SANDFORDSHIRE
POLICE
FICTIONAL POLICE FORCE
OUR AREA

Welcome to Sandford

Explore the town, meet the people and discover the challenges facing Sandfordshire Police.

SANDFORD, SANDFORDSHIRE

About Sandford

Sandford is the principal town of Sandfordshire, serving communities across its town centre, established residential neighbourhoods, commercial districts and surrounding rural areas.

The town has a varied criminal landscape, presenting different challenges for the officers and detectives responsible for keeping its communities safe.

Our neighbourhoods

Town Centre

The commercial and civic heart of Sandford, including the High Street, Market Square, Town Hall and railway station.

Westvale & Riverside

Established residential neighbourhoods, waterways and industrial areas on the western side of town.

East Sandford & Southfield

Residential communities, local shops, schools and Sandford General Hospital.

Brookside & Lakeside

Residential neighbourhoods close to the lake, Sandford Common and surrounding green spaces.

Sandford town map

Explore Sandford's neighbourhoods, main roads, waterways and key public buildings.

Illustrated map of Sandford showing its neighbourhoods, railway, roads, rivers and key locations

Select the map to view a larger version.

Our Police

Sandfordshire Police serves Sandford and the surrounding county. Its Major Crime team is responsible for investigating the most serious offences, supported by specialist departments and officers from across the force.

CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT

James Carter

Sandford Area Commander

Detective Superintendent Helen Ward
DETECTIVE SUPERINTENDENT

Helen Ward

Head of Major Crime

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Ellison
DETECTIVE CHIEF INSPECTOR

Mark Ellison

Senior Investigating Officer, Major Investigation Team

Detective Inspector Sarah Lawrence
DETECTIVE INSPECTOR

Sarah Lawrence

Intelligence Unit

Local People

Some of the people involved in public life across Sandford and the surrounding area.

Alan Hardwich
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Alan Hardwich

MP for Sandford

Priya Shah
COUNCIL LEADER

Priya Shah

Leader of Sandford Council

Rachel Moore
SENIOR REPORTER

Rachel Moore

Sandford Chronicle

MURDER UNPACKED | VOLUNTEER TEST

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Take a look around Sandford, then start Case 01, Freddie Davidson: Threat to Life. You'll review police documents and decide what you would do next.

Please work through the exercise without help or explanation. At the end, you'll be able to give your honest feedback.

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