Maidenhead & Windsor

Old Windsor’s new neighbourhood police officer has spoken of her plans to continue the good work of her predecessor who recently retired after 25 years.

PC Frances Ailward, who joined Thames Valley Police in 2004, replaced neighbourhood officer PC Nick Preston in November.

“I realise that having a new neighbourhood officer after 25 years is a big change for the community, especially considering that Nick Preston was a very popular figure in Old Windsor,” she said. “However, I am committed to tackling the issues which matter most to residents and I want to reassure people that I aim to carry on Nick’s good work by providing an easily accessible, high-visibility police presence around the village.”

Over the next few months, PC Ailward hopes to become a familiar face in Old Windsor, attending neighbourhood action group (NAG) meetings and forging close links with residents and community partners.

“I will be working from the day centre on Straight Road more often - making it easier for me to interact with the community, with the added benefit of being close at hand to deal with any incidents that occur,” she said. “Also, I encourage residents to get in touch with me on the phone or stop and say hello if they see me out and about in the village.”

PC Ailward, and other members of the Old Windsor neighbourhood team, can be contacted via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505. If they are not immediately available, just leave a message and one of the team will call you back as soon as possible.

The neighbourhood team for Old Windsor comprises:

Insp Jackie Phillips
Sgt Mike Darrah
Neighbourhood Specialist Officer Marc Phillips
PC Frances Ailward
Police Community Support Officer Andy Aldridge

Thames Valley Police ~ Windsor