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PC Jack RobinsonFederation RepresentativeSafer Neighbourhood Team

Inspector Rina Sethi Roads Policing and Firearms Unit

DC Marcus AldertonBlack Police Association LeadCID

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DC Marcus Alderton is an experienced detective in the CID, focusing on gang violence and drug-related crimes. He is the Black Police Association (BPA) Lead in Ashview, advocating for better representation of ethnic minority officers in senior roles and providing mentoring to junior officers. Marcus is an expert in covert operations, gang-related crime investigations, and supporting at-risk young people. He works closely with safeguarding teams to prevent knife crime and exploitation. Of British-Caribbean heritage, Marcus is passionate about diversity in policing and strives to create an environment where all officers can thrive.

DC Marcus AldertonBlack Police Association LeadCID

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Inspector Rina Sethi has been with Roads Policing (RP) for five years, after spending much of her career in the OSU. She specialises in managing serious RTCs and has led numerous operations tackling dangerous driving and vehicle-related crime. Rina is accredited in tactical firearms command and vehicle pursuit management, and she has vast experience using ANPR systems in intelligence-led operations to disrupt criminal networks. Of British-Indian heritage, Rina is a firm advocate for advancing equal opportunities in policing and often mentors young officers from diverse backgrounds.

Inspector Rina Sethi Roads Policing and Firearms Unit

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PCSO Amina Khalil is the LGBTQIA+ Network Lead within Ashview. She started her career as a PCSO, working on crime prevention and supporting victims from vulnerable groups. Amina is committed to raising awareness of LGBTQIA+ issues and fostering an inclusive environment within the force. She is experienced in hate crime reporting, victim support, and community engagement, and delivers training workshops on diversity and inclusion. Of British-Pakistani heritage, Amina is a vocal advocate for improving relationships between the police and underrepresented communities.

PCSO Amina Khalil LGBTQIA+ Network Lead

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Inspector Gareth Morgan leads Ashview’s Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT). He started his career as a community officer, developing a passion for local engagement. He has worked closely with councils, charities, and schools to reduce ASB and knife crime. Gareth is trained in crime prevention strategies, youth engagement, and managing public order incidents. He is a key figure in multi-agency collaborations and community safety initiatives. Originally from Wales, Gareth focuses on neighbourhood policing, creating safer environments, and building long-term trust with the community.

Inspector Gareth Morgan SNT

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Detective Inspector Lucy Daniels heads the CID in Ashview, with expertise in homicide and serious organised crime. Lucy played a pivotal role in uncovering human trafficking rings within the Eastern Sector and has collaborated with the NCA on several cross-border investigations. She is trained in investigative interviewing (PACE) and is a Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) with expertise in forensic analysis and victim support. Lucy has led numerous complex investigations into drug-related violence and exploitation. Of mixed British and Jamaican background, Lucy actively promotes diversity in leadership and is committed to making policing more inclusive.

Detective Inspector Lucy Daniels CID

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Deputy Chief Constable Kamran Patel started his career with the Metropolitan Police Service, focusing on violent crime and leading high-profile investigations into county lines networks. With extensive experience in covert operations, Kamran spent five years with the NCA before transferring to the Eastern Sector, where he worked in PSD. He is an expert in intelligence-led policing, covert surveillance (CHIS handler), and professional standards, and holds a Level 2 accreditation in Public Order Command. Kamran is also the NPCC lead on VAWG and played a crucial role in reshaping internal conduct frameworks across the Eastern Sector. Kamran grew up in Leicester and has a strong commitment to improving community relations, particularly within ethnic minority communities.

Deputy Chief Constable Kamran Patel

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ACC Olivia Hughes has worked in several key units, including Counter Terrorism and Domestic Extremism, where she was instrumental in leading investigations into threats against national infrastructure. Olivia also served in the NCA, focusing on human trafficking and modern slavery cases before transferring to Ashview’s Eastern Sector. She is trained in managing critical incidents (CIM) and has experience overseeing multi-agency safeguarding hubs (MASH) and MCIT. Olivia is a key figure in promoting partnership work with local authorities. She actively works to enhance opportunities for women in policing and is passionate about promoting mental health awareness within the force.

Assistant Chief Constable Olivia Hughes

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PC Jack Robinson is one of the Police Federation Representative in Ashview. With a long-standing career in community policing, Jack is passionate about officer welfare. He works closely with HR to ensure colleagues receive support in employment rights and mental health resources. Jack is trained in conflict resolution and mediation and frequently represents officers in employment tribunals. A local to Ashview, Jack balances his frontline duties with his Federation role, advocating for officer welfare and better working conditions.

PC Jack RobinsonFederation RepresentativeSNT

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Superintendent Marcus Bentley commands the Ashview area within the Eastern Sector. With a background in Roads Policing and Firearms Command (RPFC), Marcus rose through the ranks after working in the TFU for over a decade. He played a key role in incident management, particularly in response to critical traffic incidents and organised crime raids. Marcus is an Advanced Firearms Commander with extensive knowledge of road traffic legislation and vehicle pursuits. He manages the divisional response team (RT) and critical incident response. Born in Bristol, Marcus is a strong advocate for community policing and building trust between officers and local communities.

Superintendent Marcus Bentley Sector Commander

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Chief Constable Sarah Knight has over 25 years of service, beginning her career in the West Midlands Police in Public Order units, gaining valuable experience in counter-terrorism with NCTP. She became known for her strategic leadership in high-risk operations and later moved to Sandford HQ, where she oversaw the force's largest investigation into OCGs. Sarah is the ACPO lead for Cyber Crime, with a reputation for innovative use of digital forensics in tackling online criminal networks. She has expertise in strategic planning, public order (PO), firearms command, and major incident management, and is an accredited Gold Commander. Sarah led the SOCU and developed new intelligence-sharing protocols between forces. Originally from Manchester, Sarah is a strong advocate for EDI and has initiated various programmes to promote diversity within the force.

Chief Constable Sarah Knight KPM

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