Ernesettle

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.

Adam Carter (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Sergeant, Plymouth North)

Adam Carter

Police Sergeant

Alan Gibson (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Community Support Officer, Ernesettle)

Alan Gibson

Police Community Support Officer

Paul Sloan (Devon & Cornwall Police, Police Constable, Plymouth)

Paul Sloan

Police Constable

Local Priority Issues

Priority Action taken

DRUGS

Issued 28 January 2026

Follow up reports by residents. Carry out OP Vocal. Liaise with Housing Provider re Tenancy Action

Actioned 28 January 2026

Anti social behaviour

Issued 28 January 2026

Follow up on reports and carry out Proactive Patrols to Target Offenders.

Actioned 28 January 2026

PARKING.

Issued 28 January 2026

Follow up on reports of Parking Issues. Carry out Proactive Patrols at Schools during Drop Off and Pick up times.

Actioned 28 January 2026

What members in Ernesettle are saying are the issues in the area:

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Mother and son receive police award for their work to improve support for people who are neurodivergent

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Devon and Cornwall Police
24/02/2026 11:50:57

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Reading with Bravo : Thu 05 Mar 15:45

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Devon and Cornwall Police
23/02/2026 19:31:03

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Agricultural, Plant & Machinery Theft-Crime Prevention Advice

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Devon and Cornwall Police
23/02/2026 15:48:44

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WANTED | Trevor Hare, Okehampton

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Devon and Cornwall Police
23/02/2026 11:55:31

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Appeal after theft from a taxi in Plymouth

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Devon and Cornwall Police
23/02/2026 11:46:41

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Appeal following single vehicle collision in Plymstock

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Devon and Cornwall Police
23/02/2026 10:24:23

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Cyber

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Devon and Cornwall Police
23/02/2026 07:55:09

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Please tell us your views on the nightbus service - with amended link!

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Devon and Cornwall Police
19/02/2026 16:50:34

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