Redworth, Heighington, Walworth Gate and Low Walworth

I have over 20 years’ experience working on the police front line. I worked previously in neighbourhood policing which I thoroughly enjoyed and was passionate about. I am excited to return to this role and I am here to work with our partners and ensure my team are focused on what our priorities are.

I have already witnessed for myself the impact electric and off-road bikes ridden around the streets and the town centre is having on the community. This dangerous, illegal, and anti-social behaviour is something I want our team to combat.

As an Inspector I have my own ethos of Care, Standards and Quality. Ensuring my team show real support and empathy with an excellent level of professional service to the public.

I am one of the Darlington Neighbourhood Police Constables covering North Road, Haughton, Springfield and Red Hall areas. I have worked for Durham Constabulary for nearly 5 years. All my service has been in uniformed front-line policing with response command. Most of my career has been based in the West of Durham and I also have some experience in the South of the county. Due to being in my 30’s I have plenty of life experience to rely upon – having previously been a secondary school teacher – working with children who had emotional, learning and behavioural difficulties. I have also worked closely with offenders within a youth offending prison. Policing runs in my family. My wife is a Durham Constabulary detective in the Safeguarding team, and I have relatives who were neighbourhood officers themselves. I am trained as a public support unit officer and have responded to several incidents of violent disorder around the North East in recent years. I am also trained in method of entry and use this to assist colleagues in warrants to disrupt organised crime. I am pleased to be part of the Darlington Neighbourhood Policing Team and hope to work with the community to make a difference on the lives of the communities I serve.

I am PCSO Joanne Ridley who works out of Cockerton Police Station in Darlington. I joined Durham Police as a call handler back in 2024 and I have since chosen to become a PCSO.
I am passionate about helping people and making a difference within the community and I believe I can use my skills to support local residents, prevent crime and anti-social behaviour. Making it a safer community for ALL.

I am Temporary Sergeant 2805 Duncan-Kelf and oversee the areas of Cockerton and West Villages. I have worked for Durham Constabulary for 10 years with 9.5 years spent on Darlington Response. I was briefly away from the town for 5 months working with the Prisoner Handling Team at the Investigation Hub however I am back and it feels great. I am looking forward to getting back out onto the streets of Darlington in this new role within the Neighbourhood Policing Team, building connections with partners and working together to make Darlington a safer place.