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Inspector Andy Lemon has served with Wiltshire Police for 24 years, during which time he has gained extensive experience across both Uniform and Detective roles.
For the past 10 years, he has held the rank of Inspector, undertaking a range of responsibilities including Covert Intelligence, Force Intelligence Manager and his current position as Neighbourhood Inspector for Trowbridge, Melksham and Bradford on Avon Neighbourhood Policing Teams.
The majority of Andy’s career has been spent as a Detective, having served at all ranks within detective roles. His background includes both proactive and reactive crime investigation, as well as several intelligence-based positions. In addition to his operational experience, Andy is an accredited Initial Tactical Firearms Commander, an accredited Post Incident Manager and the Tactical Rural Crime Lead for the Force.
Sergeant 2315 Gemma Rutter joined Wiltshire Police in October 2006. She began her policing career with initial training in Warminster before taking up her first operational role as a response officer in Devizes. She later moved to Trowbridge, continuing in response policing before transitioning to CID in 2017.
After five years working as a Detective Constable within Central CID, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and returned to Trowbridge as a Response Sergeant. She also spent time covering the County Duty Inspector role before joining the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team, where she now leads both the Melksham and Bradford on Avon teams.
With experience policing across much of the county and involvement in a number of large-scale policing operations, Sergeant Rutter brings a wealth of operational and investigative expertise to her current role. Her particular passion lies in community policing that places families at the centre of crime prevention strategies - working closely with parents and guardians to deter youth crime through diversion, education, and where necessary, prosecution.
Sergeant Rutter remains committed to building strong community relationships and delivering a local policing service that is visible, effective and responsive to the needs of residents.
PC Jennifer Miller brings nearly two decades of dedicated service to Wiltshire Police. With 13 years of experience in response roles across Trowbridge and Warminster, Jen developed a strong foundation in frontline policing, managing a wide range of incidents and community concerns.
For the past 6 years, Jen has been a key member of the Neighbourhood Policing Team, focusing on Melksham and Bradford on Avon. In this role, she has built strong relationships with local communities, working closely with residents and partners to address local issues and improve safety across the area.
Jen’s commitment to community engagement and proactive problem-solving continues to make a positive impact in the villages she serves.
Amy Clifford has served as a Police Community Support Officer since 2021, covering the Studley Green and Broadmead areas in Trowbridge. Amy is committed to maintaining a visible presence within the community and can often be seen on foot patrol, attending local events, or hosting drop-in sessions at the Studley Green Community Centre.
She places particular importance on youth engagement, regularly visiting schools to deliver lessons, supporting school drop-off and pick-up times, attending youth groups, and engaging with young people throughout the community. Amy’s approach focuses on building positive relationships to foster a safer, more connected neighbourhood.
PCSO Sophie Piper has been a dedicated member of the Trowbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team for the past five years.
As a visible and approachable presence within the community, Sophie plays a key role in providing reassurance to residents, addressing local concerns, and working closely with schools, partner agencies, and local groups.
Most commonly reported crimes during Apr 2026
Crime for last year
| Month | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 28 | 8.9% |
| Jun 2025 | 31 | 9.8% |
| Jul 2025 | 28 | 8.9% |
| Aug 2025 | 23 | 7.3% |
| Sep 2025 | 20 | 6.3% |
| Oct 2025 | 37 | 11.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 25 | 7.9% |
| Dec 2025 | 31 | 9.8% |
| Jan 2026 | 21 | 6.7% |
| Feb 2026 | 19 | 6% |
| Mar 2026 | 28 | 8.9% |
| Apr 2026 | 24 | 7.6% |