Tom Hartley
Warrington,Cheshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with strategic mindset and strong analytical abilities, combined with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates critical thinking and leadership capabilities, ensuring thorough investigation and team collaboration. Ready to deliver significant contributions and effectively lead a team to success whilst providing excellent service to customers.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detective Sergeant
North West Regional Organised Crime Unit
North West, UK
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration by implementing strategic communication protocols.
- Streamlined investigations for quicker resolution and justice delivery.
- Improved public trust with transparent and thorough investigative processes.
- Organised training sessions for enhancing team's investigative skills.
- Managed crime scene preservation for ensuring undisrupted forensic analysis.
- Increased efficiency with stringent deadline adherence during investigations.
- Boosted morale with consistent support and guidance to junior detectives.
- Strengthened relationships with local communities by prioritising open dialogue.
- Liaised with other law enforcement agencies to ensure coordinated efforts towards crime prevention.
- Prepared detailed reports to aid in court proceedings and legal actions.
- Assisted in policy formulation, leading to improved departmental performance.
- Utilised advanced tech tools, achieving streamlined investigation processes.
- Developed action plans, led to more efficient deployment of resources during investigations.
- Used exceptional interpersonal skills to interview suspects and garner necessary information.
- Assessed threat, harm and risk from intelligence reports and selected management or dissemination options.
- Kept sensitive intelligence safe and secure from unauthorised access.
- Completed extensive risk assessments when conducting investigations.
Police Sergeant
Merseyside Police
Liverpool, Merseyside
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Enhanced community trust by regularly engaging with local residents.
- Conducted regular patrols for improved public safety.
- Ensured smooth operation of police station with effective management skills.
- Led team briefings to enhance communication and efficiency.
- Trained junior officers, improving overall team performance.
- Handled stressful situations calmly, ensuring safety and order were maintained.
- Organised public outreach events for fostering positive relationships between police and community.
- Increased officer compliance to procedures through regular training sessions.
- Pursued ongoing professional development opportunities with a view to improve service delivery.
- Drafted comprehensive plans for critical incidents, enhancing readiness in crisis situations.
- Demonstrated high level of integrity whilst carrying out duties, inspiring respect among colleagues and the public alike.
- Established clear communication channels within the team resulting in more efficient operations.
Police Sergeant- Investigations
Merseyside Police
Liverpool, Merseyside Police
03.2018 - 12.2021
- Organised training sessions for enhancing team's investigative skills.
- Ensured justice with meticulous attention to detail in gathering evidence.
- Prioritised witness protection, resulted in increased cooperation from the public in solving crimes.
- Planned and implemented criminal investigations to solve assigned cases.
- Testified in courts to support case evidence and findings and secure convictions for suspects.
- Analysed investigation facts to find links within cases.
- Completed detailed reports on case and evidence findings to determine outcome.
- Cultivated relationships with external agencies, schools and social service organisations.
Police officer
Merseyside Police
Liverpool, Merseyside
09.2009 - 03.2018
- Maintained public order by patrolling designated areas.
- Responded to emergency calls for immediate intervention and support.
- Enhanced community safety with regular crime prevention initiatives.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported crimes, resulting in successful resolution.
- Coordinated with social services agencies to assist vulnerable individuals.
- Adhered strictly to legal regulations whilst conducting duties, ensuring professionalism.
- Performed risk assessments prior to executing search warrants, ensured safety.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues in multi-agency task forces to resolve cases.
- Intervened promptly during disturbances at public gatherings, restored peace swiftly.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.
- Provided visible presence in inner-city areas, deterring crime through on-foot and mobile patrol duties.
- 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.
Teaching assistant
Halewood Academy
Liverpool, Merseyside
09.2008 - 08.2009
- Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Managed administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the class.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Edge Hill University
Ormskirk 09.2005 - 08.2008
Foundation Degree in Arts - Police studies
Liverpool John Moores University
Liverpool 09.2009 - 08.2011
A-Levels - Physical Education
Cronton sixth form college
Cronton, Knowsley 09.2003 - 08.2005
A-Levels - Media studies
Cronton sixth form college
Cronton, Knowsley 09.2003 - 08.2005
AVCE - Leisure and recreation
Cronton sixth form college
Cronton, Knowsley 09.2003 - 08.2005
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science plus 6 further GCSES
Bankfield school
Widnes, Halton 09.1998 - 08.2003
Skills
- Supervisory experience
- Mentoring and coaching
- Project Management
- Clear, effective communication
- Outstanding customer service
- Leadership competence
- Positive motivation
- Interpersonal aptitude
- Sound decision making
- Performance monitoring
- Organisational development
- Innovation management
- Regulatory compliance
- Change management techniques
- Organisational change
Affiliations
- Coaching a local football team
- Attending music concerts
- Going to the gym and walking my dog
Certification
I hold a FA Level 2 certificate in coaching football and a host of other sports at level 1 level.
I have obtained a level 4 certificate in Police First Line Management from SFJ.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Detective Sergeant
North West Regional Organised Crime Unit
01.2024 - Current
Police Sergeant
Merseyside Police
01.2022 - 01.2024
Police Sergeant- Investigations
Merseyside Police
03.2018 - 12.2021
Police officer
Merseyside Police
09.2009 - 03.2018
Foundation Degree in Arts - Police studies
Liverpool John Moores University
09.2009 - 08.2011
Teaching assistant
Halewood Academy
09.2008 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Physical Education
Edge Hill University
09.2005 - 08.2008
A-Levels - Physical Education
Cronton sixth form college
09.2003 - 08.2005
A-Levels - Media studies
Cronton sixth form college
09.2003 - 08.2005
AVCE - Leisure and recreation
Cronton sixth form college
09.2003 - 08.2005
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science plus 6 further GCSES
Bankfield school
09.1998 - 08.2003
I hold a FA Level 2 certificate in coaching football and a host of other sports at level 1 level.
I have obtained a level 4 certificate in Police First Line Management from SFJ.
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