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Wiltshire Police - Melksham Rural North Neighbourhood

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Melksham Rural North Neighbourhood

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Neighbourhood Officer Details

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Andy Lemon (Inspector)

Inspector Andy Lemon has served with Wiltshire Police for 24 years, during which time he has gained extensive experience across both Uniform and Detective roles.

For the past 10 years, he has held the rank of Inspector, undertaking a range of responsibilities including Covert Intelligence, Force Intelligence Manager and his current position as Neighbourhood Inspector for Trowbridge, Melksham and Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Policing Teams.

The majority of Andy’s career has been spent as a Detective, having served at all ranks within detective roles. His background includes both proactive and reactive crime investigation, as well as several intelligence-based positions. In addition to his operational experience, Andy is an accredited Initial Tactical Firearms Commander and an accredited Post Incident Manager.

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Gemma Rutter (Sergeant)

Sergeant 2315 Gemma Rutter joined Wiltshire Police in October 2006. She began her policing career with initial training in Warminster before taking up her first operational role as a response officer in Devizes. She later moved to Trowbridge, continuing in response policing before transitioning to CID in 2017.

After five years working as a Detective Constable within Central CID, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and returned to Trowbridge as a Response Sergeant. She also spent time covering the County Duty Inspector role before joining the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, where she now leads both the Melksham and Bradford on Avon teams.

With experience policing across much of the county and involvement in a number of large-scale policing operations, Sergeant Rutter brings a wealth of operational and investigative expertise to her current role. Her particular passion lies in community policing that places families at the centre of crime prevention strategies - working closely with parents and guardians to deter youth crime through diversion, education, and where necessary, prosecution.

Sergeant Rutter remains committed to building strong community relationships and delivering a local policing service that is visible, effective and responsive to the needs of residents.

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Izabela Dybowska (PCSO)

PCSO Izabela Dybowska is a valued member of the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, covering the Melksham Rural North area. Her role focuses on community engagement, crime prevention, and providing visible policing across a wide rural landscape.

Izabela works closely with residents, local schools, parish councils, and partner agencies to understand the concerns of the community and support collaborative solutions. She is passionate about building trust and creating safe, resilient neighbourhoods.

Dedicated, approachable, and proactive, Izabela plays an important part in maintaining community confidence and ensuring that rural voices are heard and supported.

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Andy Lemon (Inspector)

Inspector Andy Lemon has served with Wiltshire Police for 24 years, during which time he has gained extensive experience across both Uniform and Detective roles.

For the past 10 years, he has held the rank of Inspector, undertaking a range of responsibilities including Covert Intelligence, Force Intelligence Manager and his current position as Neighbourhood Inspector for Trowbridge, Melksham and Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Policing Teams.

The majority of Andy’s career has been spent as a Detective, having served at all ranks within detective roles. His background includes both proactive and reactive crime investigation, as well as several intelligence-based positions. In addition to his operational experience, Andy is an accredited Initial Tactical Firearms Commander, an accredited Post Incident Manager and the Tactical Rural Crime Lead for the Force.

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Gemma Rutter (Sergeant)

Sergeant 2315 Gemma Rutter joined Wiltshire Police in October 2006. She began her policing career with initial training in Warminster before taking up her first operational role as a response officer in Devizes. She later moved to Trowbridge, continuing in response policing before transitioning to CID in 2017.

After five years working as a Detective Constable within Central CID, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and returned to Trowbridge as a Response Sergeant. She also spent time covering the County Duty Inspector role before joining the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, where she now leads both the Melksham and Bradford on Avon teams.

With experience policing across much of the county and involvement in a number of large-scale policing operations, Sergeant Rutter brings a wealth of operational and investigative expertise to her current role. Her particular passion lies in community policing that places families at the centre of crime prevention strategies - working closely with parents and guardians to deter youth crime through diversion, education, and where necessary, prosecution.

Sergeant Rutter remains committed to building strong community relationships and delivering a local policing service that is visible, effective and responsive to the needs of residents.

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Izabela Dybowska (PCSO)

PCSO Izabela Dybowska is a valued member of the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, covering the Melksham Rural North area. Her role focuses on community engagement, crime prevention, and providing visible policing across a wide rural landscape.

Izabela works closely with residents, local schools, parish councils, and partner agencies to understand the concerns of the community and support collaborative solutions. She is passionate about building trust and creating safe, resilient neighbourhoods.

Dedicated, approachable, and proactive, Izabela plays an important part in maintaining community confidence and ensuring that rural voices are heard and supported.

