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Mark Holland

Brierfield,Lancashire

Summary

Experienced professional with a robust background in investigative and surveillance operations. Demonstrated expertise through completion of numerous specialised courses, including the CID course, Advanced Car Course, and Surveillance course. Proven leadership as a Covert Monitoring Post Manager and proficiency in suspect interviews at various tiers. Committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, with extensive training in the 5X5X5 National Intelligence Model. Career goal: to leverage comprehensive investigative skills to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to organisational success.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Detective Sergeant Intelligence Unit

Lancashire Constabulary
Pendle , Lancashire
2019.02 - 2026.06
  • Assisted in community outreach initiatives to strengthen police-public relations.
  • Employed advanced technology tools to support streamlined investigation workflows.
  • Enhanced public trust through transparent and thorough investigative processes.
  • Contributed to action plan development for efficient resource deployment during investigations.
  • Managed accuracy grading and dissemination of intelligence to ensure correct information flow.
  • Oversaw completion of disclosure schedules and facilitated intelligence information management for court.

Detective Sergeant Reactive CID

Lancashire Constabulary
Burnley, Lancashire
2017.02 - 2019.02
  • Achieved case closures to maintain law and order through diligent work ethic.
  • Liaised with other law enforcement agencies to ensure coordinated efforts towards crime prevention.
  • Prepared detailed reports to aid in court proceedings and legal actions.
  • Ensured justice with meticulous attention to detail in gathering evidence.
  • Coordinated activities of a team comprising police officers and police staff, ensuring efficient communication and effective resource allocation across varying experience levels.

Detective Sergeant Force Major Investigation Team

Lancashire Constabulary
Blackpool, Lancashire
2014.09 - 2017.09

Oversaw comprehensive assessments of extensive data sets related to high-profile cold case child murder, addressing disclosure issues and coordinating investigative efforts.

Coordinated team activities, balancing workloads among detectives and retired police staff by assessing investigative experience and case requirements.

Managed coordination of vast trace interview elimination processes involving multiple persons of interest within the Holmes system.

Coordinated intelligence-gathering and surveillance activities during covert operations targeting offenders.

Detective Sergeant Force Major Investigation Team

Lancashire Constabulary
Burnley / Blackburn
2013.01 - 2014.09

Coordinated efforts of detectives and police staff during major incident investigations, utilising strategic planning and collaboration to ensure thorough case resolutions.

Coordinated investigative interviews to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practices, securing justice for families of victims.

Ensured actions carried out at crime scenes aligned with priority of achieving optimal evidential outcomes for legal proceedings.

Liaised with Crown Prosecution Service to ensure robust evidence presentation for effective court proceedings.

Detective Constable Serious and Organised Crime

Lancashire Constabulary
North West of England and beyond
2007.03 - 2013.01

Investigated level 2 and 3 criminality at local and national levels to enhance public safety and inform policy decisions.

Executed numerous surveillance operations to gather intelligence and enhance operational effectiveness.

Utilised advanced analytical tools to examine telecoms data, facilitating the prosecution of high-profile criminals within organised crime groups.

Facilitated interviews with suspects over several days, meticulously organising evidence to meet court standards.

Detective Constable Reactive CID

Lancashire Constabulary
Preston, Lancashire
2003.02 - 2007.03

Coordinated multiple cases, utilising strategic planning to maximise evidential opportunities within set timeframes.

Executed volume crime investigations in a busy city centre to enhance public safety and security.

Testified with clarity and precision at magistrate and crown court, facilitating the conviction process through detailed accounts of events.

Assist uniform colleagues by offering guidance on investigations and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.

Police Constable

Lancashire Constabulary
Burnley , Lancashire
1996.06 - 2003.02

Supported operations as uniform response officer in varied environments.

Assisted in managing large-scale policing operations across county.

Facilitated coordination among teams during significant events.

Education

A-Levels - Business Studies , Sociology , History

St Theodore's RC Sixth Form Centre
Burnley
1991.09 - 1993.06

GCSEs - 9 Grade A-C

St Theodore's RC High School
Burnley, Lancashire
1986.09 - 1991.06

Skills

CID course completion (Sep 2003)

Tutor detective training (Jun 2005)

Tier 2 suspect interview techniques (Jul 2005)

Advanced vehicle operations (Jul 2007)

Surveillance techniques (Nov 2007)

Covert monitoring management (Oct 2008)

Camera operative certification (Dec 2008)

Specialist suspect interviewing (Tier 3, Jun 2009)

Safeguarding vulnerable populations (Jun 2010)

National intelligence model training (Apr 2012)

Tier 5 investigative interviewing (Sep 2013)

Investigative supervisors development (Jun 2015)

Offender assistance strategies (Oct 2015)

Accomplishments

Two Divisional Commanders Commendations.

One for comprehensive telephone data investigation into covert operation while engaged in Operation Bittern that was commended by the Judge during summing up.

One for leading an investigation into a violent disorder of the streets of Blackburn between two feuding families. Led an evidence led robust investigation including a trial at court that led to numerous convictions

Timeline

Detective Sergeant Intelligence Unit

Lancashire Constabulary
2019.02 - 2026.06

Detective Sergeant Reactive CID

Lancashire Constabulary
2017.02 - 2019.02

Detective Sergeant Force Major Investigation Team

Lancashire Constabulary
2014.09 - 2017.09

Detective Sergeant Force Major Investigation Team

Lancashire Constabulary
2013.01 - 2014.09

Detective Constable Serious and Organised Crime

Lancashire Constabulary
2007.03 - 2013.01

Detective Constable Reactive CID

Lancashire Constabulary
2003.02 - 2007.03

Police Constable

Lancashire Constabulary
1996.06 - 2003.02

A-Levels - Business Studies , Sociology , History

St Theodore's RC Sixth Form Centre
1991.09 - 1993.06

GCSEs - 9 Grade A-C

St Theodore's RC High School
1986.09 - 1991.06
Mark Holland