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Sergeant Caroline Ralph has been a Police Officer with Wiltshire Police for 12 years, gaining extensive experience across both Response and Investigation teams. Since 2021, she has focused her work within Neighbourhood Policing and in 2023 took on the role of Sergeant for the Amesbury Neighbourhood Team (NPT).
Caroline leads a dedicated team of five Police Constables and five Police Community Support Officers, each responsible for specific geographical areas. She oversees their work, providing support for community engagement and collaboration with partner agencies.
A significant part of Sergeant Ralph’s role involves long-term problem solving and working closely with key local organisations, including the military, schools, Wiltshire Council, and town and parish councils. Her leadership ensures that the Amesbury NPT delivers effective, community-focused policing tailored to meet the needs of the area.
PC Emma Smith has been a Police Officer with Wiltshire Police since 2013. She spent the first eight years of her career on Response, covering Salisbury, Amesbury, and the surrounding areas. Around four years ago, she joined the Neighbourhood Policing Team for the Amesbury Town area, where she works alongside PCSO Mark Douse.
Emma’s work focuses on tackling anti-social behaviour, supporting vulnerable individuals, and engaging with young people to build positive relationships. She is passionate about problem-solving and takes a collaborative approach, working closely with partner agencies to address local concerns and develop long-term solutions. Building trust and maintaining strong connections within the community are central to her role and policing style.
Inspector Gavin Brewster leads the Amesbury Neighbourhood Policing Team, having joined the role on 1 January 2025.
He transitioned into this position from the County Duty Inspector team on Response, where he served for 18 months.
With over 28 years of service in Wiltshire Police, Gavin has spent his entire career in frontline uniform policing. He began as a PC in Swindon, working in both Response and Neighbourhood Teams, before spending approximately 15 years in Roads Policing and Road Safety.
He later returned to local policing, working on Response in Trowbridge and Chippenham, followed by a position as a Neighbourhood Sergeant in Chippenham.
Now overseeing the Amesbury NPT area, Gavin is embracing the opportunity to lead his team, build strong relationships with local communities and work collaboratively with partner agencies to address local priorities and improve safety across the area.
PCSO Mark Douse has been working on the local Neighbourhood Policing Team for eight years, covering the Amesbury Town Centre Beat Area, which includes the Archers Gate and Kings Gate Estates, in addition to Solstice Park and MOD Boscombe Down.
Amongst a wide range of duties and commitments in the local area, PCSO Douse also carries out remote working at various business premises and organisations, foot patrol, crime prevention work and long-term problem solving of issues affecting the residents of Amesbury.
Sergeant Caroline Ralph has been a Police Officer with Wiltshire Police for 12 years, gaining extensive experience across both Response and Investigation teams. Since 2021, she has focused her work within Neighbourhood Policing and in 2023 took on the role of Sergeant for the Amesbury Neighbourhood Team (NPT).
Caroline leads a dedicated team of five Police Constables and five Police Community Support Officers, each responsible for specific geographical areas. She oversees their work, providing support for community engagement and collaboration with partner agencies.
A significant part of Sergeant Ralph’s role involves long-term problem solving and working closely with key local organisations, including the military, schools, Wiltshire Council, and town and parish councils. Her leadership ensures that the Amesbury NPT delivers effective, community-focused policing tailored to meet the needs of the area.
PC Emma Smith has been a Police Officer with Wiltshire Police since 2013. She spent the first eight years of her career on Response, covering Salisbury, Amesbury, and the surrounding areas. Around four years ago, she joined the Neighbourhood Policing Team for the Amesbury Town area, where she works alongside PCSO Mark Douse.
Emma’s work focuses on tackling anti-social behaviour, supporting vulnerable individuals, and engaging with young people to build positive relationships. She is passionate about problem-solving and takes a collaborative approach, working closely with partner agencies to address local concerns and develop long-term solutions. Building trust and maintaining strong connections within the community are central to her role and policing style.
