Heather Whoriskey
Pollington,East Riding of Yorkshire
Summary
Adaptable Senior Police Detective skilled in evidence gathering, analysis and interpretation for responsive case management. Resilient and calm under pressure to meet demands of challenging circumstances. Strong collaboration and coordination abilities for productive team engagement and leadership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Detective Superintendent, Head of Safeguarding
North Yorkshire Police
Northallerton, North Yorkshire
10.2022 - Current
- As Head of Safeguarding I have strategic ownership for the Force response to vulnerability and safeguarding.
- I am also the strategic lead for Violence Against Women and Girls.
- I lead a number of teams across multiple sites and work at an executive level with statutory partners to deliver against agreed frameworks.
- I effectively engage with Chief Officer Team and negotiate and influence the Force priorities.
- I am also an accredited Senior Investigating Officer in Major Crime, Silver Public Order Commander, and Authorising Officer.
Detective Superintendent
West Yorkshire Police
Wakefield, West Yorkshire
01.2018 - 10.2022
- I transferred to West Yorkshire Police as a Detective Inspector and over 5 years was promoted to Detective Chief Inspector and subsequently Detective Superintendent.
- I have extensive experience in Safeguarding, Major Crime, Covert Policing and Public Order.
Police Officer
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Belfast, Down
08.2002 - 01.2018
- I undertook a number of roles whilst in the Police Service of Northern Ireland and was promoted to the rank of Detective Inspector.
- I specialised in child protection investigations, covert policing and public order command.
- Assessed and verified information given in victim and witness statements to improve investigation workflow.
- Used proven interview techniques to garner reliable evidence and statements from victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
- Conducted official investigations by interviewing key personnel, gathering evidence and taking official statements.
- Produced comprehensive crime reports with meticulous attention to detail.
- Diffused potentially volatile situations by employing proven de-escalation and conflict management techniques.
- Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.
Education
Master of Science - Police Leadership and Management
University of Warwick
Coventry 09.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Business and French
University of Ulster
Coleraine 09.1996 - 06.2000
Timeline
Detective Superintendent, Head of Safeguarding
North Yorkshire Police
10.2022 - Current
Detective Superintendent
West Yorkshire Police
01.2018 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Police Leadership and Management
University of Warwick
09.2014 - 06.2015
Police Officer
Police Service of Northern Ireland
08.2002 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Business and French
University of Ulster
09.1996 - 06.2000
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