Mattew Dyer
Halesowen,West Midlands
Summary
Experienced professional with a focus on operational support.
Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Committed to developing collaborative environments and ensuring compliance with regulations and professional standards.
Demonstrates strong communication, combined with proactive approach to task management.
Demonstrates informed decision making and stakeholder management skills.
Skilled in investigative research, tactical planning, and staff management.
Aims to apply expertise to enhance organisational processes.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Case Progression Officer
West Midlands Police
Birmingham, West Midlands
03.2025 - Current
- Review cases to ensure timely progression of each case.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to gather necessary information and facilitate decision-making.
- Identify potential evidential issues and recommend appropriate actions.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance team understanding of compliance and procedural guidelines around cases.
Director of Operations
Blue Lights Digital
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Led development and implementation of operational strategies to across multiple teams.
- Streamlined processes and established performance metrics to measure productivity and optimise resource allocation.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on organisational goals and operational initiatives.
- Identified process improvements through technology platforms.
- Established strong rapport with stakeholders to enhance business credibility.
- Motivated team members by providing mentoring and development opportunities
- Supported company goals for unified direction and focus.
Police officer (Detective Sergeant)
West Midlands Police
Birmingham, West Midlands
04.2021 - 06.2024
- Protected life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.
- Investigated complex criminal cases by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Managed crime scene integrity to preserve physical evidence.
- Coordinated with partners to facilitate risk management processes.
- Developed strategic action plans for investigations to ensure thorough and timely action.
- Evaluated case reports and evidence for accuracy, providing appropriate feedback to ensure transparency.
- Prepared reports and presented findings to senior management for review and decision-making.
- Prepared case reports for use in court proceedings.
- Ensured victim care and support throughout investigation processes,
Head of Training
Blue Lights Digital
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Developed training programmes to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
- Led a team of trainers to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality deliveries.
- Implemented innovative training methodologies to improve learner engagement and retention.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through feedback and assessments to identify areas for improvement.
- Established partnerships in public and private sectors.
- Encouraged feedback from learners, to improve course delivery methods.
Police officer
West Midlands Police
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.1995 - 06.2025
- Monitored activities in assigned areas to ensure public safety and compliance with laws.
- Responded to calls and incidents to provide immediate assistance to the community.
- Progressed investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support case development.
- Engaged with community members to build trust and confidence.
- Prepared reports and documentation of incidents for record-keeping and legal proceedings.
- Prepared detailed case reports for use in court proceedings.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported crimes, resulting in successful outcomes.
- Exercised sound, informed judgement when applying the laws to ensure fair outcomes.
Education
A-Levels - English, Physical Education, German
Rowley Regis College
Sandwell 09.1991 - 06.1993
GCSEs - Maths, Physical Education, History
Rowley Regis College
Sandwell 09.1990 - 06.1991
GCSEs - English, Maths, Geography, History, BTEC in Sport.
Purbeck High School
Dorset 09.1988 - 06.1989
Skills
- Operational supervision
- Operational efficiency
- CCTV management
- Digital Investigations
- Criminal investigation
- Informed decision making skills
- Stakeholder management
- Research and reporting
- Tactical planning
- Staff management
Timeline
Case Progression Officer
West Midlands Police
03.2025 - Current
Director of Operations
Blue Lights Digital
06.2024 - 03.2025
Police officer (Detective Sergeant)
West Midlands Police
04.2021 - 06.2024
Head of Training
Blue Lights Digital
06.2017 - 04.2021
Police officer
West Midlands Police
01.1995 - 06.2025
A-Levels - English, Physical Education, German
Rowley Regis College
09.1991 - 06.1993
GCSEs - Maths, Physical Education, History
Rowley Regis College
09.1990 - 06.1991
GCSEs - English, Maths, Geography, History, BTEC in Sport.
Purbeck High School
09.1988 - 06.1989
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