Totnes East
Your Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) is a group of local police officers dedicated to serving your community. The team is made up of officers and PCSOs based in your area, supported by additional officers from the wider area.
We work closely with local authorities, community leaders and residents to decide our policing priorities for the area. This helps us to find useful, long-term solutions to local problems, while maintaining our wider focus on reducing crime across Devon and Cornwall.
Please find contact details for your Neighbourhood Policing Team provided below.
Please note that to report a crime or incident to Devon and Cornwall Police, please visit Devon & Cornwall Police or in an emergency, please dial 999.
Totnes Neighbourhood Police Team

Russell Broadhurst
Police Community Support Officer

Zoe Carter
Police Constable

Joseph Cleare
Police Constable

Jess Harris
Police Community Support Officer

Rich Hickman
Police Officer

Kirsty Meakin
Police Community Support Officer

Ben Shardlow
Police Inspector

Ciaran Sheehan
Police Officer

Chris Shepheard
Police Constable

Jason David Vasey
Police Community Support Officer

Stu White
Police Sergeant
Local Priority Issues
| Priority | Action taken |
|---|---|
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Our priorities focus on tackling anti social behaviour and drug misuse, whilst strengthening partnerships within the community and supporting safer neighbourhoods. We listen to the community and work collaboratively to prevent harm. Issued 01 February 2026 |
Totnes Neighbourhood Team have already carried out patrols in areas of high crime and anti social behaviour. A number of arrests have been made and those individuals charged are currently going through the criminal justice system. Actioned 01 February 2026 |
What members in Totnes East are saying are the issues in the area:
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