Erin Maher
Wirral ,Merseyside
Summary
Police detective sergeant with 14 years of experience in Merseyside Police, specialising in child protection, domestic abuse, and high-risk offender management. Leads a MOSOVO team, providing operational oversight for complex risk management and multi-agency collaboration. Expertise in criminal investigations, risk assessment, and offender management, resulting in improved safeguarding outcomes for vulnerable children and adults. Dedicated to enhancing public safety through strategic decision-making in high-risk situations.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Detective Sergeant
Merseyside Police
09.2022 - Current
- Leads MOSOVO team, providing day-to-day detective oversight for investigations.
- Collaborates with statutory agencies, using professional judgement in high-risk safeguarding situations.
- Manages competing priorities, leading teams under pressure to meet objectives.
- Oversees risk assessments, ensuring safeguarding measures are implemented and reviewed regularly.
- Works with partner agencies, including probation and local authorities, to manage risk.
- Provides operational leadership, directing officers handling complex and high-risk cases.
- Attends MAPPA and multi-agency meetings, sharing risk and safeguarding actions.
- Maintains compliance with safeguarding legislation, national guidance, and organisational policy.
- Allocates performance workloads and supports professional development across team members.
- Escalates safeguarding concerns promptly, driving appropriate interventions for vulnerable individuals.
Police Detective Constable
Merseyside Police
06.2018 - 09.2022
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects with sensitivity and professionalism, obtaining vital information for ongoing investigations.
- Prepared detailed reports and case files, ensuring comprehensive documentation for legal proceedings.
- Prepared papers for court and gave clear rationale and updates on cases to prosecuting offices.
- Assessed threats and risks in order to develop and implement strategies to investigate serious and complex crimes.
- Prepared and conducted formal interviews with suspects, victims and witnesses, completing testimonies within agreed timeframes.
- Prepared and submitted official case papers and evidential files to CPS or Court within tight deadlines.
- Managed complex case loads efficiently, prioritising tasks and delegating responsibilities to meet investigative deadlines.
- Responded to safeguarding concerns and managed risks with cases to protect vulnerable people.
- Responsible for investigating allegations of domestic abuse and child sexual abuse along with other child protection matters.
- Successfully prosecuted perpetrator's resulting in lengthy prison sentences.
Police Constable
Merseyside Police
06.2012 - 06.2018
- Responded to emergency calls for service, providing timely assistance and support to individuals in distress.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, processing them in accordance with legal requirements.
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
- Patrolled assigned areas to minimise potential for public disturbance and crime.
- Engaged with community members to build trust and foster positive relationships between the police force and the public.
- Conducted preliminary inquiries, field interviews and follow-up investigations to gather information and evidence.
- Managed scenes of accidents and emergencies, coordinating with other emergency services to provide effective response.
- Coordinated crime scene management, preserving evidence and maintaining security to support forensic investigations.
- Conducted routine patrols in assigned areas to maintain public safety and deter criminal activity.
- Secured crime scenes to prevent contamination and preserve evidence for collection.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and property for evidence and stolen property.
- Provided testimony in court, presenting evidence and recounting observations to support legal proceedings.
- Collaborated with local agencies and organisations to address community safety concerns and implement preventative measures.
- Delivered presentations on crime prevention and safety measures at schools, businesses, and community groups.
- Administered first aid to injured persons at scenes of accidents or incidents, providing immediate care until medical personnel arrived.
Police Community Support Officer
Merseyside Police
06.2009 - 06.2012
- Patrolled designated areas to deter anti-social behaviour and increase community safety.
- Attended community meetings to answer inquiries from public.
- Secured crime scenes to prevent contamination and preserve evidence for collection.
- Delivered presentations on crime prevention and safety measures at schools, businesses, and community groups.
- Performed foot and cycle patrols to maintain neighbourhood policing visibility, promoting safe, secure communities.
- Participated in multi-agency operations to tackle specific community issues.
Education
Accredited - PIP2 - Professional Investigation Programme
College of Policing
01-2019
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Policing
College of Policing
01-2014
Post Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice Course
University of Law
Chester, CHW01-2007
Graduate Diploma in Law
University of Law
Chester, CHW01-2005
Post Graduate Certificate - Criminology
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool01-2003
Bachelor of Arts - English & Sociology
Liverpool Hope University
Liverpool01-2002
Skills
- Child safeguarding
- Child protection oversight
- Specialist Child Protection Investigation Training
- Domestic abuse Investigation Training
- Investigative techniques
- Interviewing vulnerable witnesses
- Police report writing
- Risk assessment
- Risk Management
- Complex case solving
- Multi-agency collaboration
- Offender Management
- Strategy Meetings
- Public safety
- Leadership
- Offender Management
Hobbies and interests
- I enjoy keeping fit and maintaining a regular training routine that supports resilience, my wellbeing and a positive work life balance. I enjoy running and I also enjoy hybrid fitness training and yoga.
Timeline
Police Detective Sergeant
Merseyside Police
09.2022 - Current
Police Detective Constable
Merseyside Police
06.2018 - 09.2022
Police Constable
Merseyside Police
06.2012 - 06.2018
Police Community Support Officer
Merseyside Police
06.2009 - 06.2012
Accredited - PIP2 - Professional Investigation Programme
College of Policing
NVQ Level 3 - Diploma in Policing
College of Policing
Post Graduate Diploma - Legal Practice Course
University of Law
Graduate Diploma in Law
University of Law
Post Graduate Certificate - Criminology
Liverpool Hope University
Bachelor of Arts - English & Sociology
Liverpool Hope University