Swinton South

Inspector Matt Christian joined the police service in 2017 and has dedicated his career to frontline policing. With a strong background in Response Policing, he has consistently served on the front line, demonstrating a deep commitment to community safety and public service.

Now serving as the Neighbourhood Inspector for Salford, Matt brings a unique and personal perspective to the role, having grown up in the area himself. His local roots provide him with a strong understanding of the city’s diverse communities and the challenges they face. He works closely with local partners and residents to ensure Salford remains a safe place to live, work, and study.

Matt prides himself on delivering the highest standard of service to the communities he serves. He is passionate about listening to local concerns and driving meaningful improvements that enhance people’s lives. Should anyone wish to report an issue or raise a concern, they are encouraged to contact a member of his team or use the appropriate formal reporting channels.

Sgt Smith

Neighbourhood Sergeant for Swinton and Pendlebury areas

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for over 8 years and currently work as the neighbourhood Sergeant for Swinton and Pendlebury areas. My role is manage the Neighbourhood Team of officer and staff that work within this community and ultimately work alongside those communities and partners to tackle local issues and priorities that are important to them.

I work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address local concerns and improve community safety.

My current focus includes anti-social behaviours and driving on our streets and open areas and supporting long-term problem solving within the community. I host and regularly attend neighbourhood engagement events such as PACT meetings 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 am Sergeant Jen Farrimond, the Neighbourhood Sergeant for Agecroft, Pendlebury and Forest Bank, based at Swinton Police Station.

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 17 years and have been a Sergeant for the past five years. Before joining neighbourhood policing two years ago, I spent the majority of my career on response policing.

My focus is on tackling anti-social behaviour, preventing crime, addressing community concerns and working with partner agencies to improve safety and wellbeing across our neighbourhoods.

I encourage residents, businesses and community groups to engage with their local neighbourhood team, share their concerns and work with us to help make our communities safer places to live, work and visit.

I am PC Frederika Reynolds, the Prison Liaison Officer based at HMP Forest Bank. I work closely with prison staff, police officers and partner agencies to manage offenders, share intelligence and support investigations linked to criminal activity within the prison environment and the wider community.

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for two and a half years. Before taking up my current role, I worked within an investigations team, where I gained experience managing enquiries, gathering evidence and building cases. This investigative background has provided me with valuable skills that support my work as a Prison Liaison Officer.

My focus is on offenders involved in violence and drug-related offences, developing intelligence, identifying risks and supporting enforcement activity where necessary. Working closely with prison and policing partners, I help ensure information is shared effectively to tackle criminality and protect the public.

Partnership working is central to my role, and I regularly engage with colleagues across policing, prisons and the criminal justice system to support effective offender management and public safety.

I am PC Kim Peake, the Prison Liaison Officer for HMP Forest Bank. I work closely with prison staff, police officers and partner agencies to manage offenders, share intelligence and support investigations linked to criminal activity within the prison environment and the wider community.

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for two and a half years. Before taking up my current role, I worked within an investigations team, where I gained experience managing enquiries, gathering evidence and building cases. This investigative background has provided me with valuable skills that support my work as a Prison Liaison Officer.

My focus is on offenders involved in violence and drug-related offences, developing intelligence, identifying risks and supporting enforcement activity where necessary. Working closely with prison and policing partners, I help ensure information is shared effectively to tackle criminality and protect the public.

Partnership working is central to my role, and I regularly engage with colleagues across policing, prisons and the criminal justice system to support effective offender management and public safety.

PC 16022 Abbott

Neighbourhood Officer – Swinton Neighbourhood Team
I have served with Greater Manchester Police for around 10 years and currently work as a Neighbourhood Officer for Swinton. My role is to work closely with the local community to support with antisocial behaviour and to reduce crime. I work with businesses and partner agencies to address the local concerns and improve community safety.
My current role focuses on anti social behaviour, criminality, and supporting a 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.

PCSO Aurangzaib Amirat

Neighbourhood Officer Swinton Police Station, Chorley Road, Swinton

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 7 years and currently work as the neighbourhood officer for Swinton Neighbourhood Team. My role is to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address local concerns and improve community safety.

My current focus includes ASB incidents Swinton Precinct and elsewhere, Neighbour disputes, CCTV enquiries, patrols deterrence, detain Cannabis smokers, issue vehicle obstructions penalty notice, community engagements, making community feeling safer, crime prevention advice, Bee in the Loop, Police Surgery, CSRT working along with partner agencies, problem solving, solution focus supporting long-term problem solving within the community. I regularly attend neighbourhood engagement events and work with local partners and work along with colleagues 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 with Greater Manchester Police for 20 years and currently work as a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) covering the Agecroft and Pendlebury neighbourhoods. Throughout my career, I have built strong relationships within the community and remain committed to supporting residents and helping to keep local neighbourhoods safe.

My primary focus is tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) and addressing the issues that most affect the quality of life for local residents. Through high-visibility patrols, community engagement and partnership working, I aim to identify concerns early, provide reassurance and help resolve problems before they escalate.

A key part of my role is working closely with residents, local businesses, schools and partner agencies to develop long-term solutions to recurring issues. I regularly attend community events, engage with local people and encourage residents to report concerns so that appropriate action can be taken.

Being accessible and approachable is central to neighbourhood policing. I encourage anyone with concerns about anti-social behaviour or community safety in Agecroft and Pendlebury to speak with me at local engagement events or through neighbourhood policing channels. By working together, we can continue to make our communities safer, stronger and more enjoyable places to live and work

I have served with Greater Manchester Police for 3 years and currently work as the neighbourhood officer for Swinton. My role is to work closely with residents, businesses and partner agencies to address local concerns and improve community safety.

My current focus includes off road and illegal bike and the anti social behaviour and violence that comes with these, helping support local business in terms of shopliftings and residents with burglary's and theft offences 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.

PC 16679 Jennifer Critchley

Neighbourhood Officer – Swinton Neighbourhood Team
I have served with Greater Manchester Police for around 10 years and currently work as the Neighbourhood Officer for Swinton Centre. My role is to work closely with the local retail community to support with antisocial behaviour and shoplifting. I work with businesses and partner agencies to address the local concerns and improve community safety.
My current role focuses on retail crime and local ASB, supporting a 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.