About

I am a Senior Lecturer and the Programme Lead for the BA (Hons) Professional Policing degree course. This course is accredited by the College of Policing and is one of the new entry routes into a career in policing. Derby was the first University to offer this degree, and the programme is being revised and improved to ensure it is future focused.

Teaching responsibilities

I have created and teach on a range of modules on the Professional Policing BA (Hons) programme that covers all aspects of policing, aligning with the College of Policing's 'Police Education Qualification Framework' (PEQF). I also teach modules on the Master's degree in Criminal Investigation and Leadership programmes. 

Professional interests

As a former MOSOVO police officer and sex offender manager, I am very interested in offender management and rehabilitation, particularly regarding female sex offenders. I am currently researching in this field for a PhD. Additionally, I have an interest in police officer mental health and PTSD. 

Research interests

My research interests include sex offender behaviour and rehabilitation, CSE (Child sexual exploitation) prevention, as well as the new generation of 'Gen Z' police officers and their integration/assimilation into the police service. 

Membership of professional bodies

• Society of evidence-based policing (SEBP)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Authority (FHEA)

Qualifications

• MA Management and Leadership - Coventry University
• BSc Sociology with Psychology - Loughborough University
• PGCert HE - University of Derby

Experience in industry

I joined the University of Derby after 13 years as a police officer in West Midlands Police. I have worked as a response officer, partnerships officer, CID, offender manager and neighbourhood team Sergeant. I worked extensively on the formation of the 'Troubled Families' program in partnership with Walsall Council. I was regularly trained in Public Order and was one of the first officers deployed during the riots of 2011. I have extensive offender management and risk assessment training, specific to the management of high-risk sex offenders. I have also been trained to manage critical incidents (SIFAC) and police management/leadership. I received several Commander's awards from West Midlands Police for actions during my police service. 

Additional interests and activities

I enjoy going to the gym and walking in the wilderness, and I enjoy participating in and marshalling my local Parkrun on Saturdays.