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Leicestershire Police - Valley Neighbourhood
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Valley Neighbourhood
The Valley neighbourhood beat incorporates the villages of Kegworth, Long Whatton, Diseworth, Belton, Osgathorpe, Swannington, Breedon on the Hill and Castle Donnington and the Donington Park Race Circuit. These towns and villages have a number of shops, pubs, schools and colleges .
It is a large neighbourhood area covering almost half of the local policing area and is mainly rural with farms, shops and schools spread across the area. The M1 motorway and A42 passes through the centre of the area allowing to excellent transport links and has attracted a number of large businesses to the area including the TNT Eurohub and Enstone Quarries at Breedon.
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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.
Neighbourhood Officer Details
Locations
Coalville Police Station
Police Desk , North West Leicestershire District Council , Whitwick Road , Coalville, LE67 3FJ
Priorities
| 1 Apr 2024 | You asked us to tackle the issue of thefts from HGVs in the Castle Donington area. Response (28 May 2024)We will do extra patrolling to help prevent this crime, but also with the aim of catching those responsible. We will work with drivers and local businesses to inform them of crime trends and provide the very best crime prevention advice. There are ongoing theft from HGVs within Moto-services and surrounding areas. The beat team will be working with Moto-services to increase security and educate business regarding the current circumstances in the area. If offenders are identified, then the team will also focus on bringing offenders to justice. The Neighbourhood beat team have been patrolling the hot spots identified from crime recording data. Local security firms have also been observed patrolling the site. It is clear the advice to drivers signage is too small. Arrangements made by the Beat team to obtain larger / clearer crime prevention advice signs for the HGV drivers. The Beat team visited site managers at Moto today to discuss improving lighting / CCTV coverage at the location to help prevent offences, and catch those responsible. The Beat team have also contacted the National manager for the site requesting the same. There has been a dramatic reduction in reports of theft from motor vehicles this month across the North West Leicestershire area. |
| 1 Apr 2024 | You asked us to improve road safety. We will promote and reinforce the Share the Road campaign, working closely with the Rural Policing Team to spread awareness. Response (28 May 2024)This is an important initiative, for which we will work in partnership with internal and external partners. Policing operations are already in place including Fatal 4 Op to target driving offences being committed on our roads and Op Snaffle which focuses on road safety for horse riders which you specifically reported as an issue in your area, We will also promote and educate on this issue through our media channels and engagement events. The Traffic Management team are supporting us, providing online and physical leaflets and promotional material in relation to this issue, so they can be shared at engagement events, Beat Surgeries. We will soon be participating in educational public events with the Rural Policing team and the NN43 Beat team. We are regularly updating our Social media with further "Share the Road" campaign material. |
| 1 Apr 2024 | You asked us to tackle the issue of off road bikes causing an anti-social nuisance around the areas of Castle Donington, Kegworth, and Sawley Marina Response (28 May 2024)We will conduct policing operations, working closely with internal (including HQ specialist resources when available) / external partners, and residents, to tackle this issue. The beat team held a stake-holders meeting with Hemlock Parish Councillors, NWLDC Councillor Ann Sewell, residents of Netherfield Lane, and the NWLDC Community Focus Officer to discuss solutions to tackle this ongoing issue. We attended Aldi Distribution, Sawley, to discuss measures to stop unauthorised vehicles accessing Netherfield Lane; and to encourage reporting of ASB by off road bikes. We have been actively patrolling all identified off road bike sites across the beat and are dealing with any riders for identified driving offences. We are also actively making use of section 59 of The Police Reform Act to warn riders who we find riding in an Anti Social Manner. This Act gives us the power to seize vehicles from those who continue to ride in an anti social manner following being warned. |
| 1 Jul 2024 | You asked us to reduce anti-social behaviour in open spaces, specifically in Castle Donington and Kegworth. Response (26 Aug 2024)You asked us to reduce anti-social behaviour in open spaces, specifically in Castle Donington and Kegworth. These mostly involve parks and areas where people congregate to drink or misuse drugs. We will target our patrols in these locations and deal with any associated crimes we discover. We will work with parish councils to make crime prevention measures in these locations and we will educate and divert those responsible for causing the issues. So far we have been spending lots of time patrolling the parks across your community especially in the early evenings given the light nights throughout the summer holiday period. We have been engaging with local youths in these parks and letting them know why we are there to educate them and deter anti social behaviour. Some of our patrols have lead us to witness some anti social behaviour in cars in the car parks at our parks. Section 50 warning notices have been issued to the drivers of these vehicle. If they come to our attention again in the next 12 months then we have the power to seize their vehicle. If you have an area in mind you would like us to patrol and focus on please let a member of our beat team know. You could come along to one of our meetings and discuss it with us. Please see our events schedule. |
