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Leicestershire Police - Greater Hinckley Neighbourhood
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Greater Hinckley Neighbourhood
The Greater Hinckley neighbourhood beat covers all parts of Hinckley except for the town centre.
The beat is a large residential area which also includes several schools, a college and three supermarkets. It also has a number of large industrial estates.
There is a 'community house' established on the Wykin estate which is regularly attended by the beat officers and acts as a focal point for members of the community to raise issues affecting their neighbourhood.
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Senior Officer Details
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Hinckley Police Station
Upper Bond Street , Hinckley , Leicester, LE10 1RJ
Priorities
| 1 Jun 2024 | Road Safety - Speeding of vehicles along a number of roads on the beat, breaches of weight restrictions and bridge strikes all lead to a feeling amongst the community that road safety is an issue. Users driving with no documents such as Insurance, MOT and Tax. With no licenses. Response (1 Jun 2024)The continuing issues of inconsiderate parking and speeding during school times, we are attempting to complete patrols during these hours to stop any individual that thinks they have the right to proceed with these inconsiderate actions. Visits and meetings have been held with HAJC/Hinckley Parks and both Traffic Enforcement teams at LCC/Harborough Councils to discuss ways of tackling the problems, with the following acted upon. •Letters advising parents about parking on restricted single yellow lines have been sent. This is an ongoing problem as Schools return to normal, but we ask all parents to be considerate to local residents and observe the parking restrictions in force. Where possible park away from the area and walk your children to School. We have had recent reports around the Butt Lane area for inconsiderate parking during any time of day. We as the beat team shall be patrolling this area more than usual and taken any appropriate action to people caught parking or driving in a way that causes any alarm and distress. Patrols have been completed by the officers on the beat to stop any vehicles with the incorrect documents or no documents at all. We are aware of some vehicles that have been driving illegally and we have caught up to them and took the correct actions. |
| 1 Jun 2024 | Anti-Social Behaviour - Ongoing issues with large groups of youths, particularly on public parks and open spaces, fighting, playing loud music, being abusive, drinking and using drugs. Response (1 Jun 2024)Overall ASB has been a constant problem on the beat over the past couple of months. Officers have been focusing on areas where numerous reports are entering the desk with youths causing alarm and distress to the public. We are attempting to respond to these type of calls ASAP due the risks that could take place, this is a big part of our community engagement, and we want to take care of the public interests. In addition to the patrols completed officers have been working with local council and highways to explore opportunities to make the area safer and less appealing to those wanting to cause problems. We shall be completing patch walks and continuous patrols within the area of greater Hinckley, we know where some of the hot spot areas are, but with your help we shall be able to know where the areas are, that you want us to target. |
| 1 Jun 2024 | Drug use and Drug Dealing - Reports of drug dealing and using at a number of addresses on the beat, with high interest to the rest of the county and other counties. This is attracting undesirables to the location and often resulting in ASB and disorder at the addresses. Response (1 Jun 2024)The main focus recently for drug related activity has very much been around the whole area of Hinckley where police are looking to develop intelligence around drug users and dealers within the area. Since the success of police operations such as OP IMPOSE and OP GOODYEAR drug supply in the Hinckley area has been significantly disrupted and as a result Police believe that the current drug lines are being used by members of the public and we are focusing on disrupting these lines with our patrols and constant operations. Intelligence work has been completed by the officers on the beat by regularly checking up on those that we know are completely drug runs and trying to gather the intel we need in attempt to create warrants and disrupt any further drug supplies/dealing. Work continues to identify and disrupt these individuals and police welcome any information that the community have to support further action. |
