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Richard Knapp
Police Sergeant

I am PC CHATER. I have been a police officer for a number of years, I am a Neighbourhood Police Constable for Wotton-Under-Edge, Berkeley and Severn side.

I am passionate to support the community working with partner agencies and if you see me do come and say hello.

Rural, Wildlife & Heritage Crime Officer for Stroud & Dursley

I am PCSO Debs Hudman 249233.
I am in my 17th year working as a Police Community Support officer within Gloucestershire Constabulary .
Prior to this I worked within the Domestic Abuse field which I still hold a passion for. I have carried this passion over into my current role and I am a Domestic abuse champion within the Stroud neighbourhood policing team. I enjoy my role specifically the safeguarding issues and looking after the concerns of the community.

Crime Prevention Officer for the Cotswolds Local Policing Area

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    Reducing Anti-social behaviour in the area.

    Issued 01 July 2026

    Action taken:

    To reduce all forms of Anti-social behaviour within the area. This includes aggressive behaviour and criminal damage. We have been working with our partners and SOLACE to issue civil injunctions on those who regularly cause issues. In the last six months police have issued an injunction order to help keep a vulnerable person safe .
    We have also been working hard on reducing Anti –social behaviour, this has included more high visibility patrols especially in the Rope walk area where the toilets have been vandalised and Water lane. We will also be looking to work with the youth projects in the area.
    Further partrols will be conducted and this priority remains ongoing.

    Actioned 01 July 2026

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    Anti-social & Drink Driving.

    Issued 01 July 2026

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    To tackle Anti-social & Drink driving in the town and surrounding areas. Police have continued to conduct patrols within the Wotton area targetting those causing ASD. This remains an ongoing priority.

    Actioned 01 July 2026

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    Safeguarding victims of fraud due to a recent increase and those in vulnerable positions.

    Issued 01 July 2026

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    Wotton officers have been focussing on Victims of Fraud and safeguarding working together with local authorities and the Keepers.

    Actioned 01 July 2026

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    Tackiling Rural Crime

    Issued 01 July 2026

    Action taken:

    Proactively targeting all aspects of Wildlife, Rural and Heritage crime, including Hare coursing and poaching of game and deer. Investigating plant, trailer and quad bike thefts in the rural communities and offering prevention through various schemes available to the rural community. Please get in touch to see if your plant machinery/farming equipment qualifies for a free tracker or heavily discounted VIN chip scheme.

    Actioned 01 July 2026

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