Ben Meehan

My current role is that of Force Lead Taser Instructor and Deputy Chief Taser Instructor.

This role gives me the responsibility of designing, writing and implementing Taser Training for the whole of Devon and Cornwall police. It involves national liaison with other forces and business to ensuring continuity and credibility of training to the standards set by a national curriculum.

I hold responsibility for developing trainers and holding account for standards of delivery and content, ensuring continuity and professionalism.

I am also a nationally qualified Personal Safety instructor whereby i deliver officer safety to both Police Officers and outside partner agencies.

• Enhanced safety protocols by conducting rigorous training exercises for new recruits.
• Conducted physical fitness sessions for improved endurance and agility of the officers.
• Supplied on-ground training scenarios, resulting in more realistic preparation for field duties.
• Refined tactical skills of recruits through hands-on weapons training exercises, ensuring readiness under high stress situations.
• Facilitated team-building activities amongst cadets resulting in stronger partnerships and camaraderie within units.
• Supervised on-the-job training for vocational students to demonstrate methods, procedures and techniques.

In 2013 I qualified as a National Police Firearms Instructor and became a full time Instructor. During this time I held the role of Lead instructor for Taser Conducted Energy Devises within Armed Policing for Devon and Cornwall Police.

I also completed a Pre-Hospital Trauma Course (PHTC) where i took on the role of Lead Medic Trainer.

This role as an instructor involved me writing, designing and developing courses and assessments within nationally set guidelines so as to ensure policing and officers were compliant with governmentally set standards and curriculums.

My role for for over 20 years was that of an Armed Response officer. During this time I qualified in Advanced and Tactical driving standards, as well as that of nationally accredited Operational Scene Commander and Tactical Adviser in both Spontaneous and Pre-Planned Operations.

My role as part of a team also saw me qualify and gain experience in surveillance techniques, plain clothed operations and become a member of the Counter Action Terrorist Team.

This role saw me progress into the Tactical Training Delivery unit and a full time qualified instructor.

• Maintained public order by patrolling designated areas.
• Responded to emergency calls for immediate intervention and support.
• Upheld high ethical standards when dealing with sensitive information.
• Improved team efficiency by providing hands-on training sessions.
• Provided security at large-scale events, minimising potential threats effectively.
• Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
• Enforced laws with authority to maintain good public order.

My role as a response officer gave me responsibility for responding to emergency situations as well as being involved pro-actively within the community.

With a focus on the prevention of crime and gathering and disseminating of intelligence to promote community safety this is where i developed my initial policing skills both within in a team but also that of a solo responding officer and the responsibility of delivery community safety.

As a cabin crew member I was responsible for primarily the safety of passengers aboard the aircraft as well as delivering high end customer services.

Air2000 was an award winning airline with a strong sense of customer focus and my role entailed me delivery both service and safety measures to ensure those standards were maintained to a level of being the nationally awarded lead airline.

• Ensured safety regulations compliance for passenger security.
• Provided excellent service to passengers whilst ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Delivered professional pre-flight briefings, enhancing customer understanding of safety procedures.
• Created a welcoming atmosphere through friendly interactions with passengers.
• Maintained composure under pressure while handling multiple responsibilities on long-haul flights resulting in high-quality service delivery.