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Sussex Police - Herontye and Ashurst Wood Neighbourhood
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Herontye and Ashurst Wood Neighbourhood
Monday to Friday from 10am until 2pm
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Neighbourhood Officer Details
PCSOs provide a visible, accessible and approachable uniformed presence in the community, using designated powers where needed, deterring and preventing crime, and tackling antisocial behaviour.
They are problem solvers and work with partners, where needed, to address local issues.
The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff.
They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders, to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.
The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline leadership to coordinate neighbourhood team activity, and works with the community, partners and other colleagues to deliver safer neighbourhoods.
This includes directing problem solving and engagement activity, and being responsive to community needs.
Police Constables work in the community to tackle local issues and crimes. They provide a visible, accessible and approachable uniformed presence in the community, and are responsive to local needs.
They take a problem solving approach to issues, work with partners, focus on engagement and target their activity where it is needed most.
Prior to joining Sussex Police in 2002, Steve was a Special Constable in Hampshire for two years. He began his Sussex career as a PC in Bognor Regis on Response, where he later became a Tutor. In 2004, his passion for developing others saw him become a full-time Tutor on a bespoke Tutor Unit. And in 2006, the Tutor Unit expanded and became the Professional Development Unit, which Steve helped set up for the Force.
In 2007, Steve spent a year leading the Professional Development Unit on West as an Acting Police Sergeant, until March 2008 when he left on promotion to Littlehampton Response. In August 2009, he joined Lancing Neighbourhood Policing team, where he remained until 2016. His next role saw him become the Licensing lead for West Sussex Division, which he left on promotion to Inspector in 2017.
His first Inspector post was at Crawley on Response, and in 2018, Steve returned to Arun as the Neighbourhood Policing Inspector. In 2020, he remained on the department but moved north to Crawley. In September 2024, Steve became an Acting Chief Inspector and was subsequently posted to the role of District Commander for both Crawley and Mid Sussex.
Alongside his role, Steve has other interests and skills including being the race engagement lead for West Sussex and the local lead for the first Clear, Hold, Build pilot within Sussex (at Crawley).
Outside of the police service, Steve is a father to his 11yr old daughter and owns a friendly, miniature Schnauzer. He holds a First-Degree Black belt in Karate and enjoys going to the gym in his spare time.
The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff.
They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders, to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.
The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline leadership to coordinate neighbourhood team activity, and works with the community, partners and other colleagues to deliver safer neighbourhoods.
This includes directing problem solving and engagement activity, and being responsive to community needs.
Police Constables work in the community to tackle local issues and crimes. They provide a visible, accessible and approachable uniformed presence in the community, and are responsive to local needs.
They take a problem solving approach to issues, work with partners, focus on engagement and target their activity where it is needed most.
Prior to joining Sussex Police in 2002, Steve was a Special Constable in Hampshire for two years. He began his Sussex career as a PC in Bognor Regis on Response, where he later became a Tutor. In 2004, his passion for developing others saw him become a full-time Tutor on a bespoke Tutor Unit. And in 2006, the Tutor Unit expanded and became the Professional Development Unit, which Steve helped set up for the Force.
In 2007, Steve spent a year leading the Professional Development Unit on West as an Acting Police Sergeant, until March 2008 when he left on promotion to Littlehampton Response. In August 2009, he joined Lancing Neighbourhood Policing team, where he remained until 2016. His next role saw him become the Licensing lead for West Sussex Division, which he left on promotion to Inspector in 2017.
His first Inspector post was at Crawley on Response, and in 2018, Steve returned to Arun as the Neighbourhood Policing Inspector. In 2020, he remained on the department but moved north to Crawley. In September 2024, Steve became an Acting Chief Inspector and was subsequently posted to the role of District Commander for both Crawley and Mid Sussex.
Alongside his role, Steve has other interests and skills including being the race engagement lead for West Sussex and the local lead for the first Clear, Hold, Build pilot within Sussex (at Crawley).
Outside of the police service, Steve is a father to his 11yr old daughter and owns a friendly, miniature Schnauzer. He holds a First-Degree Black belt in Karate and enjoys going to the gym in his spare time.
The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff.
They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders, to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.
The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline leadership to coordinate neighbourhood team activity, and works with the community, partners and other colleagues to deliver safer neighbourhoods.
This includes directing problem solving and engagement activity, and being responsive to community needs.
