Mark Baines
Wigan,England
Summary
Recently retired Police Chief Inspector with a history of strategic oversight tactical planning and operational excellence.
I have overseen numerous initiatives leading to heightened community safety and reduced crime rates. Excel in team leadership and fostering collaborative environments to achieve impactful results.
I was the tactical planning and operational lead for the police firearms response to the Conservative spring party conference, Blackpool 2022.
Offering strong leadership and analytical skills, with solid foundation in law enforcement and public safety. Knowledgeable about team management, conflict resolution, and community engagement. Ready to use and develop problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills in route manager role.
i have worked on many public facing operations over my career, including premiership football games, outdoor music events, remembrance day and planned protest.
I was deployed to the 2012 Olympic Games and oversaw a basic deployment unit at the games for 11 days.
I played a key role in the initial policing response to the flooding events in Lancashire in 2015.
I have over the years attended various safety advisory groups in relation to the above business areas.
I have been subject to heightened security clearance and have been briefed in environments in respect of sensitive material.
I have worked extensively at both local, regional and national level in developing police operations to pre-planned events,
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work history
Police Chief Inspector (Operations)
Lancashire Constabulary
Preston, Lancashire
2025.02 - 2026.03
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality whilst handling sensitive case data.
- Oversaw resource allocation for optimal use of personnel and equipment.
- Ensured adherence to legal procedures, ensuring fair treatment of all individuals involved.
- Analysed performance data against team objectives to inform planning, budgets and team targets.
Police Chief Inspector National firearms team
Seconded to MET Police
Remote, Lancashire
2024.02 - 2025.03
- Delivered detailed reports to senior management; informed decision making processes.
- Inspected operational areas regularly, ensuring compliance with established safety protocols.
- Established partnerships with external agencies for collaborative problem solving.
Police Chief Inspector ( Response & Communty)
Lancashire Constabulary
Chorley, South Ribboe And West Lancashire , Lancashire
2021.02 - 2024.02
- Delivered detailed reports to senior management; informed decision making processes.
- Achieved effective community liaison with regular public engagement activities.
- Inspected operational areas regularly, ensuring compliance with established safety protocols.
Ii liaised closely with internal and external partners building operational partnerships to prevent and detect crime and anti social behaviour,
- i oversaw the tactical police firearms planning and response to the G7 speakers summit held in Chorley,. Working on a local, regional and national level to facilitate the safe and smooth running of the event.
Various Operational Roles and Varying Ranks
Lancashire Constabulary
Preston, Lancashire
1996.03 - 2021.02
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and international relations
Coventry University
Coventry08.1995
A-Levels - History, politics, English Language, general stidi
St John Rigby sixth form college
Wigan05.1992
GCSEs - 9 x GCSE covering a variety of subjects
St John Fisher RC High school
Wigan05.1989
Skills
- Command presence
- Resilience in high-pressure situations
- Diversity sensitivity
- Human rights awareness
- Ethical leadership
- Public safety protocols
- Tactical planning
- Legislation compliance
- Exceptional decision making
Timeline
Police Chief Inspector (Operations)
Lancashire Constabulary
2025.02 - 2026.03
Police Chief Inspector National firearms team
Seconded to MET Police
2024.02 - 2025.03
Police Chief Inspector ( Response & Communty)
Lancashire Constabulary
2021.02 - 2024.02
Various Operational Roles and Varying Ranks
Lancashire Constabulary
1996.03 - 2021.02
Bachelor of Arts - Politics and international relations
Coventry University
A-Levels - History, politics, English Language, general stidi
St John Rigby sixth form college
GCSEs - 9 x GCSE covering a variety of subjects
St John Fisher RC High school