Carolyn HOLLAND
Braintree,Essex
Summary
Highly skilled Investigator with over 20 years' experience with focus on criminal investigations in solving serious and complex cases. Skilled in gathering and analysing evidence, interviewing witnesses, suspects and preparing detailed reports to support prosecution. Expertise in victim support provision, while maintaining ethical judgement and emotional resilience. Demonstrates proficiency in criminal law and legal frameworks. Adept at multi-agency collaboration, risk assessment, and conflict management. Experienced in preparing detailed case files and giving evidence at court hearings. Committed to safeguarding and delivering and justice.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Police Detective
Essex Police
Great Dunmow, Essex
10.2019 - Current
- Evidence gathering, successfully securing charges and building casefiles to court standards.
- Testified in courts to support case evidence and findings and secure convictions for suspects. ·As OIC Successfully secured 36-year sentence for defendant in double homicide
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Assisted victims of crimes compassionately providing emotional support and reassurance.
- Disclosure Officer for case involving ex-police officer ensuring CPIA complied with.
- Interviewing suspects in PACE compliant interviews.
- Conducting Video Recorded Interviews with victims and witnesses to achieve best evidence.
- Working with and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external agencies and stakeholders including the Crown Prosecution Service.
HOLMES INDEXER
Essex Police
Colchester, Essex
07.2015 - 10.2019
- Accredited HOLMES Indexer, inputting information collected during the course of Homicide investigations.
- Creating and allocating actions.
- Analysing and organising large amounts of information.
- Supporting team of detectives demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Police Detective
City of London Police
London
06.2005 - 04.2013
- Assisted victims of crimes compassionately providing emotional support and reassurance as a Sexual Offences Investigative Technique officer.
- Analysed data from various sources, including CCTV footage leading to identification of suspects or witnesses.
- Gathered intelligence discreetly, preserving confidentiality and source protection whilst ensuring valuable information acquisition.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest laws, procedures and investigation best practices through training.
- Assessed threat, harm and risk from intelligence reports and selected management or dissemination options.
Royal Navy Writer
Royal Navy
London
10.2000 - 06.2005
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality at all times as required by protocol.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for executives, contributing towards seamless business trips without disruption.
- Responded promptly to emails, letters and phone calls; facilitated seamless external communication.
- Filed physical and digital documents, prioritising accessibility and data accuracy.
Education
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Religious Studies, History, Personal Social Education
Monkstown Community School
Belfast, Northern IrelandSkills
- Victim support provision
- Patience with long investigations
- Investigative thinking
- Legal knowledge
- Adaptable communication style
- Emotional resilience
- Evidence gathering
- Analysing data
- Preparing Case files
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Effective time management
- Critical analysis
- Interview techniques
- Solving complex cases
- Ethical judgement
Certification
PIP 2 Accredited since 2012
Family Liaison Officer since 2022
Sexual Offences Investigatory Techniques officer since 2009
Achieving Best Evidence since 2009
HOLMES Indexer accredited since 2017
CiLEX LAW Disclosure accreditation since 2018
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Police Detective
Essex Police
10.2019 - Current
HOLMES INDEXER
Essex Police
07.2015 - 10.2019
Police Detective
City of London Police
06.2005 - 04.2013
Royal Navy Writer
Royal Navy
10.2000 - 06.2005
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, Religious Studies, History, Personal Social Education
Monkstown Community School