Jason Mayren

Lead Investigator - Key responsibilities:

• Leading independent investigations into Death and Serious Injury (DSI) incidents during or after police contact.
• Leading criminal investigations in accordance with Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984, Regulatory Investigator Powers Act 2000, and Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
• Leading misconduct investigations Police Misconduct Regulations 2012 and 2020 and Police Reform Act 2002.
• Conducting investigations with set timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Drafting and agreeing on Terms of Reference for assigned investigations.
• Developing investigative strategies.
• Identifying lines of enquiry.
• Making investigative policy decisions.
• Allocating actions t investigative team.
• Undertaking investigative tasks, including interviewing, taking statements, preparing case files, and recommending criminal and/or disciplinary actions.
• Managing disclosure in Death or Serious Injury (DSI) matters proceeding to misconduct and/or coronial proceedings and in criminal investigations.
• Attending criminal, misconduct, and inquest proceedings, providing evidence as required.
• Supervising scene management at incident locations to ensure evidence preservation and recovery.
• Attending post-mortems and briefing pathologists as necessary. - Completing investigation reports for submission to IOPC decision maker upon investigation completion.
• Communicating effectively with complainants, bereaved families, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborating within multi-disciplinary teams, including decision makers, lawyers, and press officers.
• Taking responsibility for personal development.
• Assisting Directorate in achieving key deliverables and preparing disclosure schedules for court and inquest proceedings.
• Reviewing sensitive material, liaising with traumatised bereaved families, and ensuring robust external scrutiny of actions and decisions.
• Identifying potential improvements for police forces to enhance service delivery and prevent public harm.
• Sale, Greater Manchester (Covering Northwest, Yorkshire, Humber and North East Police Forces)
• Facilitated witness interviews to gather crucial information and insights.
• Collaborated closely with legal teams to ensure successful prosecutions.
• Maintained detailed records of ongoing cases, ensured transparency and accountability at all stages of investigation.
• Led high-profile investigations for improved public safety.
• Prepared thorough, accurate case files to support investigations and facilitate arrests.
• Liaised with prosecution partners to manage processes around court proceedings.
• Testified in courts to support case evidence and findings and secure convictions for suspects.
• Obtained victim and witness statements, documenting evidence to support investigations.
• Harnessed deductive reasoning and analysis to make informed decisions and conclusions.
• Interviewed suspects and witnesses to gather evidence.
• Attended court hearings to testify, provide evidence and support witnesses or victims.

Evidence Investigation Officer – Key responsibilities:

• Delivered efficient investigative services, gathering and collating evidence for legal processes.
• Managed 150-200 speed camera-related enquiries a week, ensuring compliance with legal standards for effective prosecutions.
• Oversaw retrieval and analysis of speed camera footage, identifying key evidential material.
• Conducted research on force computer systems to identify relevant data and complete risk assessments.
• Executed interviews with offenders and witnesses, producing accurate statements for court proceedings.
• Presented evidence in court regarding investigations and enquiries conducted.
• Updated national databases with vehicular crime information and shared data to assist investigations.
• Investigated offences of perverting the course of justice and reports of cloned vehicles.
• Upheld ethical standards throughout all investigations, promoting trust and respect from colleagues and public alike.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication skills during interviews and interrogations for optimum information extraction.
• Participated in court proceedings when required, providing reliable testimony based on factual evidence collected during investigations.
• Gathered evidence meticulously, contributing to successful prosecutions.
• Developed strong working relationships within the criminal justice sector, enhancing collaboration efforts.
• Managed caseloads efficiently, meeting all deadlines without compromising quality of work.
• Compiled detailed investigation reports for case resolution.
• Met needs of multiple investigations at differing paces, facilitating dynamic environment in line with legislation and investigation standards.
• Obtained statements from victims and witnesses to support case progress and evidence collection.
• Scoured through large amounts of data to locate relevant information and progress lines of enquiry.
• Interviewed witnesses and suspects, removing bias from language to remain objective.
• Brought designated cases to timely and successful conclusions.
• Attended court hearings to testify, provide evidence and support witnesses or victims.
• Interviewed suspects and witnesses to gather evidence.
• Supported victims throughout investigations through listening to concerns and acting on requests.
• Build and maintained strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders.

Operational Support Grade (OSG) - Key responsibilities:

• Ensured secure access for staff, visitors, and vehicles through gate duties.
• Operated radio systems and monitored CCTV in control room, reporting suspicious activities.
• Scheduled and processed visitor arrivals, escorting when necessary to maintain safety.
• Detected and intercepted contraband while preserving evidence during inspections.
• Secured cell doors and accounted for all prisoners during night shifts.
• Supported reception tasks, including photographing prisoners and processing property documentation.
• Supervised prisoners, facilitating exchanges of clothing and property as required.
• Implemented Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork Approach for at-risk prisoners.
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Programme Support Worker - Key responsibilities:

• Marketed and promoted Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Prince's Trust Team programme, supporting collaborative efforts.
• Conducted Health and Safety risk assessments for individual team members.
• Developed relationships with organisations referring young people to the programme and delivering specialist components.
• Completed Team Leader training course successfully.
• Acted as a role model and coach, motivating team engagement with the programme.
• Assisted Team Leader in recruitment strategy, liaising with employment services, schools, and colleges.
• Oversaw work placements for team members, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety procedures.
• Resolved conflicts among team members effectively, maintaining a harmonious environment.
• Used excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and interact with individuals in need.
• Build and maintained strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders.

Next Steps Officer/Co-ordinator - Key responsibilities:

• 2 year secondment from Jobcentreplus to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.
• Established engagement with Connections, Police, Prison and Probation Service, Youth Offending Team, and Youth and Community Services across Lancashire.
• Cultivated strong relationships with Market Managers at job center's and local employment agencies.
• Collaborated with careers service to enhance support for job seekers.
• Oversaw development of Programme Support Workers' roles to improve service delivery.
• Led Next Steps Weeks, delivering sessions on mock applications, interview techniques, and real interviews for work placements.
• Facilitated smooth communications between departments for better coordination.
• Implemented guaranteed interview schemes with local employers to increase job opportunities.
• Managed NHS job apprenticeship scheme to facilitate career pathways for young individuals.
• Maintained contact with unemployed young people to secure employment or further training opportunities.
• Liaised closely with external agencies such as social services and housing departments, providing comprehensive support for individuals in need.
• Maintained impeccable uniform and equipment, representing department professionally in all interactions.
• Liaised with community members to perform outreach and educate on crime prevention.
• Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
• Build and maintained strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders.

Statistics Co-ordinator - Key responsibilities:

• Produced a district digest for District Manager and Senior Management Team.
• Reviewed performance metrics of local Jobcentre offices across the district.
• Liaised with Business Managers to align strategies and operations.
• Presented analytical data to Senior Management Team during monthly board meetings.
• Facilitated cross-departmental meetings for improved collaboration efforts.
• Collaborated across departments for strategic planning purposes.
• Managed and prioritised varied and busy workload to meet deadlines.
• Managed databases and information systems, maintaining accurate and accessible records.
• Build and maintained strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders.