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CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT PROMOTION June 2016 NP_1076 Contents Page No Northumbria Police 4 Introduction 5 About us 6 Executive structure 7 Vision for change 8 Proud to Protect 9 About the role 12 Policing Professional Framework 14 Promotional process 16 Promotion board interviews 18 Northumbria police is one of the largest and top performing police services in the country, serving a population of 1.5 million people from a wide range of various communities, covering an area of more than 2,000 square miles in North East England. Northumbria Police is dedicated to building trust and confidence and reducing crime and disorder in the communities within the North East of England. There are around 4,900 people working at Northumbria Police and 480 more who contribute by volunteering for one of our various volunteer schemes. All work together to form one professional team who are dedicated to reducing crime across the North East and committed to working with partner organisations and the public to make a real difference in local communities. In a typical day Northumbria Police: • Receives 3,395 phone calls; • Makes 187 arrests; • Handles 628 “999” calls; • Travels 44,000 miles; • Deals with 1,539 incidents; • Records 154 sets of fingerprints • Investigates 207 crimes; • Takes 39 DNA samples. 4 INTRODUCTION Thank you for your interest in applying to join Northumbria Police and becoming part of a new era of policing in the North East of England. This pack is intended for officers thinking about applying for promotion to Chief Superintendent. Northumbria is going through the most significant period of change it has ever experienced and it is the workforce themselves who suggest ideas that will shape the future of the force. Against this backdrop, the role of Chief Superintendent is also changing. During these difficult periods of change we need individuals at the Chief Superintendent rank who can instil confidence and trust in officers, teams, partners and the wider community. We are looking for leaders who can inspire those around them to deliver the best service possible to the people of Northumbria. We want people who thrive in a culture of change and identify the solutions MESSAGE FROM OUR that will improve the way we work. CHIEF CONSTABLE This process will be extremely competitive with only “We only want the best officers in the very best candidates being selected for promotion Northumbria Police and we want to the rank of Chief Superintendent. people who are proud to be a part of an To be successful in this process, individuals will need innovative and forward-thinking force. to share the values of ‘Proud to Protect’ laid out by Northumbria Police Chief Constable Steve Ashman “This is a difficult time for forces across the in this information pack. He has a vision that every country but we are looking to thrive in this member of the workforce should be “proud of who culture of change and invest in our future. we are and proud of what we do and outstanding in the service we provide”. “This is your opportunity to join a force that will give you a platform to effect real change. Good This pack will give you further insight into the role luck in your application to the position of Chief and the qualities and experience we are looking for. Superintendent within Northumbria Police.” We very much hope you will be inspired by this opportunity to serve the North East and its residents at a pivotal time for the force. 5 ABOUT US Northumbria Police provides a comprehensive policing service to communities across the North East via three Area Commands. The area includes the large urban areas adjoining the Central Area Command coast and riverside, such as Wallsend, North Shields, Central Area Command covers policing in Tynemouth and Whitley Bay, as well as responsibility for Gateshead and Newcastle. other well-established communities including Forest Hall and Longbenton to the west and Dudley and Annitsford to Gateshead the north. Covers the local authority area of Gateshead Council. Gateshead has a population of around 190,000 and Northumberland includes the large retail and commercial businesses at both Northumberland has a total land area of just under 2000 the Team Valley Trading Estate and the MetroCentre. It is sq miles, with a population of 311,000. It extends south crossed by the busy A1 Western by-pass. from Berwick upon Tweed towards Cramlington and west As well as policing the urban areas of Gateshead, Felling, to Haltwhistle. and Blaydon, the area has responsibility for other well- established communities including Birtley and Whickham This is the largest in England and Wales in terms of area. and the more rural areas of Rowlands Gill and Chopwell. And due to its unrivalled coast line and castles, such Central Area Command is also proud to include one of as Alnwick, Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh and tourist the largest Jewish communities in the country. attractions such as Holy Island, the Cheviots and Hadrian’s Wall, attracts more than a million visitors from all over Newcastle the globe. Covers the local authority area of Newcastle City Council. It has a population of around 280,000 