Police Constables work in the community to tackle local issues and crimes. They provide a visible, accessible and approachable uniformed presence in the community, and are responsive to local needs.
They take a problem solving approach to issues, work with partners, focus on engagement and target their activity where it is needed most.
Prior to joining Sussex Police in 2002, Steve was a Special Constable in Hampshire for two years. He began his Sussex career as a PC in Bognor Regis on Response, where he later became a Tutor. In 2004, his passion for developing others saw him become a full-time Tutor on a bespoke Tutor Unit. And in 2006, the Tutor Unit expanded and became the Professional Development Unit, which Steve helped set up for the Force.
In 2007, Steve spent a year leading the Professional Development Unit on West as an Acting Police Sergeant, until March 2008 when he left on promotion to Littlehampton Response. In August 2009, he joined Lancing Neighbourhood Policing team, where he remained until 2016. His next role saw him become the Licensing lead for West Sussex Division, which he left on promotion to Inspector in 2017.
His first Inspector post was at Crawley on Response, and in 2018, Steve returned to Arun as the Neighbourhood Policing Inspector. In 2020, he remained on the department but moved north to Crawley. In September 2024, Steve became an Acting Chief Inspector and was subsequently posted to the role of District Commander for both Crawley and Mid Sussex.
Alongside his role, Steve has other interests and skills including being the race engagement lead for West Sussex and the local lead for the first Clear, Hold, Build pilot within Sussex (at Crawley).
Outside of the police service, Steve is a father to his 11yr old daughter and owns a friendly, miniature Schnauzer. He holds a First-Degree Black belt in Karate and enjoys going to the gym in his spare time.
The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline leadership to coordinate neighbourhood team activity, and works with the community, partners and other colleagues to deliver safer neighbourhoods.
This includes directing problem solving and engagement activity, and being responsive to community needs.
PCSOs provide a visible, accessible and approachable uniformed presence in the community, using designated powers where needed, deterring and preventing crime, and tackling antisocial behaviour.
They are problem solvers and work with partners, where needed, to address local issues.
Prior to joining Sussex Police in 2002, Steve was a Special Constable in Hampshire for two years. He began his Sussex career as a PC in Bognor Regis on Response, where he later became a Tutor. In 2004, his passion for developing others saw him become a full-time Tutor on a bespoke Tutor Unit. And in 2006, the Tutor Unit expanded and became the Professional Development Unit, which Steve helped set up for the Force.
In 2007, Steve spent a year leading the Professional Development Unit on West as an Acting Police Sergeant, until March 2008 when he left on promotion to Littlehampton Response. In August 2009, he joined Lancing Neighbourhood Policing team, where he remained until 2016. His next role saw him become the Licensing lead for West Sussex Division, which he left on promotion to Inspector in 2017.
His first Inspector post was at Crawley on Response, and in 2018, Steve returned to Arun as the Neighbourhood Policing Inspector. In 2020, he remained on the department but moved north to Crawley. In September 2024, Steve became an Acting Chief Inspector and was subsequently posted to the role of District Commander for both Crawley and Mid Sussex.
Alongside his role, Steve has other interests and skills including being the race engagement lead for West Sussex and the local lead for the first Clear, Hold, Build pilot within Sussex (at Crawley).
Outside of the police service, Steve is a father to his 11yr old daughter and owns a friendly, miniature Schnauzer. He holds a First-Degree Black belt in Karate and enjoys going to the gym in his spare time.
The Neighbourhood Inspector has overall responsibility for the entire neighbourhood policing team of Sergeants, Police Constables, PCSOs and police staff. They are responsible for delivering on neighbourhood policing strategies, directing the deployment of the team and developing relationships with partners and key stakeholders, to enable the neighbourhood policing team to work effectively.
PCSOs provide a visible, accessible and approachable uniformed presence in the community, using designated powers where needed, deterring and preventing crime, and tackling antisocial behaviour.
They are problem solvers and work with partners, where needed, to address local issues.
The Neighbourhood Sergeant provides frontline leadership to coordinate neighbourhood team activity, and works with the community, partners and other colleagues to deliver safer neighbourhoods. This includes directing problem solving and engagement activity, and being responsive to community needs.
PCSOs provide a visible, accessible and approachable uniformed presence in the community, using designated powers where needed, deterring and preventing crime, and tackling antisocial behaviour.
They are problem solvers and work with partners, where needed, to address local issues.
