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Hertfordshire Constabulary - Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth Neighbourhood

Hertfordshire Constabulary Information

Lancashire Constabulary

Force profile

Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth Neighbourhood

Bishop's Stortford All Saints, Meads and Silverleys, Bishop's Stortford Town and Sawbridgeworth Town

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Contact Details

Force Web Page

Most of our information can be accessed through the internet at our Home page.

https://www.herts.police.uk
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Force Web Page

Most of our information can be accessed through the internet at our Home page.

https://www.herts.police.uk
Hertfordshire on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hertspolice
Hertfordshire on Twitter https://twitter.com/hertspolice
Hertfordshire on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/hertspolice
Force Web Page

Most of our information can be accessed through the internet at our Home page.

https://www.herts.police.uk
Hertfordshire on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hertspolice
Hertfordshire on Twitter https://twitter.com/hertspolice
Hertfordshire on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/hertspolice
Force Web Page

Most of our information can be accessed through the internet at our Home page.

https://www.herts.police.uk
Hertfordshire on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hertspolice
Hertfordshire on Twitter https://twitter.com/hertspolice
Hertfordshire on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/hertspolice
Force Web Page

Most of our information can be accessed through the internet at our Home page.

https://www.herts.police.uk
Hertfordshire on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hertspolice
Hertfordshire on Twitter https://twitter.com/hertspolice
Hertfordshire on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/hertspolice

Senior Officer Details

Hertfordshire Constabulary has not provided any information at this time.

Neighbourhood Officer Details

Andy Crow (Sgt)
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Clare Bray (Ms)

I have been employed by Herts Police since 1997, and I am currently the Anti-Social behaviour officer for East Herts District. I have had numerous roles during my career for the Police including working in both the intelligence unit and major crime and as a Scene of Crime officerI joined Herts Police in 1997, and I am the anti-social behaviour officer for the East Herts District.

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Clare Andrews (PCSO)

PCSO Supervisor 6631 Clare Andrews joined the SNT 2004, Clare has worked in several different areas within Bishops Stortford.

PCSO 6631 Clare Andrews covers the new development on Stortford Fields North. PCSO Andrews is an avid cyclist so you will often see her out and about in the area on one of our new ebikes!

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David Cooke (Ch/Insp)

I am the Chief Inspector for the East Herts Police area which covers the towns of Hertford, Ware, Buntingford, Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth.

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Derek Lewin (PC)

PC Lewin has been a PC for 20 years having joined in 2002, spending his whole service so far in East Herts.

PC 2165 Derek LEWIN is the local police officer for the North of Bishop's Stortford which includes Parsonage Lane, Stortford Fields and Bishop's Park.

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Edyta Szrajber (PCSO)

PCSO Szrajber has been with the SNT since 2020. PCSO Szrajber swapped the lofty heights of cabin crew to follow a more grounded career!

PCSO Szrajber is bilingual speaking Polish and English.
PCSO 6618 Edyta SZRAJBER covers the North Ward of Bishops Stortford which includes Heath Row, Stortford Fields and Oriole Way.

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Fallon Collins (PCSO)

PCSO 6010 Collins joins the team bringing with her Policing experience which will assist and support the team moving forwards.

PCSO 6010 Collins will be joining the cohort of officers on Bishops Stortford South.

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Julia Carruthers (PC)

PC 1432 Carruthers joined the constabulary in 2003.

PC 1432 Julia Carruthers covers the South Ward of Bishop's Stortford including Thorley, Havers and St. Michaels Mead.

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Kelly Newton (PC)

PC Newton joined the constabulary in 2003. She has worked on several departments including intervention.

PC 2130 Kelly NEWTON covers Bishops Stortford South. PC Newton has experience in engaging with the younger communities and divisionary work to future proof the next generation!

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Kevin Gibbs (PC)

PC Gibbs joined the Constabulary in 1999. He also holds specialist skills, including search officer, CBRNe and is also a TASER officer.

