Michael CLEGHORN
Ripon,North Ayrshire
Summary
Highly skilled law enforcement professional with extensive expertise in public safety, crime scene management, and community policing. Demonstrates exceptional knowledge in human rights, legal procedures, and advanced driving techniques. Proficient in suspect interviewing, intelligence gathering, and multi-agency collaboration. Adept at handling firearms and police equipment with a strong focus on public order tactics and emergency response coordination. Committed to enhancing community engagement and maintaining public safety through effective communication and conflict defusing strategies.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Police Constable
North Yorkshire Police
, North Yorkshire
07.2005 - 02.2026
- Patrolled assigned areas to maintain public safety and deter criminal activity.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls and incidents, ensuring appropriate action was taken.
- Ensured rapid response to emergency situations through thorough situational assessments.
- Trained and mentored junior staff in operational procedures and emergency response techniques.
- Developed and implemented security strategies to address potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Utilised advanced communication systems to relay critical information during incidents.
Food production worker
United biscuits
Consett, Co Durham
05.1995 - 07.2005
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient food production processes.
- Monitored quality control standards to maintain product consistency and safety.
- Assisted in training new team members on production techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of work area to comply with health regulations.
Photographic developer
Kodak
Washington, Tyne and Wear
05.1991 - 05.1995
- Developed high-quality photographic prints through meticulous processing techniques.
- Operated advanced photographic development equipment ensuring optimal performance.
- Monitored chemical solutions for consistency and quality throughout development process.
- Trained junior staff on proper development procedures and equipment usage.
Army soldier
HM Forces
10.1987 - 02.1991
- Mentored junior soldiers, fostering professional development and enhancing unit performance and morale.
- Oversaw maintenance of equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability during missions.
- Conducted regular equipment checks for optimal operational efficiency.
- Maintained high personal fitness levels, meeting stringent army requirements consistently.
- Participated in multiple international deployments to enforce peacekeeping mandates.
- Trained in combat and weaponry to meet field demands.
- Prepared for military action with short notice.
- Operated weaponry and communication systems.
Education
GCSEs -
Greencroft comprehensive school
Co Durham 09.1982 - 04.1986
Skills
- Victim supportive
- Knowledge on human rights
- Drug identification
- Riot control training
- Crime scene management
- Vehicle pursuit tactics
- Public safety awareness
- Legal knowledge
- Road traffic law application
- Suspect interviewing
- Surveillance operation
- Use of police equipment
- Security procedures compliance
- Public order policing
- Communication excellence
- Personal safety training
- Advanced driving certification
- Terrorism awareness
- Arrest and detention procedures
- Public order tactics
- Community engagement
- Major event surveillance
- Community policing
- Human rights understanding
- Motorway policing
- National Intelligence Model
- Armed response
- First aid and CPR
- Intelligence gathering and analysis
- Multi-agency working
- Surveillance operations
- Firearms handling
- Weapon handling
- Front-line response
- Evidence collection
- Organised Crime Unit operations
- Witness interviews
- Emergency response coordination
- Response policing
- Roads policing
- Intelligence analysis
- Suspect arresting and detaining
- Conflict defusing
- Self-discipline
- Court appearances
Timeline
Police Constable
North Yorkshire Police
07.2005 - 02.2026
Food production worker
United biscuits
05.1995 - 07.2005
Photographic developer
Kodak
05.1991 - 05.1995
Army soldier
HM Forces
10.1987 - 02.1991
GCSEs -
Greencroft comprehensive school
09.1982 - 04.1986