Frederick Tomkins-Gregory

Highly experienced former Detective Inspector and Royal Marines veteran with over 26 years of combined public service experience, including 20 years in policing and 6 years in the Royal Marines. Extensive background in safeguarding, major investigations, leadership, multi-agency partnership working, public protection, policy development, and operational command. Specialist expertise in child homicide and child death investigations, sexual offences, safeguarding, cultural and faith-based abuse, and high-risk public protection matters.

Experienced in leading large multidisciplinary teams, managing high-profile and sensitive investigations, working with the media, and coordinating complex international partnerships. Professional, resilient, adaptable, and highly skilled in communication, leadership, strategic planning, and problem-solving under pressure. Conducted operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan during military service.

Detective Inspector - Essex Police - Essex, United Kingdom

• Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) specialising in child homicide and child death investigations
• Managed teams of up to 120 professionals across safeguarding and investigative functions
• Led high-profile investigations including international extradition matters
• Force lead for Cultural and Faith-Based Abuse, FGM, forced marriage, and related complex harms
• Designed and delivered public engagement initiatives with UK and European partners focused on Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG)
• Chaired multidisciplinary safeguarding panels including MARAC
• Wrote safeguarding policies and information-sharing agreements
• Worked strategically with partner agencies including social care, health, education, and government bodies
• Managed media and press engagement in sensitive investigations
• Provided strategic leadership during critical incidents and safeguarding operations

Police Sergeant / Police Constable - Essex Police - Essex, United Kingdom

• Specialist investigator in safeguarding and sexual offences
• Former road traffic investigator
• Former Level 1 Mobile Surveillance Officer
• Conducted serious and complex criminal investigations
• Supervised operational teams and frontline policing activity
• Worked directly with vulnerable victims and high-risk offenders
• Produced detailed evidential files, statements, and reports
• Managed emergency incidents and high-pressure operational environments

Military Service - Royal Marines

• Completed 6 years of military service in the Royal Marines
• Conducted operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan
• Developed strong leadership, discipline, resilience, and teamwork skills
• Operated effectively in demanding and high-pressure environments
• Trained in operational planning, communication, and risk management