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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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Andrew Taylor

Rainhill,Merseyside

Summary

Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in public safety operations, policing tactics, and community engagement. Demonstrates exceptional abilities in incident report writing, situational awareness, and crime scene investigation. Adept at maintaining confidentiality and resilience under pressure while ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and resource allocation. Proven track record in staff management, operational command, and developing community partnerships. Committed to upholding public safety procedures and advancing career goals within law enforcement leadership.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Sergeant

British Transport Police
Warrington, Cheshire
10.2019 - 09.2024
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations and routine patrols of crime locations as per intelligence led tasking.
  • Enhanced community trust by regularly engaging with local residents, rail users and stakeholders.
  • Led team briefings to enhance communication and efficiency.
  • Safely and securely handled intelligence to minimise unnecessary disclosure.
  • Demonstrated high level of integrity whilst carrying out duties, inspiring respect among colleagues and the public alike.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to enable effective front-line policing service.
  • Established clear communication channels within the team resulting in more efficient operations.
  • Managed crime scenes meticulously for evidence preservation.
  • Handled stressful situations calmly, ensuring safety and order were maintained.
  • Established partnerships to meet community policing objectives.
  • Offered mentoring and support to junior officers to develop leadership skills, knowledge and advanced technical abilities.
  • Collected and filed reports from officers for new and ongoing cases.
  • Maintained calm under pressure in emergency response and handling, aiding desired outcomes.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Conducted assessments of unit personnel to determine fitness for duty and identify deficiencies requiring correction.
  • Increased officer compliance to procedures through daily supervision and identifying training needs.
  • Supported key decision makers using specialist skills in Search, Method of Entry and Public Order

Police Constable

British Transport Police
Liverpool, Merseyside
09.1995 - 09.2019
  • Collaborated with local agencies to enhance crime prevention efforts.
  • Produced comprehensive crime reports with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Wrote and submitted reports concerning police activities and investigations.
  • Worked crime scenes, preserving and securing forensic evidence to strengthen investigation accuracy and case viability.
  • Acquired and served warrants for arrests, searches or other purposes.
  • Performed stop-and-search procedures within legal parameters, protecting citizen rights whilst promoting safety.
  • Completed detailed incident reports, providing comprehensive information for follow-up actions.
  • Assisted in crime scene investigations, aiding in evidence collection.
  • Provided testimony in court, contributing to successful prosecutions.
  • Prepared crime reports and case files, as per Crown Prosecution Service guidelines and timescales
  • Attended emergency situations, employing 24 years of experience to secure optimal resolutions in line with force regulations.
  • Offered compassionate victim support for minimised distress and upset.
  • Arrested and interviewed suspected criminals, clearly outlining legal rights.
  • Enhanced community safety by conducting regular patrols.
  • Participated in community outreach programmes to foster positive relationships between police and stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated crowd control, site patrolling and access management at large-scale community events.
  • Kept public peace during protests, strike action and high-profile events.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.

Labourer

Balfour Kilpatrick
Kirkby, Merseyside
06.1994 - 09.1995
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials, aiding in maintaining orderly workspace.
  • Reported incidents and safety concerns to manager.
  • Performed strenuous physical activities such as heavy lifting in adverse conditions.
  • Dug holes, trenches and ditches at desired locations to exact specifications.
  • Maintained tools, equipment and machinery in good working order.
  • Carried out activities in line with work schedule.

Education

A-Levels - Geology

Widnes Sixth Form College
Widnes, Halton
09/1990 - 06/1992

A-Levels - Geography

Widnes Sixth Form College
Widnes, Halton
09/1990 - 06/1992

A-Levels - Business Studies

Widnes Sixth Form College
Widnes, Halton
09/1990 - 06/1992

Skills

  • Incident report writing
  • Community engagement
  • Confidentiality
  • Patience and resilience
  • Calm under pressure
  • Outstanding communicator
  • Public safety operations
  • Policing tactics
  • Court appearances
  • Operational command
  • Public safety procedures
  • Staff management
  • Investigations
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Situational awareness
  • Information security
  • Resource allocation
  • First aid administration
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Knowledge of criminal law
  • Teamwork
  • Use of police equipment
  • Developing community partnerships
  • Time efficiency
  • Report-writing
  • Intelligence analysis
  • Expert leadership
  • Incident report compilation
  • Decision making
  • Crime scene investigation

Affiliations

  • Volunteer work at St Michaels Church, Huyton, Merseyside, supporting a community hub and maintenance of premises.
  • Volunteer work at the East Lancashire Railway, Bury, Greater Manchester, assisting with locomotive restoration.

Accomplishments

Police - Area Commander Commendation for diligence and tenacity in detaining suspects for high value theft offences (1996)

Police - Area Commander Commendation for courage and professionalism during a hostile, far right demonstration in Liverpool City Centre (2016)

Police - Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (2017)

Police - Federation Award for saving a persons life, whilst off duty and with family. The person had attempted suicide by jumping from a multi-storey car park in Liverpool City Centre (2018)

Police - Queens Jubilee Medals (2002, 2012, 2022) Olympic Games Deployment Medal (2012), Kings Coronation Medal (2024)

Certification

Drivers Licence including C1/D1 categories. Police Response Driver Authorised 2004.

National Police Search Centre- Licensed Search Officer 2002 to 2024

Police Public Order Trained Officer 2002 to 2023

Police Public Order Commander 2017 to 2023

Emergency First Aid Training 1995 to 2024

Railway Personal Track Safety Training 1995 to 2024

Timeline

Police Sergeant

British Transport Police
10.2019 - 09.2024

Police Constable

British Transport Police
09.1995 - 09.2019

Labourer

Balfour Kilpatrick
06.1994 - 09.1995

A-Levels - Geology

Widnes Sixth Form College
09/1990 - 06/1992

A-Levels - Geography

Widnes Sixth Form College
09/1990 - 06/1992

A-Levels - Business Studies

Widnes Sixth Form College
09/1990 - 06/1992

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