Helen Jackson

I am retiring from West Midlands Police in August 2026, after 30 years service. Most of my service has been front line public service, including Response Teams, CID and Public Protection Unit. I have been promoted to the rank of Inspector and in addition to this, over the last 8 years I have also been trained and deployed regularly as a Force Hostage and Crisis Negotiator.

This is a unique skill set, that only 0.2% of the Force achieves. I'm retiring at a young age, and would like to continue working with the public following my retirement, as this is what I enjoy and where my heart is. I previously worked in retail, dealing with customers and now after a career in Policing I feel my skills and abilities are transferrable into this role.

Police Officer (Inspector) - West Midlands Police - Wolverhampton, Walsall

(1996-08 - 2026-08)

I joined West Midlands Police in August 1996.

• 1996 - 2003: Police Constable, response team at Wolverhampton.
• 2003-2007: Detective Constable, CID at Wolverhampton.
• 2007-2009: Promoted to Police Sergeant, response team at Walsall.
• 2009-2019: Detective sergeant, Child Abuse Investigation Team, Walsall and Wolverhampton.
• 2019-present day: Promoted to Police Inspector, Partnerships, Exploitation and Licensing Team at Wolverhampton. (Including 2022, 6 months Temporary Chief Inspector Post at HQ).
• 2018-present day: Force Hostage and Crisis Negotiator.

City & Guilds Level 5 - Police Management - West Midlands Police (2019-05 - 2021-01)

A Level - Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College, Wellington, Shropshire (1994-09 - 1995-06)

GCSE - Blessed Robert Johnson Catholic College, Wellington, Shropshire (1989-09 - 1993-06)