Chris Sullivan

Experience

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  Metropolitan Police

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2019

  Elected to this role, I represented members in disciplinary proceedings and employment tribunals, ensuring fairness of process and adherence to all legal compliance requirements. At the core of my role was the requirement to inform, negotiate and influence effectively to the benefit of officers and the organisation. I presented mitigation on behalf of officers and advised on grievances and equality and employment legislation. I demonstrated exceptional communicator skills; presenting oral and written evidence that influenced outcomes and delivered meaningful support for officers facing critical career and, in some cases, life defining decisions by disciplinary panels. Remaining consistently up to date with evolving information and legislation, I became a subject matter expert around unsatisfactory performance and misconduct issues. Applying this knowledge to support the needs and ambitions of those being represented and guide the application of censure.In addition, at times of intense demand, I also served on an ad-hoc basis to support emergency call handling; managing a team of police officers and staff. Directing the initial response to events, I reacted effectively under exceptional pressure; utilising my strong decision making skills, personal resilience and confidence to convey clear briefing and instruction. Show less I was selected to train in this specialist area; providing ad-hoc support around high impact events and investigations. I delivered exceptional sensitivity and diplomacy; managing impact on victims and offender families whilst offering a realistic view on timelines and potential outcomes in heightened and challenging environments. I developed resilient partnerships with regulatory agencies and multi-agency groups to ensure robust support of vulnerable victims in complex, serious and protracted cases. I worked on numerous disaster investigations including the 9/11 terrorist attack, the Bali bombing and Hackney Siege alongside numerous murder investigations and suspicious deaths; providing sensitive and thoughtful risk and trauma management. Show less I coordinated and led investigations to secure positive outcomes around high risk missing persons. I ensured that time critical enquiries were managed as a priority, leading multi-agency working and securing adherence to ‘golden hour ‘principles to capture intelligence. I developed expertise in the management of teenagers; building rapport and trust through positive communication to resolve issues and return them to safe environments. I represented the MPS in a documentary series which followed my investigations around missing people. I also served as a dedicated liaison officer, working with the local authority to locate relatives following sudden deaths. Show less

  • Federation Representative

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2019

  • Police Constable to Acting Police Sergeant

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  • Family Liaison Officer - Police Constable

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2009

  • Police Constable

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2007

  • Police Constable

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  • Police Constable

    Jan 1991 - Jan 2004