I transferred to Dorset Police as a sergeant in 2015 after serving 18 years in the Metropolitan Police Service as a response and neighbourhood policing officer. I now lead a team of officers, who provide specialist support across the county, including public order policing, executing high-risk warrants, conducting searches and supporting major investigations. I also coordinate operational training for officers, ensuring they can respond effectively to critical incidents. I enjoy the teamwork and camaraderie that comes from working in high-pressure environments in an excellent team. I find supporting my colleagues across the Force and protecting our communities is highly rewarding. My ambitions for the future are to continue developing my leadership skills and tactical experience within the team, with a view to mentoring new officers to help build their confidence in operational policing. Longer term, I hope to contribute to shaping future training and strategy within FSG and across the wider organisation.

Police Sergeant Matt Whetham