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Leicestershire Police - City Centre Neighbourhood

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City Centre Neighbourhood

The Castle neighbourhood is a diverse covering all of the City Centre. In addition it covers De Montfort University, the University of Leicester, Leicester Royal Infirmary, the Leicester Tigers rugby ground and the Clarendon Park and Riverside communities.

The Highcross and Haymarket shopping centres and Leicester's famous Market are all covered by this neighbourhood.

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Leicester City Council
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Contact Details

Senior Officer Details

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David Sandall (Assistant Chief Constable)

David Sandall has served with Leicestershire Police since 1999, commencing his policing career from the old Asfordby Street and Charles Street Police stations in Leicester, following on from his dad and grandad in serving in Leicestershire Police as part of over 80 years family service.

David continued to work across Leicester and surrounding area as a Sergeant. He led teams as a Shift, Neighbourhood and Custody Sergeant, before moving into the investigative departments, as a Detective Sergeant and being promoted as a Leicester City Detective Inspector.

As a Detective Inspector David also led the Force Special Operations Unit, leading on covert policing and Serious and Organised Crime before being seconded to the United Kingdom Borders Agency, managing an East Midlands Regional Team tackling foreign national offending. On promotion to Chief Inspector in 2009 David worked as the crime lead across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland as part of the County North and South areas, before supporting the amalgamation into the Counties Basic Command Unit.

From 2012 to 2015 David took the lead for Safeguarding Investigations, significantly developing the response to vulnerable people and the investigation of Serious Crime. He was instrumental in the introduction of the co-located multi-agency Safeguarding, Child Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation teams and the development of the investigative digital hub.

In 2015 David was promoted to Chief Superintendent as the Head of Crime and Intelligence. David has been engaged in broad variety of high profile serious and critical incidents and crimes that have sadly occurred in Leicestershire. David recently successfully completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University, he is an accredited PIP4 and PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer, a Senior Identification Manager and is also an active Strategic and experienced Tactical Firearms Commander.

From January 2019 David is undertaking the Temporary position as the Protective Services, Assistant Chief Constable for Leicestershire Police. This portfolio has the lead for the East Midlands Regional Criminal Justice Service, East Midlands Operations Department and he leads in Leicestershire for Serious and Organised Crime, Offender Management, Safeguarding Investigations and as the senior LGBT lead.

Outside of work David lives in Leicestershire with his family. He enjoys sport and being outside with his active children. David manages a local children’s football team and is also a parent representative for a local scout group.

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Julia Debenham (Assistant Chief Constable)

Julia Debenham joined Leicestershire Police in 1993 and has remained with the force ever since. Throughout her service, Julia has held a variety of roles throughout both ranks – both uniformed and non uniformed. More recently, Julia worked in collaborative roles within the East Midlands region where she held Chief officer responsibility for East Midlands Criminal Justice Service and East Midlands Specialist Operations Service.

Julia said “I feel immensely proud to be an Assistant Chief Constable in Leicestershire Police. I work with brilliant and dedicated people who achieve so much for the public. Often their efforts are not widely visible but their impact on people, often at a time of crisis, is hugely positive. It is a real privilege to live and work in our diverse communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. When I joined the police, I was seeking an interesting and challenging role that I could maintain as a career and that made a positive impact in our communities. 26 years on .. every day is different, every day is challenging and I continue to enjoy (almost) every minute… and I hope to make a positive difference”

Julia is married and is the mother of two young children.

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Rob Nixon (Chief Constable)

Rob has served with Leicestershire Police for 25 years, beginning his policing career here in 1993.

In 2008 he was appointed as the head of the force’s Community Safety Bureau, which was responsible for the implementation of neighbourhood policing, tackling anti-social behaviour and offender management.

His next role, from 2009 to 2014, was as Chief Superintendent for the Leicester City Basic Command Unit. He led local policing for the area and worked with communities during two large scale English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism demonstrations. He was instrumental in the force’s response to disorder during August 2012.

Throughout 2014 and 2015 he was head of business change and developed Blueprint2020 – a programme designed to decide how to make significant savings and take the force into a new era of policing.

His next step was to become Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, working across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire on collaborative projects such as the regional East midlands Operational Support Service and East Midlands Criminal Justice Service.

He stayed in this role until April 2017, when he was appointed as the force’s Assistant Chief Constable. He has responsibility for local policing, crime and intelligence and public protection.

Outside of policing, Rob lives in Leicestershire with his family. He is a keen pilot, skier and has developed his construction skills while renovating a derelict property.

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David Sandall (Assistant Chief Constable)

David Sandall has served with Leicestershire Police since 1999, commencing his policing career from the old Asfordby Street and Charles Street Police stations in Leicester, following on from his dad and grandad in serving in Leicestershire Police as part of over 80 years family service.

David continued to work across Leicester and surrounding area as a Sergeant. He led teams as a Shift, Neighbourhood and Custody Sergeant, before moving into the investigative departments, as a Detective Sergeant and being promoted as a Leicester City Detective Inspector.

As a Detective Inspector David also led the Force Special Operations Unit, leading on covert policing and Serious and Organised Crime before being seconded to the United Kingdom Borders Agency, managing an East Midlands Regional Team tackling foreign national offending. On promotion to Chief Inspector in 2009 David worked as the crime lead across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland as part of the County North and South areas, before supporting the amalgamation into the Counties Basic Command Unit.

From 2012 to 2015 David took the lead for Safeguarding Investigations, significantly developing the response to vulnerable people and the investigation of Serious Crime. He was instrumental in the introduction of the co-located multi-agency Safeguarding, Child Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation teams and the development of the investigative digital hub.

In 2015 David was promoted to Chief Superintendent as the Head of Crime and Intelligence. David has been engaged in broad variety of high profile serious and critical incidents and crimes that have sadly occurred in Leicestershire. David recently successfully completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University, he is an accredited PIP4 and PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer, a Senior Identification Manager and is also an active Strategic and experienced Tactical Firearms Commander.

