Michael Yates
Radcliffe,Greater Manchester
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Police sergeant
Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2002.05 - Current
- Pursued ongoing professional development opportunities with a view to improve service delivery.
- Managed crime scenes meticulously for evidence preservation.
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls, ensuring prompt attention to incidents.
- Established clear communication channels within the team resulting in more efficient operations.
- Drafted comprehensive plans for critical incidents, enhancing readiness in crisis situations.
- Collaborated effectively with other law enforcement agencies for successful operations.
- Trained junior officers, improving overall team performance.
- Increased officer compliance to procedures through regular training sessions.
- Assigned police officers to beats and tracked poor performance for discipline purposes.
- Assisted staff with maintaining manual and computerised records.
- Applied policies and procedures to maintain high standards of security and safety.
- Motivated and encouraged team members to enable effective front-line policing service.
- Maintained calm under pressure in emergency response and handling, aiding desired outcomes.
- Attended criminal and civil cases to testify and provide evidence to support judgements.
- Supervised collection of fingerprints, mugshots and personal items during booking process.
- Oversaw completion of mandatory drug testing and cell searches for new detainees.
- Used secure communication channels to exchange critical information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
Durham University
Durham 1999.09 - 2001.05
Skills
Investigation skills
Interviewing victims and suspects
- Evidence analysis
- Incident report compilation
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Ethical judgement
- Maintaining professional integrity
- Knowledge of criminal law
- Use of police equipment
- Self-Defence training
- Forensic analysis knowledge
- Patience and resilience
- Decision making under pressure
- Resilience under stress
- Compassionate victim support
- Team Leadership
- Performance Management
- Criminal investigations
Timeline
Police sergeant
Greater Manchester Police
2002.05 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics
Durham University
1999.09 - 2001.05