Moston and New Moston

I am Dan Pickavance, Inspector, covering Harpurhey, Higher Blackley, Charlestown, Moston and New Moston, Collyhurst and Monsall.

I’ve worked for GMP for 18 years covering various areas and in a variety of roles. I am passionate about making our community safe and free of crime.

I have a background in complex investigations, organised crime groups, urban street gangs as well as neighbourhood and local problem solving work here in Manchester.

I understand the issues in our areas and priorities the local resources accordingly. I have shown this by the operations I have set up focusing on knife crime, serious youth violence, drug dealing and anti-social behaviour.

My door is always open, as is all of my officers and staff for any questions concerns and updates required by the local community we serve.

We continue to try and solve the issues in our community, rest assured we are working tirelessly to make our community safer.

Sgt Barney Jones

Neighbourhood Sergeant – Harpurhey

I have recently transferred to Greater Manchester Police and currently work as a Neighbourhood Sergeant based at Harpurhey Police Station. I have previous experience of working part of neighbourhood Policing.

I am keen to build and further my experiences of Neighbourhoods.

I am committed to listening to our communities and ensuring local concerns help shape our priorities. Residents can engage with my team at local meetings and events, or keep in touch by signing up to Bee in the Loop.

Sgt Hassan Mohammed

Neighbourhood Sergeant – Harpurhey

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for nine years and currently work as a Neighbourhood Sergeant based at Harpurhey Police Station. Most of my policing experience comes from response policing, which has given me a strong understanding of the issues affecting our communities and the importance of visible and accessible policing.

I now lead a neighbourhood team focused on tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, protecting vulnerable people and working with residents and partner agencies to find long-term solutions to local issues.

I am committed to listening to our communities and ensuring local concerns help shape our priorities. Residents can engage with my team at local meetings and events, or keep in touch by signing up to Bee in the Loop.

Sgt Jenna Dand

Neighbourhood Sergeant – Harpurhey

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for five years and currently work as a Neighbourhood Sergeant based at Harpurhey Police Station. I have worked part of the neighbourhood policing Team for the past year and have a strong understanding of the issues affecting our communities and the importance of visible and accessible policing.

I now lead a neighbourhood team focused on tackling crime and anti-social behaviour, protecting vulnerable people and take a lead role on our Operation Eagle Eye.

I am committed to listening to our communities and ensuring local concerns help shape our priorities. Residents can engage with my team at local meetings and events, or keep in touch by signing up to Bee in the Loop.

PCSO Lisa Taljard
I have been a Police Community Support Officer based in North Manchester for 19 years.
In this time, I have predominantly covered the Moston and New Moston foot beats.
My role allows me to engage with the community both while conducting general patrols and community events.
As part of my role, I often visit victims of crime. This is an opportunity for me to provide them with reassurance, give advice, signpost/refer where needed, and also build up good relationships within the community.
I enjoy working with the neighbourhood team, building intelligence to tackle and reduce crime in the neighbourhoods that I work in.
I am committed to listening to our communities and ensuring local concerns help shape our priorities. Residents can engage with my team at local meetings and events or keep in touch by signing up to Bee in the Loop.

Neighbourhood Officer – Moston

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for Seven years and currently work as a Neighbourhood Officer coving the Moston area. I have predominantly covered North Manchester during my time in the police.

My teams focus is on the issues that affect the community the most. We are determined to tackle knife crime, drug dealing and working with partner agencies to find long-term solutions to local issues.

I am committed to listening to our communities and ensuring local concerns help shape our priorities. Residents can engage with my team at local meetings and events, or keep in touch by signing up to Bee in the Loop.