Alexander Mitchell
Brighton,East Sussex
Summary
Experienced intelligence development officer with a robust background in threat assessment, harm evaluation, and risk management related to protests and spontaneous disorder. Proficient in the national decision-making model, ANPR, CCTV operations, and advanced driving techniques. Skilled in surveillance tactics and internet intelligence investigations as an III Practitioner 1. Former roles include football spotter at Brighton & Hove Albion home games, public order officer, tactical driver, taser operator, method of entry specialist, and search trainer. Career goals include further enhancing expertise in intelligence operations and contributing to public safety initiatives.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Police Constable
Sussex Police
Brighton, Brighton and Hove
10.2005 - Current
- Performed stop-and-search procedures within legal parameters, protecting citizen rights whilst promoting safety.
- Fostered public trust by maintaining high ethical standards and transparency.
- Completed detailed incident reports, providing comprehensive information for follow-up actions.
- Carried out thorough investigations into reported incidents, resulting in accurate case files.
- Conducted surveillance operations, ensuring security of high-risk areas.
- Made quick decisions during high-stress situations, minimising danger to the public and fellow officers.
- Executed arrest warrants for the apprehension of criminal offenders.
- Delivered first aid whilst awaiting paramedics at accident scenes.
Complaints investigator
Legal & General
Brighton, East Sussex
04.1998 - 10.2005
- Improved customer satisfaction by investigating and resolving complaints.
- Used mediation techniques during disputes between clients and staff members; this led to amicable settlements that preserved relationships.
- Engaged in regular training sessions to keep abreast of best practices in conflict resolution and customer service.
- Investigated complex customer complaints to restore faith in our services.
- Facilitated clear communication across departments to ensure streamlined resolution processes.
- Assisted fellow investigators in handling large volumes of cases, promoting teamwork and efficiency within the department.
- Worked closely with management to implement changes based on complaint trends, resulting in improved business practices.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Computing
University of Brighton
Brighton 08/2003 - 08/2005
Skills
- PIP 1 (Professionalising Investigations Programme Level 1) Investigator
- III Practitioner 1 trained (Internet intelligence and investigation)
- Surveillance foot trained and other sensitive tactics
- Currently an intelligence development officer assessing threat, harm and risk in relation to protests and spontaneous disorder (using the national decision making model)
- ANPR and CCTV trained
- Advanced driving license
- Previously a football spotter (identifying risk fans at Brighton & Hove Albion home games)
- Previously a public order officer and tactical public order driver
- Previously taser trained
- Previously method of entry trained
- Previously search trained (offensively and defensively)
- First aid and CPR
- Self-discipline
- Multi-agency working
- Volume crime investigations
Affiliations
- Keen gym user and lover of football (ACL injury means watching rather than playing!)
Accomplishments
Received a Royal Humane Society award for saving the life of a male drowning in the sea in Hove, Sussex on 25th January 2012
Recently received a 20 year 'long service and good conduct' medal on 11th December 2025
Timeline
Police Constable
Sussex Police
10.2005 - Current
Complaints investigator
Legal & General
04.1998 - 10.2005
Certificate of Higher Education - Computing
University of Brighton
08/2003 - 08/2005