PCSOs provide a visible, accessible and approachable uniformed presence in the community, using designated powers where needed, deterring and preventing crime, and tackling antisocial behaviour.
They are problem solvers and work with partners, where needed, to address local issues.
Prior to joining Sussex Police in 2002, Steve was a Special Constable in Hampshire for two years. He began his Sussex career as a PC in Bognor Regis on Response, where he later became a Tutor. In 2004, his passion for developing others saw him become a full-time Tutor on a bespoke Tutor Unit. And in 2006, the Tutor Unit expanded and became the Professional Development Unit, which Steve helped set up for the Force.
In 2007, Steve spent a year leading the Professional Development Unit on West as an Acting Police Sergeant, until March 2008 when he left on promotion to Littlehampton Response. In August 2009, he joined Lancing Neighbourhood Policing team, where he remained until 2016. His next role saw him become the Licensing lead for West Sussex Division, which he left on promotion to Inspector in 2017.
His first Inspector post was at Crawley on Response, and in 2018, Steve returned to Arun as the Neighbourhood Policing Inspector. In 2020, he remained on the department but moved north to Crawley. In September 2024, Steve became an Acting Chief Inspector and was subsequently posted to the role of District Commander for both Crawley and Mid Sussex.
Alongside his role, Steve has other interests and skills including being the race engagement lead for West Sussex and the local lead for the first Clear, Hold, Build pilot within Sussex (at Crawley).
Outside of the police service, Steve is a father to his 11yr old daughter and owns a friendly, miniature Schnauzer. He holds a First-Degree Black belt in Karate and enjoys going to the gym in his spare time.
Locations
Burgess Hill Police Station
The Brow, Burgess Hill, RH15 9BU
Monday to Friday from 10am until 2pm
Priorities
| 19 Nov 2025 | Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Response (19 Nov 2025)The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carry out regular patrols, focusing on areas where reports of ASB have been made. We work closely with partners to tackle this type of behaviour, identify those responsible, and manage persistent offenders and locations. We also continue to carry out intervention work with local schools and youth groups through our dedicated Neighbourhood Youth Officers. |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Antisocial Driving - e-scooters Response (19 Nov 2025)In the first instance, we provide an educative approach on the legality of the use of e-scooters in Sussex. With cycling promoted as a sustainable mode of transport, Sussex Police prioritises both the safety of cyclists and the enforcement of responsible cycling behaviour. It is not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters. This means it’s illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces, such as parks, street pavements, and shopping centres. If you use a privately-owned e-scooter in public, you risk the vehicle being seized under S.165 Road Traffic Act 1988 for having no insurance. If you cause serious harm to another person whilst riding an e-scooter, the incident will be investigated in the same way it would if you were riding a motorcycle or driving a car. More information can be found here https://www.sussex.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/advice-escooters/ |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Speeding Vehicles Response (19 Nov 2025)We are engaging with local communities and stakeholders to listen to their concerns surrounding anti-social road related issues. We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road related activity including Operation Downsway deployments. We also liaise with local Community Speedwatch groups, deploy officers for speed checks, as well as encourage residents to utilise the Operation Crackdown service for reporting. |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Response (19 Nov 2025)The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carry out regular patrols, focusing on areas where reports of ASB have been made. We work closely with partners to tackle this type of behaviour, identify those responsible, and manage persistent offenders and locations. We also continue to carry out intervention work with local schools and youth groups through our dedicated Neighbourhood Youth Officers. |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Antisocial Driving - e-scooters Response (19 Nov 2025)In the first instance, we provide an educative approach on the legality of the use of e-scooters in Sussex. With cycling promoted as a sustainable mode of transport, Sussex Police prioritises both the safety of cyclists and the enforcement of responsible cycling behaviour. It is not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters. This means it’s illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces, such as parks, street pavements, and shopping centres. If you use a privately-owned e-scooter in public, you risk the vehicle being seized under S.165 Road Traffic Act 1988 for having no insurance. If you cause serious harm to another person whilst riding an e-scooter, the incident will be investigated in the same way it would if you were riding a motorcycle or driving a car. More information can be found here https://www.sussex.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/advice-escooters/ |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Speeding Vehicles Response (19 Nov 2025)We are engaging with local communities and stakeholders to listen to their concerns surrounding anti-social road related issues. We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road related activity including Operation Downsway deployments. We also liaise with local Community Speedwatch groups, deploy officers for speed checks, as well as encourage residents to utilise the Operation Crackdown service for reporting. |