From January 2019 David is undertaking the Temporary position as the Protective Services, Assistant Chief Constable for Leicestershire Police. This portfolio has the lead for the East Midlands Regional Criminal Justice Service, East Midlands Operations Department and he leads in Leicestershire for Serious and Organised Crime, Offender Management, Safeguarding Investigations and as the senior LGBT lead.

Outside of work David lives in Leicestershire with his family. He enjoys sport and being outside with his active children. David manages a local children’s football team and is also a parent representative for a local scout group.

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Julia Debenham (Assistant Chief Constable)

Julia Debenham joined Leicestershire Police in 1993 and has remained with the force ever since. Throughout her service, Julia has held a variety of roles throughout both ranks – both uniformed and non uniformed. More recently, Julia worked in collaborative roles within the East Midlands region where she held Chief officer responsibility for East Midlands Criminal Justice Service and East Midlands Specialist Operations Service.

Julia said “I feel immensely proud to be an Assistant Chief Constable in Leicestershire Police. I work with brilliant and dedicated people who achieve so much for the public. Often their efforts are not widely visible but their impact on people, often at a time of crisis, is hugely positive. It is a real privilege to live and work in our diverse communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. When I joined the police, I was seeking an interesting and challenging role that I could maintain as a career and that made a positive impact in our communities. 26 years on .. every day is different, every day is challenging and I continue to enjoy (almost) every minute… and I hope to make a positive difference”

Julia is married and is the mother of two young children.

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Rob Nixon (Chief Constable)

Rob has served with Leicestershire Police for 25 years, beginning his policing career here in 1993.

In 2008 he was appointed as the head of the force’s Community Safety Bureau, which was responsible for the implementation of neighbourhood policing, tackling anti-social behaviour and offender management.

His next role, from 2009 to 2014, was as Chief Superintendent for the Leicester City Basic Command Unit. He led local policing for the area and worked with communities during two large scale English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism demonstrations. He was instrumental in the force’s response to disorder during August 2012.

Throughout 2014 and 2015 he was head of business change and developed Blueprint2020 – a programme designed to decide how to make significant savings and take the force into a new era of policing.

His next step was to become Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, working across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire on collaborative projects such as the regional East midlands Operational Support Service and East Midlands Criminal Justice Service.

He stayed in this role until April 2017, when he was appointed as the force’s Assistant Chief Constable. He has responsibility for local policing, crime and intelligence and public protection.

Outside of policing, Rob lives in Leicestershire with his family. He is a keen pilot, skier and has developed his construction skills while renovating a derelict property.

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David Sandall (Assistant Chief Constable)

David Sandall has served with Leicestershire Police since 1999, commencing his policing career from the old Asfordby Street and Charles Street Police stations in Leicester, following on from his dad and grandad in serving in Leicestershire Police as part of over 80 years family service.

David continued to work across Leicester and surrounding area as a Sergeant. He led teams as a Shift, Neighbourhood and Custody Sergeant, before moving into the investigative departments, as a Detective Sergeant and being promoted as a Leicester City Detective Inspector.

As a Detective Inspector David also led the Force Special Operations Unit, leading on covert policing and Serious and Organised Crime before being seconded to the United Kingdom Borders Agency, managing an East Midlands Regional Team tackling foreign national offending. On promotion to Chief Inspector in 2009 David worked as the crime lead across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland as part of the County North and South areas, before supporting the amalgamation into the Counties Basic Command Unit.

From 2012 to 2015 David took the lead for Safeguarding Investigations, significantly developing the response to vulnerable people and the investigation of Serious Crime. He was instrumental in the introduction of the co-located multi-agency Safeguarding, Child Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation teams and the development of the investigative digital hub.

In 2015 David was promoted to Chief Superintendent as the Head of Crime and Intelligence. David has been engaged in broad variety of high profile serious and critical incidents and crimes that have sadly occurred in Leicestershire. David recently successfully completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University, he is an accredited PIP4 and PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer, a Senior Identification Manager and is also an active Strategic and experienced Tactical Firearms Commander.

From January 2019 David is undertaking the Temporary position as the Protective Services, Assistant Chief Constable for Leicestershire Police. This portfolio has the lead for the East Midlands Regional Criminal Justice Service, East Midlands Operations Department and he leads in Leicestershire for Serious and Organised Crime, Offender Management, Safeguarding Investigations and as the senior LGBT lead.

Outside of work David lives in Leicestershire with his family. He enjoys sport and being outside with his active children. David manages a local children’s football team and is also a parent representative for a local scout group.

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Julia Debenham (Assistant Chief Constable)

Julia Debenham joined Leicestershire Police in 1993 and has remained with the force ever since. Throughout her service, Julia has held a variety of roles throughout both ranks – both uniformed and non uniformed. More recently, Julia worked in collaborative roles within the East Midlands region where she held Chief officer responsibility for East Midlands Criminal Justice Service and East Midlands Specialist Operations Service.

Julia said “I feel immensely proud to be an Assistant Chief Constable in Leicestershire Police. I work with brilliant and dedicated people who achieve so much for the public. Often their efforts are not widely visible but their impact on people, often at a time of crisis, is hugely positive. It is a real privilege to live and work in our diverse communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. When I joined the police, I was seeking an interesting and challenging role that I could maintain as a career and that made a positive impact in our communities. 26 years on .. every day is different, every day is challenging and I continue to enjoy (almost) every minute… and I hope to make a positive difference”

Julia is married and is the mother of two young children.

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Rob Nixon (Chief Constable)

Rob has served with Leicestershire Police for 25 years, beginning his policing career here in 1993.

In 2008 he was appointed as the head of the force’s Community Safety Bureau, which was responsible for the implementation of neighbourhood policing, tackling anti-social behaviour and offender management.

