Kevin has worked as a licensing officer in the Shrewsbury area for the last 5 years. He supports the work of the Shrewsbury Pubwatch scheme as an advisor and provides practical assistance such as carrying out crime reduction risk assessments and advice on event management and helping to review emergency plans. He has helped to upskill door supervisors with a number of training events on subjects such as anti-terrorism, conflict management, report writing and riverside safety.
He has worked closely with the Pubwatch Chair and BID manager to manage information between members and to ensure that licensees and door staff are updated with current intelligence to ensure the smooth running of events.
James Hitchen Chair of Shrewsbury Pubwatch says:
“Kevin is a key player in our Pubwatch, allowing us to manage our own affairs but providing good advice and support. On event days he is normally out and about on the ground talking to door supervisors and licensees and keeping us updated. He has worked with us and the BID to successfully secure Purple Flag status. Much of our success is down to his partnership approach to policing”.
Aleks Vladimirov BID Manager says:
“Kevin has helped me to understand licensing and I believe that the growth of the evening economy is very much down to our partnership approach. He has also helped me to work closely with Pubwatch as one of key partners. He has supported us with training events that has helped to professionalise door supervisors and licensees within the city centre. For example he recognised the risk that the river plays to our visitors and has helped develop ‘line rescue’ training and provided emergency rescue equipment at some riverside venues. He has also provided scene management training and provided incident kits that are now available to door staff and response officers when needed”.
Sergeant Simon Morris says:
“Kevin was instrumental to shaping my attitude and approach to licensing as a new neighbourhood sergeant. His dedication and partnership approach to working with the Pubwatch and BID is key to the success of Shrewsbury town centre. I am proud to be his line manager and I fully support the nomination”.
