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My name is Dan Thomas, and I am proud to serve as part of the policing team for Birmingham City Centre. As the Outer Sector Inspector, I hold geographical responsibility for Westside, Southside, and Eastside, along with daily oversight of the entire city centre district. I work closely with a dedicated team of officers who are committed to responding effectively to calls for service while also tackling longer-term issues to address the challenges facing our community. I am eager to build long-lasting, supportive relationships with key stakeholders, working together to resolve local problems and create meaningful, positive change in our communities.
With over 23 years of policing experience, I have had the privilege of working across a range of operational, local policing, intelligence, and taskforce areas. This breadth of experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of how to address complex issues and implement effective strategies. I am especially passionate about preventing youth violence and have previously led Project Guardian Teams in Coventry and Birmingham, focusing on making our communities safer for young people.
As Bronze Lead for managing Use of Force for West Midlands Police, I am committed to improving transparency and accountability in how we use force while identifying opportunities to reduce its necessity in daily policing. In my role as Birmingham Local Policing Area Lead for staff assaults, I am equally dedicated to enhancing the care and support provided to our officers and staff when they face assault or hate crimes, as well as developing processes to reduce these offences. Additionally, I serve as a Police Support Unit Commander and Bronze Public Order Public Safety Commander, using my expertise to ensure the safe and effective policing of events across Birmingham City Centre and the wider region.
Outside of work, I am a proud husband and father to two very active young people who keep me on my toes with their busy social and sporting lives. I am also passionate about helping others and have taken part in several personal challenges to raise money for local charities—including jumping out of a plane at 13,000 feet, which, while not on my bucket list, proved to be a thrilling way to support a great cause!
As a neighbourhood inspector with over 29 years of experience in policing, I have led the City Centre policing team for the past 4 and a half years. We pride ourselves on serving our local communities and making Birmingham a safe and welcoming place to reside, work and visit.
My policing experience is vast having held roles across the Black Country and Western side of the force. I spent several years as a Detective investigating challenging, complex crimes ensuring justice for victims in a number of high-profile crimes across WMP.
In 2014 I was privileged to coordinate the assessment of all newly recruited officers to force, shaping and supporting our staff for the future.
My passion however remains within neighbourhood policing, having served Lye, Whitmore Reans and finally Birmingham City Centre a large proportion of my service has been dedicated to understanding the complex and diverse needs of our communities and how best to serve them.
My name is Dan Thomas, and I am proud to serve as part of the policing team for Birmingham City Centre. As the Outer Sector Inspector, I hold geographical responsibility for Westside, Southside, and Eastside, along with daily oversight of the entire city centre district. I work closely with a dedicated team of officers who are committed to responding effectively to calls for service while also tackling longer-term issues to address the challenges facing our community. I am eager to build long-lasting, supportive relationships with key stakeholders, working together to resolve local problems and create meaningful, positive change in our communities.
With over 23 years of policing experience, I have had the privilege of working across a range of operational, local policing, intelligence, and taskforce areas. This breadth of experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of how to address complex issues and implement effective strategies. I am especially passionate about preventing youth violence and have previously led Project Guardian Teams in Coventry and Birmingham, focusing on making our communities safer for young people.
As Bronze Lead for managing Use of Force for West Midlands Police, I am committed to improving transparency and accountability in how we use force while identifying opportunities to reduce its necessity in daily policing. In my role as Birmingham Local Policing Area Lead for staff assaults, I am equally dedicated to enhancing the care and support provided to our officers and staff when they face assault or hate crimes, as well as developing processes to reduce these offences. Additionally, I serve as a Police Support Unit Commander and Bronze Public Order Public Safety Commander, using my expertise to ensure the safe and effective policing of events across Birmingham City Centre and the wider region.
Outside of work, I am a proud husband and father to two very active young people who keep me on my toes with their busy social and sporting lives. I am also passionate about helping others and have taken part in several personal challenges to raise money for local charities—including jumping out of a plane at 13,000 feet, which, while not on my bucket list, proved to be a thrilling way to support a great cause!
