I hold an MSc in Applied Research awarded by Staffordshire University in 2019, where I undertook research into the interactions between police officers and domestic abuse victims. I hold a BSc in Physical Geography and Sociology awarded by Keele University in 2003.
I have a keen interest in improving the police response to domestic abuse and am inspired by my mother-in-law, who herself is a DV survivor.
I have 18 years experience as a police officer, attaining the rank of sergeant. I predominantly worked in response policing, with some time spent as a custody sergeant.
I am currently undertaking a PhD with Staffordshire University, researching the field of Domestic Abuse.
Professional memberships and activities
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Academic qualifications
- MSc Applied Research in policing, investigations and safeguarding
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education, Staffordshire University.
- Certificate of Credit Advanced Mentoring: Knowledge, Skills and Reflexivity
- BSc Physical Geography and Sociology
- Level 4 Certificate in Police First Line Management
Expertise
Research interests
Teaching
Undergraduate:
Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA)
Introduction to Operational Policing – Deputy Module Leader
Evidence-Based Policing Research Project – Research supervisor
Postgraduate:
Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)
Detective Degree Holder Entry Programme (DHEP)