PC Kevin GIBBS is one of the local officers covering the South of Bishop's Stortford which includes St. Michael's Mead, Havers Lane and Thorley.

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Kirsty Smith (PC)

I have responsibility for Broxbourne and East Herts as the Hate Crime Officer.

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Lucy Townsend (PCSO)

PCSO Townsend has been with the SNT since 2021.

PCSO 6645 Lucy TOWNSEND covers the South, prior to working on the South PCSO Townsend also worked in the town centre.

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Mark Collins (Insp)

I joined the constabulary in 2006 and have held roles in front line policing, SNT, Response and the force control room before joining East Herts SNT in 2021. I am the Safer Neighbourhood Team Inspector for Bishops Stortford, Hertford, Sawbridgeworth, Ware, Buntingford and the surrounding rural areas.

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Mark Rippon (PCSO)

PCSO Rippon joined the constabulary 2019, initial starting his career in Buntingford then moving to Bishops Stortford.

PCSO 6727 Mark RIPPON covers the South Ward of Bishop's Stortford which covers Thorley, Havers and St. Michaels Mead.

Michele Owen (Mrs)
Nathan Howson (Sgt)
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Obinna Anoliefo (PC)

PC 296 Obi ANOLIEFO covers Bishops Stortford Town Centre. PC Anoliefo joins having completed a degree in law receiving an LLB with honours.

PC Anoliefo can also speak German, Igbo and English fluently.

Rob Knight (PC)
Sarb Minichiello (Mr)
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Scott Rome (PCSO)

PCSO Rome joined the constabulary in 2006. PCSO Rome prior to coming to Bishops Stortford has also covered Broxbourne.

PCSO 6629 Scott Rome covers the North Wards of Bishop's Stortford covering Stortford Fields, Hadham Road and Stanstead Road.

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Shelly Marshall (PC)

PC Marshall joined the constabulary 2005, coming into the SNT in 2015. PC Marshall is a quadbike rider and often assists with community days taking the quad bike. PC Marshall will also utilise her quad bike skills for rural operations.

PC 2277 Shelly Marshall is the local officer covering Sawbridgeworth, Spellbrook and High Wych.

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Steve Blanks (PCSO)

PCSO Blanks has been with the SNT since 2009. Prior to working in Bishops Stortford, he has also covered Hertford and Buntingford SNTs. PCSO Blanks is trained in the use of 4x4 vehicles, which can be of assistance to the stranded driver, and for rural patrols.

PCSO 6135 Steve BLANKS is one of the local PCSOs covering Bishop's Stortford town centre.

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Steve Gent (PC)

PC 257 Gent joined the constabulary in 2003. PC Gent has worked in various departments including intervention and case investigations unit.

PC 257 Steve GENT is the local police officer for Bishop's Stortford town centre.

Andy Crow (Sgt)
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Clare Bray (Ms)

I have been employed by Herts Police since 1997, and I am currently the Anti-Social behaviour officer for East Herts District. I have had numerous roles during my career for the Police including working in both the intelligence unit and major crime and as a Scene of Crime officerI joined Herts Police in 1997, and I am the anti-social behaviour officer for the East Herts District.

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Clare Andrews (PCSO)

PCSO Supervisor 6631 Clare Andrews joined the SNT 2004, Clare has worked in several different areas within Bishops Stortford.

PCSO 6631 Clare Andrews covers the new development on Stortford Fields North. PCSO Andrews is an avid cyclist so you will often see her out and about in the area on one of our new ebikes!

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David Cooke (Ch/Insp)

I am the Chief Inspector for the East Herts Police area which covers the towns of Hertford, Ware, Buntingford, Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth.

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Derek Lewin (PC)

PC Lewin has been a PC for 20 years having joined in 2002, spending his whole service so far in East Herts.

