Dave Sargent is an experienced Law Enforcement and Intelligence Director with over 30 years of experience in law enforcement. He is currently the Detective Superintendent and Director of Intelligence at Cambridgeshire Constabulary, where he leads a team of 105 staff members and is responsible for setting the strategic direction of intelligence functions. Prior to this role, he held positions including Deputy Director of Intelligence, Community Chief Inspector, Regional Collaboration Manager, and Crime Manager. He has competencies in law enforcement, risk management, operational leadership, communication, project management, and strategic planning. Sargent is seeking a new professional challenge where he can add significant value to an organization.

1. Dave Sargent
68 Thrapston Road
Brampton
Huntingdon, Cambs, PE28 4TD
01480 531245
david.sargent2@sky.com
Professional Profile:
A performance driven and highly experienced Law Enforcement and Intelligence Director excelling in
being able to translate security strategies and vision in a meaningful way to engage exceptional
performance at all levels of operations. Skilled at developing strong teams, encouraging colleagues to
take ownership of projects and inspiring a culture of “exceeding expectations”. Bringing in change through
observation of team dynamics, providing constructive feedback and coaching to colleagues and team
members. Using performance management processes to enable sustainable and supportive change,
facilitating continuous improvement across departmental boundaries. Able to analyse and diagnose
situations to benefit the most from multi-disciplinary intelligence. Consistently providing focus and drive
to my team to achieve operational objectives and develop a driving work environment. Now seeking a
new professional challenge, certain to add significant and measurable value to any organisation.
Core Competencies:
Law Enforcement and Risk Management: Exceptionally wide-ranging strategic and technical
experience leading teams at all levels of operations, managing security and risks with effectiveness.
Operational and Directorial Objectives: Driving forward objectives implementing key processes to
support exceptional performance, improving morale through stabilisation of structures and optimising
utilisation.
Communication: Influential communicator engaging at all levels of the organisation; excellent
interpersonal skills with a strong ability to handle tender internal and external relations, negotiating
satisfying win-win solutions with stakeholders at all levels to create sustainable work environment. Highly
proficient in managing critical relationships, exceeding expectations and delivering challenging targets.
Project Management: Managing key improvement and change projects to create efficiencies; co-
ordinating resources along with deploying integrated plans and deliverables, mitigating risks and
assessing impact.
Strategic Planning: Strong expertise in analysing and diagnosing operational as well as leadership
requirements. Employing a tailored approach to initiate change within organisations, displaying excellent
skill-set in enhancing effectiveness and results.
Employment History:
1990 – Present: Cambridgeshire Constabulary
February 2014 – Present: Detective Superintendent, Director of Intelligence
• Leading the Central Intelligence Bureau with 105 staff members including police officers and
supporting staff.
• Responsible for setting the strategic direction of the intelligence function; ensuring efficient
management of the intelligence process within the relevant legislation and minimum standards.
• Liaising closely with the Head of Crime to set and review strategies for maintaining public order.
• Continuously reviewing and evaluating KPIs to monitor performance and operation levels,
highlighting areas for future strategic improvement.
• Determining the concerns and priorities of the community in relation to safety, social inclusion and
prevention of crime and anti-social behaviour.
• Delegating tasks with complete effectiveness to reach operational objectives; providing support to
members when necessary.
• Evaluating actions to mitigate threats to government, security, law and order.
• Responsible for communicating up-to-date changes in law throughout the Constabulary.
• Planning and managing systems for the exchange of sensitive information, data and intelligence.
• Acting as a Firearms Commander and a National Hostage Negotiator.

2. • Regional lead and Force Strategic Lead for Modern Slavery
March 2013 – February 2014: Deputy Director of Intelligence
• Implementing strategies in line with agreed organisational policies.
• Demonstrating excellent leadership and staff engagement skills through the delegation of duties
across to multi-disciplinary teams.
• Assuming responsibility for drafting up the new Code of Ethics for the Police Integrity Code in line
with the instructions from the Home Secretary and College of Policing.
September 2011 – March 2013: Community Chief Inspector for Cambridge City
• Responsible for developing and deploying operational plans for the geographical area of
responsibility.
• Mapping the geographical area in which the organisation operates.
• Researching, negotiating and securing sources of funding for the department.
• Identifying any operational threats and risks; responding to any threats and emergencies at the
tactical level.
• Leading teams in line with operational objectives; allocating and monitoring progress and
performance in the area of responsibility.
• Developing and forging cross- agency partnerships for more effective performance.
2009 – 2011: Regional Collaboration Manager
Delivering organisational strategies and change in the Eastern Region; displaying strong team leading
abilities through the deployment of strategies through to multi-disciplinary teams.
2008 – 2009: Crime Manager
Managing crime investigation strategies and procedures in the geographical area of responsibility,
assuming responsibility for leading detective personnel and investigations of crime in line with national
standards. Responsible for overseeing the appropriate implementation of national policies and changes in
legislation.
2007 – 2008: Detective Inspector within Serious Crime Team
2002 – 2007: Detective Sergeant
1992 – 2000: Detective Constable
1990 – 1992: Probationary Police Constable
1981 – 1990: The Armed Forces
Acting in various roles within the Armed Forces, including recruit training Instructor at Corporal level.
Education and Qualification:
1981: GCSEs
Professional Trainings:
Various professional trainings within the Police, including;
• Foundation for Senior Leadership Training; MCMI
• Inspector and Sergeant training and formal examination qualification.
• Award in Education and Training (AET)
References Are Available on Request.