POLICE DETAILS
Wiltshire Police - Warminster Town Neighbourhood

Chris is passionate about neighbourhood policing and thrives on the variety the role brings. He takes particular interest in tackling local illegal drug activity and is committed to disrupting supply networks to help protect the community. He also values the opportunity to engage directly with residents through regular community consultations, believing that strong relationships and open dialogue are key to effective local policing.

Approachable, proactive, and driven, PC Rideout is proud to serve Warminster and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the safety and wellbeing of its residents.

PCSO Leigh Holcombe (9548) serves as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) in Warminster Town, working as part of the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Leigh is a visible and approachable presence in the community, committed to building positive relationships with residents, businesses, and partner agencies.

With a focus on community engagement, Leigh regularly patrols the town centre and surrounding areas, addressing concerns such as anti-social behaviour, vulnerability, and neighbourhood crime. Leigh works proactively to problem-solve issues affecting the local community and supports crime prevention through advice, reassurance, and partnership working.

Known for being friendly, approachable, and passionate about making a difference, Leigh plays a key role in ensuring Warminster remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Inspector Lou Oakley is the current Neighbourhood Inspector for Warminster, overseeing the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team which covers the areas of Warminster, Westbury, Mere and Tisbury. She has been in post for over 15 months and brings 19 years of policing experience to the role.

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

Sergeant Lyndsey Smith began her policing career in 2004 after leaving the Armed Forces. Throughout her career, she has remained on the front line, working operationally across the south of the county, including roles in Marlborough, Tidworth, Salisbury, and Amesbury.

Promoted towards the end of 2023, Lyndsey joined the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team in January 2025. New to the role but bringing extensive experience, she is focused on strengthening partnerships and enhancing community engagement, with a particular emphasis on tackling anti-social behaviour and retail crime.

Chris is passionate about neighbourhood policing and thrives on the variety the role brings. He takes particular interest in tackling local illegal drug activity and is committed to disrupting supply networks to help protect the community. He also values the opportunity to engage directly with residents through regular community consultations, believing that strong relationships and open dialogue are key to effective local policing.

Approachable, proactive, and driven, PC Rideout is proud to serve Warminster and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the safety and wellbeing of its residents.

PCSO Leigh Holcombe (9548) serves as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) in Warminster Town, working as part of the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Leigh is a visible and approachable presence in the community, committed to building positive relationships with residents, businesses, and partner agencies.

With a focus on community engagement, Leigh regularly patrols the town centre and surrounding areas, addressing concerns such as anti-social behaviour, vulnerability, and neighbourhood crime. Leigh works proactively to problem-solve issues affecting the local community and supports crime prevention through advice, reassurance, and partnership working.

Known for being friendly, approachable, and passionate about making a difference, Leigh plays a key role in ensuring Warminster remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Inspector Lou Oakley is the current Neighbourhood Inspector for Warminster, overseeing the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team which covers the areas of Warminster, Westbury, Mere and Tisbury. She has been in post for over 15 months and brings 19 years of policing experience to the role.

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

Sergeant Lyndsey Smith began her policing career in 2004 after leaving the Armed Forces. Throughout her career, she has remained on the front line, working operationally across the south of the county, including roles in Marlborough, Tidworth, Salisbury, and Amesbury.

Promoted towards the end of 2023, Lyndsey joined the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team in January 2025. New to the role but bringing extensive experience, she is focused on strengthening partnerships and enhancing community engagement, with a particular emphasis on tackling anti-social behaviour and retail crime.

Chris is passionate about neighbourhood policing and thrives on the variety the role brings. He takes particular interest in tackling local illegal drug activity and is committed to disrupting supply networks to help protect the community. He also values the opportunity to engage directly with residents through regular community consultations, believing that strong relationships and open dialogue are key to effective local policing.

Approachable, proactive, and driven, PC Rideout is proud to serve Warminster and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the safety and wellbeing of its residents.

PCSO Leigh Holcombe (9548) serves as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) in Warminster Town, working as part of the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Leigh is a visible and approachable presence in the community, committed to building positive relationships with residents, businesses, and partner agencies.

With a focus on community engagement, Leigh regularly patrols the town centre and surrounding areas, addressing concerns such as anti-social behaviour, vulnerability, and neighbourhood crime. Leigh works proactively to problem-solve issues affecting the local community and supports crime prevention through advice, reassurance, and partnership working.

Known for being friendly, approachable, and passionate about making a difference, Leigh plays a key role in ensuring Warminster remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

Inspector Lou Oakley is the current Neighbourhood Inspector for Warminster, overseeing the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team which covers the areas of Warminster, Westbury, Mere and Tisbury. She has been in post for over 15 months and brings 19 years of policing experience to the role.

