Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Mark Cockayne

SHEFFIELD

Summary

Experienced professional specialising in criminal investigation and intelligence gathering. Proven skills in stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and conflict management, facilitating effective communication in high-pressure environments. Expertise in undercover operations, evidence collection, and courtroom procedures, with comprehensive knowledge of police protocols and legal frameworks. Dedicated to victim support and witness protection while overseeing complex investigations and managing operational budgets.


Excellent at leading teams through complex investigations, some of which have attracted significant media scrutiny, resulting in higher conviction rates.

Experienced Police Federation workplace representative with extensive knowledge in misconduct and gross misconduct cases. Nearly a decade of expertise in Police Misconduct Regulations, gained through previous role in Professional Standards Department. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with key partners, including IOPC and Voluntary Sector Agencies, to ensure compliance and support for officers.


Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Detective Inspector

South Yorkshire Police
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
03.1996 - Current
  • I have completed almost 30 years of policing experience, culminating in my role as Detective Inspector in reactive CID.
  • I performed both Detective Inspector and Detective Sergeant ranks in the Professional Standards Depart (PSD) Counter Corruption Unit,
  • I have dealt with the criminal and misconduct related matters of police officers.
  • As a Detective Sergeant in the Child Protection Unit, I dealt with criminal offences directed towards children and worked extensively with partner agencies to ensure the protection of society's most vulnerable and the continued safeguarding of children.
  • Managed and directed large team of 38 police investigation and detective staff.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on law enforcement techniques and procedures for optimal performance
  • Coordinated large-scale operations, ensuring smooth execution and minimal disruption to public life.
  • Assessed threat, harm and risk from intelligence reports and selected management or dissemination options.
  • Developed innovative policing strategies to reduce crime rates in the local area.
  • Led complex investigations to ensure justice was served.
  • Strengthened inter-departmental cooperation by fostering open dialogue and mutual respect.
  • Directed daily briefings, keeping team informed on ongoing cases and developments in law enforcement field.
  • Submitted detailed reports for incident occurrences during on-duty hours.
  • Liaised with prosecution partners to manage processes around court proceedings.
  • Kept sensitive intelligence safe and secure from unauthorised access.
  • Completed extensive risk assessments when conducting investigations.

Car park attendant

Sheffield International Venues
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
08.1993 - 08.1995

Ensured safe vehicle manoeuvring by directing traffic in car park.

  • Assisted disabled patrons with accessibility needs, creating an inclusive environment.
  • Assisted customers with parking issues, ensuring their comfort and safety.

Stock Control Clerk

Housley International
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
08.1987 - 08.1990
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently. Selecting and packing orders to be dispatched.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Face to face dealings with customers to ensure customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Social Policy and Politics

University of Nottingham
Nottingham
10.1992 - 06.1995

A-Levels - English Literature, History, Sociology

Sheffield College
Sheffield
09.1990 - 08.1992

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Stakeholder engagement proficiency
  • Witness protection protocol knowledge
  • Understanding criminal profiling
  • Knowledge of investigative systems
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Intelligence gathering mastery
  • Undercover operations conducting
  • Knowledge of courtroom procedures
  • Legal knowledge
  • Victim support provision
  • Counter intelligence understanding
  • Criminal investigation
  • Operation budget control
  • Interrogation techniques
  • Evidence collection
  • Assertiveness
  • Conflict management
  • High-Risk situations handling
  • Understanding police procedure
  • Motivated
  • People Management
  • Complex investigations
  • Court hearings
  • Report-writing
  • Stakeholder communication

Accomplishments

  • Lifetime achievement award for services to policing.
  • Chief Officer's Commendation for work in achieving an outstanding grade from HMIC
  • District Commanders Commendation for Investigation into serious and complex crime
  • Crime Commissioner's Good Work Minute in recognition of Dedication Service Deliver to Victims of Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO)

Certification

Registered Practitioner on the National Professional Child Abuse Investigators' Register

Cover Human Intelligence Source Controller Level 2

PIP 2 accredited

Bronze and Silver Counter Corruption Investigator Development Programme

Affiliations

Avid follower of cricket and football

Dog walking

DIY



References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Detective Inspector

South Yorkshire Police
03.1996 - Current

Car park attendant

Sheffield International Venues
08.1993 - 08.1995

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Social Policy and Politics

University of Nottingham
10.1992 - 06.1995

A-Levels - English Literature, History, Sociology

Sheffield College
09.1990 - 08.1992

Stock Control Clerk

Housley International
08.1987 - 08.1990
Mark Cockayne