Supt 4098 Laurie Whitby Smith
Laurie joined Staffordshire Police in 1987 and since then has worked in various roles across the force. More about this Commander
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Local Policing
Stoke-on-Trent
Stoke-on-Trent Local Policing Team (LPT) serves a population of around 238,000 covering an area of 36 square miles, and covers the six towns of Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Stoke and Tunstall.
The LPT is headed by a Superintendent and is divided into three policing teams each with its own Chief Inspector.
- Stoke LPT North covers: Burslem, Tunstall, Sneyd Green, Milton, Smallthorne, Packmoor, Bradeley, Goldenhill and Sandyford.
- Stoke LPT Central covers: Etruria, Hanley, Hastshill, Basford, Stoke, Penkhull, Birches Head, Abbey Hulton, Trent Vale and Springfields.
- Stoke LPT South covers: Fenton, Meir, Blurton, Hanford, Trentham, Dresden, Lightwood, Weston Coyney, Blurton and Normacot.
Police officers work closely with colleagues at Stoke-on-Trent City Council (Opens in new window).
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News releases
Death in Bentilee - update
The man who died following an incident in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, in the early hours of Sunday morning has now been formally identified. (14/05/2012)
Death of man in Bentilee
Detectives are investigating the death of a 29-year-old man following an incident in Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent. (14/05/2012)
Schoolchildren lead the road safety way
The winning artwork to feature in a new road safety campaign led by Stoke-on-Trent schoolchildren will be unveiled next week. (11/05/2012)
Latest appeals
Shelton robbery
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Stoke-on-Trent. (16/05/2012)
Missing Stoke-on-Trent man.
Staffordshire Police is appealing for the public to report any sightings of a missing Stoke-on-Trent man. (16/05/2012)
Serious incident in Tunstall
Police in Tunstall are appealing for witnesses following a serious incident at a house in Tunstall last night (Thursday 3 May). (04/05/2012)
Behind Bars
- Name: Ngoc Dang (31)
- Address: No fixed abode
- Offence: Production of Class B controlled drug - cannabis
- Sentence: 12 months' imprisonment, Sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court
- Name: Lee Scanlon (28)
- Address: Stoke-on-Trent
- Offence: Burglary
- Sentence: 2 years 5 months' imprisonment. Sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court
- Name: John Rogers (51)
- Address: Stoke-on-Trent
- Offence: Affray
- Sentence: 15 months' imprisonment. Sentenced at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court