and both the main road and rail links pass through the Area Command which has responsibility for Newcastle International Airport, Southern Area Command Newcastle United Football Club, Newcastle Falcons rugby Southern Area Command covers policing in ground and Newcastle Racecourse. South Tyneside and Sunderland. This area includes the vibrant city centre of Newcastle with its vast retail, commercial, entertainment and South Tyneside leisure facilities and an international student population. Covers the local authority area of South Tyneside Council. It covers 25 square miles and has a population of Newcastle also incorporates extensive well-established approximately 152,000 which is mainly centred around the residential communities and local businesses, including riverside towns of South Shields, Jarrow and Hebburn. sections with diverse cultures and new developments such as Newcastle Great Park. There are well-established communities to the south of the region including Cleadon, Whitburn and extensive outlying estates. In the summer the population increases considerably with over one million visitors to the coast Northern Area Command and other tourist attractions. Northern Area Command covers policing in North Tyneside and Northumberland. Sunderland Covers the local authority area of Sunderland City Council. North Tyneside It has a population of approximately 279,000 and 16,000 Covers the local authority area of North Tyneside Council. students at Sunderland University. It has a population of around 190,000 and has extensive local retail, business, commercial and leisure facilities, This area includes Sunderland football ground and the including recent larger developments at Royal Quays, busy retail, business and leisure facilities of Sunderland and Silverlink and Balliol Business Park sites. Washington centres; extensive well-established residential communities and commercial districts including Doxford International Business Park, Wessington Way and the Nissan complex. 6 NORTHUMBRIA POLICE STRUCTURE CHIEF CONSTABLE STEVE ASHMAN DEPUTY CHIEF CONSTABLE WINTON KEENEN ASSISTANT CHIEF CONSTABLE ASSISTANT CHIEF CONSTABLE JO FARRELL DARREN BEST AREA COMMANDS SPECIALIST EXECUTIVE T/CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT HEAD OF FINANCE DIRECTOR OF SHARON STAVERS STEVE NEILL MIKE TAIT HUMAN RESOURCES NORTHERN AREA COMMAND OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT JOSCELIN LAWSON HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT T/CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT DIRECTOR OF ICT HEAD OF STRATEGIC ASSET LAURA YOUNG SAV PATSALOS IAN WOODWARD MANAGEMENT MIKE MULLEN CENTRAL AREA COMMAND COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT ICT DEPARTMENT SAM DEPARTMENT T/CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT T/D/CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT HEAD OF CORPORATE D/SUPERINTENDENT GED NOBLE MICK BARTON DEVELOPMENT CHRIS SHARMAN PAUL GODDEN SOUTHERN AREA COMMAND CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEPARTMENT PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS DEPARTMENT COPORATE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT T/DIRECTOR OF T/D/CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT HEAD OF BUSINESS SUPPORT SCOTT HALL LEGAL SERVICES RICHARD HERON DAWN TURNBULL SAFEGUARDING DEPARTMENT LEGAL DEPARTMENT BUSINESS SUPPORT DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT ALAN VEITCH NORTH EAST REGIONAL SPECIAL OPERATIONS UNIT 7 Vision for change Over the past five years we have made our force more efficient with a significant programme of change and Northumbria Police continues to be recognised as a service which upholds high standards and delivers outstanding service. It is important for Northumbria Police to be clear about what we want to achieve and how we intend to do it and this is captured in our new vision statement: “Northumbria Police will be outstanding in the service we provide” Our vision is supported by a mission, which is to serve the communities of Northumbria with pride – ‘proud of what we do and proud of who we are’. Simply put we are Proud to Protect 8 Proud to serve Proud of our people Proud to improve Proud to lead P WHA PR ARE Northumbria Police will be outstanding in the service we provide 9 Our vision and mission is underpinned by a set of core values which define the standards we have set, they confirm: • Proud to serve – what the public can expect from us • Proud of our people – what we can expect from our people • Proud to improve – what we can do differently • Proud to lead – what we expect from leaders These core values create an environment where all officers, staff and volunteers are ‘Proud to come to work, proud to represent Northumbria Police, and proud to deliver an outstanding service’. 10 P WHA PR ARE PP WHAWHA PRPR ARE Proud Proud of to serve our people Our service values: Our people values: • Protect the vulnerable. • Engage, listen and respect the views of others. • Be victim focused in everything we do. • Ensure a skilled workforce. • Minimise harm to communities. • Embrace diversity. • Vigorously pursue off enders. • Encourage innovation. • Treat everyone ethically and in accordance with the Code of Ethics.