Timothy John Robson

Mobile ; 07958 694042tim.robson@btinternet.com

PROFILE

I am a retired Police Sergeant in the Durham Constabulary with 30 years of experience in law. Retired 18/12/2015. Proven leadership skills involving managing developing and motivating teams to achieve their objectives. First class analytical design and problem solving skills. Dedicated to maintaining high quality standards. Excellent written and oral communicator with over 14 years experience in the specialised subject of Licensing law. Commander in the Police Support Unit with experience in disorder during the Bradford Riots and the G8 Summit 2005. Member of the National Police Chiefs Council (ACPO) alcohol Group.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS

Initially promoted the Problem solving Policing style in Durham City.Awarded the Royal Humane Society Award on Parchment for bravery April 1992.Awarded the Protection of life from fire certificate for bravery December 1994.Runner up to the Frank Taylor police award for excellence, 2004/2005.Winner of the Parkin Trophy for most significant developmental Force suggestion 2005.Recognised speaker at regional licensing conferences.Recognised specialist and interviewee on The Licensing Act appearing in the following media, Sky Streetcrime UK, Sky Booze Britain, BBC North East News, Tyne Tees News (studio and on scene), Tonight with Trevor Mc Donald (two occasions) Live on BBC Radio Newcastle, Sun FM, Durham FM, Metro Radio, Tees FM and many more.North Eastern Representative for National Pubwatch.Commended 5th December 2014 for instigating through the use of covert surveillance in licenced premised, 22 Reviews on licenced premises in Durham. One of 8 representatives of the National Police Chiefs Council (ACPO) Alcohol group, London.NPCC representative delivering seminars to all UK police forces at the Police training centre Ryton 2014 and 2015.

CAREER HISTORY

January 2001 – Present day: Police Sergeant, Substance Misuse Dept (Licensing Unit) Durham Constabulary Responsible for supervisory duties, training, staff development and practice of criminal law. Currently

supervising a specialist team of officers addressing all aspects of licensing enforcement, working closely with Trading standards, Noise pollution, Food Safety, UK Border Agency, Federation Against Copyright

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Theft, HMRC, and SIA. Covert test purchase of counterfeit products, printing and sale of clothing. Online intelligence gathering in preparation for Trademarks Act enforcement. Brand merchandising investigations and RIPA conversant.

June 1987 – January 2001: Police Constable, Durham Constabulary Responsible for core officer duties and front line policing in Chester Le Street and Durham City.

January 1985 – June 1987: Police Support Staff Plan Drawer, Durham Constabulary Headquarters. Responsible for preparation of plans relating to serious crime for use in court proceedings. Initial response

to offences of Murder Serious assaults, Rape, and Serious road traffic offences.

June 1983 – October 1984: Long Distance HGV Driver, Barnfathers Transport, Sherburn, Durham General deliveries throughout the uk of heating equipment.

TRAINING

Various courses including Health and safety, RIPPA, Equal Opportunities, Sex Discrimination, Human Rights, and all aspects of Criminal and Road Traffic Law, legislation and procedure. Police standard and specialised driver. Conflict Management, Personal Safety and First Aid Trained. Door Supervisor Training, Licensing Authority Members Trainer.PSU Trained at the Hendon Police Public Order Centre. I have conducted the role of a Police PSU officer for the 5 years and a commander in that role 5 focussing on crowd management and control in various types of events and scenarios. Trained police evidence gatherer covert and overt. Spectator management and control. The creation of operational orders and the spectator management of a number of public events and rallies in Durham. Spectator management and control at Darlington football ground, G8 Conference, Foot and Mouth carcase disposal centres, Newcastle West End Riots, Leeds/Bradford Riots, various political and non political marches. The Durham County One Day Cricket international and the crowd management at the recent Elton John Concert at Chester Le Street involving an attendance of 18.000 people.

QUALIFICATIONS

8 GCE “O” Levels Durham Gilesgate Comprehensive School. 1982 – 19861 GCE “A” Levels Durham Sixth Form Centre, Wearside. June July 1984Certificate in Oral English Pass Spring 1983Police Promotion Examinations Board to Rank of Sergeant November 1995BTEC Continued Education Certificate in Management Studies. January 1988Derwentside College, With Ed Excel, modular in the following areas.1) Personal Development 2) Managing people 3) Finance 4) Information 5) Operations and Service.Health and Safety Certificate, Open College Network 30th July 1998National Certificate for Licensees, BIIAB. 13th October 2005National Certificate For Personal Licence Holders, BIIAB. 8th March 2005National Certificate For Designated Premises Supervisors 3rd July 2006Licensing Law Training Course – Diploma, Guy Simmonds, BIIAB. 13th October 2004Licensing Act 2003 – The Draft Regulations James Button and Co. PLHIU 18th October 2004National Certificate for Licensing Practitioners 27th February 2007Personal Licence Holder, Durham County Council, D.C. PA0202

BIIAB Nominated Tutor, assessor and invigilator for the following qualifications:-

1) BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Door Supervisors, Unit 1 Roles and Responsibilities.2) BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders.3) BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Licensees (Drug Awareness)

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4) BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Designated Premises Supervisors5) BIIAB Level 2 Award in Assessment of Licenced Premises.6) BIIAB Level 2 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing

Certificate of Education (PCET) Sunderland University . Enrolment Number 30022287, Completed 2007,

PERSONAL DETAILS

D.O.B; 8th October 1965

Status; Divorced 2008 and Re-Married to wife Susan with two children Daniel and Edward.

Position: Police Sergeant, Durham Constabulary Alcohol Harm Reduction Unit .

Driving Licence; Full, Clean, Car and Motorcycle.

Nationality: British

INTERESTS

Cooking, Socialising, Family, Squash, gardening, cars, motorcycling, photography, Teaching and Licensing.

REFERENCES

I have a number of sources of references in relation to all specialised fields in this CV.

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