Police Community Support Officers
New PCSO - James Stopford (September 2011)
Hi, I’m James and I join the Chorleywood Community Team after spending the last 3 and a half years working in Mill End and Maple Cross. It was very sad to see Gareth leave but I hope to bring the same quality of work that he delivered every day.
I have spent a couple of mornings in Chorleywood with Tania and was astonished at how friendly the public are there. I had heard Chorleywood was the friendliest village and now I have experienced it first hand.
As the bad weather seems to have hit us early this year it is going to get dark earlier so here are a few crime prevention tips:
- If you need to use a cash machine during the evening, be aware of who’s around you and make sure to cover your pin number. Also, if you are withdrawing a large amount, make sure to count your money discreetly.
- Keep an eye out for any suspicious door to door salesmen, especially if you have elderly neighbours. If you are unsure, please call 101, which is the new non emergency police number.
- If you are a cyclist please wear reflective clothing and ensure you have suitable lighting for your bicycle including front and rear reflectors.
- If you are a motorist, please be mindful at school times of young children crossing the road.
Our main issue in Chorleywood appears to be the growing number of youths gathering on Berks Hill leaving litter and being a general nuisance. Prior to my arrival, I know a lot of work was done by the current PCSO’s and PC’s in Chorleywood to identify these youths and make their parents aware and we will continue to address this.
We will all work hard to ensure that the crime levels continue to decrease and that Chorleywood remains the best place to live and work in Hertfordshire.

Meet and Greet - October 2011
If you have any local issues that you wish to discuss with your local Police Community Support Officers please make a note of these times for October.
PCSO 6145 James Stopford - 8th October 3pm to 4pm Rootz Café, Main Parade, Chorleywood
PCSO 6038 Tania Stabler - 24th October 10am to 11.00am Rootz Café, Main Parade, Chorleywood

PCSO Tania Stabler and James Stopford
tania.stabler@herts.pnn.police.uk
james.stopford@herts.pnn.police.uk
Tel:01923 472264 or 472265
Non Emergency Number: 0845 33 00 222
Rickmansworth Neighbourhood Team Office: 01923 472117
Always remember to ring 999 in an emergency.