His next role, from 2009 to 2014, was as Chief Superintendent for the Leicester City Basic Command Unit. He led local policing for the area and worked with communities during two large scale English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism demonstrations. He was instrumental in the force’s response to disorder during August 2012.

Throughout 2014 and 2015 he was head of business change and developed Blueprint2020 – a programme designed to decide how to make significant savings and take the force into a new era of policing.

His next step was to become Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, working across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire on collaborative projects such as the regional East midlands Operational Support Service and East Midlands Criminal Justice Service.

He stayed in this role until April 2017, when he was appointed as the force’s Assistant Chief Constable. He has responsibility for local policing, crime and intelligence and public protection.

Outside of policing, Rob lives in Leicestershire with his family. He is a keen pilot, skier and has developed his construction skills while renovating a derelict property.

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David Sandall (Assistant Chief Constable)

David Sandall has served with Leicestershire Police since 1999, commencing his policing career from the old Asfordby Street and Charles Street Police stations in Leicester, following on from his dad and grandad in serving in Leicestershire Police as part of over 80 years family service.

David continued to work across Leicester and surrounding area as a Sergeant. He led teams as a Shift, Neighbourhood and Custody Sergeant, before moving into the investigative departments, as a Detective Sergeant and being promoted as a Leicester City Detective Inspector.

As a Detective Inspector David also led the Force Special Operations Unit, leading on covert policing and Serious and Organised Crime before being seconded to the United Kingdom Borders Agency, managing an East Midlands Regional Team tackling foreign national offending. On promotion to Chief Inspector in 2009 David worked as the crime lead across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland as part of the County North and South areas, before supporting the amalgamation into the Counties Basic Command Unit.

From 2012 to 2015 David took the lead for Safeguarding Investigations, significantly developing the response to vulnerable people and the investigation of Serious Crime. He was instrumental in the introduction of the co-located multi-agency Safeguarding, Child Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation teams and the development of the investigative digital hub.

In 2015 David was promoted to Chief Superintendent as the Head of Crime and Intelligence. David has been engaged in broad variety of high profile serious and critical incidents and crimes that have sadly occurred in Leicestershire. David recently successfully completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University, he is an accredited PIP4 and PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer, a Senior Identification Manager and is also an active Strategic and experienced Tactical Firearms Commander.

From January 2019 David is undertaking the Temporary position as the Protective Services, Assistant Chief Constable for Leicestershire Police. This portfolio has the lead for the East Midlands Regional Criminal Justice Service, East Midlands Operations Department and he leads in Leicestershire for Serious and Organised Crime, Offender Management, Safeguarding Investigations and as the senior LGBT lead.

Outside of work David lives in Leicestershire with his family. He enjoys sport and being outside with his active children. David manages a local children’s football team and is also a parent representative for a local scout group.

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Julia Debenham (Assistant Chief Constable)

Julia Debenham joined Leicestershire Police in 1993 and has remained with the force ever since. Throughout her service, Julia has held a variety of roles throughout both ranks – both uniformed and non uniformed. More recently, Julia worked in collaborative roles within the East Midlands region where she held Chief officer responsibility for East Midlands Criminal Justice Service and East Midlands Specialist Operations Service.

Julia said “I feel immensely proud to be an Assistant Chief Constable in Leicestershire Police. I work with brilliant and dedicated people who achieve so much for the public. Often their efforts are not widely visible but their impact on people, often at a time of crisis, is hugely positive. It is a real privilege to live and work in our diverse communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. When I joined the police, I was seeking an interesting and challenging role that I could maintain as a career and that made a positive impact in our communities. 26 years on .. every day is different, every day is challenging and I continue to enjoy (almost) every minute… and I hope to make a positive difference”

Julia is married and is the mother of two young children.

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Rob Nixon (Chief Constable)

Rob has served with Leicestershire Police for 25 years, beginning his policing career here in 1993.

In 2008 he was appointed as the head of the force’s Community Safety Bureau, which was responsible for the implementation of neighbourhood policing, tackling anti-social behaviour and offender management.

His next role, from 2009 to 2014, was as Chief Superintendent for the Leicester City Basic Command Unit. He led local policing for the area and worked with communities during two large scale English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism demonstrations. He was instrumental in the force’s response to disorder during August 2012.

Throughout 2014 and 2015 he was head of business change and developed Blueprint2020 – a programme designed to decide how to make significant savings and take the force into a new era of policing.

His next step was to become Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, working across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire on collaborative projects such as the regional East midlands Operational Support Service and East Midlands Criminal Justice Service.

He stayed in this role until April 2017, when he was appointed as the force’s Assistant Chief Constable. He has responsibility for local policing, crime and intelligence and public protection.

Outside of policing, Rob lives in Leicestershire with his family. He is a keen pilot, skier and has developed his construction skills while renovating a derelict property.

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David Sandall (Assistant Chief Constable)

David Sandall has served with Leicestershire Police since 1999, commencing his policing career from the old Asfordby Street and Charles Street Police stations in Leicester, following on from his dad and grandad in serving in Leicestershire Police as part of over 80 years family service.

David continued to work across Leicester and surrounding area as a Sergeant. He led teams as a Shift, Neighbourhood and Custody Sergeant, before moving into the investigative departments, as a Detective Sergeant and being promoted as a Leicester City Detective Inspector.

As a Detective Inspector David also led the Force Special Operations Unit, leading on covert policing and Serious and Organised Crime before being seconded to the United Kingdom Borders Agency, managing an East Midlands Regional Team tackling foreign national offending. On promotion to Chief Inspector in 2009 David worked as the crime lead across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland as part of the County North and South areas, before supporting the amalgamation into the Counties Basic Command Unit.

From 2012 to 2015 David took the lead for Safeguarding Investigations, significantly developing the response to vulnerable people and the investigation of Serious Crime. He was instrumental in the introduction of the co-located multi-agency Safeguarding, Child Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation teams and the development of the investigative digital hub.