Inspector Gavin Brewster leads the Amesbury Neighbourhood Policing Team, having joined the role on 1 January 2025.
He transitioned into this position from the County Duty Inspector team on Response, where he served for 18 months.
With over 28 years of service in Wiltshire Police, Gavin has spent his entire career in frontline uniform policing. He began as a PC in Swindon, working in both Response and Neighbourhood Teams, before spending approximately 15 years in Roads Policing and Road Safety.
He later returned to local policing, working on Response in Trowbridge and Chippenham, followed by a position as a Neighbourhood Sergeant in Chippenham.
Now overseeing the Amesbury NPT area, Gavin is embracing the opportunity to lead his team, build strong relationships with local communities and work collaboratively with partner agencies to address local priorities and improve safety across the area.
PCSO Mark Douse has been working on the local Neighbourhood Policing Team for eight years, covering the Amesbury Town Centre Beat Area, which includes the Archers Gate and Kings Gate Estates, in addition to Solstice Park and MOD Boscombe Down.
Amongst a wide range of duties and commitments in the local area, PCSO Douse also carries out remote working at various business premises and organisations, foot patrol, crime prevention work and long-term problem solving of issues affecting the residents of Amesbury.
Sergeant Caroline Ralph has been a Police Officer with Wiltshire Police for 12 years, gaining extensive experience across both Response and Investigation teams. Since 2021, she has focused her work within Neighbourhood Policing and in 2023 took on the role of Sergeant for the Amesbury Neighbourhood Team (NPT).
Caroline leads a dedicated team of five Police Constables and five Police Community Support Officers, each responsible for specific geographical areas. She oversees their work, providing support for community engagement and collaboration with partner agencies.
A significant part of Sergeant Ralph’s role involves long-term problem solving and working closely with key local organisations, including the military, schools, Wiltshire Council, and town and parish councils. Her leadership ensures that the Amesbury NPT delivers effective, community-focused policing tailored to meet the needs of the area.
PC Emma Smith has been a Police Officer with Wiltshire Police since 2013. She spent the first eight years of her career on Response, covering Salisbury, Amesbury, and the surrounding areas. Around four years ago, she joined the Neighbourhood Policing Team for the Amesbury Town area, where she works alongside PCSO Mark Douse.
Emma’s work focuses on tackling anti-social behaviour, supporting vulnerable individuals, and engaging with young people to build positive relationships. She is passionate about problem-solving and takes a collaborative approach, working closely with partner agencies to address local concerns and develop long-term solutions. Building trust and maintaining strong connections within the community are central to her role and policing style.
Inspector Gavin Brewster leads the Amesbury Neighbourhood Policing Team, having joined the role on 1 January 2025.
He transitioned into this position from the County Duty Inspector team on Response, where he served for 18 months.
With over 28 years of service in Wiltshire Police, Gavin has spent his entire career in frontline uniform policing. He began as a PC in Swindon, working in both Response and Neighbourhood Teams, before spending approximately 15 years in Roads Policing and Road Safety.
He later returned to local policing, working on Response in Trowbridge and Chippenham, followed by a position as a Neighbourhood Sergeant in Chippenham.
Now overseeing the Amesbury NPT area, Gavin is embracing the opportunity to lead his team, build strong relationships with local communities and work collaboratively with partner agencies to address local priorities and improve safety across the area.
PCSO Mark Douse has been working on the local Neighbourhood Policing Team for eight years, covering the Amesbury Town Centre Beat Area, which includes the Archers Gate and Kings Gate Estates, in addition to Solstice Park and MOD Boscombe Down.
Amongst a wide range of duties and commitments in the local area, PCSO Douse also carries out remote working at various business premises and organisations, foot patrol, crime prevention work and long-term problem solving of issues affecting the residents of Amesbury.
Sergeant Caroline Ralph has been a Police Officer with Wiltshire Police for 12 years, gaining extensive experience across both Response and Investigation teams. Since 2021, she has focused her work within Neighbourhood Policing and in 2023 took on the role of Sergeant for the Amesbury Neighbourhood Team (NPT).
