Sgt Dave Cotterill

#LatestNews - #LatestNews - We are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam to come forward as we investigate a road traffic collision in Lymington Road in #Christchurch on 21/7/24. Contact us quoting occurrence 55240110643. Read more: news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/f…

Great work by the team this evening, vehicle reported stolen less than 24 hours ago, found tonight with one male arrested and helping with enquiries #winning #hideandseek

#LatestNews Did you witness a collision in Lower Sea Lane in Charmouth at around 12.20pm on Saturday 8 July? If so, officers would like to hear from you. The collision involved a silver Vauxhall Corsa and very sadly, the driver, a man aged in his 60s, died at the scene. His family has been informed and HM Coroner notified. news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/5…

Team effort this weekend from all at @DorsetTraffic the investigation is still ongoing. If you witnessed anything please call 101

PD Goose assisted at a serious RTC last night when 3 males ran from the scene. We got to work searching, then our amazing eyes in the sky #NPAS found them hiding in a hedge just ahead of us and guided us in! A snarling set or Goose's teeth, and they decided to run no further.

#LatestNews - Officers investigating a fatal road traffic collision in Bournemouth are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Anyone with information please contact Dorset Police quoting 15:821. For further information click news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/5…

#LatestNews - @DorsetTraffic stopped a vehicle in Bournemouth and arrested a man after reports of the occupants acting suspiciously. We're committed to ensuring the safety of road users and will target anyone suspected of driving while under the influence. Read more here: news.dorset.police.uk/news-article/8…

This driver in @PoolePolice tried to hide that they had no licence or insurance by putting on Polish plates, they couldn't hide the right hand drive! Their day improved when the provided a positive @DrugWipeUK 🤦

Another driver provided a positive @DrugWipeUK following a collision on the A31, fortunately the rider of the 🏍 sustained minor injuries #fatal5

Busy late shift for the team this evening helping out across @dorsetpolice where we could with a couple of stops along the way ..........

PD Goose is all dressed up with her pet siblings #Chewy and #Nala ready for a Family celebration this weekend 🥳 #workinggsd #petgsd #alaskanmalamute #flowergirls #pageboy

The team had a busy day today, commercial vehicle enforcement with colleagues from @DVSAgovuk a variety of offences ranging from drivers hours and insecure dangerous loads #loadsecurity

Recruiting Special Constables now. 👮‍♀ Join our next online event on Wednesday, 7 June from 7:00pm-8:00pm & chat with serving Special Constables about their experiences with Dorset Police. 👮 Click below for more information and to book your spot. crowd.in/H78SpY

Back into the swing of things after a stint away from Roads Policing on promotion. The team hit the ground running, two drivers providing positive @DrugWipeUK and multiple other offences dealt with across the county #teamwork

🚨🗞This just in…: 🗞🚨 PD Franky's been catching criminals even on his rest days! One in custody… OFFENCE: Theft of Santa's Sleigh. DETAINEE: Elf on the Shelf. RESULT: Sentenced to a stay in Her Majesty’s finest for no less then 345 days. @PDFranky #GPD #Christmas2021

A man has been handed a three-year prison term after he viciously assaulted two Dorset Police officers who were carrying out their duties in Bournemouth. facebook.com/27616933580935…

We have all done so well sticking to the lockdown and our hard work is paying off, please dont give up this weekend. When the time is right we will welcome you back with open arms #StayHomeSaveLives

On our patrols today we couldn't help but stop this, stood out like a sore thumb👍 Driver found to be uninsured, overweight (the van that is!!) and had drove down from Norfolk!! Reported for a number of offences and vehicle seized #longwalkhome