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Inspector Andy Smith

Inspector Andy SmithIn this Neighbourhood Policing Unit we have three Neighbourhood Policing Teams covering Crewe, Haslington and Shavington.

All the Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers are aware that a high profile police presence is important. They make a point of being seen and getting to know as many people in the local community as possible. They know that as well as keeping people safe they need to make sure people feel safe.

This ‘local’ approach will be strengthened even more by changes which have recently been introduced here. Response officers have been integrated into the neighbourhood policing teams, meaning that officers going to emergency incidents will have more background knowledge.

For instance, an incident of disorder or damage may be part of a pattern of anti social behaviour in that street or on that estate. If the officer is already aware of that, it could make a real difference to the way the incident is handled.

The changes will add even more strength to neighbourhood policing, which has embedded itself really well in Cheshire. IIt is all about local officers tackling local issues. Over the past five years that approach has driven down crime and disorder year-on-year and we believe people’s confidence in the work we and our partner agencies do is steadily being built up.

I am a Crewe lad, and was born and grew up in the town. To be in charge of the NPU here, working with people I know and serving the community I know is really about as good as it gets.

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  • Sergeant Christian Watkins

    Collar No.: 3593

    I have been a police officer since 1998, most of which has been as a uniformed officer. I have always enjoyed dealing with the public on a daily basis. Prior to working at Crewe I spent three years as a custody sergeant.

  • PC Dan Sambrook

    Collar No.: 4492

    I am beat manager for Shavington, Rope and St Mary's. I joined Cheshire Constabulary in 2004. Neighbourhood policing allows me to have regular contact with the community and deal with issues, such as anti-social behaviour.

  • PCSO Dionne Johnson

    Collar No.: 20625

    I joined Cheshire Police as a PCSO in 2006. My current beats are Wistaston Green and St Mary's. I enjoy my role as PCSO and engaging with my community.

  • PCSO Peter Corbett

    Collar No.: 20674

    I joined Cheshire Constabulary as a PCSO in 2008. As a former driving instructor, I fully understand the impact of parking and speeding on the local community. I am working closely with Speed Watch volunteers and the Parish Council to help resolve parking issues.

  • PCSO Michelle Minton

    Collar No.: 7516

    I joined Cheshire Constabulary in April 2005 and have been a Police Community Support Officer in St John's for the majority of this time. I have been involved in many community events and groups.