I began my working career as a professional photographer and travelled to many parts of the world. In 1995 I returned to the UK needing a new challenge.
Wondering what to do with my life and reflecting on my experiences of an unhappy childhood, I decided to become a police officer, wanting to do good and protecting those who were unable to protect themselves.
That was 25 years ago. I think I’d pretty much seen everything and have dealt with tragedy both professionally and personally that, with hindsight I underestimated entirely. It was enough to drive you mad and it nearly did. It made me think about my own wellbeing and the impact my job had and continues to have on me and my colleagues.
The skills I learnt as a police officer continue to serve me well to this day. As a road policing officer and then later CID and child protection, I had to interview some of the most vulnerable and traumatised human beings. I now bring these skills to audio production with thought and compassion.