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Sian Kench

Sian Kench

Engadine,NSW

Summary

Experienced Detective Senior Constable with accomplished law enforcement career focused on investigating criminal cases. Industrious and diligent with exceptional integrity and above average clearance rates. Smoothly collect statements and evidence by following both traditional and contemporary investigatory strategies. Skilled at reviewing reports, overseeing investigations and preparing cases for court. Knowledgeable about resolving staffing issues, training junior detectives and improving team performance with hands-on coaching and assessments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Detective Senior Constable

New South Wales Police
06.2023 - Current
  • Acting in the role of Detective Sergeant where I've lead a team of investigators, providing advice and guidance and triaging investigations as received
  • The Investigation of 4 internal complaints involving other police officers that has led to internal action being taken.

Detective Senior Constable

New South Wales Police Force
12.2018 - 06.2023
  • Acting in the role of Detective Sergeant where I've lead a team of investigators, providing advice and guidance and triaging investigations as received
  • Responsible for conducting and managing around 20 complex investigations such as sexual assaults, aggravated offences including violent assaults and homicides.
  • Utilized external stakeholders such as Snapchat, Facebook, Uber, Financial institutions and Telecommunication agencies to assist in the investigation of serious criminal offences.

Detective Senior Constable

New South Wales Police Force
10.2009 - 12.2018
  • Conducting investigations of different varieties, which required report taking, suspect interviews and witness and victim statements. Streamlining operations and prioritising tasks for our team, allowing junior staff to complete their workload and meet deadlines.
  • Liaising with external agencies such as the Attorney General's Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, other social media platforms and external stake holders for investigations
  • Charged multiple individuals with serious indictable offences over my career.

Senior Constable

New South Wales Police Force
02.2006 - 10.2009
  • Directly involved in 8 prolonged investigations resulting in a large, coordinated response of the New South Wales Police Force
  • Utilized covert strategies to obtain additional evidence
  • Charged numerous individuals for involvement in the supply and manufacture of prohibited drugs.

Constable

New South Wales Police Force
05.2003 - 02.2006
  • Attended a scene of a workplace accident resulting in death
  • Coordinated police response
  • Utilized covert methods to investigate lengthy and complex investigations involving multiple suspects and locations
  • Received official commendation for bravery and dedication to duty.
  • Served warrants and subpoenas as directed.
  • Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
  • Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.

Education

Emergency Management Fundamentals And Intermediate -

New South Wales Police Force
Kogarah, NSW
10.2022

Advanced Diploma of Policing Investigation (Detectives) -

Charles Sturt University
Goulburn, NSW
12.2011

Diploma of Policing Practice -

Charles Sturt University
Goulburn, NSW
05.2003

Certificate III in Sport (Coaching) -

TAFE
Loftus, NSW
10.2002

Higher School Certificate (HSC) -

Sylvania High School
Sylvania, NSW
11.2001

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritise
  • Interviewing skills
  • Team leadership skills
  • Conducting investigations
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Risk Mitigation

Accomplishments

  • Official complementary letter from Dr Dominic Morgan ASM Commissioner of NSW Ambulance in relation to the investigation into the tragic death of paramedic Steven Tougher.
  • Complementary remark from a complainant in an investigation commenting on my empathy, humility and professionalism that I had shown throughout a sexual assault investigation involving a high ranking member of the clergy.
  • Three male offenders used significant force to break into the Louis Vuitton store on King Street, Sydney, stealing items from display cabinets to the value of $426,485.00. I coordinated the scene and arranged for other resources within the police (Polair and the dog unit) to attend. All three offenders were apprehended, and I commenced the investigation with criminal charges being laid on all offenders. A brief of evidence was compiled, and all three offenders entered into a plea of guilty.
  • Official letter of Commendation for my outstanding bravery & dedication to duty as a member of the NSWPF response to civil disorder within Miranda, Eastern Beaches, St George & Campsie LACs (Cronulla Riots)
  • Letter of appreciation received for my good work and professionalism which I displayed in relation to the death of a person's mother.
  • Complimentary remark from a senior officer in relation to good policing displayed by myself around the death of a person at Bondi Beach. I located the person deceased on Bondi Beach and arranged for resources to keep the persons from public view so Next of Kin are first notified by police before seeing or reading about the death in the media.

Personal

  • St John Bosco Football Club - Manager - 2019 to 2021
  • Oztag NSW State Cup - Manager 2020 - Present

Awards

  • 2023 2nd Clasp NSW Police Medal - 20 years
  • 2019 Commissioners Emergency Commendation
  • 2018 National Medal, 15 years
  • 2018 1st Clasp NSW Police Medal - 15 years
  • 2018 National Police Serve Medal - 15 years
  • 2013 NSW Police Medal, 10 Years
  • 2011 National Medal for Service
  • 2005 - Commissioners Unit Citation (Cronulla Riots)

References

  • Detective Sergeant Natalee James, jame1nat@police.nsw.gov.au
  • Detective Sergeant Kathryn Hopkins, hopk1kat@police.nsw.gov.au
  • Renae Nottage, RNottage@hccc.nsw.gov.au

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • Bosco Soccer Club
  • Bosco Bulldogs football club

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Personal development programsWork-life balanceCareer advancement

Timeline

Detective Senior Constable

New South Wales Police
06.2023 - Current

Detective Senior Constable

New South Wales Police Force
12.2018 - 06.2023

Detective Senior Constable

New South Wales Police Force
10.2009 - 12.2018

Senior Constable

New South Wales Police Force
02.2006 - 10.2009

Constable

New South Wales Police Force
05.2003 - 02.2006

Emergency Management Fundamentals And Intermediate -

New South Wales Police Force

Advanced Diploma of Policing Investigation (Detectives) -

Charles Sturt University

Diploma of Policing Practice -

Charles Sturt University

Certificate III in Sport (Coaching) -

TAFE

Higher School Certificate (HSC) -

Sylvania High School
Sian Kench