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Aug 2025 389 10.2%
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About us

Local policing teams are groups of officers dedicated to serving the community. Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. 

Teams work closely with local authorities, organisations, partners and residents to decide policing priorities. This helps teams find long-term solutions to local problems. 

 

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Your team

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    Terry Fisher

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    Adam Bowden

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    John Berwick

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    Neil Ross

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    Andrew Cook

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    Chloe Sampson

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    Warren Shepherd

Policing priorities

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    The community have told us they are concerned about drug dealing.

    Issued 05 May 2026

    Action taken:

    We’re taking a proactive approach to disrupt county lines and drug dealing in our district. Using community intelligence, we carry out targeted enforcement—focusing on known hotspots, individuals, and addresses linked to criminal activity.

    This includes:

    Stop and search where there’s reasonable suspicion
    Warrants to search properties
    Focused patrols and surveillance
    Our goal is to break up criminal networks and bring offenders to justice.

    We also work to reduce reoffending and support recovery. Where appropriate, we use:

    Restorative justice
    Out-of-court disposals
    Support for those affected by drug use
    Together, these actions help break the cycle of crime and vulnerability.

    Actioned 05 May 2026

  • Priority:

    Local people have told us they are worried about violent crime.

    Issued 05 May 2026

    Action taken:

    Crime data has helped us identify priority areas where violent crime is more likely to happen. We’re using hotspot policing to focus on these locations and times when issues are most common.

    This includes:
    Increasing visible patrols in key areas
    Being present at times when incidents are more likely
    Responding quickly to help keep people safe

    We’re also working closely with local communities to gather intelligence. This helps us:

    Identify those involved in violent crime
    Take swift, focused action
    Make sure our efforts are effective and community-led
    Together, we’re working to reduce violence and make our neighbourhoods safer for everyone.

    Actioned 05 May 2026

  • Priority:

    We understand that many people are worried about the recent rise in retail theft. This issue affects local businesses, staff, and shoppers,

    Issued 05 May 2026

    Action taken:

    We’re taking firm action to reduce shoplifting and anti-social behaviour in Brentwood’s town centres.

    To tackle this, our officers are:

    Using Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBOs) to deal with persistent offenders. These are court orders that can ban individuals from certain areas or behaviours, helping to prevent further offences.
    Working closely with local businesses to share information and coordinate responses
    Focusing on key locations where offences are most common
    This targeted, partnership-led approach is already making a difference - helping to deter crime and improve safety for everyone.

    Actioned 05 May 2026

  • Priority:

    Tackling violence against women and girls

    Issued 05 May 2026

    Action taken:

    We want women and girls to feel safe, and to live and work in the District without fear of violence.
    We will work proactively with our partners, using a full range of legislative and other tools around education programmes, perpetrator diversion, prevention, disruption and enforcement tactics.

    Actioned 05 May 2026

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Let's Talk - The Limes Centre

5:00PM - 7:00PM, Thu 09 July 2026

The Limes Centre, Limes Avenue, Chigwell

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Let's Talk - Roding Valley Recreation Ground

12:00PM - 3:00PM, Sat 11 July 2026

Roding Valley Recreation Ground, Oakwood Hill, Loughton

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Let's Talk - Civic Centre

11:00AM - 1:00PM, Mon 10 August 2026

Civic Centre, 323 High Road, Epping

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Let's Talk - Roydon

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Sat 12 September 2026

Roydon Market, Roydon Village Hall, Harlow Road, Roydon

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Let's Talk - Roydon

10:00AM - 12:00PM, Sat 14 November 2026

Roydon Market, Roydon Village Hall, Harlow Road, Roydon

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