What did you do before joining the MDP?
I worked in sales and marketing.
Why did you decide to join?
Having had a family, I reflected on what I had achieved in my career. I hadn’t done any of the things I set out to do. Life’s too short and it’s never too late to change direction and do something that you’ve always wanted to do.
What is the best thing about your job?
The comradery with the officers on section and the opportunities that are available within the Force. As a parent, the shift pattern also allows for a good work life balance.
I am a member of the MDP REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) Network with whom I am proud to be an advocate of Diversity and Inclusion in the Force, helping to organise events and supporting fellow officers. I am also a tutor constable, mentoring new officers throughout their probationary period.
What are your career highlights?
My most memorable experiences so far include being deployed as part of Operation Temperer to the O2 in London in 2017 and taking part in a procession for International Women’s Day in 2019 to mark the centenary of Metropolitan Police women, as part of their #100YearsStrong campaign.
What is your proudest MDP moment?
When I represented the MDP at the 100th National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London, attended by senior members of the Royal Family, including Her Majesty the Queen, and HM Government. It was very humbling and a real privilege to take part in the March Past with the thousands of veterans who we were there to remember and commemorate with.
Where do you see yourself in the future?
I have carried out acting Sergeant duties and begun the promotion process. I’m currently working in an operational planning role and am enjoying getting some insight into this aspect of policing, broadening my experience and knowledge, which will only benefit me going forward. In the future, I would like to continue on the promotion ladder and make a difference within the Force.