Director

• Aug 2022 - Present

Staff Officer

• 2020 - Aug 2022

Staff Officer to the Assistant Chief Constable of Dorset Police, working on local and national portfolios. In this role my job is to both advise and challenge the executive team in respect of both operational and strategic matters. Using my vast experience within Dorset Police, it is my responsibility to identify risks and issues and to problem solve effectively to ensure projects are successfully embedded. I have worked on a wide variety of executive level projects and operations, some of which have received national media attention. Show less

Women Inspire Network: Joint Chair

• 2015 - Aug 2022

The Women inspire network boasts an established membership of female officers and staff. Since 2015, my team have delivered a range of events and championed a number of issues on behalf of the organisation. We have organised networking events for members, established support networks for women’s health groups. We commissioned a force questionnaire on progression and blocks to promotion aimed at police constables and then created an action plan to deliver the outcomes. The force has since seen a large increase in the number of female officers being promoted and actively seeking further development opportunities. As a team we were awarded the Dorset Police Diversity in Action Award and have successfully managed to attract funding to support CPD events at both a local and regional level. Show less

Governance

• 2017 - 2020

Working within governance, I was responsible for embedding organisational change across many channels which directly impacted the frontline, reporting directly to the Local Policing Area Commander.

Operational Lead

• 2015 - 2017

I led the team for a bespoke operation. The focus was to be relentless in the pursuit of criminals at the same time as safeguarding the most vulnerable victims of crime, keeping them safe from harm. Through significant liaison with other forces, I orchestrated joint operations with the Metropolitan Police and provided briefings for days of action to all involved including local and national partner agencies and charities.

Response Policing Sergeant – Bournemouth South

• 2012 - 2015

I led a fantastic team of officers in the busiest area of the county, responding to both emergency and non emergency calls, keeping the public safe from harm. I was responsible for leading and developing my team ensuring the wellbeing of all.

Neighbourhood Policing Team

• 2008 - 2012

Managing police officers, police staff and volunteers, I led the neighbourhood policing teams for several local policing areas and worked closely with the Council and other partners to provide a localised service that worked for the community taking time to understand the specific needs and issues of each area, so that my team could provide a bespoke service to each location based on its demand profile.

Criminal Investigation Department: CID

• 2005 - 2008

I am a qualified detective and passed the National Investigators Examination in 2005. Whilst working onCID, I dealt with serious and complex crime including murders, serious assaults, robberies, frauds and sexual offending.

Patrol Officer

• 2003 - 2005

Working 24/7 shifts responding to emergency and non-emergency calls across Dorset, dealing with the full spectrum of incidents. Adopting problem solving and excellent communication skills.

Sports & Arts Development Officer

• 2001 - 2003

I designed, developed and implemented a sports programme at a failing centre in Poole. There was low attendance and the site was previously attracting youths to commit anti-social behaviour at the premises rather than inspiring them to partake in sport. I employed 12 members of staff, to support and implement my plan. I also created a marketing plan and partnered with local schools and as a result, the centre was re-invigorated and shortly afterwards welcomed 80-120 youths to each session, every evening. As well as coaching a variety of multi sports on site, I also qualified as a trainer to deliver TOPS sports sessions within the community. Show less