| 8 Apr 2026 | Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Response (8 Apr 2026)The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carry out regular patrols, focusing on areas where reports of ASB have been made. We work closely with partners to tackle this type of behaviour, identify those responsible, and manage persistent offenders and locations. We also continue to carry out intervention work with local schools and youth groups through our dedicated Neighbourhood Youth Officers. |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Antisocial Driving - e-scooters Response (19 Nov 2025)In the first instance, we provide an educative approach on the legality of the use of e-scooters in Sussex. With cycling promoted as a sustainable mode of transport, Sussex Police prioritises both the safety of cyclists and the enforcement of responsible cycling behaviour. It is not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters. This means it’s illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces, such as parks, street pavements, and shopping centres. If you use a privately-owned e-scooter in public, you risk the vehicle being seized under S.165 Road Traffic Act 1988 for having no insurance. If you cause serious harm to another person whilst riding an e-scooter, the incident will be investigated in the same way it would if you were riding a motorcycle or driving a car. More information can be found here https://www.sussex.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/advice-escooters/ |
| 19 Nov 2025 | Speeding Vehicles Response (19 Nov 2025)We are engaging with local communities and stakeholders to listen to their concerns surrounding anti-social road related issues. We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road related activity including Operation Downsway deployments. We also liaise with local Community Speedwatch groups, deploy officers for speed checks, as well as encourage residents to utilise the Operation Crackdown service for reporting. |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Response (23 Apr 2026)The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carry out regular patrols, focusing on areas where reports of ASB have been made. We work closely with partners to tackle this type of behaviour, identify those responsible, and manage persistent offenders and locations. We also continue to carry out intervention work with local schools and youth groups through our dedicated Neighbourhood Youth Officers. |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Antisocial Driving - e-scooters Response (23 Apr 2026)In the first instance, we provide an educative approach on the legality of the use of e-scooters in Sussex. With cycling promoted as a sustainable mode of transport, Sussex Police prioritises both the safety of cyclists and the enforcement of responsible cycling behaviour. It is not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters. This means it’s illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces, such as parks, street pavements, and shopping centres. If you use a privately-owned e-scooter in public, you risk the vehicle being seized under S.165 Road Traffic Act 1988 for having no insurance. If you cause serious harm to another person whilst riding an e-scooter, the incident will be investigated in the same way it would if you were riding a motorcycle or driving a car. More information can be found here https://www.sussex.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/advice-escooters/ |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Speeding Vehicles Response (23 Apr 2026)We are engaging with local communities and stakeholders to listen to their concerns surrounding anti-social road related issues. We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road related activity including Operation Downsway deployments. We also liaise with local Community Speedwatch groups, deploy officers for speed checks, as well as encourage residents to utilise the Operation Crackdown service for reporting. |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) Response (23 Jul 2026)The Neighbourhood Policing Team continues to carry out regular patrols, focusing on areas where reports of ASB have been made. We work closely with partners to tackle this type of behaviour, identify those responsible, and manage persistent offenders and locations. We also continue to carry out intervention work with local schools and youth groups through our dedicated Neighbourhood Youth Officers. |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Antisocial Driving - e-scooters Response (23 Jul 2026)In the first instance, we provide an educative approach on the legality of the use of e-scooters in Sussex. With cycling promoted as a sustainable mode of transport, Sussex Police prioritises both the safety of cyclists and the enforcement of responsible cycling behaviour. It is not currently possible to get insurance for privately owned e-scooters. This means it’s illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces, such as parks, street pavements, and shopping centres. If you use a privately-owned e-scooter in public, you risk the vehicle being seized under S.165 Road Traffic Act 1988 for having no insurance. If you cause serious harm to another person whilst riding an e-scooter, the incident will be investigated in the same way it would if you were riding a motorcycle or driving a car. More information can be found here https://www.sussex.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/advice-escooters/ |
| 23 Jul 2026 | Speeding Vehicles Response (23 Jul 2026)We are engaging with local communities and stakeholders to listen to their concerns surrounding anti-social road related issues. We continue to support and promote force-wide campaigns, targeted operations with specialist units, and road related activity including Operation Downsway deployments. We also liaise with local Community Speedwatch groups, deploy officers for speed checks, as well as encourage residents to utilise the Operation Crackdown service for reporting. |
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