Your Team

Inspector Steve Beddows

I am Steve Beddows, the Neighbourhood Inspector for the Chester Outer area. I am based at Blacon Police station and am supported by four Sergeants and a wider team of Police officers and PCSOs who are dedicated to your neighbourhood. I have served in the Cheshire Constabulary for 25 years and have a broad experience in major crime investigation having served as a detective at all ranks.

My most recent role was as an incident response Inspector, which has given me a crucial insight into the importance of responding promptly to community issues and calls for service. I have really enjoyed my career to date and hope the experience I bring to this role will enhance the solid foundations already in place that ensures we are engaged with our communities. I am fully focused on making sure we deliver positive outcomes on local problems jointly with our partners - and most critically the people who live in our communities.

Cheshire Constabulary has structured its policing model to ensure that all departments are focused upon delivery of neighbourhood priorities and I am very positive that we have a strong structure to enable my team to deliver on key issues locallly. I want my team to be visible, accessible and fully engaged within their community patrol area. It is very important to me that our communities feel that they are listened to and their expectations are met. I recognise that policing is undertaken with consent of the community at large and we will strive hard to continue to merit that trust and engagement through every opportunity.

We are your police team and are there to ensure you have confidence that we will address and resolve your important issues and bring to justice those that want to disrupt your area through anti-social behaviour or criminal acts.

My team and I know this trust will not be earned or retained easily and our driver will be feedback from our community. We aspire to deliver the service you deserve.

Sergeant John Tinn

Collar No.: 4736

I am a Sergeant in the Chester Outer Neighbouhood Policing Team
Sergeant Julia Bryant

Collar No.: 3479

I am the sergeant for the Newton and Hoole areas of Chester. I have worked for Cheshire Police since 1997. I took up my current post in April 2007 and in this time have developed a good understanding of the issues affecting this area.
PC Sally Malone

Collar No.: 4728

I am the Beat Manager for Boughton Heath, Vicars Cross and Huntington. I joined Essex Police in 1994 and transferred to Cheshire in 2005. I will be working closely within your community to tackle local issues and drive crime down.
PC Gareth Lawrence

Collar No.: 2790

I am the Beat Manager for Hoole and Newton. I joined the Cheshire Police in 1990 and have had a variety of roles during my time in the force.
PC Rhys Matthews

Collar No.: 3125

I have been in a Police Officer for 17 years. I am the Beat Manager for Upton and Saughall. Since being in Cheshire Police I have undertaken a variety of roles, and I'm looking forward in developing close links with my communities
PCSO Matthew Browell

Collar No.: 20374

I've covered the Upton wards since February 2007 and gained the responsibility of the Huntington ward in December 2009. I enjoy the variety of my role and like meeting and helping members of the public.
PCSO Keith Bartlett

Collar No.: 7158

I have been a PCSO since 2004 and I cover the Hoole and Newton wards. Before that, I was employed as a security officer and store detective in Chester. I am a volunteer first responder for Northwest Ambulance. I play and coach table tennis competitively.
PCSO Karen Dennis

Collar No.: 20345

I joined Cheshire Police in 2006 as a PCSO for the Vicars Cross and Boughton Heath areas. Prior to joining the Cheshire Constabulary I worked in community-based roles in transport and education. In my spare time I enjoy horse riding and outdoor activities.
PCSO Melanie Johnson

Collar No.: 20080

I joined Cheshire Constabulary in 2005 and worked as the PCSO for Blacon until taking maternity leave in 2010. I am looking forward to working in Newton, meeting local residents and engaging with local businesses and community groups