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Steve Higgitt

Redditch,Worcs

Summary

I am a highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in law enforcement, demonstrating exceptional ethical judgement and communication proficiency having worked with West Midlands Police for the past 26 years. I am adept at building public trust and responding swiftly to emergencies, including driving emergency vehicles with professional composure. Proficient in enforcing traffic laws, employing tactical communication, and using police software. Committed to cultural awareness, community engagement, and conflict resolution tactics. Experienced in crime scene preservation, patrol procedures, investigative interviewing, traffic control, inter-agency coordination, health and safety adherence, road safety awareness, criminal investigating, incident reporting, evidence collection and handling.


I hold a full UK driving licence and first aid certification. I am physically fit with a strong focus on compassionate listening and empathy. I have five golden retrievers who keep me fit and healthy along with regular trips to the gym to keep my fitness level and health and well being the best that it can be.


I am a very passionate person regarding our local community and environment and have volunteered previously as a litter picker in our surrounding area of Crabbs Cross. I am always recovering local littler which has been dropped whilst out on my dog walks or going on a litter pick walk In areas where I have identified as needs some tender loving care.


I am now nearing the end of my long career with West Midlands Police and am currently looking at opportunities of employment for which I am passionate about and for which I would very much get some job satisfaction from. I truly believe that the vacancy that you have available would be something that would suit me down to the ground as I am well practiced in working alone, prioritizing and meeting job deadlines.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Police Officer

West Midlands Police
Halesowen, Dudley
12.1998 - Current
  • Coordinated with social services agencies to assist vulnerable individuals offering empathy and conducting referrals for those in need.
  • Worked with Local Authority departments such as Environmental Health when required to assist with anti social behaviour, street cleansing and clearance of fly tipping and drugs paraphernalia found at various locations and encampments so protecting members of the public from injury and deterring further issues in the area.
  • Participating and engaging with local school to train small groups of primary school children to become Junior Police Community Officers, taking them on supervised patrols to conduct litter picks and advise parents parking in an inappropriate.
  • Improved team efficiency by providing hands-on training and advice to new recruits.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into reported crimes, resulting in successful resolution.
  • Applied analytical skills to interpret complex information for crime solving.
  • As the local Wildlife Officer I have collaborated closely with colleagues in multi-agency task forces to assist and resolve a mixed and varied range of Wildlife crimes.
  • Responded to emergency calls for immediate intervention and support.
  • Prepared detailed case reports for use in court proceedings.
  • Performed risk assessments prior to executing search warrants, ensured safety.
  • Adhered strictly to legal regulations whilst conducting duties, ensuring professionalism.
  • Assisted in reducing drug-related offences within the community by proactive policing.
  • Maintained public order by patrolling designated areas.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.
  • Protected life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.
  • Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
  • Arrested and transported suspects to police stations or holding cells.
  • Supported rescue efforts in emergency situations by directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and removing people from dangerous areas.
  • Assessed and verified information given in victim and witness statements to improve investigation workflow.
  • Advised local property, land and homeowners on appropriate crime prevention strategies.
  • Maintained optimal street coverage by planning and managing patrolling schedules.
  • Offered empathy and support to victims whilst professionally handling suspects in line with Police and Criminal Evidence Act.
  • Wrote and submitted reports concerning police activities and investigations.
  • Worked crime scenes, preserving and securing forensic evidence to strengthen investigation accuracy and case viability.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Animal Care

Warwickshire Agricultural College
Warwickshire
09.1995 - 09.1997

Certificate of Higher Education - British Sign Language

Redditch College
Redditch, Worcestershire
09.1989 - 09.1990

GCSEs - Horticulture (Gardening) and the environment

Bridley Moor High School
Redditch, Worcestershire
09.1991 - 09.1992

GCSEs -

Bridley Moor High School
Redditch, Worcestershire
09.1991 - 09.1992

GCSEs -

Bridley Moor High School
Redditch, Worcestershire
09.1991 - 09.1992

GCSEs -

Bridley Moor High School
Redditch, Worcestershire
09.1991 - 09.1992

Skills

  • Ethical judgement
  • Communication proficiency
  • Public trust building
  • Responsive action
  • Drive emergency vehicles
  • Professional composure
  • Traffic laws enforcement
  • Patience and restraint
  • Tactical communication
  • Use of police software
  • Cultural awareness
  • Attention to Detail
  • Community engagement
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Conflict resolution tactics
  • Crime scene preservation
  • Patrol procedures
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Physically Fit
  • Investigative interviewing
  • Traffic control
  • Inter-agency coordination
  • Health and Safety adherence
  • Road safety awareness
  • Criminal investigating
  • Incident reporting
  • Evidence collection
  • First Aid certification
  • Compassionate listening
  • Evidence handling
  • Drug enforcement
  • Empathy and compassion
  • Neighbourhood involvement
  • First aid proficient

Affiliations

  • Gardening
  • Dog Showing and breeding
  • Keeping fit at the gym
  • Walking my dogs
  • Litter picking
  • Collecting memorabilia

Accomplishments

Whilst at Warwick Agricultural College I lean't all about the Small Animal Kingdom which involved Breeding, Showing, Grooming, Health, Housing and all aspects of small animal care. The site had a small animal care unit with a wide range of animals to learn and gain experience from. The animal ranged from chip monks, birds, horses, turtles, goats, sheep and may other types of animals. I enrolled as it was something that I was passionate about. I was named Top Student gaining a Distinction in many of my assignments and over mark for the course. It is something that I a very proud of.


I have also received several awards and recognition whilst working within West Midlands Police for assisting and dealing with individuals who were in distress.

Languages

British sign language
Beginner

Timeline

Police Officer

West Midlands Police
12.1998 - Current

NVQ Level 2 - Animal Care

Warwickshire Agricultural College
09.1995 - 09.1997

GCSEs - Horticulture (Gardening) and the environment

Bridley Moor High School
09.1991 - 09.1992

GCSEs -

Bridley Moor High School
09.1991 - 09.1992

GCSEs -

Bridley Moor High School
09.1991 - 09.1992

GCSEs -

Bridley Moor High School
09.1991 - 09.1992

Certificate of Higher Education - British Sign Language

Redditch College
09.1989 - 09.1990
Steve Higgitt