PC 2165 Derek LEWIN is the local police officer for the North of Bishop's Stortford which includes Parsonage Lane, Stortford Fields and Bishop's Park.

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Edyta Szrajber (PCSO)

PCSO Szrajber has been with the SNT since 2020. PCSO Szrajber swapped the lofty heights of cabin crew to follow a more grounded career!

PCSO Szrajber is bilingual speaking Polish and English.
PCSO 6618 Edyta SZRAJBER covers the North Ward of Bishops Stortford which includes Heath Row, Stortford Fields and Oriole Way.

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Fallon Collins (PCSO)

PCSO 6010 Collins joins the team bringing with her Policing experience which will assist and support the team moving forwards.

PCSO 6010 Collins will be joining the cohort of officers on Bishops Stortford South.

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Julia Carruthers (PC)

PC 1432 Carruthers joined the constabulary in 2003.

PC 1432 Julia Carruthers covers the South Ward of Bishop's Stortford including Thorley, Havers and St. Michaels Mead.

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Kelly Newton (PC)

PC Newton joined the constabulary in 2003. She has worked on several departments including intervention.

PC 2130 Kelly NEWTON covers Bishops Stortford South. PC Newton has experience in engaging with the younger communities and divisionary work to future proof the next generation!

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Kevin Gibbs (PC)

PC Gibbs joined the Constabulary in 1999. He also holds specialist skills, including search officer, CBRNe and is also a TASER officer.

PC Kevin GIBBS is one of the local officers covering the South of Bishop's Stortford which includes St. Michael's Mead, Havers Lane and Thorley.

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Kirsty Smith (PC)

I have responsibility for Broxbourne and East Herts as the Hate Crime Officer.

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Lucy Townsend (PCSO)

PCSO Townsend has been with the SNT since 2021.

PCSO 6645 Lucy TOWNSEND covers the South, prior to working on the South PCSO Townsend also worked in the town centre.

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Mark Collins (Insp)

I joined the constabulary in 2006 and have held roles in front line policing, SNT, Response and the force control room before joining East Herts SNT in 2021. I am the Safer Neighbourhood Team Inspector for Bishops Stortford, Hertford, Sawbridgeworth, Ware, Buntingford and the surrounding rural areas.

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Mark Rippon (PCSO)

PCSO Rippon joined the constabulary 2019, initial starting his career in Buntingford then moving to Bishops Stortford.

PCSO 6727 Mark RIPPON covers the South Ward of Bishop's Stortford which covers Thorley, Havers and St. Michaels Mead.

Michele Owen (Mrs)
Nathan Howson (Sgt)
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Obinna Anoliefo (PC)

PC 296 Obi ANOLIEFO covers Bishops Stortford Town Centre. PC Anoliefo joins having completed a degree in law receiving an LLB with honours.

PC Anoliefo can also speak German, Igbo and English fluently.

Rob Knight (PC)
Sarb Minichiello (Mr)
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Scott Rome (PCSO)

PCSO Rome joined the constabulary in 2006. PCSO Rome prior to coming to Bishops Stortford has also covered Broxbourne.

PCSO 6629 Scott Rome covers the North Wards of Bishop's Stortford covering Stortford Fields, Hadham Road and Stanstead Road.

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Shelly Marshall (PC)

PC Marshall joined the constabulary 2005, coming into the SNT in 2015. PC Marshall is a quadbike rider and often assists with community days taking the quad bike. PC Marshall will also utilise her quad bike skills for rural operations.

PC 2277 Shelly Marshall is the local officer covering Sawbridgeworth, Spellbrook and High Wych.

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Steve Blanks (PCSO)

PCSO Blanks has been with the SNT since 2009. Prior to working in Bishops Stortford, he has also covered Hertford and Buntingford SNTs. PCSO Blanks is trained in the use of 4x4 vehicles, which can be of assistance to the stranded driver, and for rural patrols.

PCSO 6135 Steve BLANKS is one of the local PCSOs covering Bishop's Stortford town centre.

