Michael Parkin

Police Chief Inspector

My first four years in the police were in Birmingham City – 2 years uniform and 2 years CID.

After a Home Office trainers course, I spent 2 years teaching recruits at Harrogate. Either side of this I was engaged on uniform supervision. On promotion to Inspector, I moved to Derby. A year later I moved to Headquarters Training department where I was responsible for management training to middle ranks.

I was engaged in writing and delivering a series of innovative teaching techniques. I also taught presentation and training skills.

I was promoted to Chief Inspector took operational duties in Chesterfield. In the late 1980’s I took over the force’s training department which included management training for midlands region.

After retirement in May 1995, I eventually joined Bentley Jennison, Chartered Accountants and Auditors as their senior HR Consultant. Working with customers nationwide, including Universities, Colleges, Government Departments and NHS Trusts. I took several interim posts as HR Director. In addition, I was responsible for assisting clients defend Employment Tribunal Claims.

Ten Year again I moved to a part-time role and eventually retired completely some five year ago. During this period, I carried out charity work for Citizens Advice Bureau in helping clients pursue Employment Tribunal Claims.

I now present a series of talks to groups in the Midlands and North. In addition, I am involved as Trustee to a couple of Heritage Projects in the East Midlands.