Laura Turner-Fruhwirth
Denmead,Hampshire
Summary
Originally from Wiltshire with a background predominately in sales. Utilised clear communication skills alongside effective time management to ensured targets were met on an individual basis as well as at team level.
A methodical police officer with 18 years of experience enforcing laws according to UK policies, procedures and regulations. Proven investigative strengths with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Skilled at investigating crimes and accidents while identifying and preserving evidence.
With a strong record of driving team and individual performance whilst maintaining high standards and providing a safe and ethical environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Police Sergeant Neighbourhood Policing Team
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2024.01 - Current
- Manage on a daily basis a team of police officers and police community support officers.
- Oversee and provided guidance to the team with on going investigations.
- Directed staff on assigned shifts and reviewed completed shift activities and incidents with officers and staff.
- Monitor and drive team performance.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to enable effective front-line policing service.
- Established partnerships to meet community policing objectives.
- Initiated disciplinary action for breaches or non-compliance around force policies and procedures.
- Safely and securely handled intelligence to minimise unnecessary disclosure.
- Offered mentoring and support to junior officers to develop leadership skills, knowledge and advanced technical abilities.
- Used secure communication channels to exchange critical information.
- Arranged teams continuous professional development training.
- Assisted staff with maintaining manual and computerised records.
- Applied policies and procedures to maintain high standards of security and safety.
- Collected and filed reports from officers for new and ongoing cases.
- Managed performance of individuals on the team and implement development plans were necessary.
- Prioritised the welfare of individual officers utilising the wellbeing tools available.
Police Sergeant Response and Patrol
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police
Portsmouth/Fareham/Aldershot, Hampshire
2020.03 - 2024.01
- Diffused potentially volatile situations by employing proven de-escalation and conflict management techniques.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects, victims and witnesses.
- Protected life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.
- Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
- Produced comprehensive crime reports with meticulous attention to detail.
- Used proven interview techniques to garner reliable evidence and statements from victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Provided visible presence in inner-city areas, deterring crime through on-foot and mobile patrol duties.
- Assessed and verified information given in victim and witness statements to improve investigation workflow.
- Attended emergency situations, employing 18 years of experience to secure optimal resolutions in line with current policing objectives.
- Controlled front-line responses and investigations through resource allocation, supervision and risk management.
- Assigned police officers tasks and tracked poor performance for discipline purposes.
- Supported rescue efforts in emergency situations by directing officers appropriately, administering emergency medical aid and removing people from dangerous areas.
- Applied policies and procedures to maintain high standards of security and safety.
- Directed staff on assigned shifts and reviewed completed shift activities and incidents with employees.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to enable effective front-line policing service.
- Attended criminal and civil cases to testify and provide evidence to support judgements.
- Screened officers for mental health issues and intervened to address potential medical concerns or obligations.
- Had responsibility for ensuring the team reached the required performance indicators set in place by the Home Office.
- Ensured officers failing to reach the required standards were supported with improvement plans.
- Gathered and presented evidence within the force of officers failing to maintain the high standards and ethics expected of the role.
- Supported officers effected by the demands of the role.
Police Officer
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police
Portsmouth/Havant/Waterlooville, Hampshire
2006.01 - 2020.03
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, providing calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged and often dangerous situations.
- Shaped force policy around partner agency working to safeguard survivors of domestic violence.
- Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
- Gathered evidence carefully at crime scenes, enforcing forensic procedure adherence for accuracy.
- Diffused potentially volatile situations by employing proven de-escalation and conflict management techniques.
- Protected life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.
- Produced comprehensive crime reports with meticulous attention to detail.
- Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
- Arrested and transported suspects to police stations or holding cells.
- Supported rescue efforts in emergency situations by directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and removing people from dangerous areas.
- Used proven interview techniques to garner reliable evidence and statements from victims, witnesses and suspects.
- Provided visible presence in inner-city areas, deterring crime through on-foot and mobile patrol duties.
- Supported large public gatherings by stewarding and patrolling public areas.
- Advised local property, land and homeowners on appropriate crime prevention strategies.
- Maintained integrity of crime scenes by guarding area and detaining suspects until arrival of police officer.
- Offered empathy and support to victims whilst professionally handling suspects in line with Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
- Wrote and submitted reports concerning police activities and investigations.
- Prepared crime reports and case files for prosecution by the CPS.
- Enforced laws with authority to maintain good public order.
- Arrested and interviewed suspected criminals whilst maintaining their rights under PACE.
- Offered compassionate victim support for minimised distress and upset.
- Directed high-volume traffic safely around accidents and incidents.
- Tracked new advancements in crime detection, crime prevention and community policing and incorporated new techniques.
- Provide live saving first aid at various incidents.
Education
NPPF - Police Leadership
College of Policing (former National Policing Improvement Agency)
Ryton-on-Dunsmore 06/2020 - 06/2021
GCSEs - Maths, English, Sciences x 2
Kingdown School
Warminster 09/1988 - 06/1990
Skills
- Proficient problem solver
- Outstanding communicator
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Investigator PIP 1
Affiliations
- Travel
- Paddleboarding
- Theatre
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Police Sergeant Neighbourhood Policing Team
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police
2024.01 - Current
Police Sergeant Response and Patrol
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police
2020.03 - 2024.01
Police Officer
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police
2006.01 - 2020.03
NPPF - Police Leadership
College of Policing (former National Policing Improvement Agency)
06/2020 - 06/2021
GCSEs - Maths, English, Sciences x 2
Kingdown School
09/1988 - 06/1990