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Steve Gent (PC)

PC 257 Gent joined the constabulary in 2003. PC Gent has worked in various departments including intervention and case investigations unit.

PC 257 Steve GENT is the local police officer for Bishop's Stortford town centre.

Andy Crow (Sgt)
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Clare Bray (Ms)

I have been employed by Herts Police since 1997, and I am currently the Anti-Social behaviour officer for East Herts District. I have had numerous roles during my career for the Police including working in both the intelligence unit and major crime and as a Scene of Crime officerI joined Herts Police in 1997, and I am the anti-social behaviour officer for the East Herts District.

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Clare Andrews (PCSO)

PCSO Supervisor 6631 Clare Andrews joined the SNT 2004, Clare has worked in several different areas within Bishops Stortford.

PCSO 6631 Clare Andrews covers the new development on Stortford Fields North. PCSO Andrews is an avid cyclist so you will often see her out and about in the area on one of our new ebikes!

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David Cooke (Ch/Insp)

I am the Chief Inspector for the East Herts Police area which covers the towns of Hertford, Ware, Buntingford, Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth.

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Derek Lewin (PC)

PC Lewin has been a PC for 20 years having joined in 2002, spending his whole service so far in East Herts.

PC 2165 Derek LEWIN is the local police officer for the North of Bishop's Stortford which includes Parsonage Lane, Stortford Fields and Bishop's Park.

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Edyta Szrajber (PCSO)

PCSO Szrajber has been with the SNT since 2020. PCSO Szrajber swapped the lofty heights of cabin crew to follow a more grounded career!

PCSO Szrajber is bilingual speaking Polish and English.
PCSO 6618 Edyta SZRAJBER covers the North Ward of Bishops Stortford which includes Heath Row, Stortford Fields and Oriole Way.

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Fallon Collins (PCSO)

PCSO 6010 Collins joins the team bringing with her Policing experience which will assist and support the team moving forwards.

PCSO 6010 Collins will be joining the cohort of officers on Bishops Stortford South.

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Julia Carruthers (PC)

PC 1432 Carruthers joined the constabulary in 2003.

PC 1432 Julia Carruthers covers the South Ward of Bishop's Stortford including Thorley, Havers and St. Michaels Mead.

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Kelly Newton (PC)

PC Newton joined the constabulary in 2003. She has worked on several departments including intervention.

PC 2130 Kelly NEWTON covers Bishops Stortford South. PC Newton has experience in engaging with the younger communities and divisionary work to future proof the next generation!

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Kevin Gibbs (PC)

PC Gibbs joined the Constabulary in 1999. He also holds specialist skills, including search officer, CBRNe and is also a TASER officer.

PC Kevin GIBBS is one of the local officers covering the South of Bishop's Stortford which includes St. Michael's Mead, Havers Lane and Thorley.

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Kirsty Smith (PC)

I have responsibility for Broxbourne and East Herts as the Hate Crime Officer.

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Lucy Townsend (PCSO)

PCSO Townsend has been with the SNT since 2021.

PCSO 6645 Lucy TOWNSEND covers the South, prior to working on the South PCSO Townsend also worked in the town centre.

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Mark Collins (Insp)

I joined the constabulary in 2006 and have held roles in front line policing, SNT, Response and the force control room before joining East Herts SNT in 2021. I am the Safer Neighbourhood Team Inspector for Bishops Stortford, Hertford, Sawbridgeworth, Ware, Buntingford and the surrounding rural areas.

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Mark Rippon (PCSO)

PCSO Rippon joined the constabulary 2019, initial starting his career in Buntingford then moving to Bishops Stortford.

PCSO 6727 Mark RIPPON covers the South Ward of Bishop's Stortford which covers Thorley, Havers and St. Michaels Mead.

