New faces join Safer Neighbourhood policing teams

Joining the Alfreton Town Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team is PC Adam Collins, a police officer with almost 16 years’ experience on the response and investigation teams in the Amber Valley area.

Some may already recognise Adam, who became a bit of social media singing star when his rendition of Meatloaf’s ‘I’d do anything for love’ went viral.

For the South Normanton and Pinxton Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team, PCSO Tom Smedley is the latest face.

Tom, formerly a supply PE teacher from the Chesterfield area, joined the force for a career change and to follow his interest in policing.

Finally, PCSO Matt Thompson is taking to the streets of Somercotes and Riddings having recently completed a degree in criminology at the University of York. Matt has also always had an interest in policing which was sparked by a visit to his local school by a police dog handler.

Safer Neighbourhood Team Sergeant Neil Milner said: “Adam, Tom and Matt have already been out and about getting to know their communities, and working with their colleagues to target issues and concerns for their area. I am sure each officer will be a valuable asset to their team, and if you see them out and about, don’t be afraid to stop and say hello.”