In 2015 David was promoted to Chief Superintendent as the Head of Crime and Intelligence. David has been engaged in broad variety of high profile serious and critical incidents and crimes that have sadly occurred in Leicestershire. David recently successfully completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University, he is an accredited PIP4 and PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer, a Senior Identification Manager and is also an active Strategic and experienced Tactical Firearms Commander.

From January 2019 David is undertaking the Temporary position as the Protective Services, Assistant Chief Constable for Leicestershire Police. This portfolio has the lead for the East Midlands Regional Criminal Justice Service, East Midlands Operations Department and he leads in Leicestershire for Serious and Organised Crime, Offender Management, Safeguarding Investigations and as the senior LGBT lead.

Outside of work David lives in Leicestershire with his family. He enjoys sport and being outside with his active children. David manages a local children’s football team and is also a parent representative for a local scout group.

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Julia Debenham (Assistant Chief Constable)

Julia Debenham joined Leicestershire Police in 1993 and has remained with the force ever since. Throughout her service, Julia has held a variety of roles throughout both ranks – both uniformed and non uniformed. More recently, Julia worked in collaborative roles within the East Midlands region where she held Chief officer responsibility for East Midlands Criminal Justice Service and East Midlands Specialist Operations Service.

Julia said “I feel immensely proud to be an Assistant Chief Constable in Leicestershire Police. I work with brilliant and dedicated people who achieve so much for the public. Often their efforts are not widely visible but their impact on people, often at a time of crisis, is hugely positive. It is a real privilege to live and work in our diverse communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. When I joined the police, I was seeking an interesting and challenging role that I could maintain as a career and that made a positive impact in our communities. 26 years on .. every day is different, every day is challenging and I continue to enjoy (almost) every minute… and I hope to make a positive difference”

Julia is married and is the mother of two young children.

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Rob Nixon (Chief Constable)

Rob has served with Leicestershire Police for 25 years, beginning his policing career here in 1993.

In 2008 he was appointed as the head of the force’s Community Safety Bureau, which was responsible for the implementation of neighbourhood policing, tackling anti-social behaviour and offender management.

His next role, from 2009 to 2014, was as Chief Superintendent for the Leicester City Basic Command Unit. He led local policing for the area and worked with communities during two large scale English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism demonstrations. He was instrumental in the force’s response to disorder during August 2012.

Throughout 2014 and 2015 he was head of business change and developed Blueprint2020 – a programme designed to decide how to make significant savings and take the force into a new era of policing.

His next step was to become Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, working across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire on collaborative projects such as the regional East midlands Operational Support Service and East Midlands Criminal Justice Service.

He stayed in this role until April 2017, when he was appointed as the force’s Assistant Chief Constable. He has responsibility for local policing, crime and intelligence and public protection.

Outside of policing, Rob lives in Leicestershire with his family. He is a keen pilot, skier and has developed his construction skills while renovating a derelict property.

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David Sandall (Assistant Chief Constable)

David Sandall has served with Leicestershire Police since 1999, commencing his policing career from the old Asfordby Street and Charles Street Police stations in Leicester, following on from his dad and grandad in serving in Leicestershire Police as part of over 80 years family service.

David continued to work across Leicester and surrounding area as a Sergeant. He led teams as a Shift, Neighbourhood and Custody Sergeant, before moving into the investigative departments, as a Detective Sergeant and being promoted as a Leicester City Detective Inspector.

As a Detective Inspector David also led the Force Special Operations Unit, leading on covert policing and Serious and Organised Crime before being seconded to the United Kingdom Borders Agency, managing an East Midlands Regional Team tackling foreign national offending. On promotion to Chief Inspector in 2009 David worked as the crime lead across the County of Leicestershire and Rutland as part of the County North and South areas, before supporting the amalgamation into the Counties Basic Command Unit.

From 2012 to 2015 David took the lead for Safeguarding Investigations, significantly developing the response to vulnerable people and the investigation of Serious Crime. He was instrumental in the introduction of the co-located multi-agency Safeguarding, Child Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation teams and the development of the investigative digital hub.

In 2015 David was promoted to Chief Superintendent as the Head of Crime and Intelligence. David has been engaged in broad variety of high profile serious and critical incidents and crimes that have sadly occurred in Leicestershire. David recently successfully completed a Master’s degree at Cambridge University, he is an accredited PIP4 and PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer, a Senior Identification Manager and is also an active Strategic and experienced Tactical Firearms Commander.

From January 2019 David is undertaking the Temporary position as the Protective Services, Assistant Chief Constable for Leicestershire Police. This portfolio has the lead for the East Midlands Regional Criminal Justice Service, East Midlands Operations Department and he leads in Leicestershire for Serious and Organised Crime, Offender Management, Safeguarding Investigations and as the senior LGBT lead.

Outside of work David lives in Leicestershire with his family. He enjoys sport and being outside with his active children. David manages a local children’s football team and is also a parent representative for a local scout group.

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Julia Debenham (Assistant Chief Constable)

Julia Debenham joined Leicestershire Police in 1993 and has remained with the force ever since. Throughout her service, Julia has held a variety of roles throughout both ranks – both uniformed and non uniformed. More recently, Julia worked in collaborative roles within the East Midlands region where she held Chief officer responsibility for East Midlands Criminal Justice Service and East Midlands Specialist Operations Service.

Julia said “I feel immensely proud to be an Assistant Chief Constable in Leicestershire Police. I work with brilliant and dedicated people who achieve so much for the public. Often their efforts are not widely visible but their impact on people, often at a time of crisis, is hugely positive. It is a real privilege to live and work in our diverse communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. When I joined the police, I was seeking an interesting and challenging role that I could maintain as a career and that made a positive impact in our communities. 26 years on .. every day is different, every day is challenging and I continue to enjoy (almost) every minute… and I hope to make a positive difference”

Julia is married and is the mother of two young children.

