Richard Jeffrey

Police Alcohol Licensing Officer

A Police Alcohol Licensing Officer with hands‑on experience managing risk, compliance and standards across a busy and varied licensed economy. I work closely with venues and partners to resolve issues early, build solid cases when needed, and keep people safe in the night‑time economy. My approach is practical, fair and evidence‑led, shaped by years of frontline policing and multi‑agency problem solving. I bring calm judgement, reliability and a strong work ethic, supported by earlier service in the Royal Navy.

[email protected] +447971013544 Littlehampton UK
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Police Alcohol Licensing Officer
Sussex Police
Sep 2019 — PresentCurrentWest Sussex, UK
  • Currently responsible for licensing compliance and enforcement for approximately 900 licensed premises within West Sussex, including experience in the Arun district.
  • Represent the office of Chief Constable as a subject matter expert at hearings. Responsibilities include compiling and submission of legal documents prior to presenting the case accompanied with supporting evidence to the Licensing Committee.
  • Using the POP/SARA problem-solving model to assist venues failing to promote the Licensing Objectives, being competent in the creation of action plans including guidance as part of stepped approach.
  • Building and strengthening relationships within the licensing community by attending local action groups including PubWatch and Business crime reduction partnership meetings, providing inputs and training on emerging trends.
  • Delivered training to the licensing community on vulnerability, crime scene management, and am an accredited 'Ask for Angela' trainer.
  • Provide guidance and expertise advice to the command team on licensing matters and events. Qualified SAG representative with experience in medium to large music and sporting events.
  • Conducting on-the-spot compliance checks to ensure adherence to regulations at licensed venues, before providing a detailed report with any recommendations on how to improve standards and promote the licensing objectives. I also undertake multi-agency partnership visits to licensed venues, often targeting criminal activity such as duty evasion or human trafficking/immigration offences using intelligence-led information to gather evidence to support reviews and prosecutions.
Police Constable
Sussex Police
Jun 2003 — Sep 2019West Sussex, UK
  • Member of an Operational Support Team with specialisation in night-time economy policing. Professional understanding of alcohol related crime, vulnerability including VAWG, and public disorder
  • Undertook targeted enforcement operations, including intelligence‑based search warrants issued on the evidence I gathered and presented to the Magistrates’ Court.
  • Licenced counter terrorism search officer, assisting in event safety planning aligned with the upcoming Martyn's law requirements.
  • 999 Emergency response officer, using de-escalation and conflict management skills whilst under pressure to keep order, provide safeguarding measures to protect the vulnerable members within the community, and to conduct quality focused investigations to a high standard to ensure detections and secure convictions.
Weapons Engineer and Gunnery operator
Royal Navy
Jun 1998 — Apr 2003Worldwide UK interests.
  • Completed 15 years’ service as a Weapons Engineer and Gunnery Specialist, developing strong technical discipline, reliability and high personal standards. Ensured operational readiness of critical equipment and provided training, mentoring and day‑to‑day leadership to junior personnel.
Skills
Regulatory ComplianceCrisis ManagementPublic SpeakingCommunication SkillsIT SkillsFull UK Driving LicensePolice First Aid CertificateMicrosoft 365
Education
Level 4 Certificate in Police and Alcohol Licensing, Police Alcohol Licensing Officer
ProQual
2017 — Expected 2026
  • Accredited vocational program for Police Alcohol Licensing Officers, covering legislation, licensed premises inspections, and enforcement best practice
BIIAB Level 2 Award for Licensing Practitioners (Alcohol)
BIIAB
  • Provides knowledge of licensing authorities’ duties, enforcement powers, and compliance with alcohol retail legislation.
  • Covers roles of personal licence holders, DPS responsibilities, and premises compliance under the Licensing Act 2003.
Personal Licence, Alcohol
BIIAB
Police Initial Recruitment Test
UK Police Service
2003
  • demonstrating literacy, numeracy and reasoning at GCSE‑equivalent level
Royal Navy Entry Examinations
Royal Navy
1988
  • meeting the educational standards for service entry
Certifications
Level 4 First Aid Certificate
UK Police
2023
Languages
English
Native
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