| 1 Jul 2024 | You told us there was an issue with anti social behaviour, criminal damage and misuse of drugs at Worthington Park. Response (26 Aug 2024)We want to work with the community and the parish council to help remove the issue of anti social behaviour, criminal damage and drug use on the children's park at Worthington. We will conduct regular patrols of the park to identify those causing the issues. We will use stop and search powers to detect drug offences. We will seek to educate those causing harm to divert them away from the children's facility so it is a safe place for children to play. So far we have been attending the park regularly especially in the early evening throughout the summer holiday period. We have been engaging with local youths found on the park and explaining why we are there to educate and deter anti social behaviour. We initially noticed lots of litter in the park and are looking to work with the Parish Council to arrange a community litter pick. We also saw that there were a lot of discarded disposable vapes so our team are currently looking into where local youths are purchasing these items. We have engaged with local shop owners who are supporting us in making sure local youths are not being sold vapes. We have been speaking with local residents and encouraging anyone who notices any concerning or anti social behaviour in the park to contact us at the time so that we can attend and deal with those causing the issues. |
| 1 Jul 2024 | You asked us to target speed concerns in hotspot locations provided by you across the beat. Response (26 Aug 2024)We have already conducted lots of positive work with the share the road scheme which will continue but now based on what you have asked we will concentrate on recording and enforcing speeding in key locations across the beat. So far our local beat teams have been conducting speed monitoring across several locations on the beat. We have recorded the speed of over 1000 vehicles and dealt with offending drivers accordingly. Some of our work has caused us to witness some anti social behaviour in vehicles and has resulted in us issuing section 59 warning notices to the driver / rider of the vehicles involved. Another incident within the next 12 months by the same driver / rider or vehicle involved and we have the power to seize the vehicle. We are planning a Fatal 4 traffic operation and will publish details once this has been completed. If you have a speeding issue at a location on the area you want us to look at please let us know. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | You told us there was an issue with ASB on Diseworth Road, Castle Donington due to littering and signs of drug use. Response (1 Oct 2024)We will collate information regarding the issue to determine the cause of the problem. You will see us patrolling the location and speaking to anyone we locate in this area. We will deal with any drug possession offences and take action on any related offences such as driving while under the influence of drugs. We will work with partner agencies to seek longer term solutions including environmental factors such as rubbish bins, lighting, CCTV, signage etc. We will keep you updated on this priority. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | To re-emphasise the Darker Nights campaign, specifically targeting Castle Donington due to a recent spike in motorbike thefts. Response (1 Oct 2024)Our crime pattern data shows that there has been a recent spike of motor bike thefts in Castle Donington. You told us that crimes like these where your property is targeted at home has a big impact on communities and that you want us to focus on these types of offences. We will reintroduce the darker nights campaign in the Village providing crime prevention advise to motorbike owners in an effort to reduce your chances of being a victim of this type of crime. We will put out warnings and alerts relevant to this type of crime. We will conduct patrols based on intelligence in order to deter and detain offenders. We will keep you posted with any significant updates on this priority. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | You asked us to tackle parking concerns on Station Road, Kegworth to mitigate the risk being caused to vulnerable road users, including school children. Response (1 Oct 2024)You have been reporting parking concerns on Station Road, Kegworth and tell us it is a regular issue and is putting people in danger. We will identify the issue and work with the Parish council to alleviate the problem. As parking concerns are normally not done maliciously we will initially seek to educate vehicle owners and advise them of the issues they are causing. Those who choose to keep parking in the same manner and anyone who causes an obstruction or a danger to the public will be liable to having their vehicle removed. We will keep you updated on this beat priority. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | You told us there was an issue with ASB on Diseworth Road, Castle Donington due to littering and signs of drug use. Response (26 Oct 2024)We will collate information regarding the issue to determine the cause of the problem. You will see us patrolling the location and speaking to anyone we locate in this area. We will deal with any drug possession offences and take action on any related offences such as driving while under the influence of drugs. We will work with partner agencies to seek longer term solutions including environmental factors such as rubbish bins, lighting, CCTV, signage etc. So far we have conducted patrol in the area and we recently conducted a patch walk at the location with our Police and Crime commissioner to discuss the problem and to consider what options might be available with his support. We will keep you updated on this priority. