Head of Security & Integrity

• Jan 2014 - Present

I advise, manage and report on all aspects of the Scottish FA's Security & Integrity responsibilities including all national teams & Scottish Cup games ensuring a safe & secure environment is provided for all teams & supporters. I lead on all Integrity matters relating to: (1) suspected breaches of gambling rules and match fixing regarding the prosecution of corrupt, or criminal practices affecting football, monitoring disciplinary proceedings & coordinating all relevant actions: (2) anti-doping including liaison with UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) regarding the Scottish FA testing regime and consequent prosecution of positive tests. I also lead on developing (in conjunction with Key Stakeholders) a programme of education to promote "best practice" in order to combat match fixing and doping in football. Show less

Compliance Manager

• Sep 2007 - Jan 2014

Ensured the effective management of the Registration processes of Part V of the Police Act, 1997 Ensured Registered Bodies, Counter-signatories & Umbrella organisations comply with legislation and Code of practice issued by Scottish Ministers Audited the systems & processes used by Registered Bodies & Umbrella organisations for the purpose of evaluation & compliance of the Scottish Ministers Code of Practice Investigate complaints & breaches of the Code of Practice Investigate/arbitrated in disputes Liaised with Police Forces & other Government organisations regarding issues arising from Disclosure information Advised & organised appropriate training Show less

Superintendent

• Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

Held full responsibility for policing major urban area, including areas of multiple deprivationLed a team of 250 responsible for all aspects of their training and developmentCo-ordinated all police activities ensuring that KPIs were consistently achievedPrepared and presented a wide range of analytical and statistical reportsControlled the application of resources to deliver appropriate serviceIntroduced initiatives to provide a more cost effective and efficient serviceLiaised with colleagues throughout Strathclyde, UK-wide and abroad and also other agenciesDeveloped solutions to a wide range of issues raised by the public, councillors, MSPs and MPsContributed to strategic policing policy for the area as part of senior management team Project managed action plans to counter particular criminal activitiesSpearheaded innovative responses to incidents since cascaded throughout Strathclyde Force areaActed as police representative on Local Community Planning Partnership BoardEvolved, developed & implemented new prisoner care procedure since applied throughout Force areaSupervised investigations into complaints against police, resolving these wherever possible Show less

Chief Inspector

• Jun 2004 - Jan 2005

Deputy Sub Divisional Officer Provided support to the Sub - Divisional Superintendent over all areas of responsibilityEnsured compliance with all pertinent Health and Safety legislationContributed to strategy developed through membership of a diverse range of committeesCarried out performance reviews on Inspectors and coached, counselled and mentored team Developed and presented project reports covering specific areas of focused criminal activityCarried out investigations into complaints against police, resolving these wherever possible Show less

Chief Inspector

• Mar 2001 - Jun 2004

Force ControlManaged a team of 95 providing 24/7 responses to 999 calls from throughout Strathclyde regionEnsured the effective transfer of control room to new location with a continuing of critical serviceControlled £3.5 million budget providing explanations for all variancesChaired Association of Chief Police Officers’ committee and member of other committees developing, delivering and implementing policy and strategy on Police National ComputerMonitored the level of training provided ensuring that its quality consistently appliedCarried out in-depth investigations into all complaints raised against service provisionAnalysed response statistics to ensure that defined targets met and investigated non complianceAllocated resources to ensure that appropriate responses consistently provided Show less

Inspector

• Mar 2000 - Mar 2001

Emergencies PlanningDeveloped strategy, organisation and control for all police activity and multi-agency partners response in simulated major rail accident which was the largest ever "Live Play" exercise in the UK at the time.Co-ordinated 1,000 participants activities with detailed assessment of project implicationsRe-wrote Strathclyde Police Major Incident Manual to comply with all appropriate legislationDelivered major incident training as integral part of University coursesDelivered major incident training as integral part of internal police courses Show less

Inspector

• Sep 1995 - Feb 2000

Patrol Inspector, Relief Duty Officer, Duty Officer

Sergeant

• Sep 1988 - Sep 1995

Patrol Sergeant, Relief Licensing Sergeant, IT Instructor Force Training Centre

Constable

• Feb 1975 - Sep 1988