Trevor Botting is a former UK Sussex Police senior officer, former Chief of Police at the Saint Helena Police Force, and former Commissioner at the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police and has been exploring for PolicingTV the people involved in the policing of the British Overseas Territories.
In this video he chats with Chief Inspector Lydia Davenport who has over 20 years experience with North Yorkshire Police, not the first role you would think of in terms of International exposure.
However Lydia has also worked globally, supporting the British Overseas Territories with the UK Home Office as part of the International Capabilities Team, as a lecturer for Police and Security in the UAE and currently Technical Program Manager for Childlight the Global Child Safety Institute.
Lydia shares her extensive career in policing, focusing on her journey within North Yorkshire Police and her passion for child protection.
She discusses the challenges faced in child safeguarding, the impact of traumatic cases on officers, and the need for better support systems.
Lydia also reflects on the importance of leadership and the potential for bringing in external talent to enhance policing effectiveness.
Takeaways
- Lydia’s career in policing began at 18 and a half.
- She found her passion in child protection during her time in CID.
- Working in child protection can be emotionally challenging for officers.
- The HPDS program provided Lydia with valuable leadership training.
- There is a stigma associated with being part of the HPDS.
- Support for officers in child protection roles has improved but still needs work.
- External skills and experiences can benefit policing.
- Policing faces challenges in filling detective roles due to the nature of the work.
- Public scrutiny of policing is increasing, impacting leadership decisions.
- Lydia’s experiences have shaped her views on the future of policing.
Sound Bites
- “I want to be a detective.”
- “I enjoyed dealing with crime more.”
- “This is where I want to be.”
Chapters
00:00 – Lydia’s Journey into Policing
20:03 – Challenges in Child Protection
29:56 – Leadership and Talent in Policing
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