| 1 Sep 2024 | Road Safety - Speeding of vehicles along a number of roads on the beat, breaches of weight restrictions and bridge strikes all lead to a feeling amongst the community that road safety is an issue. Users driving with no documents such as Insurance, MOT and Tax. With no licenses. Response (1 Sep 2024)The continuing issues of inconsiderate parking and speeding during school times, we are attempting to complete patrols during these hours to stop any individual that thinks they have the right to proceed with these inconsiderate actions. Visits and meetings have been held with HAJC/Hinckley Parks and both Traffic Enforcement teams at LCC/Harborough Councils to discuss ways of tackling the problems, with the following acted upon. •Letters advising parents about parking on restricted single yellow lines have been sent. This is an ongoing problem as Schools return to normal, but we ask all parents to be considerate to local residents and observe the parking restrictions in force. Where possible park away from the area and walk your children to School. We have had recent reports around the Butt Lane area for inconsiderate parking during any time of day. We as the beat team shall be patrolling this area more than usual and taken any appropriate action to people caught parking or driving in a way that causes any alarm and distress. Patrols have been completed by the officers on the beat to stop any vehicles with the incorrect documents or no documents at all. We are aware of some vehicles that have been driving illegally and we have caught up to them and took the correct actions. |
| 1 Sep 2024 | Anti-Social Behaviour - Ongoing issues with large groups of youths, particularly on public parks and open spaces, fighting, playing loud music, being abusive, drinking and using drugs. Response (1 Sep 2024)Overall ASB has been a constant problem on the beat over the past couple of months. Officers have been focusing on areas where numerous reports are entering the desk with youths causing alarm and distress to the public. We are attempting to respond to these type of calls ASAP due the risks that could take place, this is a big part of our community engagement, and we want to take care of the public interests. In addition to the patrols completed officers have been working with local council and highways to explore opportunities to make the area safer and less appealing to those wanting to cause problems. We shall be completing patch walks and continuous patrols within the area of greater Hinckley, we know where some of the hot spot areas are, but with your help we shall be able to know where the areas are, that you want us to target. |
| 1 Sep 2024 | Drug use and Drug Dealing - Reports of drug dealing and using at a number of addresses on the beat, with high interest to the rest of the county and other counties. This is attracting undesirables to the location and often resulting in ASB and disorder at the addresses. Response (1 Sep 2024)The main focus recently for drug related activity has very much been around the whole area of Hinckley where police are looking to develop intelligence around drug users and dealers within the area. Since the success of police operations such as OP IMPOSE and OP GOODYEAR drug supply in the Hinckley area has been significantly disrupted and as a result Police believe that the current drug lines are being used by members of the public and we are focusing on disrupting these lines with our patrols and constant operations. Intelligence work has been completed by the officers on the beat by regularly checking up on those that we know are completely drug runs and trying to gather the intel we need in attempt to create warrants and disrupt any further drug supplies/dealing. Work continues to identify and disrupt these individuals and police welcome any information that the community have to support further action. |
| 1 Jul 2024 | Speeding of vehicles along a number of roads on the beat, breaches of weight restrictions and bridge strikes all lead to a feeling amongst the community that road safety is an issue. Users driving with no documents such as Insurance, MOT and Tax. With no licenses. Response (27 Sep 2024)Multiple parking issues have occurred around the area of Hinckley due to an increase in traffic. These issues involve parking and dangerous driving. |
| 1 Jul 2024 | Anti-Social Behaviour - Ongoing issues with large groups of youths, particularly on public parks and open spaces, fighting, playing loud music, being abusive, drinking and using drugs. Response (27 Sep 2024)Since the end of the school summer holidays, we have seen a decrease in reports of youths causing issues during the daytime. The team have sent out several warning letters to youths involved in this type of anti-social behaviour. Any youths caught causing issues in the local area and towards people will be given strong words of advice. There has also been reports of street drinking within the beat and this is causing dangerous areas for all sorts of people and animals with glass bottles being smashed. Alcohol related ASB can have a huge negative effect on the daytime and night-time communities. |
