Bespoke Integrity Solutions - Fraud Prevention & Financial Crime Services

Richard completed an exemplary policing career as a Chief Superintendent with West Yorkshire Police and latterly Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) – Specialist Inspectorate (Westminster).

His senior development was provided by the Police Staff College, Bramshill. Whilst in Police Command, Richard undertook the role of Divisional Commander at 3 Police Divisions, typically managing 500 staff and having personal responsibility for devolved annual budgets of around £24m. In his role for Her Majesty’s Inspectorate, he led the review of all 43 UK police forces in their provision of a number of key policing areas which included Serious & Organised Crime, and Major Crime. After retiring from West Yorkshire Police’s Force Command Team, as part of a private organisation, he was placed in the United Arab Emirates, providing consultancy, guidance and review skills to the Abu Dhabi Ministry of Interior, assisting in the modernisation of the Abu Dhabi Police Service. Similar assistance has been provided subsequently to Somaliland and the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (UK). Currently the Chair of the Board of Directors for a Harrogate based Company, Richard thrives providing leadership, review and audit functions. As such, he is delighted to be available to support Bespoke Integrity Solutions Ltd. – Protecting businesses from the risks of fraud, financial crime and other integrity challenges.