Gloucester South Safer Community Team

Safer Community Team Profiles

PS Steve Wood

Since joining the Metropolitan Police in 1998 I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of roles ranging from a retail crime unit in Oxford Street to a Pan London unit working across North West London focusing on drug dealing and commercial burglary. I transferred to Gloucesterhire Constabulary in 2003, as having grown up locally wanted the opportunity to police the area in which I lived. I am now responsible for the Safer Community Team at Gloucester South INA, where I work alongside nine Police Constables and seven Police Community Support Officers, four of the PC’s are funded directly by Gloucestershire County Council and this means they are additional to the budgeted staffing levels for Gloucestershire Police. Therefore their duty time can be spent dedicated to the Gloucester South INA. The other members are dedicated to a proactive unit which has been set up in recent months to focus on issue's that are directly effecting resident's of Gloucester South INA. We work very closely with other agencies to deliver services to our communities and we endeavor to ensure that we are as accessible as possible to these residents. 

If you have a non emergency matter that you wish to discuss I can be contacted on  0845 090 1234 or e-mail at glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PC Fraser Mackie

I joined the police at the age of 21 in Newbury, Berkshire.  As a Thames Valley Police officer I did my first two years on the beat around the towns of Thatcham and Newbury, but covering other surrounding villages such as Aldermaston, and West Ilesley, where Her Majesty stables her horses.  I transferred to Avon & Somerset in 2000, patrolling the former mining town of Radstock/Midsomer-Norton before progressing into plain clothes patrolling and major operations around the cities of Bath and Bristol. A talent at pursuing suspects led me to the Robbery Squad in Bristol for 3 years, racking up lots of overtime and custodial convictions for some of the cities most violent offenders. Following marriage and becoming a father, I joined Gloucestershire police in 2008, and the Safer Community Team from January 2009.  I am responsible for the areas of Quedgeley, Hardwicke, Longney and Elmore.  I have responsibility for gathering community concerns, and then addressing those issues raised.  In the long term, I look to prevent problems before they emerge, working with partnership agencies to achieve these aims.  I want to make myself well known around these parishes, by frequently attending parish council meetings, patrolling in and around Severnvale School where I hold a governors position, as well as assisting my colleagues wherever necessary.

For non-emergency issues, I can be contacted via the switchboard telephone number, 0845 090 1234 or e-mail glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk.

PC Lucy Kay

I joined Gloucestershire constabulary in June 2006 at the age of 19 , after completing my initial training at Wheatstone house I was posted to Gloucester South Police station. I spent my first 3 years working on the front line in the response vehicle and enjoyed every second of it. I have recently returned from maternity leave and am now working as part of the Safer Community team. The area I am covering on the INA is Quedgeley. I am very much looking forward to getting out in the community and making a difference, although I enjoyed working in the response car I was only ever able to deal with incidents in the short term, The safer community team is all about dealing with issues both in the short and long term and this is what I am looking forward to most.

For non-emergency issues, I can be contacted via the switchboard telephone number, 0845 090 1234 or e-mail glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk.

PCSO Anna Wright

I joined Gloucestershire Constabulary back in February 2007 and have been based the whole time at Gloucester South Station. Before joining the police force I worked for the travel industry both home and abroad as a Holiday Representative and a Travel Agent. During my time at Gloucester South I have covered  Quedgeley, Hardwicke, Elmore, Longney and the new development of Kingsway . I have enjoyed working these areas and getting to know my local community and getting involved with a number of our local youth groups. I work in a team of four which includes PC Setter, PC Mackie and PCSO Hutton covering the Quedgeley area. I look forward to new challenges that my area may bring me.

You can contact me on  0845 090 1234 or by email: glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PCSO Lucy Webb

Like PCSO Wright I joined Gloucestershire Constabulary in February 2007 as a Police Community Support Officer. I was initially posted to Cinderford Station where I worked for over 3 years. The role of PCSO is very varied and I particularly enjoyed visiting the schools on my area and working with them to provide road safety advice and Tag Rugby Coaching. I held monthly surgeries with key members of my local community involving elderly residents and youths in how they wanted their area policed. I also held "meet your Community Leaders" events. This involved bringing all the agencies together that can help the public with any problems they may come across. I am looking forward to a fresh challenge at Quedgeley and I am keen to work with the community to tackle any issues they may have. Please stop for a chat with me whilst I'm out on patrol! 

You can contact me on  0845 090 1234 or by email: glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PCSO Lee Hutton

Hello, I am PCSO Lee Hutton of the Gloucester South Safer Community Team and I have recently been appointed PCSO for Quedgeley and Hardwicke along with PCSO Anna Wright, after being a named officer in Podsmead for the last two and half years.