| 1 Jul 2024 | Reports of drug dealing and using at a number of addresses on the beat, with high interest to the rest of the county and other counties. This is attracting undesirables to the location and often resulting in ASB and disorder at the addresses. Response (27 Sep 2024)Regular patrols have been completed through various areas of the greater Hinckley beat. When intelligence is gathered, we like to pull together a few shifts in which we make this our priority and go out as a group to catch these people that are dealing and using drugs in the act, or even deter them from the area so that they will not be doing this sort of thing again. |
| 5 Oct 2024 | Speeding of vehicles along a number of roads on the beat, breaches of weight restrictions and bridge strikes all lead to a feeling amongst the community that road safety is an issue. Along with multiple parking issues in regards to school times and busy roads Users driving with no documents such as Insurance, MOT and Tax. With no licenses. Response (5 Oct 2024)Multiple parking issues have occurred around the area of Hinckley due to an increase in traffic. These issues involve parking and dangerous driving. |
| 5 Oct 2024 | Anti-Social Behaviour - Ongoing issues with large groups of youths, particularly on public parks and open spaces, fighting, playing loud music, being abusive, drinking and using drugs. Response (5 Oct 2024)Since the end of the school summer holidays, we have seen a decrease in reports of youths causing issues during the daytime. The team have sent out several warning letters to youths involved in this type of anti-social behaviour. Any youths caught causing issues in the local area and towards people will be given strong words of advice. There has also been reports of street drinking within the beat and this is causing dangerous areas for all sorts of people and animals with glass bottles being smashed. Alcohol related ASB can have a huge negative effect on the daytime and night-time communities. |
| 5 Oct 2024 | Reports of drug dealing and using at a number of addresses on the beat, with high interest to the rest of the county and other counties. This is attracting undesirables to the location and often resulting in ASB and disorder at the addresses. Response (5 Oct 2024)Regular patrols have been completed through various areas of the greater Hinckley beat. When intelligence is gathered, we like to pull together a few shifts in which we make this our priority and go out as a group to catch these people that are dealing and using drugs in the act, or even deter them from the area so that they will not be doing this sort of thing again. |
| 1 Nov 2024 | Speeding of vehicles along a number of roads on the beat, breaches of weight restrictions and bridge strikes all lead to a feeling amongst the community that road safety is an issue. Along with multiple parking issues in regards to school times and busy roads Users driving with no documents such as Insurance, MOT and Tax. With no licenses. Response (27 Nov 2024)As one of our priorities in Road Safety we are currently in the process of organising a speeding operation within the beat. We have had an increase of complaints in relation to inconsiderate parking and speeding especially around roads linked to local schools. Our team are working in partnership with Leicestershire County Council, Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council, and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service in order to educate and push for preventative measures. In addition, with the help of a local councillor we are looking into speeding cameras along Normandy Way. |
| 1 Nov 2024 | Anti-Social Behaviour - Ongoing issues with large groups of youths, particularly on public parks and open spaces, fighting, playing loud music, being abusive, drinking and using drugs. Response (27 Nov 2024)Mid November saw the beginning of Anti-Social Behaviour Week. The week of action targeted anti-social behaviour and looked to disrupt individuals whom choose to cause harassment, alarm and distress to the local community. Your beat team increased their high visibility patrols in locations where you've reported issues. ASB takes on many different forms, from aggressive, noisy or abusive behaviour to neighbourhood issues such as drugs. We work with partner agencies such as local councils, housing and wellbeing services to tackle and prevent ASB using a problem solving approach to achieve the best results. |
| 1 Nov 2024 | Reports of drug dealing and using at a number of addresses on the beat, with high interest to the rest of the county and other counties. This is attracting undesirables to the location and often resulting in ASB and disorder at the addresses. Response (27 Nov 2024)We have received reports of increased drug dealing at specific locations within the beat. Increased patrols are being completed in these areas. We are also in close contact with local residents in the vicinity whom are helping us gather intelligence. “Well it doesnt affect me” I hear you say, drug dealing can affect everyone. Increased crime such as burglary and theft, an increase in violent crimes, the spread of addicts which can lead to homelessness and drug dealing and public drug use can deter potential homebuyers and investors, as a result house prices decrease which can lead to neighbourhood decline. If you have any information please contact Leicestershire Police on 101 or if you'd like to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers on 0800555111. |
