Your local team
I am the Neighbourhood Inspector for the local area - I joined West Midlands Police as a Special Constable in 2008 whilst I was at University. After graduating, I worked as a Police Staff member in the 101 contact centre and later joined as a full time officer in 2014.
I have worked on response, Guardian Task Force - a proactive knife crime and robbery team, Commonwealth Games planning team and neighbourhood.
I have a passion for neighbourhood policing and long term problem solving. I wanted to ensure that I continue to rebuild public trust and confidence and will seek to listen to the view of the public to empower local people.
You may have seen me heavily involved in Operation Elevate in Alum Rock / Washwood Heath, where I was at the forefront of taking a partnership approach to tackling serious organised crime and issues that matter to the community.
I have been very fortunate to lead a team who won the WMP local policing award at the forces Excellence Awards along with a Police Now Outstanding Leadership award myself.
Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
Under 25 serious youth violence
Action taken:
Under 25 violence has again been raised as a priority at our recent BCRP meeting which last took place on Friday 12th December
Under 25 violence is both a local and force priority.
The team will continue visible patrols in hotspot areas where serious youth violence is likely to occur. During patrols positive action will be taken by officers including enforcement (Arrest), stop and search, making referrals and other methods that will prevent and deter youths from committing acts of serious violence.
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Priority:
ASB (street drinking / aggressive begging.)
Action taken:
The team continue to focus on this priority which was again raised at our recent BCRP meeting which last took place on Friday 12th December however it has been noted that over the last few weeks we have seen a significant decrease in calls from members of the public.
The locations identified within the area include:
1 - High Street / Duchess Parade
2 -Oak Road.
3 - St Micheal Street.
4- Lodge Road Tram Stop.In response to the issues raised, despite fewer calls, the team will continue to conduct patrols at the above locations at the relevant / identified times with partners including BID officers and EPO's.
As always I will encourage local members of our community to report any issues or concerns via 101, web chat or 999 in an emergency.
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Priority:
Great Barr and Yewtree Ward - Theft of Motor Vehicle
Action taken:
My team continue to work with local business to reduce the number of Theft of Motor Vehicle and Theft From Motor Vehicle Offences On 12th December 2025 we met with the local authority and Hotel Inn at Great Barr to aet up Hotel Watch and discuss crime prevention. West Midlands Police have arrested three offenders linked to organised car thefts at the Holiday Inn and continue to investigate.