Your community policing team
Inspector Matt Paisley has been a police officer for over 20 years. Throughout his career he has focussed on a proactive approach to neighbourhood policing, with a strong problem-solving ethic. An Inspector since 2019, Matt has commanded the locality of Bury St Edmunds, been the tactical lead for anti-social behaviour, licensing and rural & wildlife crime, worked as the Staff Officer to the Suffolk Chief Officer Team, and supported the Learning & Development department. In October 2025, Matt became the Locality Inspector for Sudbury & Haverhill, an area he knows particularly well having policed Sudbury at both PC and Sergeant ranks.
Sergeant Olly Williams has been a Police officer for 13 years and has worked on response teams, Safer neighbourhood teams and now is the sergeant of Community Policing team which involves tackling the issues which matter the most to the community including drugs, ASB, hate crime, problem solving, youth crime as well as taking responsibility for the delivery of Police within schools within the locality.
Olly has a passion for the local area and enjoys the variety of the role within the Police and enjoys being proactive in his Policing approach.
PC 1192 Steve Coughlan commenced his career with the police service in 2020, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, following a distinguished career in the military. Since joining, he has served across various departments including Response, the Safer Neighbourhood Team, and currently within the Community Policing Team.
Steve demonstrates a strong commitment to community engagement and public service. Within his designated area, he actively addresses a range of crime types including drug-related offences, anti-social behaviour, hate crime, youth crime, and problem-solving initiatives. He also holds responsibility for the delivery of policing within local schools, fostering positive relationships between young people and law enforcement.
PCSO Partington has been a Police Community Support Officer for a number of years within Suffolk Constabulary. Hannah provides visible presence within the community and brings a wealth of local knowledge.
Hannah primarily focuses on visibility within the community, tackling issues within the community and focus on schools work.
Crimes and priorities
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ASB in area of Recreation Ground, Great Cornard.
Action taken:
You Said we did: High‑visibility patrols conducted within the identified area at key times. Officer presence used to deter criminality, provide reassurance, and engage with the public. Activity recorded and intelligence updated as required.
Targeted stop searches and proactive traffic enforcement carried out in line with identified priorities. Vehicles and individuals dealt with appropriately, offences addressed, and relevant intelligence submitted. Continued enforcement to be maintained as required.
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Monitor community feeling following recent public activity relating to movement of service users into Great Cornard, and broader impact on the Sudbury area
Action taken:
Police will seek to address community concerns through visible neighbourhood policing, proactive engagement with residents and stakeholders, and close partnership working with local authorities, housing providers and support agencies. This approach will support information sharing, problem solving and reassurance within Great Cornard, while helping to mitigate any wider impact on the Sudbury area and maintain community confidence.
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ASB / Drugs / Violence with injury – Sudbury Town Centre afternoons and evenings.
Action taken:
Provide high-visibility patrols in Sudbury Town Centre during afternoon and evening periods to deter anti-social behaviour, disrupt drug-related activity, and reduce incidents of violence resulting in injury.
Targeted patrol activity will focus on identified hotspots within Sudbury Town Centre during afternoons and evenings, addressing ASB, drug misuse and supply, and violence with injury through proactive engagement and enforcement.
Maintain a visible policing presence in Sudbury Town Centre during peak afternoon and evening hours to reassure the public, tackle anti-social behaviour, disrupt drug activity, and prevent violent offences.
Conduct proactive patrols and problem-solving activity in Sudbury Town Centre throughout afternoons and evenings, working with partners to reduce ASB, drug-related harm, and incidents of violence causing injury.