Farewell to Siobhan

Many readers of the website will remember PCSO Siobhan Hemmett who was the officer responsible for parishes in the Waldingfield Ward area until she was transferred to other areas in West Babergh a year or so ago.

Siobhan did a great job in the Ward, working alongside schools to improve road safety and undertaking all sorts of other less high profile, but necessary tasks.  The picture here shows her promoting the walking to school in Action, and also encouraging motorists to drive more slowly.

Siobhan was recently succesful in applying for a twelve month secondment to a new role in Bury St Edmunds, looking at how the police respond to people with mental health issues.  The aim is to find ways to reduce the very high levels of demand that this area of work brings to the service.  If successful the project should bring benefits both to those with mental health problems and also to the police.

While Siobhan is away her duties will be covered by other members of the Babergh West Safer Neighbourhood Team.  I am sure we all wish her well in her new role.