In this first of two videos, Superintendent Dominic Wood discusses his 40-year career in policing with Trevor Botting, which started in the UK before moving to Western Australia.
He actually began as a police cadet in Sussex before joining the regular police force. He shares his experiences working in various roles, including community service, fitness training, and assisting with emergencies. Dom also talks about his time at Gatwick Airport, where he worked in anti-terrorism and built relationships with other agencies.
He reflects on his experiences in public order policing, dignitary protection, and undercover work and highlights the importance of teamwork and the relationships formed with colleagues throughout his career.
Takeaways
- Superintendent Dominic Wood has had a 40-year career in policing, starting in the UK and now in Western Australia.
- Wood began as a police cadet in Sussex and then joined the regular police force, where he gained experience in community service, fitness training, and assisting with emergencies.
- He worked at Gatwick Airport, where he was involved in anti-terrorism efforts and built relationships with other agencies.
- Wood reflects on his experiences in public order policing, dignitary protection, and undercover work, highlighting the importance of teamwork and the relationships formed with colleagues throughout his career.
Sound Bites
“It’s the people that we, it’s the relationships we have with our colleagues, with the people that we’ve worked with over the years.”
“The importance of intelligence has stuck with me from such a young age until now that we’re not as effective as we are unless we work with partners and we have really good information, great intelligence coming through.”
“You never know what you’re going to expect. You never know what’s going to happen.”
Chapters
00:00 – Introduction and Career in the UK
03:35 – Major Incidents and Terrorism
08:50 – Transfer to Greater Manchester Police
12:11 – Working in Moss Side and Football Policing
17:00 – Memorable Moments at Football Matches
20:52 – Dignitary Protection and the Commonwealth Games
25:52 – Special Branch and Worldwide Threats
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