Upper Teesdale

NPT Inspector for Crook, Barnard Castle and the Dales. Previously NPT Inspector for Bishop Auckland. Police search advisor dealing with CT, Missing people, crime scenes. I have over 22 years policing experience and previously worked as a detention officer in custody and a former Royal Navy engineer working on nuclear submarines. I am committed to ensuring the safety of our communities and working with partners, local councillors and residents. I play a significant role in delivering the Force rural crime strategy.

I am the new neighbourhood sergeant for the Barnard Castle Area. I have 27 years service within Durham Constabulary and have worked for the last 20 years in CID. i am looking forward to working in the area and meeting people of the local community.

I am PC Ridley and I cover Barnard Castle Town

I previously worked for the Fire Service as a Firefighter for Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service, this gave me an insight into helping the communities around me. Therefore, I knew I wanted to progress this further and protect people to the best of my ability, prompting me to join Durham Constabulary in 2020, initially as a Tri-Service Community Safety Responder in Weardale. In this job, I was a PCSO, a Firefighter and a First Responder for the Ambulance Service. After doing this role for 3 years I knew I wanted to become a Police Officer, so I joined as a Constable in March 2023. My aim as a Police Officer is to try and problem solve the issues that are affecting communities most. I enjoy working alongside residents to get the best possible outcomes for any issues that are ongoing and enjoy building rapport with the locals and key people, this I hope shows them that there is a face behind the uniform and that I am there to assist as best I can.

Hi, I'm Prince and have bene a constable for 3.5 years. I speak multiple languages so if you see me say Hello

I am a Beat officer working out of Barnard Castle, I have been with the team since January 2024 after working on Response covering the south of the county, I enjoy working in the varied communities that this area has.

Hello, I’m Chloe, I joined the force in 2020 and have worked in Weardale and Teesdale. I completed my training to become a Rural and Wildlife officer in 2023 and qualified as a force drone pilot in 2024. I joined the force after considering the role for several years and being passionate about the area I work in having grown up locally. My main responsibilities are assisting my colleagues around the force with Wildlife and Rural Crime Investigations.

Hi, I'm Emma and have bene a PCSO for 4 years. I enjoy working in the Teesdale area. I am presently on maternity leave

I am Preet, I have been with the force for over 10 years and worked in the Teesdale area for almost 7 years. I am Community Liaison and Engagement Officer for ShopWatch, PubWatch and SpeedWatch, I collaborate directly with community members and organisations to improve local safety and promote positive relationships. A significant part of my work involves leading educational initiatives in all primary and secondary schools across Teesdale. I deliver sessions to students on important topics such as anti-social behaviour, internet safety and healthy relationships. Additionally, I provide support to my local police officers by assisting with a range of daily duties and incident responses.

Hi I am Steve Richardson and have been a Teesdale Neighbourhhod officer for almost 19 yrs based out of Barnard Castle. I was a Special Constable for 8yrs doing 4yrs in Richmond with North Yorkshire Police and then transferring to Durham Constabulary and working 4yrs in Darlington. After a short time away in the military I returned to policing in 2006. Recently I have qualified as a Drone pilot which offers a whole different outlook on policing and assisting colleagues from the air.