Tim Brain
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Timothy Brain OBE
, QPM
, FRSA, (born 1954), was the Chief Constable
of Gloucestershire
from 2001 to 1st January 2010. He was previously Deputy Chief Constable
from 1998.
, obtaining a first class honours degree
in 1975, and his PhD
in 1983. He captained the University's team in the BBC
television series University Challenge
in 1976.
Brain joined the Avon and Somerset Constabulary
in 1978 under the graduate entry 'fast track' scheme, rising from Constable
to Chief Inspector
in that county before joining the Hampshire Constabulary
on his promotion to Superintendent
. He became Assistant Chief Constable
in the West Midlands Police
in 1994, where he was responsible for Community Affairs and later for Operations. His specific responsibilities included the policing of Euro ’96, counter terrorist operations, and the extensive reorganisation of the force in 1997. In 1998 he was promoted to become Deputy Chief Constable of Gloucestershire, where his responsibilities included community relations and strategic planning.
, becoming one of the few Police Forces to corporately achieve the standard. In January 2006 the Force completed a four-year project to build and occupy a new state of the art Headquarters. This was built under the Public Finance Initiative, and was concluded on time and under budget.
He has been a member of the Association of Chief Police Officers
(ACPO) since 1994 and, until his retirement, was one of the most senior Chief Constables in the country. He was the Association’s spokesperson on prostitution and related vice matters, taking a leading part in framing the Government’s policy dealing with child prostitution in 1998 and creating ACPO’s own prostitution strategy in 2004. He was chair of ACPO’s Finance Business Area, with national responsibility for financial matters. He was also Chair of the Chief Police Officers’ Staff Association (CPOSA). He led Gloucestershire’s response to the extensive flooding and water emergency of 2007.
He has written extensively on a variety of police matters, and is a frequent speaker at conferences on a wide range of police subjects including strategic leadership, performance management and anti-vice policing. He has been a critical reader for several publishing projects. He is member of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, advisory boards to the Department of History and Welsh History, and the School of Management and Business Studies. He was appointed Visiting Professor in Police Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Human Studies at London South Bank University
in 2006 and Honorary Fellow of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, in 2007. He announced his retirement as Chief Constable on the 1st June 2009, to take effect from the 1st January 2010.
(QPM) in the 2002 Birthday Honours. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (FRSA) in 2004. He was elected a Companion
of the Chartered Management Institute
(CCMI) in 2007. In the Birthday Honours of June 2008 Dr Brain became an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
(OBE) for his services to the Police and the community in Gloucestershire.
. He is chair of British Police Rugby and the British Police Symphony Orchestra, and was responsible for leading the BPSO’s extensive tour of India in February 2008. He is a Patron of the The King's Foundation
Dr Brain is married with one son.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
, QPM
Queen's Police Medal
The Queen's Police Medal is awarded to police officers in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for gallantry or distinguished service. Recipients may use the post-nominal letters "QPM", although the right to use these was only granted officially on 20 July 1969...
, FRSA, (born 1954), was the Chief Constable
Chief Constable
Chief constable is the rank used by the chief police officer of every territorial police force in the United Kingdom except for the City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police, as well as the chief officers of the three 'special' national police forces, the British Transport Police, Ministry...
of Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Constabulary
Gloucestershire Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing the non-metropolitan county of Gloucestershire in England...
from 2001 to 1st January 2010. He was previously Deputy Chief Constable
Deputy Chief Constable
Deputy chief constable is the second highest rank in all territorial police forces in the United Kingdom , as well as the British Transport Police, Ministry of Defence Police and Civil Nuclear...
from 1998.
Early career
Before joining the Police Service, Brain was a student at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, from 1972 to 1978, where he read HistoryHistory
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, obtaining a first class honours degree
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in 1975, and his PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in 1983. He captained the University's team in the BBC
BBC
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television series University Challenge
University Challenge
University Challenge is a British quiz programme that has aired since 1962. The format is based on the American show College Bowl, which ran on NBC radio from 1953 to 1957, and on NBC television from 1959 to 1970....
in 1976.
Brain joined the Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
Avon & Somerset Constabulary is the territorial police force in England responsible for policing the non-metropolitan county of Somerset, the city & county of Bristol and the unitary authorities of South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset; before 1996 these districts...
in 1978 under the graduate entry 'fast track' scheme, rising from Constable
Constable
A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdictions.-Etymology:...
to Chief Inspector
Chief inspector
Chief inspector is a rank used in police forces which follow the British model. In countries outside Britain, it is sometimes referred to as chief inspector of police .-Australia:...
in that county before joining the Hampshire Constabulary
Hampshire Constabulary
Hampshire Constabulary is the territorial police force responsible for policing Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in southern England.The force area includes the cities of Winchester, Southampton and Portsmouth...
on his promotion to Superintendent
Superintendent (police)
Superintendent , often shortened to "super", is a rank in British police services and in most English-speaking Commonwealth nations. In many Commonwealth countries the full version is superintendent of police...
