Bemerton Heath

Sergeant Lisa Lovatt joined Wiltshire Police in January 1998 and has proudly spent her entire policing career serving the Salisbury community.

Over the past 27 years, she has taken on a wide range of roles including working on the Forensic Conversion Team, Burglary Team, Crime Squad, Drugs Squads and Local Tasking Teams. Despite this variety, her passion has always remained with local and response policing - the role she dreamed of as a child.

Lisa became the Neighbourhood Policing Team Sergeant for Salisbury in December 2019, a position she finds incredibly rewarding. She is committed to completing her 30-year policing career in this role, working alongside a dedicated team of colleagues and partner agencies, all striving toward a shared goal: to support communities and deliver an outstanding service to victims.

Sergeant Susan Malkinson has served with Wiltshire Police for over a decade, beginning her policing journey as a Special Constable before becoming a full-time Police Constable in 2016.

Much of Susan’s career has been spent as a Response Officer in the south of the county, gaining a wealth of frontline experience. In 2022, she joined the Salisbury Neighbourhood Policing Team as a Police Constable and was promoted in post to Sergeant the following year.

Passionate about problem solving and making a tangible difference in local communities, Susan describes her current role as the most rewarding of her career. She considers herself fortunate to be doing the job she always aspired to—serving the public in a beautiful part of the world, alongside a dedicated and supportive team.

PC Josh Pankhurst began his policing journey in 2014 as a Special Constable with Wiltshire Police. He later transitioned into a police staff role as an escort officer in 2018, before achieving his ambition of becoming a full-time Police Constable in 2021. After three years on the Salisbury response team, Josh moved into neighbourhood policing in May 2024.

His passion for public service was sparked during his time in the Air Cadets, where he spent ten years developing a strong sense of community and discipline. Drawn to the variety, challenge, and meaningful impact that policing offers, Josh has always viewed the police as the right fit for his skills and values.

Josh is committed to proactive community engagement and problem-solving, often seen out on patrol with PCSO Quinn, tackling local issues and listening to residents’ concerns. Friendly and approachable, he encourages anyone who sees him out and about to stop for a chat.

PCSO Valerie Quinn has been serving with Wiltshire Police since 2015. After five years working in Salisbury City Centre, PCSO Quinn moved into the Bemerton Heath area and now cover a broad patch including St Peter’s Place, Wilton Road, Devizes Road, and Churchfields.

Driven by a strong passion for helping others, PCSO Quinn is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the community. A key part of their role involves youth engagement, including active involvement in the Mini Police programme. Through school visits and fun, educational sessions, PCSO Quinn helps build trust between young people and the police—something made even more special by the pride children feel when they wear their Mini Police uniforms.

On a daily basis, PCSO Quinn can be found out in the community—speaking with residents, visiting schools, supporting victims, problem-solving, and working with partner agencies. Whether offering guidance to a young person or simply being someone people can talk to, PCSO Quinn is a familiar and approachable presence and encourages anyone who sees her out and about to say hello.