New police chief
A NEW officer has taken over the top policing role for the borough.
Inspector Emma Maxwell replaces Dan Eveleigh who is moving on after three years in charge of the Hinckley and Blaby Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA).
She brings 18 years of experience to the role after joining the force straight from Nottingham Trent University.
She has worked in Blaby and Hinckley previously, taking roles in various teams and at police headquarters.
Insp Maxwell said: “Having previously worked in the Hinckley and Blaby area makes the move to the NPA Commander role all the more meaningful.”
Part of Emma’s role will involve liaising with key stakeholders and members of the community, as well as ensuring her team are effectively deployed in areas of greater risk.
She will split her time between both Hinckley and Braunstone throughout the week to establish these working relationships.
She continued: “I am privileged to take up this position at a Neighbourhood Policing Area that already has such strong partnership links. I feel it is important to continue to strengthen these links through open communication, transparency and trust.
“In these times when budgets are tight, it is vital for us to all work together to tackle those issues that affect us all.
“Your concerns are my concerns, so please take the time to contact myself or the Neighbourhood Team to make us aware of the issues and concerns facing you and your communities.”
To get in touch with Emma or the rest of the team visit: https:// leics.police.uk/local-policing