Consultant

• Sep 2018 - Present

Communications Intelligence Specialist

• Apr 2015 - Sep 2018

Core role is to review, assess, gatekeeper and process requests for communication data lawfully using RIPA. Will act as direct conduit between senior officers, investigators and the communication service providers. Providing expert advice, guidance and recommendations (Covert advice and planning) to senior investigative officers, Superintendent Cadre and investigators in relation to the correct procedures for accessing communications data. To assist with the communications strategy, by including its availability, its use and how it may assist an enquiry, in accordance with the legislative provisions and disclosure.Acquire, develop, analyse, and disseminate communications data.Facilitate the “live time” management of threat in respect of serious and organised criminal offences. To advise on investigative opportunities, providing “live time” advice on the most effective course of action. Monitor and maintain corporate standards in the acquisition of communications data, in accordance with RIPA, ECHR, DPA, guidance of the Home Office Data Communications Group and the Interception of Communications Inspectorate.Detailed knowledge of how Human Rights legislation, the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act and the Data Protection Act impacts on the gathering, recording and dissemination of communications data, and the decision making therein.

Communications Data Investigator

• Jan 2013 - Apr 2015

Communications Officer

• Aug 2006 - Dec 2012

Assess, review and validate the grade of all incidents received and amend if necessary in accordance with working practices.Carry out high quality and timely research from various internal and external sources in relation to active incidents. Utilising large databases including the Police National Computer, IIP, Crimint, CRIS and Merlin to quickly ascertain vital intelligence and any safety issues.The prioritisation and efficient despatch of Metropolitan Police response and specialist units to incidents. Identifying the needs of police officers and members of the public and responding to those needs. Multi-tasking and managing multiple incidents, sometimes under high pressure (such as the London riots of 2011). Co-ordinating responses with other agencies such as the London Ambulance Service, the London Fire Brigade, Social Services, the Council, Hospitals and Coroners.