. He became Assistant Chief Constable
Assistant Chief Constable
Assistant chief constable is the third highest rank in all British territorial police forces , as well as the British Transport Police, Ministry of Defence Police and...
in the West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the metropolitan county of West Midlands in England.Covering an area with nearly 2.6 million inhabitants, which includes the cities of Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and also the Black Country; the force is made up...
in 1994, where he was responsible for Community Affairs and later for Operations. His specific responsibilities included the policing of Euro ’96, counter terrorist operations, and the extensive reorganisation of the force in 1997. In 1998 he was promoted to become Deputy Chief Constable of Gloucestershire, where his responsibilities included community relations and strategic planning.
Chief Constable of Gloucestershire
On becoming Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Brain embarked upon a programme of significant strategic change. The Force’s strategic plans, Vision5 and Vision 2010, have been recognised as leading examples of strategic management. His achievements include completing the first Tri-service (Police, Fire and Ambulance) Emergency Control Centre, creating new specialist investigative units to combat serious and organised crime, and receiving the Investors In People AwardInvestors in People
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, becoming one of the few Police Forces to corporately achieve the standard. In January 2006 the Force completed a four-year project to build and occupy a new state of the art Headquarters. This was built under the Public Finance Initiative, and was concluded on time and under budget.
He has been a member of the Association of Chief Police Officers
Association of Chief Police Officers
The Association of Chief Police Officers , established in 1948, is a private limited company that leads the development of policing practice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.ACPO provides a forum for chief police officers to share ideas and coordinates the strategic...
(ACPO) since 1994 and, until his retirement, was one of the most senior Chief Constables in the country. He was the Association’s spokesperson on prostitution and related vice matters, taking a leading part in framing the Government’s policy dealing with child prostitution in 1998 and creating ACPO’s own prostitution strategy in 2004. He was chair of ACPO’s Finance Business Area, with national responsibility for financial matters. He was also Chair of the Chief Police Officers’ Staff Association (CPOSA). He led Gloucestershire’s response to the extensive flooding and water emergency of 2007.
He has written extensively on a variety of police matters, and is a frequent speaker at conferences on a wide range of police subjects including strategic leadership, performance management and anti-vice policing. He has been a critical reader for several publishing projects. He is member of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, advisory boards to the Department of History and Welsh History, and the School of Management and Business Studies. He was appointed Visiting Professor in Police Studies within the Faculty of Arts and Human Studies at London South Bank University
London South Bank University
London South Bank University is a university in south London. With over 25,000 students and 1,700 staff, it is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it takes its name...
in 2006 and Honorary Fellow of the University of Wales, Aberystwyth, in 2007. He announced his retirement as Chief Constable on the 1st June 2009, to take effect from the 1st January 2010.
Honours and awards
He was awarded the Queen's Police MedalQueen's Police Medal
The Queen's Police Medal is awarded to police officers in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth for gallantry or distinguished service. Recipients may use the post-nominal letters "QPM", although the right to use these was only granted officially on 20 July 1969...
(QPM) in the 2002 Birthday Honours. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures & Commerce (FRSA) in 2004. He was elected a Companion
Companion
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of the Chartered Management Institute
Chartered Management Institute
The Chartered Management Institute is a professional institution for managers, based in the United Kingdom.In addition to supporting its members, the organisation encourages management development, carries out research, produces a wide variety of publications on management interests, and publishes...
(CCMI) in 2007. In the Birthday Honours of June 2008 Dr Brain became an Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(OBE) for his services to the Police and the community in Gloucestershire.
Interests
His interests include history, music, rugby union and supporting Gloucestershire County Cricket ClubGloucestershire County Cricket Club
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club is one of the 18 major county clubs which make up the English and Welsh national cricket structure, representing the historic county of Gloucestershire. Its limited overs team is called the Gloucestershire Gladiators....
. He is chair of British Police Rugby and the British Police Symphony Orchestra, and was responsible for leading the BPSO’s extensive tour of India in February 2008. He is a Patron of the The King's Foundation
The King's School, Gloucester
The King's School, Gloucester is an independent school in the United Kingdom, taking students from the ages of 3-18, with around 500 students. The current Headmaster is Alastair Macnaughton.- Origins :...
Dr Brain is married with one son.
External links
- Dr Brain's bio with Gloucestershire Constabulary
- http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42816000/jpg/_42816337_timbrainglouccops.203.jpg&imgrefurl=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/mid/6567783.stm&h=152&w=203&sz=9&hl=en&start=0&um=1&tbnid=BXY2X-x__yYjcM:&tbnh=79&tbnw=105&prev=/images%3Fq%3DTimothy%2BBrain%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26sa%3DNBrain on BBCBBCThe British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
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