Caroline leads a dedicated team of five Police Constables and five Police Community Support Officers, each responsible for specific geographical areas. She oversees their work, providing support for community engagement and collaboration with partner agencies.
A significant part of Sergeant Ralph’s role involves long-term problem solving and working closely with key local organisations, including the military, schools, Wiltshire Council, and town and parish councils. Her leadership ensures that the Amesbury NPT delivers effective, community-focused policing tailored to meet the needs of the area.
PC Emma Smith has been a Police Officer with Wiltshire Police since 2013. She spent the first eight years of her career on Response, covering Salisbury, Amesbury, and the surrounding areas. Around four years ago, she joined the Neighbourhood Policing Team for the Amesbury Town area, where she works alongside PCSO Mark Douse.
Emma’s work focuses on tackling anti-social behaviour, supporting vulnerable individuals, and engaging with young people to build positive relationships. She is passionate about problem-solving and takes a collaborative approach, working closely with partner agencies to address local concerns and develop long-term solutions. Building trust and maintaining strong connections within the community are central to her role and policing style.
Inspector Gavin Brewster leads the Amesbury Neighbourhood Policing Team, having joined the role on 1 January 2025.
He transitioned into this position from the County Duty Inspector team on Response, where he served for 18 months.
With over 28 years of service in Wiltshire Police, Gavin has spent his entire career in frontline uniform policing. He began as a PC in Swindon, working in both Response and Neighbourhood Teams, before spending approximately 15 years in Roads Policing and Road Safety.
He later returned to local policing, working on Response in Trowbridge and Chippenham, followed by a position as a Neighbourhood Sergeant in Chippenham.
Now overseeing the Amesbury NPT area, Gavin is embracing the opportunity to lead his team, build strong relationships with local communities and work collaboratively with partner agencies to address local priorities and improve safety across the area.
PCSO Mark Douse has been working on the local Neighbourhood Policing Team for eight years, covering the Amesbury Town Centre Beat Area, which includes the Archers Gate and Kings Gate Estates, in addition to Solstice Park and MOD Boscombe Down.
Amongst a wide range of duties and commitments in the local area, PCSO Douse also carries out remote working at various business premises and organisations, foot patrol, crime prevention work and long-term problem solving of issues affecting the residents of Amesbury.
Sergeant Caroline Ralph has been a Police Officer with Wiltshire Police for 12 years, gaining extensive experience across both Response and Investigation teams. Since 2021, she has focused her work within Neighbourhood Policing and in 2023 took on the role of Sergeant for the Amesbury Neighbourhood Team (NPT).
Caroline leads a dedicated team of five Police Constables and five Police Community Support Officers, each responsible for specific geographical areas. She oversees their work, providing support for community engagement and collaboration with partner agencies.
A significant part of Sergeant Ralph’s role involves long-term problem solving and working closely with key local organisations, including the military, schools, Wiltshire Council, and town and parish councils. Her leadership ensures that the Amesbury NPT delivers effective, community-focused policing tailored to meet the needs of the area.
PC Emma Smith has been a Police Officer with Wiltshire Police since 2013. She spent the first eight years of her career on Response, covering Salisbury, Amesbury, and the surrounding areas. Around four years ago, she joined the Neighbourhood Policing Team for the Amesbury Town area, where she works alongside PCSO Mark Douse.
Emma’s work focuses on tackling anti-social behaviour, supporting vulnerable individuals, and engaging with young people to build positive relationships. She is passionate about problem-solving and takes a collaborative approach, working closely with partner agencies to address local concerns and develop long-term solutions. Building trust and maintaining strong connections within the community are central to her role and policing style.
Inspector Gavin Brewster leads the Amesbury Neighbourhood Policing Team, having joined the role on 1 January 2025.
He transitioned into this position from the County Duty Inspector team on Response, where he served for 18 months.
