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I have served with Greater Manchester Police for over 22 years and currently work as the Inspector on the South Neighbourhood Team. Prior to this current posting I have worked across a number of specialist departments within GMP and most recently I was the Neighbourhood Inspector for the West area of Bolton. My role is to manage and oversee the Performance of the four teams within the South Neighbourhood Team, driving priorities that are set from force command as well as those issues raised locally by residents and other members of the Community. Priorities for the Neighbourhood Team will change regularly due to operational demand and events though there will always be an ongoing focus on Road safety and Enforcement / Acquisitive crime / Drug Dealing and Anti- Social Behaviour as these are constant issues that are raised by the community and affect the most people. I will attend neighbourhood engagement events (PACT Meetings) and work with local partners particularly those from the Council and Housing providers as well as local Councillors to tackle the issues that matter most to residents. I would encourage members of the community to attend local meetings and share their concerns so that together we can help make our neighbourhood a safer place to live, work and visit.
I am PS Daniel Richards. I joined GMP in May 2002 and have always worked in a front line capacity. I worked in Manchester City Centre for several years before moving to the Bolton Division in 2014. Coming from Bolton, I am genuinely proud to serve in my home town.
I am particularly familiar with the Farnworth and Great Lever areas as this is where I grew up and went to school. It is a privilege to be the Sergeant here as it means I am able to give something back to the area that has given me so much growing up.
I like to attend the local drop in's and meetings when able so please keep an eye on the dates and come along to have a chat. Hope to see you there soon.
Please contact me on [email protected] if you need any assistance with anything!
Sgt Richards.
I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 13 years and currently work as a Police Community Support Officer for Great Lever which I have been a part of since I’ve joined GMP. My role is to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address local concerns and improve community safety. I also attend local schools to provide talks about safety, career aspirations and other various topics.
My current focus in Great Lever includes tackling Anti-Social Behaviour, cracking down on Drug Activity and supporting long-term problem solving within the community. I regularly attend neighbourhood engagement events and work with local partners to tackle the issues that matter most to residents.
I encourage members of the community to attend local meetings and share their concerns so that together we can help make our neighbourhood a safer place to live, work and visit.
Please contact me on [email protected] if you need any assistance with anything in the Great Lever area.
Hello
Let me introduce myself
My Name is Mark and I have been a PCSO with GMP since the introduction of the role in late 2002
I have covered areas across the whole of Bolton in my time within the neighbourhood teams
I have also worked on various teams such as Challenger, Place based and Prevention.
In all my varied postings I have strived to deliver generational change
Raising awareness across communities of what they can do to keep themselves safe.
Currently based within the Bolton South Neighbourhood Team covering Highfield, Great Lever, Flower Estate and Bolton Hospital.
Happy to support any activities or groups in these areas that are interested in developing greater community cohesion and safer futures
PCSO 61290
I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 20 years, although 18 years were served as a PCSO and the last 2 as a Police officer.
I currently work as the neighbourhood officer for Great Lever; I started this role in April 2026.
My role is to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address local concerns and improve community safety.
My current focus is reducing Antisocial behaviour and drug dealing in the area. My aim is to deal with long-term problem solving within the community. I regularly attend neighbourhood engagement events and work with local partners to tackle the issues that matter most to residents.
I encourage members of the community to attend local meetings or email myself and share their concerns so that together we can help make our neighbourhood a safer place to live, work and visit.
I have served with Greater Manchester Police since 2020, spending 3.5 years as a Special Constable before becoming a Police Constable. I am currently a Neighbourhood Officer covering the Moses Gate and Harper Green areas.
My main priorities are tackling vehicle crime, addressing drug-related issues, and working with residents to improve the local area. A key part of my role is building strong relationships and good rapport with residents, partner agencies, and local organisations.
Anti-Social Behaviour / Off Road Bikes
Issued 01 November 2026
The team will continue to focus on ASB and the re-occurring problem of off road bikes and electric motorbikes. The team have seized a number of these bikes over the summer months and will always take positive action around them when the opportunity arises. If anybody knows the identity of persons using these bikes and the locations they are stored they should contact the Police (via live chat or email) so that the intelligence can be reviewed and acted upon
Actioned 01 November 2026
Street Level Drug Supply
Issued 01 November 2026
The supply of Controlled Drugs will remain a priority for the team for the current quarter (Oct-Dec). The team have executed search warrants as part of Operation AVRO during September and will continue to seek any opportunity to disrupt the supply of drugs in the area through plain clothes and high visibility patrols
Actioned 01 November 2026