During my time in Podsmead, I enjoyed being part of the community and dealing with the issues that the residents and shop keepers faced and being a visual presence in the area. I am now looking forward to providing the residents of my patch with my full attention and look forward to meeting the community on my patrols.

I am also responsible for Gloucester South’s ongoing Operation to combat truancy in the area. Anyone found truanting from school is returned and their parents informed. If they are caught on more occasions we then work with the Education Welfare Officer and deal with the family to resolve the issue. This has proven to be successful last school year, as there has been a dramatic drop in the number of young persons caught truanting, compared to the previous year.

If you see me out on patrol, please stop me for a chat or even a cup of tea would be nice and feel free to discuss any community issues you have.

If you have a group, or a meeting where you feel we could come along and give a talk please contact us on 0845 090 1234 or by email glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PC Lucie Koeltgen

I joined Cambridgeshire Constabulary in 1998 and was posted to Peterborough City Centre.  During my time in Peterborough I was an Immediate Response Driver and a Community Contacts Co-ordinator.  I was trained to deal with Public Order incidents and also to deal with victims of rape and sexual assault.  During my time in Cambridgeshire I also worked in the Crime Management Department, auditing the crime recording process. In 2003 I transferred to Gloucestershire to return to my home county.  I was posted to the Gloucester South Inspector Neighbourhood Area where  I worked as an immediate response driver for a couple of years before joining the newly formed Safer Community Team in 2005.  At that time there were just 2 officers on the team covering the whole of Gloucester South.  The team expanded fairly quickly and the Community Beat Officers on the team then took responsiblility for designated areas.  I was proud to become the allocated officer for the Podsmead area where I have remained.  I successfully completed my examinations for promotion to sergeant several years ago, however I enjoy my role and therefore intend to stay on the Safer Community Team for the foreseeable future.  As the local officer of Podsmead, it is a pleasure to work with the local community together with my colleagues, PCSOs Sylvia Lane and Rob Gee.

For non-emergency issues, I can be contacted via the switchboard telephone number,0845 090 1234 or by email: glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PCSO Robert Gee

I joined the Gloucestershire constabulary in November 2006 as a PCSO police Community Support Officer in 2006 my first placement was in Cinderford which is a very rural area which has its own unique set of problems then after two and a half years of rural policing I’m now stationed at Quedgeley I’m looking forward to getting involved with the community here in Podsmead. I have already become the signal point of contact for disabilities for the Safer Communities Team, and I’m also building links within the community on an almost daily basis. 

You can contact me on  0845 090 1234 or by email glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PCSO Sylvia Lane

I joined Gloucestershire Constabulary in February 2005 in the newly formed Witness Care Unit after working for Victim Support in Gloucester Crown and Magistrates Court. The Witness Care Unit was founded to help and support witnesses through the difficult court process. Although being a Witness Care Officer was a very rewarding job I felt I wanted to be out and 'hands on' in the community and took up the challenge of the PCSO role in July 2006. I was posted to Cinderford station where I spent two happy years until transferring to Gloucester South where I have been for the last two years serving the people of Podsmead.

You can contact me on  0845 090 1234 or by email: glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PC Sam Jones

I have served as a front line police officer with Gloucestershire Constabulary for seven years. During that time I have worked on the response car at both Barton Street and Gloucester City stations. I moved to the Gloucester South INA in September 2009 where I have joined the SCT. My particular area of responsibility is the new Kingsway Urban Village. 

Please contact me on  0845 090 1234 or by email: glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PCSO Debbie Brimfield

Hi my name is Debbie Brimfield, I am a Police Community Support Officer for Gloucester South.  The patrol area that I cover is the new Kingsway estate. I have been a PCSO for three years, my initial posting of a PCSO was Gloucester City centre, but in September 2009 I transferred to Quedgeley Police station. My time was spent in the City Centre patrolling and visiting the shops, getting to know the local community and helping them with any issues that they experienced in their area. I wrote an article once a month for the Gloucester Cathedral magazine, which also gave the community and parishioners of the Cathedral an update of what I was achieving in their areas. I organised many Street surgeries in the community, this enabled me to introduce myself to residents, and for me to get to know my community in person. If you see me out on patrol, please stop me for a chat or even a cup of tea would be nice and feel free to discuss any community issues you have.

