MY BACKGROUND

NAME: David Stanley Jackson

EDUCATION: University of Liverpool, 1979, BA (Hon’s), 2nd Class
Upper Division. “Political Theory and Institutions”

Post Graduate Courses:       University of Manchester, 1980/81
                                               Political Development in Latin America
                                               Politics of the Middle East
                                               Advanced Politics of the Middle East
                                               Political Development
                                               Economics of Political Development
                                               Contemporary Political Analysis

GCE A Level: Chemistry, Sociology,

GCE O Level: Seven subjects

Languages: First Certificate in Colloquial Cantonese

CAREER PROFILE:

Since June 2001 I have been an Independent Consultant specialising in policing and “peace” related issues. (See; www.peaceserviceinternational.org) Prior to that I was the Director of The British Red Cross: Gloucestershire Branch. Before joining the Red Cross I ran my own consultancy in South Africa specialising in all aspects of conflict reduction. For 30 years I was a Police officer. Before leaving the Police I spent lengthy spells in South Africa as both an International Observer with a joint UN/EC mission, (ECOMSA) and as an advisor to the “Goldstone Commission”. (For full profile see attached or refer to web site.)

AREAS OF PARTICULAR EXPERIENCE AND SKILL

Extensive International, Professional and NGO Links – with particular reference to South Africa, Community – Partnership and Multi – Agency working, crime investigation Analysis and Prevention, Leadership and Senior Management, Voluntary Sector Management, Project Planning and Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation, Information Management, Change management and Innovation, Finance and Budgeting, Administration, Performance Management, Research skills, Communication Skills, Public Speaking, PR and Media Liaison, Candidate Assessment, Teaching and Training,

COURSES:

Throughout my police career I attended many specialist policing and management courses including community development, multi agency and partnership working, crime reduction, IT, financial management, performance management and media skills courses. I was twice selected to attend highly prestigious national command courses at the Police Staff College, Bramshill including the year long, “fast track”, Special Course. I also successfully completed the promotion candidate assessors training course. Whilst employed by the British Red Cross I have attended various IT up-date courses and a course on problem analysis and planning. I successfully completed a Red Cross Overseas delegates initial training course.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

8/96 – 6/01 8/96 - 6/01 Director: Gloucestershire Branch of the British Red Cross Society.”

9/95 - 9/96 Independent International Management Consultant & Consultant and Expert Police Advisor attached to “The Department of Conflict Resolution”- University of Cape Town. Specialist in Conflict reduction, Change Management, Community capacity building, Management of Information and epidemiological approaches to non-accidental injury reduction. Experienced in multi lingual and multi cultural environments. (See Profile)

5/94 - 8/95 Gloucestershire Constabulary: Superintendent, Inspectorate.
Force-wide responsibility for Change Management, Performance and Total Quality Management, Information Management (including statistics and performance indicators), Policy Review, Evaluation and Research.

10/93 -5/94. International Observer and Expert Police Adviser. To “The Commission On Public Violence, Corruption and Intimidation” (Goldstone Commission), South Africa. Liaison with a wide range of International Agencies, State structures (Police and Intelligence services), N.G.O.’s, community bodies and even “terrorist” groups. Adviser to the S.A.P. regarding the security planning of President Mandela's election to Parliament, May 1994.

6/93 – 10/93 Gloucestershire Constabulary: Superintendent IT Department. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Force Information Management Strategy.

10/92 - 6/93 International Observer.
Seconded to European Community Observer Mission, South Africa (ECOMSA). Extensively involved in Conflict Resolution and Development of Peace Structures in support of the establishment of the democratic process. Formed very close links with the Police, community groups, NGO's, commercial and industrial interests, academics, media representatives, members of the diplomatic and political communities and other international bodies.

10/89 - 10/92 Gloucestershire Constabulary: Sub-Divisional Commander.
Conceived and established a multi-agency group consisting of professional and community members for the Reduction of social vulnerability by using shared data, advanced mapping techniques and focused resource deployment.

5/85 - 10/89 Merseyside Police: Chief Inspector.
Led the Corporate Planning Unit. Deputy Sub-Divisional Commander in a very poor area of Liverpool. Multi-Agency Project Development: developed extensive community links in deprived city areas, particularly successful was participation in the Healthy Cities Programme, an international multi-agency project organised by the “World Health Organisation”. This project was long term and seen as an exemplar of the lateral approach to policing and community problems.

1/83 - 5/85 Home Office/Her Majesty's Inspectorate: Staff Officer.
Graduate Entry Scheme and Recruitment, Extensive Liaison with UK Training and Higher Education Establishments.

4/74 - 1/83 Merseyside Police: Inspector.
Studied for degree, Major Event Planning, Led the Vice Squad, Patrol Inspector.

5/71 - 4/74 Lancashire Constabulary: Constable/Sergeant.
Uniform Duties and Criminal Investigation Department.

4/67 - 3/71 Royal Hong Kong Police: Inspector.
Public Order Unit Commander, Bomb Disposal, Special Branch, Patrol, Magistrates Court Prosecutor.

COMMENDATIONS:

Commended on five occasions, the subjects of which range from:
Skilled leadership and command ability, excellent teamwork resulting in the detection of major crime, detective ability leading to the detection of major criminals and two commendations for bravery – one of which was whilst seconded to the “Goldstone Commission” in South Africa

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:
Caving; Secretary of the “Royal Forest of Dean Caving Club” Volunteer and one time Committee member of “Gloucestershire Cave Rescue Group,” Climbing and Abseiling, Travel, Reading and Poetry, Music, Theatre, Food and Wine.

PERSONAL DETAILS:

Address: 23 Redwind Way, Longlevens,
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0XD, UK

COURSES:

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

COMMENDATIONS:

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS: Caving; Secretary of the “Royal Forest of Dean Caving Club” Volunteer and one time Committee member of “Gloucestershire Cave Rescue Group,” Climbing and Abseiling, Travel, Reading and Poetry, Music, Theatre, Food and Wine.

PERSONAL DETAILS:

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:
Caving; Secretary of the “Royal Forest of Dean Caving Club” Volunteer and one time Committee member of “Gloucestershire Cave Rescue Group,” Climbing and Abseiling, Travel, Reading and Poetry, Music, Theatre, Food and Wine.