Susan Dawes Email and Phone Number

To make decisions in the interest of safeguarding vulnerable people, risk assess individual safeguarding referrals, share relevant information with partners and determine the appropriate police team or agency to manage the risk. Chair statutory and non-statutory safeguarding meetings and conferences, both strategic and operational. Provide specialist advice in respect of child and adult safeguarding, domestic abuse, honour based violence, FGM, CSE and missing persons.

Managing risk, safety and wellbeing of detainees, making decisions with a high level of accountability and within the legal framework. Leading and managing a team within the custody suite, ensuring their skills, training were performed to high standards, supporting those in need and fostering a positive culture.Ensuring accurate recording and processing of detainees, in line with Police and Criminal Evidence Act and Force Policies, ensuring deadlines were adhered to, relevant authorities sought and thresholds considered. Engagement with investigators to ensure legal frameworks were being adhered to and the investigation was progressing. Consideration for suitable safeguarding in the form of police bail, conditions or remand.Continuous risk management of physical and mental health of the detainees, dealing with medical emergencies including administering first aid and CPR. Managing detainees within the custody suite and maintaining responsibility of those conveyed to hospital. Collaboratively worked with internal and external partners including healthcare professionals, solicitors, secure transport, CID, Major Crime.

Managed a large city response and patrol team, supporting them in delivering an outstanding public service. Ensuring they were fully trained and equipped to perform their role. Inspiring and coaching others to lead or specialise, developing skills and successfully complete their probationary period. Manage performance through regular 1:1's and annual review, identify training and development needs.

Supervise and manage the research of intelligence systems during a critical incident liaising with key decision makers. Supervise the initial deployment of intelligence staff to a crime in action or other serious incidents. Be conversant with covert law enforcement techniques and ensure compliance with statutory and approved professional practice requirements.

Fostering strong relationships with community partners to prevent, deter and detect crime. Community engagement to resolve long-term problems, assisting our most vulnerable members using police powers and policies to deliver a quality service to the public. I mentored and developed officers and special constables, reviewed team and individual performance.

Effectively manage and deploy police resources, priortise incidents, provide excellent customer service and adhere to service level agreements. Liaise with other forces and emergency services, implement and follow action plans, provide effective communication (written and verbal). Proficient, accurate and dynamic multi-tasker.

Community engagement to prevent, deter and detect crime within the town-centre. Working collaboratively with local businesses, local council, licensed premises and educational settings to create strong relationships and deliver a high quality service to the public.

Provide a professional service to the public, ensuring their safety and upholding the law. Carrying out high visibility patrols and local operations, investigating crimes, preparing files and attending court.

Reviewed and prepared evidence to initiate road traffic act legislation prosecutions, complying with legal requirements, managing enquiries and preparing files.

I perform this role in addition to my current policing role influencing and improving equality and culture in the force. I provide officers and their managers advice and guidance on various matters including ill health retirement, flexible working, maternity and pregnancy matters, equality and diversity. Providing support to officers subject to discrimination from their peers, supervisors or senior leaders, from grievance to employment tribunal. I act with integrity and hold others to account.