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | To re-emphasise the Darker Nights campaign, specifically targeting Castle Donington due to a recent spike in motorbike thefts. Response (26 Oct 2024)Our crime pattern data shows that there has been a recent spike of motor bike thefts in Castle Donington. You told us that crimes like these where your property is targeted at home has a big impact on communities and that you want us to focus on these types of offences. We will reintroduce the darker nights campaign in the Village providing crime prevention advise to motorbike owners in an effort to reduce your chances of being a victim of this type of crime. We will put out warnings and alerts relevant to this type of crime. We will conduct patrols based on intelligence in order to deter and detain offenders. Our Neighbourhood Team have contacted victims of theft of motorbike offences and offered crime prevention advice. We also secured some funding for some handlebar locks which we have been giving out to those who have either had their bikes stolen or attempts made to do so. We are currently arranging some crime prevention drop in events with our local parish councils and will update you when these are confirmed. We will keep you posted with any significant updates on this priority. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | You asked us to tackle parking concerns on Station Road, Kegworth to mitigate the risk being caused to vulnerable road users, including school children. Response (26 Oct 2024)You have been reporting parking concerns on Station Road, Kegworth and tell us it is a regular issue and is putting people in danger. We will identify the issue and work with the Parish council to alleviate the problem. As parking concerns are normally not done maliciously we will initially seek to educate vehicle owners and advise them of the issues they are causing. Those who choose to keep parking in the same manner and anyone who causes an obstruction or a danger to the public will be liable to having their vehicle removed. So far we have attended the site at various times in the day and night to get an idea of what issues we are facing. We have spoken with lots of residents and issued written warnings to several addresses. We have also worked with The University of Sutton Bonington after establishing that some of the residents were students there. Together we are getting the message across and we have seen a vast improvement at this early stage. We will keep you updated on this beat priority. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | You told us there was an issue with ASB on Diseworth Road, Castle Donington due to littering and signs of drug use. Response (24 Nov 2024)We will collate information regarding the issue to determine the cause of the problem. You will see us patrolling the location and speaking to anyone we locate in this area. We will deal with any drug possession offences and take action on any related offences such as driving while under the influence of drugs. We will work with partner agencies to seek longer term solutions including environmental factors such as rubbish bins, lighting, CCTV, signage etc. So far we have conducted patrol in the area and we recently conducted a patch walk at the location with our Police and Crime commissioner to discuss the problem and to consider what options might be available with his support. As a result of our heightened presence at this location we are pleased to say reports of ASB in the area have reduced and we have had some positive feedback from residents thanking us for our efforts and the impact it has had on their home lives. This is exactly the reason we target this kind of behaviour and we are really pleased to hear this. We will keep you updated on this priority. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | To re-emphasise the Darker Nights campaign, specifically targeting Castle Donington due to a recent spike in motorbike thefts. Response (24 Nov 2024)Our crime pattern data shows that there has been a recent spike of motor bike thefts in Castle Donington. You told us that crimes like these where your property is targeted at home has a big impact on communities and that you want us to focus on these types of offences. We will reintroduce the darker nights campaign in the Village providing crime prevention advise to motorbike owners in an effort to reduce your chances of being a victim of this type of crime. We are sending out warnings and alerts relevant to this type of crime on our social media pages and on Neighbourhood Link. We are conducting patrols based on intelligence in order to deter and detain offenders. Our Neighbourhood Team have contacted victims of theft of motorbike offences and offered crime prevention advice. We also secured some funding for some handlebar locks which we have been giving out to those who have either had their bikes stolen or attempts made to do so. We have conducted some crime prevention drop in events with our local parish councils where we have engaged with local communities and shared crime prevention advise. We will keep you posted with any further significant updates on this priority. |
