Your Neighbourhood Policing Team
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.
PC Jess Terrett is the Neighbourhood Police Officer for the Old Town and Okus area in Swindon. She has served as a police officer for four years, including two years on response and two years on the neighbourhood team.
Jess is particularly passionate about the detection and prevention of violence against women and girls. She enjoys engaging with residents, business owners, and community partners to understand the issues affecting the local community and to work collaboratively on finding effective solutions.
Crimes and priorities
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Tackling Drug and Alcohol Use in Public and Open Spaces
Action taken:
We will prioritise a proactive and highly visible policing approach to reduce drug use, street drinking, and associated anti‑social behaviour in parks, pathways, and other public areas. This includes targeted patrols, intelligence‑led interventions, and working closely with partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable individuals while improving the safety and confidence of local residents.
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Illegal Parking
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We will take firm and consistent action against dangerous, obstructive, and repeat-pattern illegal parking that impacts road safety, restricts access, and causes disruption to residents and businesses. Through joint enforcement operations, partnership with local authorities, and education where appropriate, we aim to restore safer, more accessible streets for all road users.
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Illegal Use of E‑Bikes and E‑Scooters
Action taken:
We are committed to tackling the unlawful, reckless, and anti-social use of e‑bikes and e‑scooters, with a particular focus on nuisance riding, pavement use, modified or high‑powered vehicles, and involvement in criminality. Our approach will combine targeted enforcement, community intelligence, and engagement with young people and families to reduce harm and keep pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers safe.