Gemma Wright Email & Phone Number

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Detective Sergeant within the Child Protection Unit. Managing eleven Detective Constables split over four teams as well as overseeing cases of crimes against children. Key skills and achievements: • Daily risk management assessments of incoming information from the public and external agencies to ensure safeguarding needs are met • Organise and attend strategy meetings with Social Services, and Health and Education • Deliver ‘Pre-Planned Arrest’ briefings to my team which include detailed and concise objectives • Accountable for internal and external staff conduct complaints • Organise weekly team meetings to discuss current cases, expectations and KPI’s • Conduct ‘Dip Samples’ of crime investigations carried out by my team to ensure their work is of the highest standard and identify any issues which need to be resolved

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Additional role which runs alongside my day-to-day commitments as Detective Sergeant. Key skills and achievements: • Specialist trained to deal with trauma, grief and high stress. This is a very difficult and challenging role and shows a high level of resilience when dealing with stressful and emotionally challenging situations • Received a Court High Judge Commendation for my work on a highly complex case • High prioritisation and management skills of Detective Sergeant commitments enables me to work as a Family Liaison Officer for families in need

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Seven years working within the Sex Offender Management Unit. Monitoring registered sex offenders within the community both pre and post court sentencing, ensuring they abide by supervisory requirements placed upon them by the Courts and Probation. Key skills and achievements: • Completed my Detective accreditation where I further developed my legislative knowledge and investigation skills for suspects and witnesses • Collated evidence to produce high standard case files for the Court to ensure a successful prosecution and justice for victims • Trainer and tutor to all new Officers moving into the unit. Passed on my knowledge and experience to assist in their transition • Arranged and attended numerous Multi-Agency Public Protection Agreement (MAPPA) meetings which included representatives from many Government agencies • Organised and attended regional and national Sex Offender Unit meetings with other forces in a bid for effective cross-team collaboration and development • Trained in the recruitment and selection process for GMP, as well as conducting candidate interviews from new recruits to Sergeant level

Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Eight years working as a First Responder with and for the public, providing a high standard of customer service in their time of need. Key skills and achievements: • Specialist trained Taser Office enabled me to develop my communication skills to deal with high stress and confrontational situations • Specially trained to deal with victims of sexual assault developed my interpersonal skills in stressful and emotional situations. • Fast thinking decision making to preserve life and protect the public while identifying the need to secure evidence for future prosecutions • Effective communication and resolution skills to resolve problems raised by the public, whilst maintaining the high level reputation of the organisation • Developed my organisational skills with file building for the continuation to the Crown Prosecution Service