With 33 years Police experience, Donna has held many diverse roles which have included Police Hostage Negotiator, National Silver Public Order Commander, CBRN (Chemical, biological radiological, nuclear and explosive) Tactical Commander and was the Football Match Silver Commander for Manchester United at Old Trafford.
In 2017, Donna was the Police Silver Commander for the nationwide coordinated Police response to the Manchester Arena Terror Attack.
Donna started her policing career in 1980 with Greater Manchester Police. She served in most boroughs throughout the Greater Manchester area.
In 2013 Donna was the UK National Commander to represent the contingent of UK Police Officers seconded to Northern Island for the G8 Summit. In 2014, Donna was the national Commander for the NATO Summit held in Gwent. During her time with Specialist Operations Donna dealt with many public protests. In 2014, on promotion to Superintendent, she served as the Borough Commander for Tameside.
Since her retirement, Donna works in a voluntary capacity at The Maggie’s Centre at the Christie Hospital. Donna also acts as an Independent Person for Salford City Council and in addition, has recently taken on the role as Trustee for The St. Luke’s Centre in Whalley Range promoting the health and well-being of Roman Catholic clergy in Great Britain and Southern Ireland.
Donna is mum to twin daughters and has two grandchildren. Donna is an active member of the Catholic Police Guild of England & Wales which supports catholic officers and staff.
Key areas of expertise;
- Strategic leadership experience
- People/HR
- Structures
- Compliance/legal
- Evaluation