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Rob Nixon (Chief Constable)

Rob has served with Leicestershire Police for 25 years, beginning his policing career here in 1993.

In 2008 he was appointed as the head of the force’s Community Safety Bureau, which was responsible for the implementation of neighbourhood policing, tackling anti-social behaviour and offender management.

His next role, from 2009 to 2014, was as Chief Superintendent for the Leicester City Basic Command Unit. He led local policing for the area and worked with communities during two large scale English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism demonstrations. He was instrumental in the force’s response to disorder during August 2012.

Throughout 2014 and 2015 he was head of business change and developed Blueprint2020 – a programme designed to decide how to make significant savings and take the force into a new era of policing.

His next step was to become Temporary Assistant Chief Constable, working across Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire on collaborative projects such as the regional East midlands Operational Support Service and East Midlands Criminal Justice Service.

He stayed in this role until April 2017, when he was appointed as the force’s Assistant Chief Constable. He has responsibility for local policing, crime and intelligence and public protection.

Outside of policing, Rob lives in Leicestershire with his family. He is a keen pilot, skier and has developed his construction skills while renovating a derelict property.

Neighbourhood Officer Details

Bec Sanders (PCSO 6628)
Donna Green (PCSO 6669)
Elliot Godden (Police Constable 4323)
Ellis Stretton (Police Constable 178)
Jane Elton (PCSO 6040)
Karl Turner (Police Constable 1467)
Katie Spencer (Police Constable 4416)
Tim Jones (PCSO 6036)
Tom Page-Brown (Police Constable 4486)
Zane Tompkins (Sergeant 4081)
Bec Sanders (PCSO 6628)
Dean Seville (Police Constable 4172)
Donna Green (PCSO 6669)
Elliot Godden (Police Constable 4323)
Ellis Stretton (Police Constable 178)
Jane Elton (PCSO 6040)
Karl Turner (Police Constable 1467)
Katie Spencer (Police Constable 4416)
Tim Jones (PCSO 6036)
Tom Page-Brown (Police Constable 4486)
Zane Tompkins (Sergeant 4081)
Bec Sanders (PCSO 6628)
Dean Seville (Police Constable 4172)
Donna Green (PCSO 6669)
Elliot Godden (Police Constable 4323)
Ellis Stretton (Police Constable 178)
Jane Elton (PCSO 6040)
Karl Turner (Police Constable 1467)
Katie Spencer (Police Constable 4416)
Tim Jones (PCSO 6036)
Tom Page-Brown (Police Constable 4486)
Zane Tompkins (Sergeant 4081)
Bec Sanders (PCSO 6628)
Dean Seville (Police Constable 4172)
Donna Green (PCSO 6669)
Elliot Godden (Police Constable 4323)
Ellis Stretton (Police Constable 178)
Jane Elton (PCSO 6040)
Karl Turner (Police Constable 1467)
Katie Spencer (Police Constable 4416)
Tim Jones (PCSO 6036)
Tom Page-Brown (Police Constable 4486)
Zane Tompkins (Sergeant 4081)
Bec Sanders (PCSO 6628)
Dean Seville (Police Constable 4172)
Donna Green (PCSO 6669)
Elliot Godden (Police Constable 4323)
Ellis Stretton (Police Constable 178)
Jane Elton (PCSO 6040)
Karl Turner (Police Constable 1467)
Katie Spencer (Police Constable 4416)
Tim Jones (PCSO 6036)
Tom Page-Brown (Police Constable 4486)
Zane Tompkins (Sergeant 4081)
Bec Sanders (PCSO 6628)
Dean Seville (Police Constable 4172)
Donna Green (PCSO 6669)
Elliot Godden (Police Constable 4323)
Ellis Stretton (Police Constable 178)
Jane Elton (PCSO 6040)
Karl Turner (Police Constable 1467)
Katie Spencer (Police Constable 4416)
Tim Jones (PCSO 6036)
Tom Page-Brown (Police Constable 4486)
Zane Tompkins (Sergeant 4081)

Priorities

1 Apr 2024

Retail Crime – focused around the Haymarket and Highcross Shopping Centres.

YOU SAID: There have been issues around shop theft within these areas which has caused you concern.

Response (1 Jun 2024)

*APRIL UPDATE*
WE DID:
Joint patrols conducted with Highcross security focusing on shop theft and anti-social behaviour.
Visits to Vision Express and Cotswold Outdoor to offer tailored advice to management on the topic of shop theft.
A male suspect identified for burglary at the Highcross has been arrested, charged and remanded.
A male suspect trying to sell stolen items in the City Centre was caught in the act by the beat team. The items have been returned to the owner and the male has been processed for the offence via an out of court disposal.
A prolific shop thief has been issued with a CBO banning him from various locations in the city centre after being charged with multiple theft offences.
Our PCSO’s have held various engagements across the city centre focusing on the subject of crime prevention, including theft. Please check our website for our upcoming events.

WE DID:
Continued our joint patrols with Highcross security and have arranged the same with the Haymarket security team. These patrols focus on anti-social behaviour and engaging with stores to offer crime prevention advice.
Dedicated visit to the Fragrance shop to offer tailored advice to management on the topic of shop theft.
So far we have had 3 criminal behaviour orders granted which places strict control measures on offenders and prevents them being a designated locations of the City Centre. These orders target and prevent offenders from committing ASB and theft.
PCSO’s continue to complete engagement events on the topic of crime prevention, including theft, at various locations and open spaces within the Highcross and Haymarket.
Management meeting with the Highcross to discuss how we can work together to tackle ASB within the centre.

1 Apr 2024

Drug use and drug related ASB around the Angel Gateway and the Market Place.

YOU SAID: There has been an increase in drug related issues around this location which has caused alarm and distress to the community.

