Jonny Rodgers
Newtownards,County Down
Summary
Highly skilled former Police Detective with extensive expertise in criminal investigations, judicial processes, and community engagement. Specialist suspect interview advisor, planning interview strategies and leading teams in highly complex cases. Utilises a calm and patient nature to manage volatile situations and resolve disputes effectively.
Expert in dealing with all aspects of criminal justice, specifically Safe Guarding, leading investigations in domestic violence, serious sexual offences and high risk missing persons. Demonstrates empathy and understanding of suspects and survivors individual circumstance, including mental health issues. Specialist disclosure trained with expertise in complex case management. Liaises closely with partnership agencies, including the security services, managing disclosure of confidential information during legal processes.
Motivated to utilise skills and experience gained during my 25 year career in the Metropolitan Police in the counselling arena.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Service
London
2001.10 - 2026.08
- Led investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
- Used proven interview techniques to collate reliable evidence and statements from victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported crimes, resulting in successful resolution.
- Offered empathy and compassion to support victims, minimising distress and upset throughout the investigation process.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues in partnership agencies to resolve cases, upholding high ethical standards when dealing with sensitive information.
- Prepared detailed case files, maintaining strict confidentiality and correct storage before delivering documentation to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for use in court proceedings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire 1997.09 - 2000.05
Skills
- Patience and tolerance
- Use of police software
- Drug identification
- Knowledge of legal codes
- Communication proficiency
- Field sobriety testing
- Understanding mental health issues
- Community engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Legal and judicial processes
- Inter-agency coordination
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal investigations
- Crime investigation
- Counter terrorism strategies
- Interview techniques
- Empathy and compassion
- Community liaison
Certification
Developed Vetting (DV) expires 2027.
L2 Counselling skills certification.
L3 Counselling - ongoing at South Eastern Regional College.
Timeline
Police Officer
Metropolitan Police Service
2001.10 - 2026.08
Bachelor of Arts - Politics
University of Central Lancashire
1997.09 - 2000.05