Charles Moffat

Experience

• 

  Northamptonshire Police

  Jul 1979 - Jul 2009

  Detective Superintendent (Head of Professional Standards & SIO)

  HEADLINE EXPERIENCE• Experienced Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) commended for the presentation of evidence and analysis to criminal courts and civil tribunals.• Extensive complex project and change management and policy development expertise including re-structuring and implementation of national legal change. Experienced Chair of Force level Programme Boards• Significant experience in dealing with media, key stakeholders and community• Strong communication and influencing skills including experience of driving change in a multi-agency environment with Governmental and Non-Governmental bodies• Appointed SIO by Independent Police Complaints Commission and Police Authorities nationally to undertake high profile and sensitive investigations.• Experienced as SIO in sensitive corruption and misconduct cases amongst police, local politicians and local government officials at all levels.• Experienced as SIO in deaths following police contact.• Experienced as SIO in the investigation of serious and organised crime.• Experienced as SIO in homicide and serial crime investigation.• Experienced in the use of local and national covert and secret assets.OTHER SKILLS• Manager of Critical Incidents• Hendon trained Hostage Negotiator• Senior Identification Manager (Disaster)• Authorising Officer (RIPA)• Controller of Covert Human Sources• Manager of Covert Resources• Accredited Police Trainer• Advanced Driving• Proficient in Microsoft applications Show less

• 

  Charles Moffat Consultancy Limited

  Jul 2009 - Apr 2018

  Expert Witness & Trainer in Law Enforcement

  My Consultancy has an international reputation for providing clients with the confidence to make independent decisions based upon cost-effective guidance, investigation & analysis, and practitioner delivery of bespoke training solutions in Investigation, Anti-Corruption and Professional & Ethical Standards.We are also established in the delivery of cost-effective independent Expert Witness Evidence, Investigation & Analysis into:• Police corruption, crime and misconduct matters• Deaths following police contact• Grievances and civil tribunals Show less

• 

  Police Assistance Mission of the European Community to Albania

  Jun 2010 - Apr 2011

  Expert Anti-Corruption Training Advisor

  My role involved the undertaking and presentation of a learning needs analysis document, followed by the development of a bespoke Train the Trainers Programme delivering capacity and sustainablity in Anti-Corruption training to all levels of the Albanian State Police and Customs Administration.

• 

  Criminal Case Review Commission

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2013

  Investigation Advisor and Trainer

  My role at the Commission involved the investigation of miscarriages of justice and the development, revision and delivery of training in HOLMES 2, MIRSAP and the investigation of homicide, series, organised and general crime. This included:• Identifying potential lines of enquiry in complex case reviews and planning investigations as appropriate;• Planning and developing interview strategy and, where appropriate, conducting interviews and taking statements from applicants, witnesses and other relevant parties.• Providing assistance to case reviewers and managers in identifying and accessing and understanding of procedures and material held in the possession of other public bodies. In particular material held within HOLMES databases and the Police National Database.• Communicating effectively with applicants, their representatives, witnesses, appropriate public and private bodies and individuals associated with the case, taking into account the potentially conflicting needs of those parties and the Commission.• Ensuring compliance with the Commission’s obligations on disclosure, security and confidentiality of information.• Ensuring compliance with the Commission’s obligations under the Code of Practice for Victims. Show less

• 

  Drive Charles (Driving School) Limited

  Aug 2013 - now

  Driving Instructor & Trainer

  I have always loved to drive and became an instructor having taught my own son. Whatever your motivation, I know that learning to drive well will change your life forever. That’s why my aim is not just to coach you to pass a test, but to develop skills for life as a competent and safe driver.Whether you can’t wait to get started, are excited or a little anxious, don’t worry as all are quite normal and I deal with that on a daily basis. I have a friendly and patient approach to teaching and adapt my tuition to suit every individual.My teaching vehicle is a Citroen DS3 – a funky little car that is easy to drive, very forgiving and perfect to learn to drive in.Born in Northampton and a former local police advanced driver across the county, I know the area very well indeed.I have countless satisfied customers behind me and lessons are always in demand. You can be sure that I will guide you through the process of learning to drive and passing your test in as painless and shorter time as possible.Using the Northampton, Kettering, Wellingborough and Rugby test centres.If you would like lessons with me then please call me direct on:MOBILE: 07545 927012OFFICE - 01604 759000FACEBOOK - DriveCharlesEMAIL - Charles@drivecharles.comView my website at www.drivecharles.com Show less

• 

  Association of Driving Instructors National Joint Council

  Jun 2015 - Mar 2025

  Chair
• 

  Lets Instruct Driving School

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2022

  Approved Driving Instructor & Trainer
• 

  Freelance

  Mar 2025 - now

  Expert in Professional Standards for Driving Instruction