Mark Chapman
Godalming,Surrey
Summary
Experienced Senior Police Detective with a proven track record of leading police teams across various disciplines. Demonstrates inclusive leadership and strategic planning skills to enhance service delivery and effectively manage risk identification and mitigation. Committed to developing innovative strategies that drive operational excellence and improve community safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Temp Detective Chief Superintendent
Surrey Police
, Surrey
2024.09 - Current
- Divisional Commander leading divisional policing within East Surrey, guiding response, neighbourhoods and investigation teams.
- Senior Manager for team of 500 officers and staff members.
- Oversaw management of delegated budget exceeding £3m.
- Drive performance enhancements across response neighbourhoods and crime investigation outcomes.
- Fostered relationships with senior stakeholders to deliver effective multi-agency teams
- Gold Commander and Strategic Firearms Commander for Surrey Police overseeing critical incidents and operational strategies
Detective Superintendent - Head of Major Crime
Surrey Police
, Surrey and Sussex
2022.02 - 2024.09
- Senior Manager responsible for overseeing large major investigations across Surrey and Sussex police areas
- Successfully lead high profile homicide investigations delivering outstanding outcomes for victims and families
- PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer
- PIP4 Strategic Investigator
- Professional lead for senior detective development for Surrey and Sussex
- Delivered significant change programme
- Contributed to National Homicide improvement as South East representative for NPCC Homicide working group
Detective Superintendent
Surrey Police
, Surrey
2020.01 - 2022.02
- Senior manager for serious and complex crime and public protection investigations
- Implemented new policing approaches, resulting in improved law enforcement effectiveness
- Organised large-scale operations, achieving desired outcomes successfully.
- Presented detailed investigative reports with professionalism and precision.
- Led complex criminal investigations for successful case resolutions.
- Developed strategic plans to combat local crime trends effectively.
Detective Inspector
South East Regional Organised Crime Unit
, South East Region
2012.02 - 2015.11
- Senior Investigating Officer for serious and organised crime investigations across UK and Europe.
- Solved high-profile cases by utilising critical thinking and thorough examination of evidence.
- Enhanced investigative techniques through implementation of modern technology tools and software applications.
- Coordinated large-scale operations, ensuring smooth execution and minimal disruption to public life.
- Improved service delivery through organisational restructure.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Business and Finance
Guildford College
Guildford, Surrey 1992.09 - 1994.06
Skills
- Experienced Senior Police Detective leading Police teams across disciplines
- Develop and implement strategic plans to improve service delivery
- Crisis management, Stakeholder engagement, Performance improvement
- Inclusive leadership
Certification
PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer awarded by College of Policing
PIP4 Strategic Investigator awarded by College of Policing
Strategic Firearms Commander awarded by College of Policing
Timeline
Temp Detective Chief Superintendent
Surrey Police
2024.09 - Current
Detective Superintendent - Head of Major Crime
Surrey Police
2022.02 - 2024.09
Detective Superintendent
Surrey Police
2020.01 - 2022.02
Detective Inspector
South East Regional Organised Crime Unit
2012.02 - 2015.11
Higher National Diploma - Business and Finance
Guildford College
1992.09 - 1994.06