Michele Owen (Mrs)
Nathan Howson (Sgt)
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Obinna Anoliefo (PC)

PC 296 Obi ANOLIEFO covers Bishops Stortford Town Centre. PC Anoliefo joins having completed a degree in law receiving an LLB with honours.

PC Anoliefo can also speak German, Igbo and English fluently.

Rob Knight (PC)
Sarb Minichiello (Mr)
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Scott Rome (PCSO)

PCSO Rome joined the constabulary in 2006. PCSO Rome prior to coming to Bishops Stortford has also covered Broxbourne.

PCSO 6629 Scott Rome covers the North Wards of Bishop's Stortford covering Stortford Fields, Hadham Road and Stanstead Road.

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Shelly Marshall (PC)

PC Marshall joined the constabulary 2005, coming into the SNT in 2015. PC Marshall is a quadbike rider and often assists with community days taking the quad bike. PC Marshall will also utilise her quad bike skills for rural operations.

PC 2277 Shelly Marshall is the local officer covering Sawbridgeworth, Spellbrook and High Wych.

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Steve Blanks (PCSO)

PCSO Blanks has been with the SNT since 2009. Prior to working in Bishops Stortford, he has also covered Hertford and Buntingford SNTs. PCSO Blanks is trained in the use of 4x4 vehicles, which can be of assistance to the stranded driver, and for rural patrols.

PCSO 6135 Steve BLANKS is one of the local PCSOs covering Bishop's Stortford town centre.

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Steve Gent (PC)

PC 257 Gent joined the constabulary in 2003. PC Gent has worked in various departments including intervention and case investigations unit.

PC 257 Steve GENT is the local police officer for Bishop's Stortford town centre.

Andy Crow (Sgt)
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Clare Bray (Ms)

I have been employed by Herts Police since 1997, and I am currently the Anti-Social behaviour officer for East Herts District. I have had numerous roles during my career for the Police including working in both the intelligence unit and major crime and as a Scene of Crime officerI joined Herts Police in 1997, and I am the anti-social behaviour officer for the East Herts District.

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Clare Andrews (PCSO)

PCSO Supervisor 6631 Clare Andrews joined the SNT 2004, Clare has worked in several different areas within Bishops Stortford.

PCSO 6631 Clare Andrews covers the new development on Stortford Fields North. PCSO Andrews is an avid cyclist so you will often see her out and about in the area on one of our new ebikes!

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David Cooke (Ch/Insp)

I am the Chief Inspector for the East Herts Police area which covers the towns of Hertford, Ware, Buntingford, Bishop's Stortford and Sawbridgeworth.

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Derek Lewin (PC)

PC Lewin has been a PC for 20 years having joined in 2002, spending his whole service so far in East Herts.

PC 2165 Derek LEWIN is the local police officer for the North of Bishop's Stortford which includes Parsonage Lane, Stortford Fields and Bishop's Park.

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Edyta Szrajber (PCSO)

PCSO Szrajber has been with the SNT since 2020. PCSO Szrajber swapped the lofty heights of cabin crew to follow a more grounded career!

PCSO Szrajber is bilingual speaking Polish and English.
PCSO 6618 Edyta SZRAJBER covers the North Ward of Bishops Stortford which includes Heath Row, Stortford Fields and Oriole Way.

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Fallon Collins (PCSO)

PCSO 6010 Collins joins the team bringing with her Policing experience which will assist and support the team moving forwards.

PCSO 6010 Collins will be joining the cohort of officers on Bishops Stortford South.

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Julia Carruthers (PC)

PC 1432 Carruthers joined the constabulary in 2003.

PC 1432 Julia Carruthers covers the South Ward of Bishop's Stortford including Thorley, Havers and St. Michaels Mead.

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Kelly Newton (PC)

PC Newton joined the constabulary in 2003. She has worked on several departments including intervention.

PC 2130 Kelly NEWTON covers Bishops Stortford South. PC Newton has experience in engaging with the younger communities and divisionary work to future proof the next generation!

