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 Policing TV the people involved in the policing of the British Overseas Territories.
Today he talks 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.
In this second conversation, Lydia Davenport shares her extensive experience in overseas policing, particularly focusing on child protection initiatives in various countries. She discusses her work with the National Crime Agency in Kenya, the challenges faced in British Overseas Territories, and the importance of mentoring and training in ABE interviews.
Lydia also reflects on her transition to academia and her current role in a global child safety institute, emphasizing the need for research-driven approaches to combat child exploitation and abuse.
Takeaways
- Lydia’s career spans various roles in child protection and policing.
- She emphasizes the importance of understanding local contexts in overseas policing.
- Mentoring is crucial for the sustainability of training initiatives.
- Cultural humility is essential when working in different countries.
- The focus should always be on the welfare of children.
- Sustainable practices are necessary for effective overseas support.
- Training should be followed by mentoring to ensure lasting impact.
- Research and data are vital in shaping child protection strategies.
- Lydia’s transition to academia allowed her to blend practical experience with theory.
- Her current work involves assessing child protection systems globally.
Sound Bites
- “It’s always about the children.”
- “It has to be the right mentors.”
- “You need to fit in with that.”
Chapters
00:00 – Lydia’s Journey in Policing Overseas
12:07 – Challenges in Child Protection Initiatives
23:49 – Transition to Academia and Research
30:02 – Advice for Aspiring Overseas Officers
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