Totnes Town

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 (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Totnes)

Russell Broadhurst

Police Community Support Officer

Zoe Carter (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Totnes)

Zoe Carter

Police Constable

Joseph Cleare (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Totnes)

Joseph Cleare

Police Constable

Jess Harris (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Totnes & Dartmouth)

Jess Harris

Police Community Support Officer

Rich Hickman (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Officer, Totnes)

Rich Hickman

Police Officer

Kirsty Meakin (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Totnes)

Kirsty Meakin

Police Community Support Officer

Ben Shardlow (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Inspector, South Devon)

Ben Shardlow

Police Inspector

Ciaran Sheehan (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Officer, Totnes)

Ciaran Sheehan

Police Officer

Chris Shepheard (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Totnes)

Chris Shepheard

Police Constable

Jason David Vasey (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Totnes Town - Follaton and Bridgetown)

Jason David Vasey

Police Community Support Officer

Stu White (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Sergeant, Paignton)

Stu White

Police Sergeant

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

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.

Offenders are identified, challenged and brought to justice through fair, consistent enforcement and making positive change for everyone locally. #SaferTogether

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 Town are saying are the issues in the area:

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Chat with a Cop : Fri 20 Mar 10:00

Dear , Totnes Your local Neighbourhood Team will be at Totnes Methodist Church on Fore Street on ...

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08/02/2026 15:11:06

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