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I joined West Midlands Police in 1999, initially serving as a response officer in Kingstanding, before gaining extensive experience in neighbourhood and custody positions. More recently, I was given a leading role at both a force and national level to reshape the West Midlands Police IT infrastructure. I have also had responsibilities for Early Help, Missing Persons, School Intervention and Prevention, Adult Vulnerability, and Serious and Organised Crime and Exploitation in the Birmingham area. In February 2024, I began serving the Northfield constituency, which encompasses the Kings Norton, Longbridge, Northfield, and Weoley wards. I feel extremely proud and fortunate to lead a team of dedicated officers who share my commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our community. Every day, I look forward to coming to work, striving to make a meaningful and positive impact for local residents.
Crimes and priorities
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Vehicle Crime - An increase in vehicle crime within the Kings Norton ward area. A hotspot of vehicle crime around the Redditch Rd and Rednal Rd area.
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Update: A number of arrests have been made during the summer with the latest arrest on 9 Sept. A person has been charged with offences and remains in custody. Since this date we are now seeing a significant reduction in theft from motor vehicle offences around the Redditch/Rednal Rd. Update on 9 Oct - Vehicle Crime remains low for Kings Norton since the arrests made in early Sept.
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Report of vehicles speeding on certain roads across the ward. Of note Staple Lodge Rd and Green Lane, Kings Norton.
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Officers will be conducting patrols in these area and will take appropriate action where required. Local officers are also trained to carry out Community Speedwatch with local volunteers. A new speedwatch group has been formed ( Kings Norton Community Speedwatch Group ) and have been carrying out speed checks during July 26 on Green Lane and Staple Lodge Rd ( See Social Media for more info ). If you are interested in joining or setting up a community speedwatch - please drop your local PCSOs a line via the website details.
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Two incidents of note in the Kings Norton / West Heath area that have been reported in the local news. These incidents involve a stabbing and firearms discharge in the Middle Field Road and Shrawley Avenue area ( 25 Aug and 3 Sept ).
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This area is subject of a Problem Solving Plan. There is an ongoing investigation into the two incidents that have taken place. Communication has been passed out to the community of the incidents in the local news. Officers have been in the area patrolling and carrying out reassurance visits. A dispersal order was put in place for a period of time following the incidents. A number of persons were arrested following the stabbing incident and one person charged with a wounding offence. Local police are working closely with partner agencies to address community concerns.