Gareth Twigg Email & Phone Number

Exeter, Gb

Devon, Cornwall And Isles Of Scilly

Manager for 24/7 armed policing response across Devon and Cornwall, leading teams based at a number of hubs within the 2 counties. Tactical Firearms Commander responsible for conducting threat assessments for potentially high risk incidents, developing working strategies and delivering tactical plans.Involved in training to military officers regarding interoperability and joined up working in response to relevant incidents.Received a Churchill Fellowship to conduct research into rural policing in New Zealand and Namibia, to identify new approaches for consideration in the UK.

Devon And Cornwall

Having been the Chief of Staff within the Coronavirus command team, appointed as deputy commander and subsequently Silver Commander responsible for Devon & Cornwall Police's response to Covid-19. Managing a team of inspectors with portfolio responsibilities for Covid Security, PPE, Enforcement, Business Continuity, Testing & Vaccination and Summer Policing. Chair of the force Covid Silver Coordination Group and linked into partners through the Strategic Coordination Group.Policing lead for Covid security for the G7 summit held in Cornwall in June 2021.Tactical Firearms Commander providing duty cover across Devon & Cornwall.

Exeter, East & Mid Devon

Responsible for maintaining police resourcing levels across Exeter, East & Mid Devon and supporting the Senior Leadership Team in delivering police services across three district council areas. Local Policing Area portfolio holder for staffing, sergeant development, connectivity, road safety, inter-service collaboration, Citizens in Policing (Special Constabulary/Cadets/Volunteers) and specific operations. Trauma Risk Management Team leader and studied towards a Masters in Criminology. Project managed the move of operational teams (approx. 500 staff) into the brand new Exeter Police Station. Left post at the request of senior management in order to support and direct the force's approach to the Covid19 pandemic.

Devon And Cornwall

Leading a team of dedicated officers focussed on providing high quality service delivery across the diverse communities of Devon & Cornwall. Working with partners to identify vulnerability and developing strategies to reduce risk and harm. Linking in with independent advisors, seeking feedback regarding police activity and disseminating relevant learning. Building and maintaining trust & community cohesion.Developing opportunities for the cultivation of community intelligence to ensure effective & efficient deployment of resources.Regional responsibility for community impact assessment in relation to major incidents/events impacting on the South West.Member of Devon & Cornwall Police/Dorset Police Alliance Prevention Department senior management team and in-force governance groups in relation to Modern Slavery; County Lines; Hate Crime; Equality, Diversity, Human Rights. Police representative and member of South West Councils fora for Refugees, Asylum Seekers and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeker Children.Member of the Society for Evidence Based Policing.

Exeter, East & Mid Devon

Initially responsible for delivering response and neighbourhood policing across the Mid Devon District Council area. This is predominantly a rural area also containing the towns of Crediton, Tiverton and Cullompton with an overall population of 119,000. Managed 55 staff made up of police officers and PCSOs.Member of the East & Mid Devon Community Safety Partnership. Also, member of the multi agency Safety Advisory Group (SAG) working with organisers to ensure public safety at events. Member of the Targeted Families Scheme management group, working with partners to support families with specific needs.Spent the first half of 2014 devising and implementing workforce restructuring across Exeter, East & Mid Devon in order to maintain a high standard of delivery against a back drop of diminishing resources.Ensured that crime reduction in Mid Devon exceeded its annual target, one of only a few areas within the Force to achieve this. Moved from this post at the request of senior managers due to a need for an experienced manager to lead response policing within Exeter following the retirement of the post holder.Took command of 10 sergeants and 72 constables providing 24/7 emergency cover across the greater Exeter area. Also responsible for management of level one crime and associated performance.Was selected to join the Devon County Council High Expectations programme regarding management and leadership development.Recruitment and specialist operations selection board member.TRiM team leader for Devon.

Crownhill & Force Hq, Middlemoor

Duty officer managing police resources across the south west peninsula.Specific responsibility for managing high risk and critical incidents, including liaison with other forces, partner agencies and the military. This included maintaining communication coverage & ensuring interoperability during major incidents. Also for the implementation of contingency plans.For example, managed the initial multi agency response to major flooding incident in Cornwall, coordinating and directing resources with due regard to risk to life and need for mass evacuation.Tactical Firearms Commander responsible for authorising the deployment of armed officers and managing firearms incidents. Commanded over 70 firearms incidents. Departmental portfolio holder for firearms and counter terrorism.Lost Person Search Manager.

Crediton

Supervision of a team of police officers, police community support officers and police staff within a large, rural area responsible for delivering neighbourhood policing. Chaired the local Community Safety Partnership, working closely with partners from various disciplines including public, private and third sectors.Invented the special constabulary role of Rural Engagement Officer to improve communication with hard to reach groups within the countryside, now recognised as national good practice.

Exeter

Responsible for supervising a section of 15 patrol officers in delivering 24/7 emergency response and crime investigation capability.Includes a secondment to Exeter City Council to research and create a Business Crime Reduction Initiative involving private and public sector. Created EBAC (Exeter Against Business Crime), negotiating initial funding contributions from across a number of agencies.Also seconded to create and manage a violent crime investigation team. Under my leadership this team brought about a 16% reduction in violent crime within Exeter as well as a 14% improvement in detection rate over a 12 month period.

South West

Seconded to Fire Service HQ to set up and staff a multi-agency team to reduce and investigate arson. Attended courses at the Fire Service College and devised working practices for an effective joined up approach to serious fire investigations. Responsible for fire death scene investigation.Introduced the concept of Community Action Days which saw various agencies working together with residents to improve the environment and address specific issues relevant to their locality.Sat as an adviser on Cornwall County Council Policy & Operations Groups. Delivered presentations at a national level to a number of strategic bodies including The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Chief & Assistant Chief Fire Officers Association (CACFOA).

Exeter, Okehampton, Tavistock

Various roles including Resident Beat Officer, Patrol Officer and Detective Constable, working in both urban and rural environments.

Lanlivery

Residential outdoor education centre for people with special needs. Working with other professionals to provide excellent quality care and new experiences for visitors of various ages. A very special place (which has unfortunately closed during the period of austerity) staffed by extremely committed people from a host of nations.Had previously worked at the centre in a voluntary capacity on leaving school.

Msc, Criminology, Distinction

Education record

Activities and Societies: Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Combined Cadet Force, Debating Society