Kevin George Connar

Transferred to Devon and Cornwall Police in 2002 and have worked multiple roles over my 23 years with this organisation.

My initial role and training as response constable allowed me to immediately join response team in Torbay and then North Devon. I dealt with infinitely diverse reports via 999 system. Dynamic decision making, conflict management, risk assessment and management skills remained key to my long and successful fulfilment of this vital frontline role.

In North Devon I then worked as licensing constable within two local authority areas. I engaged with local licensed premises community and was key decision maker and case presenter to local court licensing bench. This role that requires specialist knowledge of law around sale and supply of intoxicating liquor and other regulated substances and items. I did this during time of transition to new licensing provisions in 2003 and in doing so further demonstrated my flexibility and perspicacity.

As neighbourhood beat manager constable in 2008 I was recognised as best and highest performing community beat manager for Devon County. My outstanding work in reducing crime and ASB saw 57% drop in my beat area. I managed my own team and oversaw successful implementation of community support officers to this force area.

That same year I was qualified to rank of sergeant, having passed national Police promotion exam parts one and two.

In 2010 I was selected to work as Police representative within Devon Youth Justice Service. I was sole point of contact between Police and wider partnerships for 13 years, and unprecedented length of service in role

• I managed cases around children who cause harm,
• Became restorative justice practitioner aligned to Restorative Justice Council
• Managed victim care portfolio for North West and Torridge
• Issued and oversaw all out of court resolutions for same geography.
• Seamlessly transitioned into new legislative regime (Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders 2012) and led my organisation into this.
• I did so with 3 key system IT changes over the last 18 years.

In 2023 I was made manager of North and West Devon Child Centred Policing Team.

I supervised, at retirement, 10 constables, and that includes those who are child centred policing specialists within Devon Basic Command Unit, covering all of New Devon.

Alongside this I manage local Community Safety Partnership Forth North Devon and Torridge.

• In doing so I am co located within local authorities for both areas, and I am comfortable and adept at working with our partners away from police stations.
• I supervise case investigations involving young people,
• Manage Youth Justice Police workers
• Core member of Devon Joint Decision Panel for Youth Crime,
• Chair of Devon Hate Crime and Diversity Group for Safer Devon Partnership Manage Youth engagement Constable, Anti Social Behaviour Constable for my local policing area and missing person team for New Devon area.

I am conscientious, effective, hard working, flexible and resourceful.

I am cognisant of and fully respect rules and processes.

I am resilient and quick to learn, and have demonstrated this throughout my working life, with my 'can do' work ethic

I maintain my positive attitude in face of frequent and varied adversity.

Joined Metropolitan Police Service in January 1996 as one of 186 recruits.

Completed 18-week Police training foundation model at Hendon Police College.

I gained public order training and was a frontline resource at major sporting, cultural and state events

• Euro '96 Football championships/FA Cup finals/Champions League/Premier League
• Eid Ul Fitr/Diwali
• Funeral of HRH Princess Diana/Trooping the Colour/The state opening of Parliament

Furthermore I have played a tactical frontline role in incidents of civil disorder (May Day riots 2000, Reclaim The Streets) and dynamically arising events.

In doing so I demonstrated my ability to remain professional and calm, maintaining decision making in line with pubic interest and statute and common law in a range of contexts, critical to public and community confidence.

I have worked as part of a specialist business crime team attached to the Brent Cross Shopping Centre whilst as a constable in London. This team managed a large amount of investigations that were progressed through the Crown Prosecution Service, which relied on my ability to mange volume and complexity in terms of investigation and resultant case files.

• I took a temporary post at flexible packaging company local to my home whilst awaiting posting to the Metropolitan Police Service.
• Reviewed technical statistics of products for accuracy and completeness.
• Conducted routine checks to maintain product integrity.
• Ensured adherence to safety standards through regular equipment checks.
• Recommended changes in production methods after thorough analysis of defect patterns.
• I worked a varied shift pattern ranging from early mornings to later evenings in a manufacturing environment
• Complied consistently with established QA protocols to uphold company reputation.

• Completed one academic year of further education at Derby College of Further Education.
• Studied A level Geography, Sociology, and Chemistry with a focus on rigorous academic standards.
• Excelled in Geography, conducting fieldwork exercises and a land use survey based on local community. I researched topics outside of class to learn additional information and ask more knowledgeable questions, engaging with community members and land owners in doing so. I completed the A level course in one academic year achieving a higher pas grade.

• Improved kitchen efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work area.
• Provided support to senior chefs, improving speed of service delivery.
• Maintained high hygiene standards throughout kitchen operations.
• Managed waste efficiently to minimise restaurant costs.
• Mastered various cooking techniques with ongoing practice and mentorship from senior chefs.
• Collaborated with team members for smooth kitchen operations.
• Contributed to food presentation, enhancing visual appeal for diners.
• Assisted in large-scale catering events, ensuring successful execution for up to 400 covers.
• Complied with food safety regulations.
• Carried out tasks assigned by Chef De Partie.
• Regularly rotated stock and helped to organise incoming deliveries of fresh produce, promoting best inventory management practices.

• Ensured accurate freight documentation and record-keeping to prevent costly errors.
• Calculated freight rates and provided prompt quotes to clients.
• Organised shipping details to facilitate smooth international transit.
• Utilised office systems and IT for efficient administrative processes.