Crown Prosecution Service on cases already in the courts.
Det Supt Beashel said: "In an increasingly digital world, we are also working to combat online abuse and raise awareness amongst young people of the risks they face online.
"We all have a role to play in tackling child abuse and we would urge anyone with concerns or information relating to offences of this nature to please report it to us."
Anyone with concerns about child sexual abuse is encouraged to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101.
Victims will be put in contact with a specially trained police officer.
In an emergency or if a crime is in progress, dial 999.
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