If there are any issues in your neighbourhood area that you would like to discuss with me, please feel free to contact me on  0845 090 1234 or via email glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PC Emma Macdonald

I joined Gloucestershire Constabulary in June 1997 after working in London while completing my A-Levels. I was initially stationed at Barton Street firstly on foot patrol and then in the response car after I had completed my standard driving course.In 1999 I moved to Tuffley Police Station again covering the response car which I thoroughly enjoyed, during this time I was also a tutor constable and tutored a number of officers at the beginning of their careers. In 2001 I was asked to undertake the role of the Intelligence Development Officer for the Tuffley area which required me to take an active role in the planning of operations for issues arising in the area and the obtaining and execution of numerous search warrants. I continued in this role until I returned from maternity leave in 2005 and joined the Safer Community Team as a proactive officer. I moved across to the community side of the SCT in 2007/2008 when I became the community beat officer for the Tuffley and Grange Parish.  Being a community beat officer is a role I am thoroughly enjoying and one I hope to remain in for the foreseeable future.

You can contact me on 0845 090 1234 or by email: glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PCSO Sam Knowles

I Joined Gloucestershire Constabulary in January 2006. At the age of 16 I left school and started a hairdressing apprenticeship, I then progressed to managing a salon in the Cotswolds. Having left the hairdressing industry I became an admin assistant. During this time I realised that I wanted to work closely within a community, helping people and solving neighbourhood issues. Initially I wanted to join the Constabulary as a police officer but having looked into the role of a PCSO I decided to apply and get a taste of policing. I am now the designated officer for the Tuffley area, working alongside PC Emma Macdonald and PCSO Noel Baadjes. I am the main point of contact for Russet House School and am heavily involved with Tuffley Primary School and St Peters School. If you see me out on patrol, please stop me for a chat or even a cup of tea and feel free to discuss any community issues you have.

If you have a group, or a meeting where you feel we could come along and give a talk please contact us on 0845 090 1234 or by email: glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PCSO Noel Baadjes

In 2002 I joined the Gloucestershire Constabulary as a Traffic Warden in 2003 and in 2004 decided to change roles and applied for the PSCO role where I have successfully became a familiar face in the Stroud town centre. During my six years in Stroud I established close links with the community and this resulted in a prize being allocated to residents on one council estate .I also received a recognition of quality service award in June 2007 from the then serving Chief Constable Dr Tim Brain. However it was also a busy time for me in November 2008 when my partner and we had an addition to the family the birth of our baby boy. I decided to transfer to Gloucester South Police Station where I am currently placed with the Tuffley Homebeat area with PC Macdonald the area beat manager and PCSO Knowles.I feel that I am making a positive contribution to providing a dedicated service to the residents in my homebeat area with the team in Glos South SCT when dealing with issues. I am also trained in conducting crime reduction surveys as part of the Safer Homes initiative.

I can be contacted on 0845 090 1234 or by email: glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

Deliberate Action Team

PC Jason Salter

I was posted to the Gloucester South INA in 2005 when I joined the Gloucestershire Constabulary. My first role was that of a frontline response officer working directly from Quedgeley police station responding to all number of incidents and emergencies both within the INA and throughout the city of Gloucester on a 24/7 shift pattern. I performed this exciting and often chaotic role for 4 years. In August 2009, I commenced my present role as a member of the newly formed Deliberate Action Team. Within my current role, I provide a proactive law enforcement response to tackle crime trends and community issues within the INA to compliment the work performed by the established Safer Community Team. Having worked all of my police career at Quedgeley police station, I have acquired a thorough understanding of the local criminal fraternity and the adverse effects of crime on our community. 

If you have a non emergency matter that you wish to discuss I can be contacted on  0845 090 1234 or by e-mail at glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PC Anthony Richards

Since joining the Gloucestershire Police in 2001 I have had the opportunity to work in a variety of locations within the force. Throughout my time I have spent 5yrs working in the Forest of Dean as a response officer and area officer focusing on dealing with local crime effecting the small communities of the forest,  Two years were then spent as a response officer in Barton Street dealing with members of public from all nationalities and religions and now more recently I have moved to Quedgeley where I  have taken up a role on the newly formed D.A.T (deliberate action team) when is made up of a small group of officers who actively target our local criminal element of society on a daily basis, which enables us and other officers the time to focus on issues surrounding the Gloucester South INA. 

