Andrew Shute
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking professional with strong verbal and written communication. Skilled in engaging with others, with proven experience of providing clear instructions, and making quick, calculated decisions under pressure.
Proficient in writing detailed documents and reports and maintaining accurate records and decision making. An ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Takes on challenging new roles, harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver a high-quality service and consistent results.
Experienced, reliable and dedicated to maintaining a high standard of professionalism and time keeping.
Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning new skills and tasks. Pursues opportunities to enhance these skills with an aim to contribute to group success.
Experienced Driver with over forty years driving without any endorsements or penalties. Includes personal vehicles, Police vehicle and military vehicles.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Detective Constable
Metropolitan Police Service
Putney, Wandsworth
12.2022 - 04.2025
- Financial Investigator.
- Managed caseload effectively, ensuring all leads were pursued and documented thoroughly.
- Conducted risk assessments before executing search warrants reducing potential dangers to team members involved.
- Ensured compliance with legal guidelines during all stages of investigation protecting information and integrity of evidence collected.
- Collected and analysed data to identify potential fraud risks.
- Compiled comprehensive reports, ensuring thorough documentation of findings.
- Obtained statements from victims and witnesses to support case progression and evidence collection.
- Planned, managed and risk-assessed cases to deliver a high-quality investigative service to members of Public and Metropolitan Police Service.
- Pursued ongoing professional development opportunities resulting in up-to-date knowledge of investigative techniques and legal requirements.
Detective Constable
Metropolitan Police Service
Bromley, London
04.2005 - 12.2022
- Specialist Investigator within Public Protection.
- Liaised with partner agencies for comprehensive understanding of cases under investigation, insuring information sharing was maintained.
- Attended Strategy meetings with partner agencies.
- Managed caseload effectively, consisting of between 50 to 60 cases at any one time. Ensuring all information/intelligence was documented thoroughly.
- Enhanced communication skills by liaising regularly with diverse clients, officials and other Government agencies. .
- Compiled comprehensive reports, ensuring thorough documentation of findings.
- Demonstrated high integrity in handling sensitive information during investigations.
- Trained junior investigators, contributing to team skill improvement.
- Obtained statements from victims and witnesses to support case progression and evidence collection.
Police Constable/Trainee Detective
Metropolitan Police Service
Bromley, London
10.1998 - 01.2005
- Uniformed response Officer, leading to Detective qualifications.
- Responded to emergency calls for immediate intervention and support.
- Intervened promptly during disturbances at public gatherings, restored peace swiftly.
- Ensured victim care and support throughout investigation processes, fostered goodwill.
- Utilised negotiation skills to defuse volatile situations peacefully.
- Adhered strictly to legal regulations whilst conducting duties, ensuring professionalism.
- Prepared detailed case reports for use in court proceedings.
- Gathered evidence carefully at crime scenes, enforcing forensic procedure adherence for accuracy.
- Produced comprehensive crime reports with meticulous attention to detail.
- Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
- Prepared crime reports and case files, delivering documentation to Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).
Education
Matric/Natal Senior Certificate - South African examination
Kingsway High School
South Africa 1984 - 1987
Skills
- Dedicated, hard working, ability to work as a team and individually
- Reliable, contentious and committed to achieving a High standard of work
- Punctuality and reliability
- Verbal and written communication
- Writing documents and reports
- Attention to detail
- Ability to engage with others
- Ability to make quick, calculated decisions
- Driving experience, both privately and within Policing and military service
- Risk assessment
- Risk Management
Affiliations
- Keen outdoor person with a love of Golf.
- Photography
- Keen gardener
Timeline
Detective Constable
Metropolitan Police Service
12.2022 - 04.2025
Detective Constable
Metropolitan Police Service
04.2005 - 12.2022
Police Constable/Trainee Detective
Metropolitan Police Service
10.1998 - 01.2005
Matric/Natal Senior Certificate - South African examination
Kingsway High School
1984 - 1987
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