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Ian Rafferty

Ipswich,Suffolk

Summary

I am a specialist in addressing and managing cases of anti-social behaviour with over 30 years experience.


I have relevant experience in risk assessing and dealing with all levels of anti-social behaviour (ASB). I have successfully worked with victims, witnesses and perpetrators of all types of ASB.


I am an enthusiastic individual dedicated to delivering compassion and accessible support. I have strong relationship-building skills and emotional intelligence. I have a track record of achieving positive results in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Community Safety Officer

Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Councils
07.2021 - Current
  • Respond to and investigate online submissions/ reports of anti-social behaviour.
  • Chair the monthly Mid-Suffolk ASB panel, multi-agency meetings.
  • Respond to, investigate and chair applications for ASB Case Reviews.
  • Support the work of the Western Suffolk Community Safety Partnership.
  • Domestic abuse champion
  • Workplace Mental Health First Aider

Crime Investigator

Suffolk Constabulary
Ipswich
10.2018 - 07.2021
  • Respond to CADs, created from either calls or online reports to police of crime or anti-social behaviour. This would involve the first contact with a victim/ witness and include the completion of a risk assessment.
  • Completed detailed reports on cases and gather evidence to determine whether it meets the evidential threshold to forward to a police officer for further action. .
  • Obtain victim/ witness statements, CCTV and digital evidence to support a prosecution.
  • Make the necessary referrals to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding hub/ victim support and mediation services as appropriate.
  • Complete background checks as part of Claire's Law applications.

Community Support Officer

Suffolk Constabulary
12.2017 - 10.2018
  • Liaise with locality Inspectors to complete required actions in missing persons investigations.
  • Liaise with youth groups, supported accommodation providers and educational establishments as the single point of contact in relation to vulnerable young persons.
  • Carry out high visibility patrols in anti-social behaviour hotspots.
  • Carry out crime scene preservation duties.


Police Officer

Suffolk Constabulary
09.1991 - 09.2017
  • Maintain law and order and provide a visible reassurance to members of the public.
  • Respond to and investigate reports of crime and disorder.
  • Carry out PACE compliant interviews of suspects.
  • Produce comprehensive crime reports as part of prosecution files.
  • Support victims and witnesses of crime.
  • Attend court to give evidence.
  • Carry out covert duties as required.

Teacher of physical education & science

Deben High School (Suffolk County Council)
09.1987 - 09.1991
  • Taught a whole range of sports to children aged 11-18.
  • Taught physics to children aged 11-16
  • Trained and coached school sports teams in association football, rugby union, basketball, tennis, cricket and athletics to compete at a local level.
  • Carried out pastoral duties for my form between school years 8 and 11.
  • Coached Suffolk Schools Football team from U13-U16.

Education

Bachelor of Education -

Scottish School of Physical Education (Jordanhill)
Glasgow
09.1983 - 06.1987

Skills

I have a good working knowledge of the following legislation;

  • Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014
  • The Crime and Disorder Act 1998
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996
  • Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000
  • The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984
  • The Victims' Codes of Practice
  • The proposed Criminal Justice Bill which is currently going through parliament


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Community Safety Officer

Babergh & Mid Suffolk District Councils
07.2021 - Current

Crime Investigator

Suffolk Constabulary
10.2018 - 07.2021

Community Support Officer

Suffolk Constabulary
12.2017 - 10.2018

Police Officer

Suffolk Constabulary
09.1991 - 09.2017

Teacher of physical education & science

Deben High School (Suffolk County Council)
09.1987 - 09.1991

Bachelor of Education -

Scottish School of Physical Education (Jordanhill)
09.1983 - 06.1987

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