Cirencester Rural South

I began my policing career fresh out of university, in Nottinghamshire. It’s the best job in the world so I’ve stayed for 27 years and counting! I transferred to Gloucestershire at the start of 2025, and am responsible for the neighbourhood policing team that covers the Cotswolds.

Garrett joined the Constabulary in 1996 and has spent much of his service in the Neighbourhood Policing Departments in the Cotswolds and Stroud districts. He has lived in the Cotswolds for most of his life and loves it here. Garret leads team 1 and enjoys the opportunities to solve problems and improve quality of life issues that come with community policing.

I have been a Police Officer since 2009 spending my entire service policing in the Cotswolds. I have also lived in the Cotswolds for most of my life and I do love it.
I was fortunate to be part of the Schoolbeat team since it started in 2018, and in 2025 we developed into Youth Engagement Officers, and I still cover the Cotswolds area!
I thoroughly enjoy the role, the positive relationships with youths that have been built we are developing further, and I remain fully motivated for this new varied challenge.
I strongly believe that we are breaking down barriers and gaining the trust and respect of the young people in our communities.

I have recently joined the Cotswold Neighbourhood Policing Team and am looking forward to getting to know my new patch.

I joined Gloucestershire Constabulary in 2012 starting my career in Stroud reception. Six months later I became a neighbourhood PCSO in Cirencester where I have built relationships within the community and working alongside different organisations. I enjoy the challenges and variety of work that a PCSO role offers and no two days are the same!!

Crime Prevention Officer for the Cotswolds Local Policing Area