| 2 Jan 2025 | Speeding of vehicles along a number of roads on the beat, breaches of weight restrictions and bridge strikes all lead to a feeling amongst the community that road safety is an issue. Along with multiple parking issues in regards to school times and busy roads Users driving with no documents such as Insurance, MOT and Tax. With no licenses. Response (2 Jan 2025)An early seizure of a vehicle with no insurance and no tax since Feb and another vehicle for no tax shortly after, the majority of the evening was spent dealing with a group of road racers who were most definitely on the Naughty list. Op Flux is a operation designed to tackle road safety issues. This has been run by Sgt Moore using overtime to allow officers to tackle areas within Hinckley. So far they have been on Ashby Road, Tudor Road, Roston Drive and Normandy Way. |
| 2 Jan 2025 | Anti-Social Behaviour - Ongoing issues with large groups of youths, particularly on public parks and open spaces, fighting, playing loud music, being abusive, drinking and using drugs. Use of vehicle driving erratically and having noisy exhaust and revving the engines. Response (2 Jan 2025)PCSOs spent time visiting local taxi firms to provide leaflets to their drivers to raise awareness of the exploitation of young people and vulnerable adults that may use taxis to deliver drugs. Then in the evening one of our Hinckley PCSOs continued the diversion work at Green Towers in partnership with Leicester City Kicks a football programme that keep young people off the streets and engaged in sport. Op rascal has been used to highlight hotspots in Greater Hinckley and regular patrols within the identified hotspots using a tracker. |
| 2 Jan 2025 | Reports of drug dealing and using at a number of addresses on the beat, with high interest to the rest of the county and other counties. This is attracting undesirables to the location and often resulting in ASB and disorder at the addresses. Response (2 Jan 2025)The Neighbourhood Priority Team, supported by local officers from Hinckley, Blaby and Market Bosworth along with the Force Priority Team executed Drugs warrants at 2 addresses in Hinckley. Cannabis was also found in the address. One male was arrested for Obstruct Police and Possession With Intent to Supply Cannabis. He was later dealt with out of court with a requirement to engage with a drug treatment programme. |
| 2 Jan 2025 | Speeding of vehicles along a number of roads on the beat, breaches of weight restrictions and bridge strikes all lead to a feeling amongst the community that road safety is an issue. Along with multiple parking issues in regards to school times and busy roads Users driving with no documents such as Insurance, MOT and Tax. With no licenses. Response (1 Feb 2025)January saw Op Flux our Road Safety Op in and around Hinckley. In general people appear to have been heeding our #drivesafe message. |
| 2 Jan 2025 | Anti-Social Behaviour - Ongoing issues with large groups of youths, particularly on public parks and open spaces, fighting, playing loud music, being abusive, drinking and using drugs. Use of vehicle driving erratically and having noisy exhaust and revving the engines. Response (1 Feb 2025)Officers from Hinckley Police and colleagues in Trading Standards have been busy in Town over the past few days. On the 14th January 2025 using our powers under The Anti social behaviour crime and policing act 2014, the Easy shop, 45 Regent Street, Hinckley was closed! The closure was due to evidence and intelligence acquired jointly between ourselves and Trading standards regarding the premises selling Illicit cigarettes and tobacco. A case was heard on 15th January 2025 at Leicester Magistrates Court where it was determined that the premises will remain closed for a further 3 months. Any person found on the premises and has not gained prior permission from the Police will be liable to arrest and on summary conviction, to a term of imprisonment not exceeding 51 weeks, a fine or both. Great work by all involved. |
| 2 Jan 2025 | Reports of drug dealing and using at a number of addresses on the beat, with high interest to the rest of the county and other counties. This is attracting undesirables to the location and often resulting in ASB and disorder at the addresses. Response (1 Feb 2025)Officers have been busy this month dealing with an ongoing neighbour issue at an address on Rugby Road. It was reported the perpetrator had been playing loud music, smoking Cannabis, banging on the floors to the address and causing general alarm to neighbouring properties. Officers have visited the resident and have issued a Warning letter which is part of the incremental process and gives the person an opportunity to adjust their behaviour, should issues arise again the perpetrator can be escalated in the process. |
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