Failsworth East

I am Inspector Amie Whitehead and I am responsible for Oldham South & West which covers Failsworth, Hollinwood, Medlock Vale, Chadderton and Werneth.

I have over 23 years experience in GMP and have worked in many different departments and roles during that time but have always stayed in district Policing. I served the first 18 years of my career in Rochdale before I moved to Oldham in 2019 on promotion.

I am passionate about Neighbourhood Policing and the positive impact this can have. The landscape of the South & West of Oldham sees my teams dealing with a wide variety of incidents and crime type. This ranges from dealing with local crime, disorder and ASB to protecting the most vulnerable people in our area and improving the quality of life for our residents.

I want my teams to engage with their communities, understand the issues that are important to you and work with you to make Oldham a safer place to live and work. We hold regular surgeries across the area and take part in lots of community events to be visible in your community. My team and I also have strong relationships with other key partners and we meet with them regularly to establish joint priorities and work together to resolve them.

My Officers are working hard to improve communication with you. I would like to encourage you to sign up to Bee In The Loop, GMPs two-way community messaging service so that you can stay informed about what is happening in your area and what the Police are doing to tackle it. You can also follow GMP Oldham on Facebook for regular information and updates or contact the team directly.

Insp 17513 Amie Whitehead
Neighbourhood Inspector – Oldham South & West
Oldham Police Station
Greater Manchester Police

PS Pabby
I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 18 years and currently work as a Neighbourhood Sergeant covering Oldham South which include the areas Medlock Vale and Failsworth East. My role involves leading neighbourhood policing activity, working closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address crime, anti-social behaviour and community concerns.

My current focus includes tackling anti-social behaviour, reducing crime affecting local communities and supporting long-term problem-solving initiatives. I regularly engage with residents, community groups and local partners to identify issues and develop practical solutions that improve safety and confidence in policing.

I encourage members of the community to attend local meetings, speak with neighbourhood officers and share concerns so that together we can make Oldham a safer place to live, work and visit.

PC Ratchford
Neighbourhood Officer – Failsworth East
I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 5 years and currently work as the neighbourhood officer for Failsworth East. My role is to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address local concerns and improve community safety.
My current focus includes anti-social behaviour, violent crime 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.

I have served the communities of Greater Manchester for over 35 years, beginning my policing career as a Special Constable between 1990 and 2003 before becoming a Police Community Support Officer in 2003. I currently work as the PCSO for the Failsworth East area of Oldham, where I am committed to improving community safety and addressing the issues that matter most to local residents.
My focus includes tackling anti-social behaviour, preventing neighbourhood crime, engaging with vulnerable members of the community and working with partner agencies to deliver long-term problem-solving solutions. I am passionate about community engagement and spend much of my time on foot patrol, attending community events, visiting schools and working alongside local organisations to build positive relationships and strengthen community confidence in policing.
I regularly speak with residents, businesses and community groups to understand local concerns and identify priorities. By working together and encouraging open communication, I aim to help make Failsworth East a safer, stronger and more connected community for everyone who lives, works and visits the area.