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Inspector David Tippetts has over 19 years of policing experience and has worked within Neighbourhood Policing throughout his career—serving as a Police Constable, Sergeant, and now Inspector. He has worked across the county and moved to Swindon in 2018 as the Sergeant for the Swindon Central South area. Following his promotion, he spent 18 months as a Duty Inspector on a response team before returning to Central South in 2021 as Sector Head.

David is passionate about his Neighbourhood Policing Team investing in the local community and working in partnership to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB). A key focus of his work is targeting those who cause the most harm and frequently come to police attention—demonstrated through his leadership of the Criminal Behaviour Order Panel, which he chairs.

Community engagement remains a top priority for David. He is committed to building strong relationships with schools, community groups, and key stakeholders. By ensuring his team maintains a visible presence at community events and actively listens to local concerns, David works to foster collaboration and find effective solutions to prevent crime and reduce ASB.

PS 2762 Ed Rogers is the Neighbourhood Sergeant for the Swindon Central South Neighbourhood Team. He is currently responsible for the areas of Walcot East and West, Park North and South, Lawns, East Wichel, Croft, and Okus.

Ed has served with Wiltshire Police for 10 years and has been part of the Central South Neighbourhood Team since 2019. Prior to this, he worked as a Swindon Response Officer and spent 10 months supervising the Volume Crime Team, focusing on issues including domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.

Ed is proud to lead a team that is committed to reducing violence, anti-social behaviour, prolific offending, and shoplifting. The team also works proactively to safeguard vulnerable individuals and target criminal exploitation.

PC Zoe Johnson is a dedicated member of the Swindon Central South Neighbourhood Policing Team, responsible for The Lawns, East Wichelstowe and Okus estates. With 27 years of service at Wiltshire Police - including six years as a Special Constable and 21 years as a police officer - PC Johnson brings a wealth of experience to her role.

Throughout her career, she has worked in a wide range of roles, including response policing, proactive teams, child protection, domestic violence, CID, and now neighbourhood policing. Her role encompasses managing crimes, engaging with the community, tackling anti-social behaviour, and working closely with local schools.

PC Johnson is particularly passionate about community engagement, valuing the opportunity to provide reassurance and support to residents. She especially enjoys her work within a local secondary school, focusing on prevention and raising awareness. Her aim is to build positive relationships with young people, encouraging them to see the police as allies and sources of support rather than adversaries.

PCSO Larry Walker has been with Wiltshire Police since January 2021, spending two years on response before moving to neighbourhood policing, where he has served for the past two years.

Known for his approachable and cheerful style, Larry connects easily with people across the community and brings a positive, down-to-earth approach to his role.

He actively works with local schools to address issues such as parking and traffic management, helping to ensure pupil safety. Larry is often seen engaging with the community in local coffee shops, balancing report work with face-to-face interaction. He also participates in multi-agency meetings to support vulnerable individuals who may lack a voice, demonstrating his commitment to community welfare and problem solving.