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Kevin Gibbs (PC)

PC Gibbs joined the Constabulary in 1999. He also holds specialist skills, including search officer, CBRNe and is also a TASER officer.

PC Kevin GIBBS is one of the local officers covering the South of Bishop's Stortford which includes St. Michael's Mead, Havers Lane and Thorley.

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Kirsty Smith (PC)

I have responsibility for Broxbourne and East Herts as the Hate Crime Officer.

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Lucy Townsend (PCSO)

PCSO Townsend has been with the SNT since 2021.

PCSO 6645 Lucy TOWNSEND covers the South, prior to working on the South PCSO Townsend also worked in the town centre.

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Mark Collins (Insp)

I joined the constabulary in 2006 and have held roles in front line policing, SNT, Response and the force control room before joining East Herts SNT in 2021. I am the Safer Neighbourhood Team Inspector for Bishops Stortford, Hertford, Sawbridgeworth, Ware, Buntingford and the surrounding rural areas.

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Mark Rippon (PCSO)

PCSO Rippon joined the constabulary 2019, initial starting his career in Buntingford then moving to Bishops Stortford.

PCSO 6727 Mark RIPPON covers the South Ward of Bishop's Stortford which covers Thorley, Havers and St. Michaels Mead.

Michele Owen (Mrs)
Nathan Howson (Sgt)
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Obinna Anoliefo (PC)

PC 296 Obi ANOLIEFO covers Bishops Stortford Town Centre. PC Anoliefo joins having completed a degree in law receiving an LLB with honours.

PC Anoliefo can also speak German, Igbo and English fluently.

Rob Knight (PC)
Sarb Minichiello (Mr)
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Scott Rome (PCSO)

PCSO Rome joined the constabulary in 2006. PCSO Rome prior to coming to Bishops Stortford has also covered Broxbourne.

PCSO 6629 Scott Rome covers the North Wards of Bishop's Stortford covering Stortford Fields, Hadham Road and Stanstead Road.

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Shelly Marshall (PC)

PC Marshall joined the constabulary 2005, coming into the SNT in 2015. PC Marshall is a quadbike rider and often assists with community days taking the quad bike. PC Marshall will also utilise her quad bike skills for rural operations.

PC 2277 Shelly Marshall is the local officer covering Sawbridgeworth, Spellbrook and High Wych.

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Steve Blanks (PCSO)

PCSO Blanks has been with the SNT since 2009. Prior to working in Bishops Stortford, he has also covered Hertford and Buntingford SNTs. PCSO Blanks is trained in the use of 4x4 vehicles, which can be of assistance to the stranded driver, and for rural patrols.

PCSO 6135 Steve BLANKS is one of the local PCSOs covering Bishop's Stortford town centre.

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Steve Gent (PC)

PC 257 Gent joined the constabulary in 2003. PC Gent has worked in various departments including intervention and case investigations unit.

PC 257 Steve GENT is the local police officer for Bishop's Stortford town centre.

Locations

Bishop's Stortford Police Station

Address:

Basbow Lane, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 2NA

Opening Hours:
Mon: Open by prior appointment
Tue: Open by prior appointment
Wed: Open by prior appointment
Thu: Open by prior appointment
Fri: Open by prior appointment
Sat: Open by prior appointment
Sun: Open by prior appointment

Priorities

4 Dec 2023

Anti Social Behaviour (ASB)
Reduce reports of speeding on the A1184, London Road.
Monday to Friday, between 10am and 1pm.

London Road
Sawbridgeworth
Herts

Response (2 Apr 2024)

The local Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to monitor reports. The public are urged to continue reporting incidents to police so they can be responded to as required.

4 Dec 2023

Reduce reports of speeding on the A1184, London Road, Sawbridgeworth. Monday to Friday, between 10am and 1pm.