Response (1 Jun 2024)

*APRIL UPDATE*
WE DID:
A second male has been issued a CBO banning him from various locations within the city centre after being charged for public order and drugs offences.
Regular high visibility foot patrol of the area has been conducted by the beat team to prevent and deter activity.
A male subject to a stop search after acting suspiciously was found in possession of a small amount of Cannabis. He has been issued with an out of court disposal and given positive requirements to engage with support services.
PC Karl has been out with support services to engage with the street lifestyle community and help support with their needs.
PC Elliot has located a suspect male dealing drugs within the City Centre. The male was arrested and found in possessions of drugs and cash which have been seized. The investigation is ongoing.

*MAY UPDATE*
WE DID:
Targeted foot patrols around this location have led to an increase in our use of stop and search powers with over 10 being completed. 3 males have been found in possession of a small number of drugs and have been issued with community resolutions.
Issues of ASB and drug use within Angel Gateway have been raised to partners to seek opportunities to target harden this location.
So far we have had 3 criminal behaviour orders granted which places strict control measures on offenders and prevents them being a designated locations of the City Centre. These orders target and prevent offenders from committing ASB and theft.
The team have worked with local businesses to reduce drug related ASB by offering target hardening advice and starting the incremental approach against identified offenders. Stores include Greggs, HM Samuel, and Pete’s shoe repairs and Key cutting.

1 Apr 2024

Anti-Social Behavior around Abbey Campus, Memory Lane and the industrial estate.

YOU SAID: There has been an increase in ASB in this area and have reported these matters to us.

Response (1 Jun 2024)

*APRIL UPDATE*
WE DID:
PCSO Donna has conducted a site visit with Wardens at Abbey Campus to discuss the issues and work towards reducing them.
PC’s Tom and Jordan also seized a vehicle from this location for no insurance after the occupant caught their eye for acting in an anti-social manner.
2 community resolutions have been issued to youths that have been causing ASB at The Arches residential building, one of conditions was to write a letter of apology for their actions.
After reports of ASB on the KEEPMOAT building site, SOAR LANE the beat team are working with staff there to identify those responsible. So far 2 have been identified and the ASB incremental approach has been started via warning letter.
The beat team have increased their patrol of this part of the beat both on foot and in vehicles.

*MAY UPDATE*
WE DID:
Dedicated high visibility patrols around key times that ASB is occurring has been completed by the team.
Identified 3 youths responsible for ASB and started the ASB incremental approach against these perpetrators.
Planned engagements conducted at Leicester College have been conducted by our PCSO’s to offer support and advice around a number of topics including ASB, personal safety and knife crime.
Referred ongoing issues on anti-social behaviour at Bath Lane into the joint action group. This allows key partners to discuss the issues faced and ensure the most appropriate agency is tasked to tackle and reduce issues collectively.
Following reports of large scale ASB at Bath Lane officers deployed and seized items used to commit ASB. A dispersal zone was identified and perpetrators were removed from the location.
3 adult males suspected of using the industrial area for drug related ASB were stop and searched along with their vehicle. A small amount of cannabis was recovered and appropriate action taken.

1 Jul 2024

Safety during the Night Time Economy.

YOU SAID: That you want to feel safe whilst on a night out in the City Centre.

Response (1 Sep 2024)

*JULY UPDATE*
WE DID:
-This month we have launched Operation OVERSEE to promote safety during the nighttime economy. This operation focuses on completing thorough licensing checks at licensed premises, ensuring they are adhering the licensing objectives. SIA door supervisors are also checked against the SIA database to ensure they are operating legally.
-2 door supervisors have been reported to the SIA for failing to display their SIA license whilst on duty.
-3 licensed premisses have been reported for breaching their conditions. The Police and Council will work together to complete further actions against each premise.
-PCSO's have been deployed during the nighttime economy to promote a safe night out. They have provided free anti-spiking items such as bottle stoppers and drink covers. They have also raised awareness of the Ask Angela campaign.
-During licensing visits officers have been checking staff knowledge around Ask Angela campaigns and how they prevent violence against women and girls, providing advice and material where appropriate.

*AUGUST UPDATE*
WE DID:
-Operation OVERSEE deployments have continued in the city centre to promote a safe night out.
-1 premise visited was not displaying the correct signage as stipulated within their license agreement, this will dealt with via a verbal warning and recorded on police systems.
-Visits to locations such as Walkabout, Café Bruxelles and Helsinki have shown that the establishments are adhering to their license and helping support the operation.
PCSO's Tim and Hannah have conducted deployments at the Clock Tower on Friday and Saturday nights. They have provided free anti-spiking items such as bottle stoppers and drink covers. They have also raised awareness of the Ask Angela campaign.
-Officers from the City Centre beat have also supported the overarching night time economy operation over a busy bank holiday weekend.

1 Jul 2024

Anti-Social Behaviour - including drug use, street drinking, youths and misuse of public spaces within the Haymarket and St Mags Bus Stations.

YOU SAID: Anti-social behaviour at Haymarket and St Margaret’s bus station is an issue.

Response (1 Sep 2024)

*JULY UPDATE*
WE DID:
-The beat team have been conducting regular high visibility foot patrol at the location during key times.
-A dedicated operation was completed for the end of term. A large number of youths did attend the city centre and transport hubs with the vast majority of them not engaging in any ASB. Police and partners from youth services were deployed and worked collaboratively.
-In order to support staff and reduce anti-social behaviour at the locations Police have been conducting joint patrols with security at each station. This strengthens the working relationship and allows us to share information.
-The ASB at the location has now been accepted into the Joint Action Group (JAG). This allows us to share and discuss the issues with key partners in youth services, councils and local volunteers to devise the best approach to support the youths and prevent ASB.
-Over 20 youths have been identified and their details shared with Early Intervention to see what support they can offer them and their families.