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Andy Lemon (Inspector)

Inspector Andy Lemon has served with Wiltshire Police for 24 years, during which time he has gained extensive experience across both Uniform and Detective roles.

For the past 10 years, he has held the rank of Inspector, undertaking a range of responsibilities including Covert Intelligence, Force Intelligence Manager and his current position as Neighbourhood Inspector for Trowbridge, Melksham and Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Policing Teams.

The majority of Andy’s career has been spent as a Detective, having served at all ranks within detective roles. His background includes both proactive and reactive crime investigation, as well as several intelligence-based positions. In addition to his operational experience, Andy is an accredited Initial Tactical Firearms Commander, an accredited Post Incident Manager and the Tactical Rural Crime Lead for the Force.

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Francesca Thornell (Police Constable)

PC Thornell represents the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, covering Melksham Rural North and South areas.

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Gemma Rutter (Sergeant)

Sergeant 2315 Gemma Rutter joined Wiltshire Police in October 2006. She began her policing career with initial training in Warminster before taking up her first operational role as a response officer in Devizes. She later moved to Trowbridge, continuing in response policing before transitioning to CID in 2017.

After five years working as a Detective Constable within Central CID, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and returned to Trowbridge as a Response Sergeant. She also spent time covering the County Duty Inspector role before joining the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, where she now leads both the Melksham and Bradford on Avon teams.

With experience policing across much of the county and involvement in a number of large-scale policing operations, Sergeant Rutter brings a wealth of operational and investigative expertise to her current role. Her particular passion lies in community policing that places families at the centre of crime prevention strategies - working closely with parents and guardians to deter youth crime through diversion, education, and where necessary, prosecution.

Sergeant Rutter remains committed to building strong community relationships and delivering a local policing service that is visible, effective and responsive to the needs of residents.

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Izabela Dybowska (PCSO)

PCSO Izabela Dybowska is a valued member of the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, covering the Melksham Rural North area. Her role focuses on community engagement, crime prevention, and providing visible policing across a wide rural landscape.

Izabela works closely with residents, local schools, parish councils, and partner agencies to understand the concerns of the community and support collaborative solutions. She is passionate about building trust and creating safe, resilient neighbourhoods.

Dedicated, approachable, and proactive, Izabela plays an important part in maintaining community confidence and ensuring that rural voices are heard and supported.

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Francesca Thornell (Police Constable)

PC Thornell represents the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, covering Melksham Rural North and South areas.

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Gemma Rutter (Sergeant)

Sergeant 2315 Gemma Rutter joined Wiltshire Police in October 2006. She began her policing career with initial training in Warminster before taking up her first operational role as a response officer in Devizes. She later moved to Trowbridge, continuing in response policing before transitioning to CID in 2017.

After five years working as a Detective Constable within Central CID, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and returned to Trowbridge as a Response Sergeant. She also spent time covering the County Duty Inspector role before joining the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, where she now leads both the Melksham and Bradford on Avon teams.

With experience policing across much of the county and involvement in a number of large-scale policing operations, Sergeant Rutter brings a wealth of operational and investigative expertise to her current role. Her particular passion lies in community policing that places families at the centre of crime prevention strategies - working closely with parents and guardians to deter youth crime through diversion, education, and where necessary, prosecution.

Sergeant Rutter remains committed to building strong community relationships and delivering a local policing service that is visible, effective and responsive to the needs of residents.

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Izabela Dybowska (PCSO)

PCSO Izabela Dybowska is a valued member of the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, covering the Melksham Rural North area. Her role focuses on community engagement, crime prevention, and providing visible policing across a wide rural landscape.

Izabela works closely with residents, local schools, parish councils, and partner agencies to understand the concerns of the community and support collaborative solutions. She is passionate about building trust and creating safe, resilient neighbourhoods.

Dedicated, approachable, and proactive, Izabela plays an important part in maintaining community confidence and ensuring that rural voices are heard and supported.

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Lou Oakley (Inspector)

Lou began her career with Wiltshire Police in 2006 as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and has since worked across a range of departments including response policing, neighbourhood policing, and the Public Support Unit (PSU), where she was trained to an advanced tactical level in public order and riot control.

Her passion lies in frontline policing and she is committed to identifying and addressing the root causes of criminality. Lou believes this approach plays a key role in building trust and confidence within local communities.

Recognising that policing is most effective when delivered in partnership, she works closely with other agencies to pursue long-term problem-solving strategies. Under her leadership, the team’s current priorities – based on community feedback, crime data and demand - include youth-related anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and rural crime

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Francesca Thornell (Police Constable)

PC Thornell represents the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, covering Melksham Rural North and South areas.