If you have a non emergency matter that you wish to discuss I can be contacted on 0845 090 1234 or by e-mail at glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PC Bobby George

It had always been an ambition of mine to be a police officer and was extremely proud when I started working for Gloucestershire Constabulary in September 2004. I underwent the initial training, part in force and part in the Police Training College in Cwmbran. After my training I was temporarily based in Gloucester City centre before being stationed at Gloucester South INA. I worked for approx 5 years as a front line police officer responding to incidents varying from, thefts, burglaries, robberies assaults etc. I underwent additional training and attachments during this period including response driving, riot policing, burglary squad and prisoner processing. I have recently joined the Gloucester South Deliberate Action Team, part of the Safer Community Team. Our main role is to police proactively and target key problems for the community. My aim is to make Gloucester South INA the best policed area within the county. If you have a non emergency matter that you wish to discuss I can be contacted on  0845 090 1234 or by email glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

PC Andrew Cooper

I joined Gloucester Constabulary in November 2005 at the ripe young age of 21. It was always my ambition to join the Police Force and serve the community, helping deliver justice and providing public reassurance. I undertook my training at the Centrex Centre in Cwmbran. Since completing my training and passing my probation I have worked at Quedgeley, Gloucester. I have mainly worked as a frontline officer on the response vehicle, but other roles have included working in the prisoner process unit, and also working in the Gloucester South Safer Communities Team. I am currently working on the Deliberate Action Team in Gloucester South Police Station, which is a newly formed team that offers a more proactive role on the streets that helps to focus on issue's that are directly effecting resident's of Gloucester South INA. In the past few years I have passed a Police Standard Response Driving Course, a Police Support Unit Course and a Door Entry course along with various others. I now look forward to continue serving our communities and working closely with partner agencies to help reduce crime and make our community a safer, friendlier place to live.

 If you have a non emergency matter that you wish to discuss I can be contacted on 0845 090 1234 or by e-mail at glossouth-sct@gloucestershire.police.uk

Team Members

QUEDGELEY, HARDWICKE, ELMORE & LONGNEY

PC 2125 Fraser Mackie (Council Funded Officer)

PC 2208 Lucy Kay 

PCSO 49187 Anna Wright (Quedgeley)

PCSO 49182 Lucy Webb (Quedgeley)

PCSO 49208 Lee Hutton (Hardwicke, Elmore & Longney)

KINGSWAY

PC 1706 Sam Jones (Council Funded Officer)

PCSO 49139 Debbie Brimfield

TUFFLEY & GRANGE

PC 1408 Emma MacDonald (Council Funded Officer)

PCSO 49165 Samantha Knowles

PCSO 49072 Noel Baadjes

PODSMEAD

PC 1719 Lucie Koeltgen - (Council Funded Officer) 

PCSO 49120 Sylvia Lane

PCSO 49136 Robert Gee

The team is supervised by a Police Sergeant and consists of a mix of Police Officers and Police Community Support Officers.
 
The Police Officers are responsible for overall community contact and enforcement action. This consists of Intelligence gathering and targeting hotspots. Arresting of offenders. Anti social behaviour contracts and Orders. Plain clothes and uniform enforcement. Operational planning. Meeting with local partners. Working with PCSOs in patrol and local operations.

Other officers on the team include:

PC John Rea

PC Robert George 

PC Anthony Richards

PC Jason Salter

PC Andrew Cooper

Many residents ask what they can do to protect their properties. With the warmer weather upon us, many people are spending time in the garden, there are many plants that can be purchased from all garden centres, which can act as a deterrent to the opportunist thief.  According to Police statistics, the most likely items to be stolen are lawn mowers, strimmers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, and garden furniture. With careful planning and thought you can reduce the risk of becoming a victim of garden crime, whilst at the same time you can create an attractive garden. Property marking is advisable, SMART WATER kits can be purchased from any Police station, and this is a DNA type liquid, the kit contains signs that you attach to your marked property which makes  your property less attractive to the thief

For instance you can create an impenetrable hedge, which looks far more attractive than security fencing, but it is just as effective. Planting prickly shrubs around vulnerable windows can also serve as a deterrent to the burglar. Criminals do not like climbing through prickly plants and hedges, they know that a small item of ripped clothing or blood can help the Police identify them.

There are many plants that you can use to protect your property, i.e. PYRACANTHA, suitable for walls and fences, BERBERIS VERRUCULOSA, also suitable for walls and fences, there are many more plants that are suitable, which a good garden centre will stock.

The use of gravel on the approach to the house gives away the thieves presence, thieves don’t like to be heard, and good lighting around the property will enhance your garden, extend its use into the evening, and be a major deterrent to the thief. The best type to install is low level lighting on a dawn to dusk sensor which will give goo illumination, is cheep to run and is on all night, security lighting can increase the fear of crime, in high winds it will go on and off, this could also be annoying to your neighbours. 

The Gloucester South Inspector Neighbourhood Area (INA) has been the first in the county to introduce Safer School Partnerships (SSPs) in every school in their policing area.

SSPs are a formal agreement between each school and the police to ensure regular partnership work, support and information sharing between the two.

For further information please click here .