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

Sergeant Lyndsey Smith began her policing career in 2004 after leaving the Armed Forces. Throughout her career, she has remained on the front line, working operationally across the south of the county, including roles in Marlborough, Tidworth, Salisbury, and Amesbury.

Promoted towards the end of 2023, Lyndsey joined the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team in January 2025. New to the role but bringing extensive experience, she is focused on strengthening partnerships and enhancing community engagement, with a particular emphasis on tackling anti-social behaviour and retail crime.

PC Thomas is the latest addition to the Warminster NPT, covering the Warminster Rural area.

After completing 25 years in the British Army and then 2 years working abroad, followed by teaching and training, PC Thomas joined Wiltshire Police as a trainer in 2019.

PC Thomas joined as a regular officer in 2021 on the degree apprenticeship, commencing duties in September 2021 as a Response Officer - firstly, in Warminster and then Trowbridge.

PC Thomas is looking forward to his next role within neighbourhoods.

Chris is passionate about neighbourhood policing and thrives on the variety the role brings. He takes particular interest in tackling local illegal drug activity and is committed to disrupting supply networks to help protect the community. He also values the opportunity to engage directly with residents through regular community consultations, believing that strong relationships and open dialogue are key to effective local policing.

Approachable, proactive, and driven, PC Rideout is proud to serve Warminster and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the safety and wellbeing of its residents.

PCSO Leigh Holcombe (9548) serves as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) in Warminster Town, working as part of the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Leigh is a visible and approachable presence in the community, committed to building positive relationships with residents, businesses, and partner agencies.

With a focus on community engagement, Leigh regularly patrols the town centre and surrounding areas, addressing concerns such as anti-social behaviour, vulnerability, and neighbourhood crime. Leigh works proactively to problem-solve issues affecting the local community and supports crime prevention through advice, reassurance, and partnership working.

Known for being friendly, approachable, and passionate about making a difference, Leigh plays a key role in ensuring Warminster remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

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

Sergeant Lyndsey Smith began her policing career in 2004 after leaving the Armed Forces. Throughout her career, she has remained on the front line, working operationally across the south of the county, including roles in Marlborough, Tidworth, Salisbury, and Amesbury.

Promoted towards the end of 2023, Lyndsey joined the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team in January 2025. New to the role but bringing extensive experience, she is focused on strengthening partnerships and enhancing community engagement, with a particular emphasis on tackling anti-social behaviour and retail crime.

PC Thomas is the latest addition to the Warminster NPT, covering the Warminster Rural area.

After completing 25 years in the British Army and then 2 years working abroad, followed by teaching and training, PC Thomas joined Wiltshire Police as a trainer in 2019.

PC Thomas joined as a regular officer in 2021 on the degree apprenticeship, commencing duties in September 2021 as a Response Officer - firstly, in Warminster and then Trowbridge.

PC Thomas is looking forward to his next role within neighbourhoods.

Chris is passionate about neighbourhood policing and thrives on the variety the role brings. He takes particular interest in tackling local illegal drug activity and is committed to disrupting supply networks to help protect the community. He also values the opportunity to engage directly with residents through regular community consultations, believing that strong relationships and open dialogue are key to effective local policing.

Approachable, proactive, and driven, PC Rideout is proud to serve Warminster and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the safety and wellbeing of its residents.

PCSO Leigh Holcombe (9548) serves as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) in Warminster Town, working as part of the local Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Leigh is a visible and approachable presence in the community, committed to building positive relationships with residents, businesses, and partner agencies.

With a focus on community engagement, Leigh regularly patrols the town centre and surrounding areas, addressing concerns such as anti-social behaviour, vulnerability, and neighbourhood crime. Leigh works proactively to problem-solve issues affecting the local community and supports crime prevention through advice, reassurance, and partnership working.

Known for being friendly, approachable, and passionate about making a difference, Leigh plays a key role in ensuring Warminster remains a safe and welcoming place for everyone.

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

Sergeant Lyndsey Smith began her policing career in 2004 after leaving the Armed Forces. Throughout her career, she has remained on the front line, working operationally across the south of the county, including roles in Marlborough, Tidworth, Salisbury, and Amesbury.

Promoted towards the end of 2023, Lyndsey joined the Warminster Neighbourhood Policing Team in January 2025. New to the role but bringing extensive experience, she is focused on strengthening partnerships and enhancing community engagement, with a particular emphasis on tackling anti-social behaviour and retail crime.