Policing your neighbourhood

Northamptonshire Police has five neighbourhood policing inspectors who have responsibility for a designated area of the county.

They lead our neighbourhood teams – small groups of police officers and police community support officers (PCSOs) dedicated to policing a specific community or area – and are responsible for developing and delivering local neighbourhood policing strategies, managing demand and directing the deployment of our neighbourhood policing resources, aiming to maximise the visibility and accessibility of our officers in local communities. 

They work closely with local stakeholders to build relationships and improve collaboration between partners, such as the local authority, housing associations and social care, to ensure police and partners work together to reduce and prevent crime and anti-social behaviour, and help build trust and confidence in the community.

Your local neighbourhood inspectors are...

• Inspector Nicola Davis-Lyons – Northampton (Central)
• Inspector Scott Farrant – Northampton (Suburban)
• Inspector Johnny Davis-Lyons – Daventry and South Northamptonshire
• Inspector Miriam Kiernan – Wellingborough and East Northamptonshire
• Inspector Matt Rock – Kettering and Corby

Neighbourhood police sergeants are responsible for the day to day management of our neighbourhood policing teams.

They support the inspectors in delivering effective neighbourhood policing across the county, and have the usual tasks and responsibilities of a line manager, including supervision and guidance, directing activities and resources, and ensuring the team’s wellbeing and development.

They provide advice and guidance on local policing initiatives, supporting their officers in finding solutions to local issues, and ensuring they meet objectives and adhere to policies and legislation. They also work with local stakeholders to develop opportunities for local partnership working.

You can find out who your local neighbourhood policing sergeant and officers are at www.northants.police.uk/yourarea.

Neighbourhood policing constables work alongside police community support officers (PCSOs) as part of a neighbourhood policing team covering a dedicated area of the county.

Each officer has responsibility for a particular beat, being visible, accessible and accountable to that community. They work proactively alongside partners such as the council, to tackle the crime and anti-social behaviour issues that matter most to local people, and help safeguard the vulnerable and support victims of crime.

Through their local knowledge and detailed understanding of the neighbourhood, they adopt problem solving techniques to deal with local issues and reduce the impact of crime and disorder on the community.

You can find out who your local neighbourhood officers are at www.northants.police.uk/yourarea.

Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) are an essential part of neighbourhood policing in Northamptonshire. Patrolling the streets and engaging with the public every day, PCSOs are the face of policing within our communities.

A PCSO holds a vital role that is very different to a police officer. They are civilian staff members who are an integral part of our neighbourhood policing teams. Using local knowledge and problem-solving skills, they work with their police officer colleagues and partners to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

While they do not have the same set of powers as a police officer or special constable, they play a key role in dealing with local issues and are an important point of contact in the community. They help to build and maintain community relationships by being a visible and accessible police presence in towns and villages across the county.

You can find out who your local neighbourhood officers are at www.northants.police.uk/yourarea.