Your Safer Neighbourhood Team
I have proudly served with Derbyshire Constabulary for over 18 years, gaining experience in various operational roles at the ranks of Constable, Sergeant, and Inspectors. My career began at Ilkeston, where I worked as a response officer and a Safer Neighbourhood Officer before moving to Derby City as an operational officer later being promoted to Sergeant. Through my career, I have served in multiple locations across the city, including as a Custody Sergeant.
Most recently, I was part of the Prevention and Partnership Department, where I oversaw the delivery of our Crime Prevention Strategy and problem-solving initiatives. I have developed a background in Neighbourhood Policing, tackling Anti-Social Behaviour, implementing Evidenced Based Practice such as Hot Spot Policing, and fostering partnerships with those responsible for Community Safety.
Currently, I am honoured to serve as the Local Policing Inspector for South Derbyshire. I am deeply committed to Community Engagement and Problem Solving, ensuring that those who cause harm in our communities are brought to justice. I lead both our response team and neighbourhood team, based at the main Police Station in Swadlincote and at various beat locations across South Derbyshire.
I hold my officers to high standards, expecting them to diligently investigate crimes, bring offenders to justice and protect the vulnerable in our communities. I am dedicated to ensuring our officers remain both visible and responsive, transparent, and accessible to the public and our partners, making South Derbyshire a safer place to live, work and visit.
I'm Sergeant Adams. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Etwall, Hatton, Hilton, Gresley, Woodville, Swadlincote, Linton, Overseal, Lullington, Melbourne, Mercia, Newhall and Midway neighbourhoods. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PC Glover. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote neighbourhoods. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PC Murray. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote neighbourhoods. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PCSO Lunnun. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote neighbourhoods. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PCSO Saddington. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote neighbourhoods. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PCSO Hawksworth. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote neighbourhoods. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm PCSO Bell. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote neighbourhoods. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I'm YET PCSO Coldicott. I'm one of the officers responsible for neighbourhood policing in the Etwall, Hatton and Hilton, Gresley, Woodville and Swadlincote, Linton, Overseal and Lullington, Melbourne, Mercia, Newhall and Midway neighbourhoods. You can reach my team directly by clicking on the ‘Contact Us’ tab.
I have 19 years of service, all based at the Derby South section. I started in 2006 as a PCSO for the Hilton, Hatton, and Etwall area, where I worked for almost 10 years before moving across to the Mercia beat area for a few years.
I have thoroughly enjoyed being a PCSO - being out in the community, working alongside partner agencies to resolve local issues, engaging with youths, protecting the community’s most vulnerable residents, gathering and progressing intelligence, problem-solving, and applying crime prevention strategies to find lasting solutions.
In 2019, I became a PCSO Supervisor, responsible for supervising all PCSOs within the South Derbyshire area. I enjoy sharing my knowledge and experience to guide PCSOs who are working hard to tackle community issues, provide a visible presence, and engage with the public.
Crimes and priorities
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1) Shop thefts in Swadlincote town centre
2) Drug use/distribution.
3) Illegal and anti social vehicle use, including e bikes/e Scooters.Action taken:
For Shop Thefts in Swadlincote Town centre we will: Conduct plain clothes patrols to prevent and detect offending. Continue working with local businesses to prevent and detect crime through crime prevention measures and support services, including guidance on reporting procedures, security improvements and staff safety. Continue to investigate reported offences and take appropriate action to bring offenders to justice using all available powers. Share updates with the public and local businesses through online platforms, including Derbyshire Alert and social media, as well as direct engagement at community meetings and events. For Drug Use/Distribution we will: Conduct proactive patrols within the community, making appropriate use of powers such as stop and search to prevent and detect drug offences. Work with support charities where necessary to address drug use. Engage with the community to gather information and target activity in the right areas. Take positive action when offences are detected. For Illegal and Anti Social Vehicle Use (Including E bikes and E Scooters) we will: Conduct regular high visibility and plain clothes patrols in known hotspot areas. Gather feedback and share updates with the community. Promote road safety awareness through school visits and youth engagement sessions. Take proactive enforcement action against offences such as speeding and anti social driving. Work with Roads Policing Units for joint operations where necessary. Collaborate with local councils to identify infrastructure improvements (e.g. signage, traffic calming). Liaise with Highways and CCTV teams to support evidence gathering and deterrence. Share updates and crime prevention advice via Derbyshire Alert and social media. Publicise successful interventions to reassure the community and encourage reporting.