Signaller at Three Bridges ROC

Having spent 23 years with an exemplary record serving the public in front line supervisory roles in the police, I have now taken a new career step to Network Rail. Once I have gained competency and experience in signalling I intend to make best use of my previous skills and seek opportunities within the company.

Dealing with all aspects of secondary investigation in to fatal, potential fatal and life threatening collisions. In charge of a team of specialist officers. Primarily responsible for setting investigation parameters, policy, strategy, actions and expeditious investigation. Also responsible for family liaison, suspect and witness handling, custody procedures, evidence handling and case file preparation. Experienced in dealing with external partner agencies including local authorities and the Crown Prosecution Service. Well versed in civil, criminal and coroners court procedures. Years of experience in liaison with counsel and giving evidence. Trained and experienced in third party crime file review processes.

Front line operational supervisor for a team of nine specialist officers on the Operations Department. Responsible for the daily deployment of resources in line with operational needs and crime profiles. Experienced in personal issues including welfare and discipline. Trained Senior Investigating Officer for road death, and responsible for attendance at real time incidents – dynamic risk assessments, deployment of officers, witness and suspect handling, scene preservation, family liaison, fast track actions and securing of evidence, joint liaison with other services scene commanders. I have attended countless scenes in my eight years. Force pursuit tactical advisor, responsible for advising force control on tactics available in the prevention and conclusion of real time pursuits.Trained advanced police driver to class 1, and trained advanced heavyweight motorcycle rider to class 1. Trained and experienced in Tactical Pursuit and Containment (TPAC) involving dynamic risk assessments and carrying out pursuits in line with force policy and procedures. Trained and well-practiced in the Joint Emergency Services Interoperability Principles.

Specialist posting responsible for dealing with detention, treatment and processing of prisoners in compliance with the Codes of Practice, Police and Criminal Evidence Act. Consistently the highest performing officer.

Initially a front line officer responsible for attending incidents, dealing proactively and reactively to events. Acting Sergeant role taken in preperation for promotion. Responsible for a team of front line officers dealing with all aspects of front line policing both reactive and investigative. Responsible for yearly reviews, personnel issues, investigations, victim care and expeditious investigations.

Front line officer responsible for attending incidents, reporting and investigation crime as well as proactive work. From 1998 joined Croydon CID main office as part of a team investigating serious crime, before moving to South Norwood robbery squad. Transferred to Sussex police in 2000.