Continuing our series of conversations with Staffordshire Police we hear from Inspector Sion Hathaway who discusses his extensive career in roads policing, the history and recent changes regarding the Central Motorways Policing Group (CMPG), and the ongoing collaborations between Staffordshire Police and neighbouring forces.

He emphasizes the importance of maintaining operational effectiveness while adapting to changes in policing structures and the critical role of motorways in crime prevention and public safety.

Takeaways

• Sion Hathaway has over 25 years of experience in roads policing.
• The Central Motorways Policing Group was a significant collaboration between multiple police forces.
• Recent changes have seen Staffordshire and West Midlands Police withdraw from the CMPG.
• Maintaining public safety is the top priority during structural changes in policing.
• Collaboration with neighboring forces is essential for effective crime prevention.
• Motorways are critical for both public safety and economic stability.
• Operational challenges include administrative functions during the transition of resources.
• Sion Hathaway believes in the importance of adapting to changes without compromising safety.
• The roads policing unit in Staffordshire is dedicated to addressing various crime issues.
• Sion Hathaway expresses pride in his career and the work of his team.

Sound Bites

• “I’ve had a great career.”
• “It’s just the best job going.”

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Roads Policing in Staffordshire
03:03 – The Evolution of Central Motorway Policing Group
06:01 – Unwinding Collaborations: Lessons Learned
08:50 – Current Operations and Inter-Force Collaboration

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