*AUGUST UPDATE*
WE DID:
-High visibility patrols of the location have continued tackling ASB caused by youths and the street lifestyle community.
-Partner agencies such as the Street Outreach team have supported patrols at the location offering support and diversion.
Following on from last month's update and the JAG process custom actions have been set for Police, Council and Bus station to reduce issues. A follow up meeting has been arranged to discuss the impact.
-There has been a noted reduction in youth related ASB within the location.
-PCSO have completed tailored engagements at the stations to help support commuters with ASB, crime reduction and general advice.

1 Jul 2024

Cycle crime - including theft of cycles, dangerous cycling and use of E-scooters.

YOU SAID: Speeding cyclists and E-scooters are a concern and that you are worried about leaving your bike in the City Centre.

Response (1 Sep 2024)

*JULY UPDATE*
WE DID:
-Sergeant Tompkins and PC Page-Brown have attended the national cycle crime conference. Whilst there they were able to discuss best practice and develop ideas with colleagues from multiple police forces, councils and other partners. We look forward to progressing these ideas over the coming weeks.
-We have conducted numerous bike register events in the city centre. At the events, bikes will be marked with a unique code and added to the national Bike Register database, making it easier for police to reunite stolen bikes with their owners. It can also act as a deterrent to would-be thieves as the bike is permanently marked, making it more difficult to sell. Research suggests cyclists are 83% more likely to have their bike stolen if it is not Bike Register marked.
-July also saw another Operation PEDALFAST deployment. During the operation 6 first and only warnings were given to E-scooter riders, 6 first and only warnings were given to over powered E-bikes and 1 E-scooter was seized.
-The team took part in the active cycle tour across the city with partners. This gave us the ability to promote safe cycling in the city centre and develop our working relationship with partners. We are currently working together on projects to reduce cycle theft.
-Through Police enquires we have identified 2 males responsible for cycle theft. We are currently making attempts to locate and arrest these individuals.

*AUGUST UPDATE*
WE DID:
-4 Suspects have been arrested and charged for theft of cycle offences. Targeting offenders that cause harm to the community is our priority.
-We have continued to conduct meaningful engagements to tackle cycle crime with 4 bike register events being conducted in the city centre during the month of August. At the events, bikes will be marked with a unique code and added to the national Bike Register database, making it easier for police to reunite stolen bikes with their owners. It can also act as a deterrent to would-be thieves as the bike is permanently marked, making it more difficult to sell. Research suggests cyclists are 83% more likely to have their bike stolen if it is not Bike Register marked.
-PC Tom and Sgt Zane are now part of an electric cycle forum to help understand and share the benefits of E-Bike use for the Police.
-Project Re-lock continues supporting those who have been the victim of cycle theft. If you have been unfortunate enough to have your cycle stolen then please discuss with your local beat team and you may be eligible to receive a free D-LOCK to prevent you from becoming a repeat victim and help support you getting back on the saddle.

1 Oct 2024

To reduce and prevent theft from stores and support local businesses with retail crime.

YOU SAID: Our business community have expressed that theft from their stores is a problem in the City Centre.

1 Oct 2024

Student and youth related Anti-Social Behaviour focused around Bath Lane area.

YOU SAID: Anti-social behaviour caused by students and youths during the darker evenings and at key dates such as Haloween and Bonfire night increases.

1 Oct 2024

Darker Nights and Night Time Economy Safety.

YOU SAID: During the darker nights you want to feel safe when commuting, shopping and enjoying the night life.

1 Oct 2024

To reduce and prevent theft from stores and support local businesses with retail crime.

YOU SAID: Our business community have expressed that theft from their stores is a problem in the City Centre.

Response (1 Nov 2024)

*OCTOBER UPDATE*
WE DID:
-PC Tom has conducted tailored visits to multiple businesses including WH Smiths and Holland & Barrett. During the visits steps are taken to identify what action can be taken to improve guardians and prevent theft.
-High visibility patrols have been conducted in key shopping areas including Highcross, Haymarket, Hight St and Gallowtree Gate.
-Our PCSO's have completed multiple engagements at our shopping centres supporting businesses, staff and shoppers with crime prevention and reduction advice.
-During October we conducted a targeted week of action for the safer business action week. During this week over a 130 stores were visited and offered support, 9 suspects arrested and over 50 charges for theft from store obtained.
-A prolific shoplifter has been issued with a criminal behaviour order (CBO) following charges for theft and another male charged with numerous theft offences has seen his CBO varied preventing him from entering numerous stores.

1 Oct 2024

Student and youth related Anti-Social Behaviour focused around Bath Lane area.

YOU SAID: Anti-social behaviour caused by students and youths during the darker evenings and at key dates such as Haloween and Bonfire night increases.

Response (1 Nov 2024)

*OCTOBER UPDATE*
WE DID:
-High visibility patrols of the location have been conducted and 2 students have been provided with words of advice in line with the incremental approach following reports of ASB.
-A student who has repeatedly breached his conditions of tenancy has been served paperwork to start the eviction process.
-A student has been safeguarded following reports of feeling unsafe, PC Ellis has supplied her with a panic alarm and given her safety advice.
-Multiple vehicles have been seized from Bath Lane following patrols to tackle the ASB in the locality.
-A planned policing operation has been implemented for Halloween and Bonfire night to prevent issues occurring. A joint visit has been conducted with the community fire safety team to deliver advice to students and staff.

1 Oct 2024

Darker Nights and Night Time Economy Safety.

YOU SAID: During the darker nights you want to feel safe when commuting, shopping and enjoying the night life.

Response (1 Nov 2024)

*OCTOBER UPDATE*
WE DID:
-We have conducted another deployment of operation Oversee to promote safety during the night time economy. During this deployment we conducted enhanced licensing checks at pubs, bars, clubs and off-licences within our policing area. 7 locations visited with 4 breaches identified. Written warning issued to 1 venue, verbal warning for 2 venues and the final establishment has rectified the issues after discussion with the licensing officer.
-We have worked with community safety to install new locks at Angel Gateway preventing access to the location during the darker evenings.
-Our licensing officer, PC Jeff has taken a licensed premise to review following multiple breaches. Our intention is to implement stricter conditions to uphold public safety. Failure will result in us applying for a revocation of license.