Response (15 Mar 2024)

Regular speed check operations have been conducted by the Neighbourhood Policing Team.
More than 30 vehicles were stopped during a traffic operation involving more than 14 officers. A number of drivers were dealt with for minor road traffic offences and one vehicle and occupant/s were searched under section 23 of the misuse of drugs act.
Officers have also met partner agencies to discuss road safety concerns and further measures that could be taken.
Awareness of the dangers of speed has been taught to children through Mini Police events and letters sent to parents to reinforce these messages.

1 May 2024

Reduce anti-social use of off-road vehicles in Southern Country Park, Bishop’s Stortford, mainly occurring between 10am and 6pm.

Response (1 Jun 2024)

• PCSOs Townsend, Rippon and Andrews met with the Friends of Southern Country Park to discuss ways in which they can work together to help keep the area safe as the weather gets warmer.

• Regular foot patrols have been carried out in the area.

• The Neighbourhood Policing Team were joined by colleagues from the Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) and Friends of Southern Country Park for a public engagement event. They spoke with park users about the work they are doing in the area to help keep it safe and asked members of the public to assist by reporting any suspicious activity or anti-social behaviour.
Lots of people came to chat to the team throughout the day and officers were also thrilled about the number of dogs they got to meet!

• PCSOs Steve and Mark from the Neighbourhood Policing Team have joined Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) colleagues to conduct drone patrols over the park.

1 May 2024

Increase feelings of safety in Pishiobury Park, Sawbridgeworth, by providing increased visible presence in the open spaces, between 2pm and 6pm.

Response (1 Jun 2024)

• Regular proactive patrols are being carried out to provide a visible presence, and to deter anti-social behaviour.
This work continues.

1 May 2024

Reduce anti-social use of off-road vehicles in Southern Country Park, Bishop’s Stortford, mainly occurring between 10am and 6pm.

Response (1 Jun 2024)

• PCSOs Townsend, Rippon and Andrews met with the Friends of Southern Country Park to discuss ways in which they can work together to help keep the area safe as the weather gets warmer.

• Regular foot patrols have been carried out in the area.

• The Neighbourhood Policing Team were joined by colleagues from the Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) and Friends of Southern Country Park for a public engagement event. They spoke with park users about the work they are doing in the area to help keep it safe and asked members of the public to assist by reporting any suspicious activity or anti-social behaviour.
Lots of people came to chat to the team throughout the day and officers were also thrilled about the number of dogs they got to meet!

• PCSOs Steve and Mark from the Neighbourhood Policing Team have joined Rural Operational Support Team (ROST) colleagues to conduct drone patrols over the park.

1 May 2024

Increase feelings of safety in Pishiobury Park, Sawbridgeworth, by providing increased visible presence in the open spaces, between 2pm and 6pm.

Response (1 Jun 2024)

• Regular proactive patrols are being carried out to provide a visible presence, and to deter anti-social behaviour.
This work continues.

1 Sep 2024

Reduce reports of motor vehicle related anti-social behaviour in the Link Road area of Bishop’s Stortford.

Response (30 Oct 2024)

* Proactive patrols have been carried out in the area and drivers have been spoken to.
* Several section 59 warning notices have been issued. The notices mean that anyone caught again can have their vehicle seized.
* Signage is being updated to warn motorists of the consequences of anti-social driving.

1 Sep 2024

Reduce reports of speeding in Hadham Road, Bishop’s Stortford.

Response (30 Oct 2024)

* Regular speed checks have been conducted in the area.
* A driver was issued with a Traffic Offence Report after he was recorded travelling at 54mph in the 30mph zone.

1 Sep 2024

Reduce reports of motor vehicle related anti-social behaviour in Sawbridgeworth.

Response (30 Oct 2024)

* Proactive patrols have been carried out.
* Public appeals have been issued to identify the riders responsible.
* Neighbourhood officers held a proactive operation alongside the Rural Operational Support Team in September, utilising their drone to help identify any offences. Work is continuing.

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