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James Booth

Hyde,Greater Manchester

Summary

Hard working, pro-active Police officer who has eighteen years experience in Policing. Most notably, recent experience as a Police Inspector having led the Custody Branch through significant changes as a result of a HMICFRS Action Plan.

Driven individual who is determined to thrive in his career, looking for his next challenge to continue to push myself.

I am able to drive performance, whilst also implementing and maintaining positive behaviour and attitudes by leading from the front.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Custody Compliance Inspector

Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Greater Manchester
01.2023 - Current
  • Strategic oversight of PACE compliance for the Custody Branch across eight GMP custody suites.
  • Specific responsibility for leading the Custody Branch through change as a result of the HMICFRS action plan.
  • Custody Bronze Commander trained.
  • Oversee significant culture change across the Branch in relation to improvements required.
  • Design and implement changes across the Branch to meet the requirements of the HMICFRS action plan.
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders to initiate positive changes.
  • Strong communicator and strong leadership skills; leading from the front.
  • Experience of working as a SME in a Silver Control room for large scale events as a Custody Bronze Commander.

Police Sergeant

Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Greater Manchester
10.2019 - 01.2023
  • Devised and implemented strategies for identifying and resolving personnel issues.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to enable effective front-line policing service.
  • Controlled front-line responses and investigations through resource allocation, supervision and risk management.
  • Strong leadership skills including acting as a Police Commander on scene at serious and critical incidents.
  • Maintained supervisory oversight of officer' workloads, crimes and prosecution files.
  • Acted as an evidence review officer for officers.
  • Operational planning of Policing operations, including Night Time Economy operations.

Police Constable

Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Greater Manchester
01.2017 - 10.2019
  • Coordinated complex investigations with external law enforcement agencies.
  • Supported rescue efforts in emergency situations by directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and removing people from dangerous areas.
  • Protected life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.
  • Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
  • Diffused potentially volatile situations by employing proven de-escalation and conflict management techniques.

Police Community Support Officer

Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Greater Manchester
05.2007 - 01.2017
  • Educated young people on drug and knife crime in schools, colleges and youth groups to deter vulnerable adults and children from exploitation and offending.
  • Advised local property, land and homeowners on appropriate crime prevention strategies.
  • Supported large public gatherings by stewarding and patrolling public areas.
  • Supported crime victims by signposting to the most appropriate service / charity.
  • Gathered intelligence from local community on current issues.
  • Advised Community Safety Units (CSAs) on tactics to greatly reduce crime, risk and vulnerability.

Education

NVQ Level 5 - Police Management

Level 5 Diploma in First Line Police Management
Manchester
09.2019 - 09.2020

NVQ Level 4 - Police Studies

NVQ Level 4 - Police Studies
Manchester
09.2016 - 09.2018

Skills

  • PIP1 investigator
  • Bronze Commander
  • Level 1 Public Order trained
  • Taser trained
  • PNC trained
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong leader
  • Experience of leading change programmes
  • PSU Medic
  • Excellent knowledge of criminal legislation
  • Calm under pressure
  • Proficient problem solver
  • PSU Public Order Commander

Timeline

Custody Compliance Inspector

Greater Manchester Police
01.2023 - Current

Police Sergeant

Greater Manchester Police
10.2019 - 01.2023

NVQ Level 5 - Police Management

Level 5 Diploma in First Line Police Management
09.2019 - 09.2020

Police Constable

Greater Manchester Police
01.2017 - 10.2019

NVQ Level 4 - Police Studies

NVQ Level 4 - Police Studies
09.2016 - 09.2018

Police Community Support Officer

Greater Manchester Police
05.2007 - 01.2017

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