| 1 Oct 2024 | You asked us to tackle parking concerns on Station Road, Kegworth to mitigate the risk being caused to vulnerable road users, including school children. Response (24 Nov 2024)You have been reporting parking concerns on Station Road, Kegworth and tell us it is a regular issue and is putting people in danger. We will identify the issue and work with the Parish council to alleviate the problem. As parking concerns are normally not done maliciously we will initially seek to educate vehicle owners and advise them of the issues they are causing. Those who choose to keep parking in the same manner and anyone who causes an obstruction or a danger to the public will be liable to having their vehicle removed. So far we have attended the site at various times in the day and night to get an idea of what issues we are facing. We have spoken with lots of residents and issued written warnings to several addresses. We have also worked with The University of Sutton Bonington after establishing that some of the residents were students there. Together we are getting the message across and we have seen a vast improvement at this early stage. The engagement we have had with residents and visitors to the effected areas seems to have had a really positive impact. The majority of people have been really positive to our involvement and have adapted their parking habits to the benefit of the wider community. We have only had to recover a small amount of vehicles after repeated warning were given and not adhered to. We hope this positive action shows our commitment to helping the communities effected by this issue. We will keep you updated on this beat priority. |
| 1 Jan 2025 | Anti-social behaviour involving young people in Kegworth in response to a recent spike in incident reports. Response (1 Jan 2025)You have been reporting Anti social behaviour involving young people in Kegworth Village. We have identified key locations and persons becoming involved in anti-social behaviour and have started working with individuals on the ASB tiered approach. For the next three months additional high visibility patrols will be undertaken in the village by Neighbourhood Officers to deter anti-social behaviour and we will continue to work with those engaging in ASB and their families. |
| 28 Dec 2024 | Vehicle related crime at hot spot locations across the Valley beat. Response (28 Dec 2024)Our crime recording date analysis shows an increase in a range of vehicle related crime including theft of tools from work vans, theft of motor vehicles from outside residential homes and theft of number plates. We want to focus on preventing you from being victim to this kind of crime and will use social media campaigns to provide specific crime prevention. Neighbourhood Officers will conduct drop-in crime prevention sessions at selected beat locations providing crime prevention advice and free materials. We will increased high visibility patrols and work with local communities to increase home and vehicle security. |
| 28 Dec 2024 | To engage with hard to reach groups of older adults to reduce their fear of crime and seasonal isolation. Response (28 Dec 2024)Through attending community events and beat surgeries over the festive period our local officers identified certain community groups in need of reassurance and support to lesson the fear of crime and to help increase social interaction to prevent loneliness. Neighbourhood Officers will increase the number of sessions they attend at community hubs/centres to provide direct access to local officers, provide reassurance and crime prevention advice to older adults. Free crime prevention items will be provided to target harden property and reduce the fear of crime. We will also help community groups reach out to these isolated communities and build relationships. If you are effected by these issues please check our events calendar for details of our up and coming meetings. |
| 1 Jan 2025 | Anti-social behaviour involving young people in Kegworth in response to a recent spike in incident reports. Response (26 Jan 2025)You have been reporting Anti social behaviour involving young people in Kegworth Village. We have identified key locations and persons becoming involved in anti-social behaviour and have started working with individuals on the ASB tiered approach. For the next three months additional high visibility patrols will be undertaken in the village by Neighbourhood Officers to deter anti-social behaviour and we will continue to work with those engaging in ASB and their families. |
| 1 Jan 2025 | Vehicle related crime at hot spot locations across the Valley beat. Response (26 Jan 2025)Our crime recording date analysis shows an increase in a range of vehicle related crime including theft of tools from work vans, theft of motor vehicles from outside residential homes and theft of number plates. We want to focus on preventing you from being victim to this kind of crime and will use social media campaigns to provide specific crime prevention. Neighbourhood Officers will conduct drop-in crime prevention sessions at selected beat locations providing crime prevention advice and free materials. We will increased high visibility patrols and work with local communities to increase home and vehicle security. |
| 1 Jan 2025 | To engage with hard to reach groups of older adults to reduce their fear of crime and seasonal isolation. Response (26 Jan 2025)Through attending community events and beat surgeries over the festive period our local officers identified certain community groups in need of reassurance and support to lesson the fear of crime and to help increase social interaction to prevent loneliness. Neighbourhood Officers will increase the number of sessions they attend at community hubs/centres to provide direct access to local officers, provide reassurance and crime prevention advice to older adults. Free crime prevention items will be provided to target harden property and reduce the fear of crime. We will also help community groups reach out to these isolated communities and build relationships. If you are effected by these issues please check our events calendar for details of our up and coming meetings. |
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