Management of busy custody suite, ensuring the welfare and rights of detainees were upheld, and that procedures complied with legal and regulatory standards. Supervision of detention officers, collaboration with internal partners and delivery of College of Policing APP to maintain a safe and secure environment.Automation of the generation and submission of returns to the Home Office in relation to drug tests on arrest (DToA), reducing administrative workload and minimising errors. This… Show more Management of busy custody suite, ensuring the welfare and rights of detainees were upheld, and that procedures complied with legal and regulatory standards. Supervision of detention officers, collaboration with internal partners and delivery of College of Policing APP to maintain a safe and secure environment.Automation of the generation and submission of returns to the Home Office in relation to drug tests on arrest (DToA), reducing administrative workload and minimising errors. This streamlined process improved compliance and efficiency, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, resulting in over 98% reduction in administrative hours, significant increase in data quality and significant cost savings.End-to-end design, build, and implementation of a system for booking and tracking DToA drug tests, referral appointments, attendance and breach recording. Utilising the Power Platform to enhance operational efficiency and manage costs, the integration of these technologies allowed for seamless scheduling, tracking, and reporting of drug tests across the force and diverse drug treatment partners, improving overall workflow and service delivery.The near real-time data visualisation offered by Power BI facilitated proactive performance monitoring across suites and individual officers, while providing evidence-based insights into patterns of offending. This capability allowed for informed, evidence based decisions on onward drug test strategy. Significant streamlining and benefits were realised, creating a tracking capability that did not previously exist. Show less

Provided an operational business perspective as a key partner in delivery of the migration of 4,500 users to Microsoft 365. With specific responsibility for the design, build, and implementation of a scalable and agile blended training program, allowing users to self identify based on their learning style. This provided savings of c. £2M through in-house delivery and resource optimisation.Powered by the Power Platform, the program utilised tools such as Bookings, Viva Learning, and Power BI… Show more Provided an operational business perspective as a key partner in delivery of the migration of 4,500 users to Microsoft 365. With specific responsibility for the design, build, and implementation of a scalable and agile blended training program, allowing users to self identify based on their learning style. This provided savings of c. £2M through in-house delivery and resource optimisation.Powered by the Power Platform, the program utilised tools such as Bookings, Viva Learning, and Power BI to manage scheduling, track learning progress, and offer real-time adoption insights. These analytics allowed for agile scheduling and resource planning on a just-in-time basis. Show less

Led and supervised a team of experienced detectives in investigations into serious and complex crimes, including rape, serious sexual assaults and high-value offences. My responsibilities included ensuring the quality of investigations and coordinating with various departments to achieve successful case outcomes.I exploited the value held in performance data to ensure proactive compliance with the Victims' Code, leading to a 20% improvement in department performance and a 100%… Show more Led and supervised a team of experienced detectives in investigations into serious and complex crimes, including rape, serious sexual assaults and high-value offences. My responsibilities included ensuring the quality of investigations and coordinating with various departments to achieve successful case outcomes.I exploited the value held in performance data to ensure proactive compliance with the Victims' Code, leading to a 20% improvement in department performance and a 100% compliance rate within my team. This data-driven approach significantly enhanced the support provided to victims, ensuring timely and effective responses throughout the investigative process. Show less

Management of investigations into serious and complex crimes, including rape, serious assaults, high-risk domestic incidents, and high-value offences. Completion and accreditation in of DDP program including interviewing of suspects and witnesses.

Responsible for enhancing investigative processes through the strategic use of digital technologies. My role involved developing and implementing digital strategies to ensure efficient and effective examination of digital devices, providing strategic and tactical advice across a wide range of investigations.I collaborated closely with officers to understand their investigative needs, identified and mitigated risks, and promoted best practices in digital evidence handling. My efforts… Show more Responsible for enhancing investigative processes through the strategic use of digital technologies. My role involved developing and implementing digital strategies to ensure efficient and effective examination of digital devices, providing strategic and tactical advice across a wide range of investigations.I collaborated closely with officers to understand their investigative needs, identified and mitigated risks, and promoted best practices in digital evidence handling. My efforts contributed to streamlining workflows, reducing investigation times, and improving overall outcomes by leveraging advanced digital tools and methodologies. This role required continuous learning and adaptation to emerging digital trends and technologies, ensuring the department stayed ahead in the rapidly evolving field of digital forensics. Show less

Building and maintaining trust with in internal and external stakeholders ensuring effective collaboration and sharing and adhering of sensitive information and intelligence. Specific responsibilities included management of local organised crime groups.A significant achievement in this role was the successful apprehension of one of the UK’s most wanted criminals resulting from the strong relationships built across multiple police forces resulting in a preparedness to act swiftly when an… Show more Building and maintaining trust with in internal and external stakeholders ensuring effective collaboration and sharing and adhering of sensitive information and intelligence. Specific responsibilities included management of local organised crime groups.A significant achievement in this role was the successful apprehension of one of the UK’s most wanted criminals resulting from the strong relationships built across multiple police forces resulting in a preparedness to act swiftly when an operational opportunity presented itself. My proactive approach to intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation was instrumental in this high-profile capture, demonstrating my ability to manage complex and sensitive operations effectively. Show less

General patrol duties and investigation of volume crime. Included a 9-month attachment to proactive team, where I developed and implemented digital strategies to enhance investigative efficiency, identified and managed risks using data analysis, and collaborated closely with other officers to tackle county line networks.

Volunteered as a dedicated Special Constable, providing voluntary support to regular officers and gaining valuable frontline policing experience, later supervising and supporting others in the role of Special Sergeant

For 15 years I enjoyed a successful career as a freelance sound engineer working on corporate events for clients spanning from blue chip clients and international sporting events to high street retailers with many in between, as well as "Rock n Roll" tours for Morrissey, The Cranberries and Paloma Faith with a career highlight leading audio team on a Stevie Wonder European Tour.High pressure high profile events allowed me to develop professional and cool composure and equipped me to… Show more For 15 years I enjoyed a successful career as a freelance sound engineer working on corporate events for clients spanning from blue chip clients and international sporting events to high street retailers with many in between, as well as "Rock n Roll" tours for Morrissey, The Cranberries and Paloma Faith with a career highlight leading audio team on a Stevie Wonder European Tour.High pressure high profile events allowed me to develop professional and cool composure and equipped me to make quick and justified decisions. Show less