Carl QUARMAN
Kensworth,Central Bedfordshire
Summary
I am an experienced police officer with 28 years frontline service, specialising in Armed response unit and police dog unit operations.
Extensive background in high risk incident management , Advanced and pursuit driving, firearms deployments, public safety, and operational leadership.
Proven ability to remain calm and make effective decisions whilst under pressure whilst maintaining the highest and ethical standards.
Skilled in mentoring and communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds, with a strong focus on safety , risk assessment and team performance.
Experienced in handling complex and dynamic situations requiring exceptional situational awareness, discipline, and attention to detail.
Recognised for professionalism , reliability and the ability to build trust and confidence with colleagues and members of the public.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Police officer
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
01 1999 - 2026.06
Started my police career in January 1999 as a response officer working in Hemel Hempstead , primarily responding to 999 calls.
During this time I completed my response and pursuit driving course and later my advanced driving course.
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In may 2005 I joined the Armed response unit where I completed a specialist driving course. This covered evasive driving, convoy driving and surveillance driving.
I then completed a rifle course which involved long range weapons and marksmanship.
I then went on to complete the operational firearms commanders course which led me to oversee numerous dynamic and high risk firearms deployments.
in 2012 I joined the Beds , Cambs and Herts dog unit. I then went onto complete the general purpose course and work a number of dogs at high risk deployments.
Custody assistant
Hertfordshire Constabulary
Watford, Hertfordshire
1995.05 - 1999.01
Working as a custody assistant at Watford police station dealing with detainees.
Education
GCSES
Francis Combe School
Watford, Hertfordshire 1983.09 - 1989.06
Skills
- Defensive driving training
- Surveillance and covert operations
- Response policing
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Interview techniques
- De-escalation strategies
- CPR/First Aid certified / Advanced first aid
- Health and Safety adherence
- C1 Licence including CPC
- Full car and motorcycle licence
Accomplishments
March 2005 Chief constable commendation for disarming male armed with number of knives.
March 2011 Chief constable commendation and Royal Humane society award for saving the life of a stabbing victim.
April 2016 Assistant chief constable commendation for locating and arresting nine murder suspects.
March 2016 Chief superintendent award for proactive policing and locating and arresting violent robbery suspects.
June 2016 Chief constable commendation for entering a flat that was on fire and saving a victim.
September 2015 Joint protective services officer of the year award for pro-active policing.
June 2016 Assistant chief constable commendation for assisting in rescuing victim from siege in flat.
June 2017 Assistant chief constable commendation for assisting in stopping stolen car with firearms onboard.
June 2025 Superintendents commendation for saving male in process of committing suicide.
Timeline
Custody assistant
Hertfordshire Constabulary
1995.05 - 1999.01
GCSES
Francis Combe School
1983.09 - 1989.06
Police officer
Hertfordshire Constabulary
01 1999 - 2026.06