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Gemma Rutter (Sergeant)

Sergeant 2315 Gemma Rutter joined Wiltshire Police in October 2006. She began her policing career with initial training in Warminster before taking up her first operational role as a response officer in Devizes. She later moved to Trowbridge, continuing in response policing before transitioning to CID in 2017.

After five years working as a Detective Constable within Central CID, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and returned to Trowbridge as a Response Sergeant. She also spent time covering the County Duty Inspector role before joining the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, where she now leads both the Melksham and Bradford on Avon teams.

With experience policing across much of the county and involvement in a number of large-scale policing operations, Sergeant Rutter brings a wealth of operational and investigative expertise to her current role. Her particular passion lies in community policing that places families at the centre of crime prevention strategies - working closely with parents and guardians to deter youth crime through diversion, education, and where necessary, prosecution.

Sergeant Rutter remains committed to building strong community relationships and delivering a local policing service that is visible, effective and responsive to the needs of residents.

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Izabela Dybowska (PCSO)

PCSO Izabela Dybowska is a valued member of the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, covering the Melksham Rural North area. Her role focuses on community engagement, crime prevention, and providing visible policing across a wide rural landscape.

Izabela works closely with residents, local schools, parish councils, and partner agencies to understand the concerns of the community and support collaborative solutions. She is passionate about building trust and creating safe, resilient neighbourhoods.

Dedicated, approachable, and proactive, Izabela plays an important part in maintaining community confidence and ensuring that rural voices are heard and supported.

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Lou Oakley (Inspector)

Lou began her career with Wiltshire Police in 2006 as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) and has since worked across a range of departments including response policing, neighbourhood policing, and the Public Support Unit (PSU), where she was trained to an advanced tactical level in public order and riot control.

Her passion lies in frontline policing and she is committed to identifying and addressing the root causes of criminality. Lou believes this approach plays a key role in building trust and confidence within local communities.

Recognising that policing is most effective when delivered in partnership, she works closely with other agencies to pursue long-term problem-solving strategies. Under her leadership, the team’s current priorities – based on community feedback, crime data and demand - include youth-related anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and rural crime

Priorities

27 Nov 2025

Business & Retail Crime Reduction

Response (27 Nov 2025)

To reduce business and retail-related crime in the town centre and surrounding commercial areas, creating a safer environment for local businesses, employees, and customers.

27 Nov 2025

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Hotspot Patrols at Vulnerable and Repeat Locations and Patrols of Closure Order areas.

Response (27 Nov 2025)

Engage with residents, community leaders, and local businesses in hotspot areas to gather information on ASB trends and gain community support for policing efforts.

27 Nov 2025

Business & Retail Crime Reduction

Response (27 Nov 2025)

To reduce business and retail-related crime in the town centre and surrounding commercial areas, creating a safer environment for local businesses, employees, and customers.

27 Nov 2025

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Hotspot Patrols at Vulnerable and Repeat Locations and Patrols of Closure Order areas.

Response (27 Nov 2025)

Engage with residents, community leaders, and local businesses in hotspot areas to gather information on ASB trends and gain community support for policing efforts.

27 Mar 2026

Business & Retail Crime Reduction

Response (27 Mar 2026)

To reduce business and retail-related crime in the town centre and surrounding commercial areas, creating a safer environment for local businesses, employees, and customers.

27 Mar 2026

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Hotspot Patrols at Vulnerable and Repeat Locations and Patrols of Closure Order areas.

Response (27 Mar 2026)

Engage with residents, community leaders, and local businesses in hotspot areas to gather information on ASB trends and gain community support for policing efforts.

27 May 2026

Business & Retail Crime Reduction

Response (27 May 2026)

To reduce business and retail-related crime in the town centre and surrounding commercial areas, creating a safer environment for local businesses, employees, and customers.

27 May 2026

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Hotspot Patrols at Vulnerable and Repeat Locations and Patrols of Closure Order areas.

Response (27 May 2026)

Engage with residents, community leaders, and local businesses in hotspot areas to gather information on ASB trends and gain community support for policing efforts.

27 Jul 2026

Business & Retail Crime Reduction

Response (27 Jul 2026)

To reduce business and retail-related crime in the town centre and surrounding commercial areas, creating a safer environment for local businesses, employees, and customers.

27 Jul 2026

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Hotspot Patrols at Vulnerable and Repeat Locations and Patrols of Closure Order areas.

Response (27 Jul 2026)

Engage with residents, community leaders, and local businesses in hotspot areas to gather information on ASB trends and gain community support for policing efforts.

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