With over 28 years of service in Wiltshire Police, Gavin has spent his entire career in frontline uniform policing. He began as a PC in Swindon, working in both Response and Neighbourhood Teams, before spending approximately 15 years in Roads Policing and Road Safety.
He later returned to local policing, working on Response in Trowbridge and Chippenham, followed by a position as a Neighbourhood Sergeant in Chippenham.
Now overseeing the Amesbury NPT area, Gavin is embracing the opportunity to lead his team, build strong relationships with local communities and work collaboratively with partner agencies to address local priorities and improve safety across the area.
PCSO Mark Douse has been working on the local Neighbourhood Policing Team for eight years, covering the Amesbury Town Centre Beat Area, which includes the Archers Gate and Kings Gate Estates, in addition to Solstice Park and MOD Boscombe Down.
Amongst a wide range of duties and commitments in the local area, PCSO Douse also carries out remote working at various business premises and organisations, foot patrol, crime prevention work and long-term problem solving of issues affecting the residents of Amesbury.
Priorities
| 27 Nov 2025 | Poaching Response (27 Nov 2025)Over the summer and into the autumn we have received numerous reports of illegal fishing in restricted areas in Amesbury (Hams Hatches) and the Woodford Valley. Along with colleagues from the Rural Crime team, Neighbourhood Officers have increased their patrols in these areas to educate and enforce the fishing restrictions and legislation. |
| 27 Nov 2025 | Poaching Response (27 Nov 2025)Over the summer and into the autumn we have received numerous reports of illegal fishing in restricted areas in Amesbury (Hams Hatches) and the Woodford Valley. Along with colleagues from the Rural Crime team, Neighbourhood Officers have increased their patrols in these areas to educate and enforce the fishing restrictions and legislation. |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Anti Social Behaviour Response (11 Mar 2026)Local NPT officers continue to work hard to tackle issues of anti social behaviour across the Amesbury Neighbourhood Policing area. The closure order obtained for a property in Amesbury which was found to be a hotspot for ASB continues to be policed ensuring it is complied with. We have obtained a second closure order supporting a vulnerable member of the community and have also obtained a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against an individual causing ASB to the community and begging. Local officers continue to patrol areas where ASB is reported. Officers are also committed with hi visibility patrols of the rural areas within the Stonehenge Area Board locality where concerns have been raised around issues including off road bikes being driven in an anti social manner. We will continue to focus our patrols on areas where we know anti social behaviour is taking place with a view to deterring and dealing with any issues. |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Rural Crime/Burglaries Response (11 Mar 2026)Rural areas have been targeted by criminals in recent months with an increase in incidents of non dwelling burglaries where tools, motor bikes and quad bikes have been stolen. Adjacent neighbourhood policing areas have seen similar issues as have neighbouring forces. NPT officers have endeavoured to visit those affected and offer security advice as well as Selecta DNA – a tool used to mark property which can help to identify its owner if recovered. A joint operation also took place at the beginning of October where Wiltshire and Hampshire officers worked together to patrol vulnerable areas to detect and deter crime. A further operation ran at the beginning of November with Rural Crime and NPT officers again targeting areas vulnerable to non dwelling burglaries and hare coursing. |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Retail Crime Response (11 Mar 2026)Retail Crime continues to be an area of focus for the Force. In November we have engaged in Safer Business Action Week, a national initiative designed to tackle business and retail crime. During this period we visited over 35 businesses engaging with staff, customers and management. We also conducted joint visits with Wiltshire Council Colleagues to offer advice and literature on ASB and crime reduction. During the Christmas period a further targeted Operation took place focusing on deterring and detecting theft. We continue to engage with retailers and business as part of our daily activities and where issues are identified work with them to reduce and resolve concerns in collaboration with colleagues from the Neighbourhood Harm Reduction Unit. |
