Haydn TEMPLETON

I have completed approximately forty (40) weeks in this role whilst at the Western Region Crime Squad, in this role I have;

• Investigated internal and external complaints relating to members under my management in a professional manner whilst remaining sympathetic to the effects on all involved;
• Provided support and oversight to all members investigations ensuring they are progressed proficiently in line with current legislation and workplace policy;
• Mentored both junior and senior investigators advancing not just their investigative skills but developing confidence, competence, and capability;
• Worked closely with both internal and external stakeholders leveraging the relevant work groups expertise allowing centralised communication to ensure sound decisions are made and identified risks are managed accordingly;
• Reviewed completed investigations making changes to best-practice procedures to improve the investigative response moving forward;
• Provided weekly reports to upper management detailing the status of all current investigations and;
• Managing members welfare during strenuous investigations and providing support to members on stress leave/work cover.

I have held the rank of Detective Senior Constable for approximately eight (8) years and performed the role for eighteen (18) months prior to obtaining the rank. During this time I:

• Have been lead investigator in over 200 varied investigations ranging from offences against the person, Major Drug Investigations and complex theft/fraud investigations;
• Developed the ability to analyse evidence including, but not limited to bank records, phone data, audio/visual material, forensic accountant reports, Information Reports and expert opinion to best formulate the direction of an investigation;
• Interviewed and taken statements from countless suspects and witnesses utilising the TEDS technique to extract the maximum amount of information;
• Processed a multitude of crime scenes collecting evidence in all forms, working at times with work cover in joint investigations;
• Collate all available evidence in preparing briefs of evidence for prosecution in the Magistrates, County and Supreme Courts of Victoria and;
• Remained up do date with any changes to legislation and the framework for which all investigations are undertaken.