ELIZABETH HOWELL

This role encompasses detecting criminal offences, enforcement of legislation and investigation work, arresting and prosecuting offenders whilst also maintaining victim / witness contact, ensuring a thorough and high-level investigation is completed, identifying lines of enquiry, retaining evidence as per policy and procedure, mentoring student officers, making fast time decisions based on the information available and maintaining good communication pathways.

Key Skills

• Conducting investigations into financial fraud and related offences, from victim reporting through to suspect interviews and evidence preparation.
• Applied intelligence-led policing strategies to disrupt criminal networks and prevent further offences.
• Supported victims of crime with sensitivity and professionalism, ensuring a clear understanding of case progress and outcomes.
• Managed case files and evidential material, ensuring compliance with legal and procedural frameworks.
• Liaised with specialist teams, financial institutions, and partner agencies to gather intelligence and progress investigations.
• Presented findings in written reports and provided evidence in court proceedings when required.
• Developed transferable skills in crime detection, critical analysis, and stakeholder engagement.
• Mentoring student officers through a 10-week tutoring phase, evidencing their behaviours, progression and competency, providing regular updates on progression to the supervisory team and the academic team.

• Providing high-visibility presence within the community, engaging with the public to build trust, reduce crime, and gather intelligence to support policing priorities.
• Acted as the first point of contact for members of the public and worked closely with police officers and partner agencies to resolve local issues.
• Delivered a visible and reassuring presence within local communities.
• Supported victims and vulnerable individuals, ensuring safeguarding measures were in place.
• Gathered community intelligence to support wider policing and investigative activity.
• Worked collaboratively with partner agencies to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime prevention initiatives.
• Enhanced public confidence through proactive engagement and communication.
• Developed strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.