Your community policing team
I've spent the last 20 years in policing, with 14 years in Hampshire and the last 6 years serving Suffolk communities. My career has taken me from frontline response policing to covert and specialist roles tackling drug and gang-related crime, and has provided opportunities to work alongside a number of police forces across the country. No two days have ever been quite the same, which is one of the things I enjoy most about policing.
Since taking up the role of Locality Inspector for Ipswich Central CPT in October 2024, I've been passionate about neighbourhood policing, problem solving, and working closely with partners, businesses and residents to address the issues that matter most to local people. My focus is on making Ipswich a safe, welcoming and vibrant town for everyone who lives, works and visits here.
I have proudly served in policing for 18 years, starting my career with Kent Police before moving on to roles in Response Policing, Custody, and Student Development. These experiences have given me a broad understanding of policing and a passion for supporting both the public and fellow officers.
As a fluent French speaker, I am also able to engage with French-speaking members of our community and partner agencies where required.
In October 2025, I was delighted to join the Community Policing Team for Ipswich Central. My fundamental objective is simple: to help make Ipswich town centre a safe place where residents, visitors, and businesses can thrive and enjoy all that the town has to offer.
PC Fraser Logan has been part of the team since October 2025 and was previously on Response in Ipswich. He now covers Alexandra Ward as part of Ipswich central CPT
I am PC 996 Barton and I have been an officer since 2019. I’ve spent the majority of my time on frontline policing in and around Ipswich town centre. I enjoy working on a team which involves partnership working to try and have a positive impact on the community.
I am PC 75 CURTIS. I joined Suffolk Constabulary at the beginning of 2017. Since joining Suffolk Constabulary I have always been involved in front line policing either on a response or proactive team.
I have worked in both rural areas and urban town but have spent most of my career Ipswich.
I joined the CPT in May 2025 and am excited about building relationships with people in the community and help to prevent and detect crime.
PC Kim Butler is one of the longest serving Officers on Ipswich Central CPT and has almost 20 years experience in Policing. She covers Alexandra Ward.
Crimes and priorities
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To ensure the safety of those using the Town Centre, including residents, shoppers and those using the Night Time Economy
Action taken:
Increased visibility through Op Spotlight, Project Vigilent and Project Servator. Police are conducting relevant licensing checks at licenced premises. Continued work with our partners, local communities, business premises and design out crime officers.
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To work in partnership with other agencies to reduce ASB in identified residential properties relating to vulnerable persons.
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High visibility patrols and continued address visits. Work with our partners, local communities and design out crime officers.
CPT Officers are managing each case and working with Partners to ensure regilar visits and support given to occupants and robust action is taking against those offenders exploiting them -
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Target the most prolific offenders, including those committing ASB and theft from shop offences in the Town Centre, using preventative orders and Op Proxy
Action taken:
Preventative Orders will continue to be applied for and utlised to manage persistent offending. Police will continue to work with partners to see reductions in ASB and other offences.