Whitworth Road

Inspector Lawrence Copeland is proud to be the Neighbourhood Inspector for the RWB, Stratton, Central Swindon, North and West Neighbourhood Policing Team.

With 21 years in policing, including roles in Response, Custody and various Neighbourhood teams, Lawrence is passionate about making a positive impact in this community.

Sergeant Quarrell is the latest addition to the Central Swindon North neighbourhood policing team, covering Gorse Hill, Moredon, Penhill, Pinehurst, Rodbourne, Rodbourne Cheney and Whitworth Road.

PC Elroy Rodrigues began his policing journey in 2009 when he joined Wiltshire Police as a Police Community Support Officer and Community Coordinator. His dedication to public service and passion for community engagement led him to transition to the role of Police Constable in 2020, where he worked within the response team.

Driven by a desire to build lasting relationships within local communities, Elroy successfully applied to become a Neighbourhood Police Officer. His contributions have been formally recognised with an Assistant Chief Constable Certificate of Recognition for his impactful work with residents and local partners.

PC Rodrigues remains committed to supporting his local area, working closely with partner agencies and maintaining a visible presence at community events, including regular attendance at the monthly Rodbourne Cheney Residents Association meetings.

PCSO Danielle Hindmarsh has been serving with Wiltshire Police since 2018 and is currently based in the Moredon area as part of the North, East and Rural Neighbourhood Policing Team.

Danielle is a dedicated and approachable presence within the local community, focused on building trust and offering support to residents. She takes particular pride in gathering intelligence to help tackle local issues and plays an active role in safeguarding vulnerable individuals. Danielle works closely with partner agencies, schools and local organisations to ensure a joined-up approach to problem solving and community reassurance.

PCSO Michael Ignao has been serving with Wiltshire Police since 2021. As a member of the Stratton, Central Swindon North & West Swindon Neighbourhood Policing Team, he covers the Penhill area and supports the wider team across Central Swindon North.

In addition to his core role, Mike is a Hate Crime Advisor and Crime Prevention Champion, working to support vulnerable individuals, prevent crime, and promote community safety.

Fluent in Filipino, he plays a key role in engaging with Swindon’s Filipino community and supporting wider community cohesion. Mike is committed to building strong local relationships, enhancing communication, and fostering an inclusive and secure environment for all residents.

PCSO Paul Outlaw is a Police Community Support Officer on the Stratton, Central Swindon North Neighbourhood Policing Team.

He has been in the role since 2010 and is the designated single point of contact (SPOC) for Gorse Hill Primary, St Marys Catholic Primary - where he runs a Mini Police unit at Gorse Hill.

Paul is passionate about reducing crime through proactive engagement and education, particularly with young people.

In addition to his neighbourhood duties, he also serves as a Hate Crime Advisor, which enables him to support vulnerable individuals in the community with tailored advice and assistance.