| 11 May 2026 | Anti Social Behaviour Response (11 May 2026)Local NPT officers continue to work hard to tackle issues of anti social behaviour across the Amesbury Neighbourhood Policing area. The closure order obtained for a property in Amesbury which was found to be a hotspot for ASB continues to be policed ensuring it is complied with. We have obtained a second closure order supporting a vulnerable member of the community and have also obtained a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against an individual causing ASB to the community and begging. Local officers continue to patrol areas where ASB is reported. Officers are also committed with hi visibility patrols of the rural areas within the Stonehenge Area Board locality where concerns have been raised around issues including off road bikes being driven in an anti social manner. We will continue to focus our patrols on areas where we know anti social behaviour is taking place with a view to deterring and dealing with any issues. |
| 11 May 2026 | Rural Crime/Burglaries Response (11 May 2026)Rural areas have been targeted by criminals in recent months with an increase in incidents of non dwelling burglaries where tools, motor bikes and quad bikes have been stolen. Adjacent neighbourhood policing areas have seen similar issues as have neighbouring forces. NPT officers have endeavoured to visit those affected and offer security advice as well as Selecta DNA – a tool used to mark property which can help to identify its owner if recovered. A joint operation also took place at the beginning of October where Wiltshire and Hampshire officers worked together to patrol vulnerable areas to detect and deter crime. A further operation ran at the beginning of November with Rural Crime and NPT officers again targeting areas vulnerable to non dwelling burglaries and hare coursing. |
| 11 May 2026 | Retail Crime Response (11 May 2026)Retail Crime continues to be an area of focus for the Force. In November we have engaged in Safer Business Action Week, a national initiative designed to tackle business and retail crime. During this period we visited over 35 businesses engaging with staff, customers and management. We also conducted joint visits with Wiltshire Council Colleagues to offer advice and literature on ASB and crime reduction. During the Christmas period a further targeted Operation took place focusing on deterring and detecting theft. We continue to engage with retailers and business as part of our daily activities and where issues are identified work with them to reduce and resolve concerns in collaboration with colleagues from the Neighbourhood Harm Reduction Unit. |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Anti Social Behaviour Response (11 Jul 2026)Local NPT officers continue to work hard to tackle issues of anti social behaviour across the Amesbury Neighbourhood Policing area. The closure order obtained for a property in Amesbury which was found to be a hotspot for ASB continues to be policed ensuring it is complied with. We have obtained a second closure order supporting a vulnerable member of the community and have also obtained a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) against an individual causing ASB to the community and begging. Local officers continue to patrol areas where ASB is reported. Officers are also committed with hi visibility patrols of the rural areas within the Stonehenge Area Board locality where concerns have been raised around issues including off road bikes being driven in an anti social manner. We will continue to focus our patrols on areas where we know anti social behaviour is taking place with a view to deterring and dealing with any issues. |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Rural Crime/Burglaries Response (11 Jul 2026)Rural areas have been targeted by criminals in recent months with an increase in incidents of non dwelling burglaries where tools, motor bikes and quad bikes have been stolen. Adjacent neighbourhood policing areas have seen similar issues as have neighbouring forces. NPT officers have endeavoured to visit those affected and offer security advice as well as Selecta DNA – a tool used to mark property which can help to identify its owner if recovered. A joint operation also took place at the beginning of October where Wiltshire and Hampshire officers worked together to patrol vulnerable areas to detect and deter crime. A further operation ran at the beginning of November with Rural Crime and NPT officers again targeting areas vulnerable to non dwelling burglaries and hare coursing. |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Retail Crime Response (11 Jul 2026)Retail Crime continues to be an area of focus for the Force. In November we have engaged in Safer Business Action Week, a national initiative designed to tackle business and retail crime. During this period we visited over 35 businesses engaging with staff, customers and management. We also conducted joint visits with Wiltshire Council Colleagues to offer advice and literature on ASB and crime reduction. During the Christmas period a further targeted Operation took place focusing on deterring and detecting theft. We continue to engage with retailers and business as part of our daily activities and where issues are identified work with them to reduce and resolve concerns in collaboration with colleagues from the Neighbourhood Harm Reduction Unit. |
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