The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | September 2017
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Later in the day the delegation was taken to Macron Stadium , the home of the Bolton Wanderers Football Club , one of the region ’ s professional soccer teams . The group was given a security tour of the stadium , conducted by both police command personnel and on-site staff , outlining how they prepared for the security issues that come with hosting a match . The challenges faced by the security team , in conjunction with the local police , for an event of this type were fully explored , and our delegates were given an inside look at those challenges and how our hosts prepare to meet them .
The following day ’ s agenda included a welcome address from the Greater Manchester Police Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling , and classroom presentations ( and facilitated discussions ) on Leadership Professional Development ; Enhanced Customer Communications Skills ; and Levels of Leadership by the Greater Manchester Police Leadership Academy .
Following morning review and reflections , Day 4 commenced with a visit to Old Trafford , the iconic home field of the Manchester United Football Club . The security and policing challenges that confront security and police at the stadium of one of ( if not the ) most famous and high-profile professional sports teams in the world , were addressed by retired GMP Chief Inspector Gary Simpson , currently the team ’ s Deputy Director of Stadium Safety & Security . He addressed not only the intricate and complex safety protocols for the stadium , but also the coordination along with the police of the safety , security , and counter-terrorism operations around the stadium area , including the parking areas and associated roads , mass transit system , and the local restaurants and pubs .
The afternoon was reserved for a leadership “ staff ride ” led by our very own Professor Pat Schuber of Fairleigh Dickinson University , where the focus was on the events , personalities and lessons to be derived from three important figures in British history . The site for this experiential learning exercise was the city of Chester .
Day 5 began with review and reflections , and then the delegation again left Sedgley Park , and was hosted by the National Crime Agency ( NCA ) at their northern regional headquarters in Warrington , located between Manchester and Liverpool . The stated role of the NCA is “ to protect the public by disrupting and bringing to justice those serious and organised criminals who present the highest risk to the UK .” Our delegation was given a series of briefings on the work of the NCA and their policing partners , as well as an in-depth case study focusing on a contemporary operation .
The delegation then moved on to the headquarters of another major regional police force , the Merseyside Police , located in the Liverpool city center . Merseyside Police Assistant Chief Constable Ian Critchley addressed our delegates about the leadership challenges his force faces , in particular focusing on their organizational efforts to fairly , transparently , and effectively provide police services to a broadly diverse population that also includes a variety of socio-economic communities . ACC Critchley and his team were especially passionate about the Force ’ s strenuous efforts to connect with and serve all of their communities . This included a discussion and presentation led by Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Richardson on a community-based approach to dealing with guns and gangs . The next day also saw the delegation leave Sedgley Park for the Greater Manchester Police headquarters complex , located about 2
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