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Clare Watson

Clare Watson

Chester-le-Street,Durham

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in policing and victim-focused investigation. Passionate about safeguarding and the needs of the victim and family. Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence and effective communication skills, essential for trauma-informed interactions and best evidence interviewing. Proficient PIP 2 investigator with a proven track record in evidence gathering, review, and court proceedings. Skilled in workload management and multi-agency collaboration, committed to enhancing public safety through meticulous investigation practices.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work history

Detective Constable -Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

Northumbria Police
Sunderland, Tyne and wear
08.2023 - 04.2025
  • Collaborate closely with multi-agency professionals, including Police, Children and Adult Social care. Attending up to 5 strategy meetings per day.


  • Investigate individuals and information post child concern referral for child protection strategy meetings.


  • Adult triage of adult concern referrals and signposting to relevant support agencies.


  • Review applications for Clare's Law and Sarah's Law, ensuring compliance with disclosure protocols.
    Conduct thorough research on domestic violence and serious sexual convictions.
  • Prepare disclosure documents for Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme and Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme.
  • Provided verbal disclosures via telephone or face-to-face to applicants, addressing concerns comprehensively.


  • Evaluate Multi Agency Risk Assessment referrals for High Risk Domestic Abuse Cases submitted by outside agencies, ensuring compliance with partnership working standards.
    Determined visible offences and accurately documented them as recorded crimes per Home Office directives.







Police constable

Northumbria Police
South Shields, South Tyneside
05.1995 - 04.2025
  • 30 years vast experience - Police officer and Detective.
  • Broad spectrum of experience including response, neighbourhood, operational support, safeguarding.
  • Experience managing high workload.
  • Planning / organisation skills.
  • Wider understanding safeguarding
  • Victim Focused approach
  • Made quick decisions during high-stress situations, minimising danger to the public and fellow officers.
  • Collaborated with local agencies to enhance crime prevention efforts and safeguarding
  • Assisted in crime scene investigations, aiding in evidence collection.
  • Completed detailed incident reports, providing comprehensive information for follow-up actions.

Detective Constable - Child Adult Protection

Northumbria Police
South Shields, South Tyneside
01.2016 - 04.2023
  • Investigated serious sexual offences, ensuring thorough examination of evidence.
  • Conducted interviews with victims, suspects, and witnesses to gather comprehensive statements.
  • Provided safeguarding measures for victims, suspects, and witnesses throughout investigations.
  • Reviewed and collated third-party materials to support case development.
  • Produced evidence files for CPS charging advice, enhancing prosecution effectiveness.
  • Attended Crown Court as Officer in Charge, delivering compelling evidence during proceedings.
  • Achieved recognition for domestic violence investigations, emphasising victim-focused approach.
  • Served as PIP 2 Investigator and ABE interviewer in specialist child abuse cases.

Education

PIP Level 2 - Serious and complex police investigations

College of Policing
South Shields, South Tyneside

SCADIP - Specialist Child Abuse Investigator - Serious and complex police investigations

College of policing
South Shields, South Tyneside

Skills

  • Victim-focused investigation approach
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Policing expertise
  • Effective communication
  • Trauma-informed interaction
  • Best evidence interviewing
  • PIP 2 investigator
  • Workload management
  • Multi-agency collaboration
  • Evidence gathering and review
  • Court proceedings experience
  • Complex investigations
  • Evidence analysis
  • Report-writing
  • Critical analysis

Affiliations

  • Sea dipping

Accomplishments

During my 30 years as a police officer I have received many commendations which include a

Crown Court Judge commendation for Bravery.

Commanders compliment for Bravery.

Commanders compliment for my victim approach to an investigation.


Timeline

Detective Constable -Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub

Northumbria Police
08.2023 - 04.2025

Detective Constable - Child Adult Protection

Northumbria Police
01.2016 - 04.2023

Police constable

Northumbria Police
05.1995 - 04.2025

PIP Level 2 - Serious and complex police investigations

College of Policing

SCADIP - Specialist Child Abuse Investigator - Serious and complex police investigations

College of policing

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