Peter Wright
Crawley,West Sussex
Summary
Resilient now retired Police Sergeant with strong track record in maintaining public safety and upholding law and order. Demonstrates proactive approach to community engagement and crime prevention. Adept at leading diverse teams and managing high-pressure situations with calmness and authority. Committed to fostering safe environment and building trust within community. I have extensive experience tackling violent crime. Delivers offender-based investigations into serious and complex cases. Dedicated to comprehensive care and support for victims.
Core values are Professionalism , Integrity , Fairness and punctuality . Hard worker and a team player.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Police Sergeant
Metropolitan Police Service
Croydon , London
06.2002 - I currently work here
- Reviewed officer reports for legal compliance and accuracy
- Managed administrative duties, including report writing and record keeping, to maintain accurate documentation of police activities.
- Monitored and managed performance of team members, identifying issues and implementing methods for improvement.
- Responded promptly to calls for service, assessing situations quickly and taking decisive action to resolve conflicts and emergencies.
- Led team of officers in community policing efforts, strengthening relationships with local residents and businesses.
- Coordinated response to emergency incidents, effectively managing resources and personnel for optimal outcomes.
- Developed and implemented operational plans for patrol duties, enhancing security and surveillance effectiveness.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to aid in prosecution.
- Mentored junior officers, providing guidance and feedback to foster professional development and excellence in service.
- Maintained accurate records of personnel attendance, leave, and disciplinary actions.
- Implemented neighbourhood watch schemes, encouraging community involvement in crime prevention efforts.
- Provided advice and assistance to victims of crime and families, enhancing wellbeing and assisting in collecting evidence.
- Supervised and monitored handling of information, intelligence and evidence to maintain strict compliance with legislation and policies.
- Supervised the execution of search warrants, ensuring adherence to legal requirements and safeguarding of evidence.
- Organised shifts to manage schedules and delegate specific assignments to officers.
- Conducted performance evaluations, identifying strengths and areas for improvement among team members.
- Continuously maintained public order and safety by conducting activities and programmes to establish stability and enforce protection measures.
- Supported problem-solving and evidence-based policing initiatives by partnering with crime analysts and researchers.
- Facilitated inter-agency collaboration, working closely with other law enforcement bodies to tackle organised crime.
- Established partnerships with local organisations to support victims of crime and address social issues contributing to criminal behaviour.
- Organised shifts to manage schedules and designate specific assignments to police officers.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Business leadership
College of Policing
06.2015 - 06.2016
Achieved pass score within top 5% of country - Law
National Ospre Sergeant Exam
London 09.2009 - 03.2010
Skills
- Advanced driver
- Public Order Carrier Driver ( Tactical )
- Public Order PSU commander
- Licensing Officer
- Emergency life saving / First Aid
- Trainee Officer instructor
- Community policing
- Incident management
- Crime investigation
- Performance evaluation
- Report writing
- Legal compliance
- Team leadership
- Resource allocation
- Conflict resolution
- Risk assessment
- Evidence handling
- Mentoring junior officers
- Operational planning
- Public safety
- Motivational leadership
- Leadership management
- Written and verbal communication
- Staff management
- Teamwork
- Law enforcement
- Crime scene investigation
- Patience and resilience
- Operation supervision
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Confidentiality
- Calm under pressure
- Swift problem-solver
- Expert leadership
- Policing tactics
- Leadership excellence
- Active listening
- Public safety knowledge
- Effective communication
- Resilience under stress
- Operational command
- Physical Fitness
- Vehicle pursuit policies
- Situational awareness
- Vehicle maintenance
- Knowledge of criminal law
- Risk Management
- Self-Defence training
- Time efficiency
- First Aid certification
- Self-motivation
- Mentoring and coaching
- Community engagement
Commendations
- Bravery in disarming a suspect armed with Petrol and a lighter threatening to burn a house down
- Bravery in policing the riots of 2011
- Bravery when Policing a High Risk football match where rival fans engaged in large scale disorder
Timeline
NVQ Level 4 - Business leadership
College of Policing
06.2015 - 06.2016
Achieved pass score within top 5% of country - Law
National Ospre Sergeant Exam
09.2009 - 03.2010
Police Sergeant
Metropolitan Police Service
06.2002 - I currently work here