LIAM EDWARDS
Sydney,NSW
Summary
I have experience in prosecuting complex and high-profile cases, requiring engagement with senior members of the legal profession. I have a strong understanding, practice, and knowledge in: Leadership, HR Management, Advocacy, Negotiation, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, NSW and Commonwealth Legislation
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Manager/Inspector on a Relieving Basis
New South Wales Police Force
01.2023 - Current
- Provide legal advice to NSW Police officers, senior management, and police prosecutors
- Manage the largest prosecutor office in NSW at the Downing Centre Local Court as well as Central Local Court and Waverley Local Court
- Handle complaint management and stakeholder engagement
- Negotiate the resolution of criminal matters referred for resolution from prosecutor team leaders.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Senior Police Prosecutor/Senior Sergeant
New South Wales Police Force
06.2022 - Current
- Prosecute complex, serious matters and those likely to attract significant public, political, or media interest
- Provide legal advice and quality assurance of briefs of evidence for complex and sensitive matters
- Supervise prosecutors and trainee prosecutors, offering advice and guidance
- Success Examples: Successful investigation and prosecution of complex and serious matters attracting significant public, political, or media interest
- Comprehensive legal advising on a vast array of legal issues.
Team Leader Police Prosecutor/Sergeant
New South Wales Police Force
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Perform courtroom advocacy for significant/complex prosecutions
- Provide legal advice for NSW Police officers
- Manage a suburban court prosecutors office (multiple staff)
- Handle complaint management and stakeholder engagement
- Negotiate the resolution of criminal matters.
Police Prosecutor
New South Wales Police Force
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Perform courtroom advocacy
- Prosecute a vast array of criminal matters for the NSW Police Force, Local Council, and RMS
- Provide legal advice for NSW Police officers
- Check briefs of evidence in criminal and civil proceedings.
Forensic Investigator
New South Wales Police Force
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Assess, secure, and document crime scenes
- Proficient in the collection and preservation of physical evidence, including fingerprints and DNA
- Skilled in using specialized photography equipment and collaborating with forensic experts for thorough analysis
- Expert at providing courtroom testimony and preparing detailed reports.
General Duties Police Officer
New South Wales Police Force
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Perform front-line policing and law enforcement
- Respond to volatile and high-risk incidents
- Use communication skills to achieve peaceful resolutions.
Education
Practical legal Training -
College of law
07.2024
Bachelor of Laws -
University of New England
06.2024
Prosecutor Education Program -
Police Prosecutions Command
01.2017
Advanced Diploma (Forensic Investigations) -
Canberra Institute of Technology
01.2015
Certificate IV in Crime Scene Examination -
Canberra Institute of Technology
01.2013
Associate degree in Policing -
Charles Sturt University
01.2010
Accreditations
- Prosecutions Education Program: Comprehensive training and assessment in all areas of prosecutions including extensive legal and advocacy training.
- Team Leaders and Advanced Advocacy Course: Training in leadership, office management, and mental health support, alongside extensive legal and advocacy training.
- Incident and Emergency Management Course: Advanced training in multi-agency coordination and control of major incidents and emergencies.
- Investigators Course: Training in effective and ethical crime investigation from initial investigation to legal proceedings.
- Field Training Officer Course: Skills training to coach and assess junior police officers.
Awards
- New South Wales Police Medal: Awarded for 10 years of diligent and ethical service.
- Commissioner of Police Emergency Commendation: Recognition of outstanding commitment and professionalism during the 2019/20 natural disasters and emergencies.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Acting Manager/Inspector on a Relieving Basis
New South Wales Police Force
01.2023 - Current
Senior Police Prosecutor/Senior Sergeant
New South Wales Police Force
06.2022 - Current
Team Leader Police Prosecutor/Sergeant
New South Wales Police Force
01.2019 - 01.2022
Police Prosecutor
New South Wales Police Force
01.2016 - 01.2019
Forensic Investigator
New South Wales Police Force
01.2013 - 01.2016
General Duties Police Officer
New South Wales Police Force
01.2008 - 01.2012
Practical legal Training -
College of law
Bachelor of Laws -
University of New England
Prosecutor Education Program -
Police Prosecutions Command
Advanced Diploma (Forensic Investigations) -
Canberra Institute of Technology
Certificate IV in Crime Scene Examination -
Canberra Institute of Technology
Associate degree in Policing -
Charles Sturt University
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