1 Oct 2024

To reduce and prevent theft from stores and support local businesses with retail crime.

YOU SAID: Our business community have expressed that theft from their stores is a problem in the City Centre.

Response (1 Dec 2024)

*OCTOBER UPDATE*
WE DID:
-PC Tom has conducted tailored visits to multiple businesses including WH Smiths and Holland & Barrett. During the visits steps are taken to identify what action can be taken to improve guardians and prevent theft.
-High visibility patrols have been conducted in key shopping areas including Highcross, Haymarket, Hight St and Gallowtree Gate.
-Our PCSO's have completed multiple engagements at our shopping centres supporting businesses, staff and shoppers with crime prevention and reduction advice.
-During October we conducted a targeted week of action for the safer business action week. During this week over a 130 stores were visited and offered support, 9 suspects arrested and over 50 charges for theft from store obtained.
-A prolific shoplifter has been issued with a criminal behaviour order (CBO) following charges for theft and another male charged with numerous theft offences has seen his CBO varied preventing him from entering numerous stores.

*NOVEMBER UPDATE*
WE DID:
-We continue to target those who persistently steal from stores. Another criminal behaviour order obtained on the back of 23 charges for shop theft and a 26 week custodial sentence.
-Multiple stores have been visited including stores within Haymarket, Highcross and other key shopping areas to discuss their process for challenging ID and the sale of age restricted items.
-Our PCSO's have continued engagements in retail zones to promote crime and ASB reduction.
-Tailored visits have been conducted at Lush and Boots in the city centre. During these visits we discuss best practice, how to prevent and deter retail crime, CCTV positioning, store layout/product placement, crime trends and what support is available for retailers.

1 Oct 2024

Student and youth related Anti-Social Behaviour focused around Bath Lane area.

YOU SAID: Anti-social behaviour caused by students and youths during the darker evenings and at key dates such as Haloween and Bonfire night increases.

Response (1 Dec 2024)

*OCTOBER UPDATE*
WE DID:
-High visibility patrols of the location have been conducted and 2 students have been provided with words of advice in line with the incremental approach following reports of ASB.
-A student who has repeatedly breached his conditions of tenancy has been served paperwork to start the eviction process.
-A student has been safeguarded following reports of feeling unsafe, PC Ellis has supplied her with a panic alarm and given her safety advice.
-Multiple vehicles have been seized from Bath Lane following patrols to tackle the ASB in the locality.
-A planned policing operation has been implemented for Halloween and Bonfire night to prevent issues occurring. A joint visit has been conducted with the community fire safety team to deliver advice to students and staff.

*NOVEMBER UPDATE*
WE DID:
-A student who has repeatedly been involved in anti-social behaviour and drug use is to have his tenancy at the student accommodation terminated.
-During ASB week visits were conducted to all student accommodations to reduce and prevent issues.
-1 male has been issued with a warning following the incremental approach for causing ASB within residential areas.
-3 people were arrested after fireworks were discharged at emergency services.
-1 male issued with a written warning following repeat anti-social behaviour reports.
-2 perpetrators were issued with dispersal’s banning them from the location for 48 hours after causing ASB issues and ignoring warnings.

1 Oct 2024

Darker Nights and Night Time Economy Safety.

YOU SAID: During the darker nights you want to feel safe when commuting, shopping and enjoying the night life.

Response (1 Dec 2024)

*OCTOBER UPDATE*
WE DID:
-We have conducted another deployment of operation Oversee to promote safety during the night time economy. During this deployment we conducted enhanced licensing checks at pubs, bars, clubs and off-licences within our policing area. 7 locations visited with 4 breaches identified. Written warning issued to 1 venue, verbal warning for 2 venues and the final establishment has rectified the issues after discussion with the licensing officer.
-We have worked with community safety to install new locks at Angel Gateway preventing access to the location during the darker evenings.
-Our licensing officer, PC Jeff has taken a licensed premise to review following multiple breaches. Our intention is to implement stricter conditions to uphold public safety. Failure will result in us applying for a revocation of license.

*NOVEMBER UPDATE*
WE DID:
-Following community concerns about anti-social behaviour being caused in Angel Gateway the beat team have worked with Leicester City Council Community Safety team and local businesses to target harden the area. Regular patrols have been conducted and the gates have been repaired preventing access during the afternoon and into the darker nights.
-Operation Oversee has continued conducting licensing checks at venues and ensuring that SIA door staff are registered and operating safely. One location found to operating in breach will now be subject to a license review.
-We have visited many night time economy venues with staff from the ‘Walk Away’ campaign. This campaign aims to reduce serious violence and promote safety during the NTE. During visits to venues we were able to share messaging, discuss how we can assist them and what they can do support the campaign and help prevent a situation tuning to violence by simply walking away.

1 Jan 2025

To reduce and prevent theft from stores and support local businesses with retail crime.

YOU SAID: Our business community have expressed that theft from their stores is a problem in the City Centre.

Response (1 Jan 2025)

The first update will be at the end of January.

1 Jan 2025

To reduce the use of E-Scooters and overpowered E-Bikes in City Centre spaces.

YOU SAID: Speeding E-Bikes and E-Scooters are a concern for you in busy built up areas.

Response (1 Jan 2025)

The first update will be at the end of January.

1 Jan 2025

To reduce anti-social behaviour and misuse of spaces at Abbey Campus and the surrounding area.

YOU SAID: Anti-social behaviour in this location is being caused by people and vehicles which is ongoing.

Response (1 Jan 2025)

The first update will be at the end of January.

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