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    "summary": "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.",
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        "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."
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        "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."
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        "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."
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        "Accredited vocational program for Police Alcohol Licensing Officers, covering legislation, licensed premises inspections, and enforcement best practice"
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