Jordan Da Costa

Detective Constable – Specialist Crime

Metropolitan Police Service, London [May 2019 - present]

Key Responsibilities

Led complex investigations within Specialist Crime involving serious, organised, and financially motivated offences.

Conducted risk-based assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities, and appropriate escalation routes in line with procedural frameworks.

Managed end-to-end investigative casework including intelligence gathering, evidence analysis, and case preparation.

Produced detailed reports and intelligence briefings to support senior leadership decision-making and governance processes.

Investigated conduct and misconduct matters, identifying breaches and ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution.

Analysed large datasets and intelligence sources to identify patterns, risks, and emerging threats.

Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to support multi-agency investigations and information sharing.

Ensured strict compliance with legal, procedural, and confidentiality requirements in handling sensitive information.

Experienced working within highly regulated environments

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

High integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive information

Proven ability to manage competing priorities under pressure

Experience operating within regulated and governance-driven environments with strict procedural controls.

Exposure to identifying and escalating misconduct, breaches, and risk indicators.

Production of structured reporting aligned to management information (MI) requirements.

Experience applying policy frameworks and adapting to complex procedural requirements.

Strong understanding of accountability, escalation, and risk management principles.

Successfully delivered outcomes in complex and high-risk investigations through structured analysis and decision making.

Recognised for sound judgement and effective risk-based prioritisation in sensitive cases.

Identified intelligence patterns contributing to disruption of criminal activity.

Specialist Crime investigative training

Legal frameworks: PACE, CPIA, disclosure standards

Advanced interviewing and investigative techniques

Intelligence analysis and risk assessment training