I am proud to serve as part of the policing team for Birmingham City Centre. As the Outer Sector Inspector, I hold geographical responsibility for Westside, Southside, and Eastside, along with daily oversight of the entire city centre district. I work closely with a dedicated team of officers who are committed to responding effectively to calls for service while also tackling longer-term issues to address the challenges facing our community. I am eager to build long-lasting, supportive relationships with key stakeholders, working together to resolve local problems and create meaningful, positive change in our communities.
With over 23 years of policing experience, I have had the privilege of working across a range of operational, local policing, intelligence, and taskforce areas. This breadth of experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of how to address complex issues and implement effective strategies. I am especially passionate about preventing youth violence and have previously led Project Guardian Teams in Coventry and Birmingham, focusing on making our communities safer for young people.
As Bronze Lead for managing Use of Force for West Midlands Police, I am committed to improving transparency and accountability in how we use force while identifying opportunities to reduce its necessity in daily policing. In my role as Birmingham Local Policing Area Lead for staff assaults, I am equally dedicated to enhancing the care and support provided to our officers and staff when they face assault or hate crimes, as well as developing processes to reduce these offences. Additionally, I serve as a Police Support Unit Commander and Bronze Public Order Public Safety Commander, using my expertise to ensure the safe and effective policing of events across Birmingham City Centre and the wider region.
Outside of work, I am a proud husband and father to two very active young people who keep me on my toes with their busy social and sporting lives. I am also passionate about helping others and have taken part in several personal challenges to raise money for local charities—including jumping out of a plane at 13,000 feet, which, while not on my bucket list, proved to be a thrilling way to support a great cause!
I joined West Midlands Police in 2002 and have dedicated my career to working closely with the community and partners to reduce crime, protect the public, and bring offenders to justice.
During my first ten years in policing, I served as a PC across various Response, Neighbourhood, and proactive crime teams in East Birmingham. In 2013, I became a Sergeant in Sparkbrook, where I have fond memories of working with the community to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. I take great pride in knowing I gave my all, supported by a strong team, to collaborate with local partners and achieve shared goals.
Between 2016 and 2019, I served as a Response Sergeant in both East and West Birmingham, leading teams to ensure we responded to calls for service as efficiently and effectively as possible.
In 2019, I was promoted to Police Inspector, working in Sandwell and Dudley before returning to Birmingham in late 2020 as a Response Inspector, covering West Birmingham.
In January 2025, I took on my current role in Birmingham City Centre. I am eager to engage with community members and partners to ensure my team and I provide the highest level of service, aligned with the needs of local residents and businesses.
I work alongside Inspector Dan Thomas, who oversees the Outer Sector (Westside, Southside, and Eastside), while I am primarily responsible for the Inner Sector (Central). Having previously worked together, I am confident we will continue to collaborate effectively to ensure our officers deliver the best possible service across all of Birmingham City Centre.
As a proud family man, father of three and grandad and a dedicated member of West Midlands Police for 23 years, I look forward to serving the Birmingham City Centre community and its businesses.
I am proud to serve as part of the policing team for Birmingham City Centre. As the Outer Sector Inspector, I hold geographical responsibility for Westside, Southside, and Eastside, along with daily oversight of the entire city centre district. I work closely with a dedicated team of officers who are committed to responding effectively to calls for service while also tackling longer-term issues to address the challenges facing our community. I am eager to build long-lasting, supportive relationships with key stakeholders, working together to resolve local problems and create meaningful, positive change in our communities.
With over 23 years of policing experience, I have had the privilege of working across a range of operational, local policing, intelligence, and taskforce areas. This breadth of experience has equipped me with a deep understanding of how to address complex issues and implement effective strategies. I am especially passionate about preventing youth violence and have previously led Project Guardian Teams in Coventry and Birmingham, focusing on making our communities safer for young people.
As Bronze Lead for managing Use of Force for West Midlands Police, I am committed to improving transparency and accountability in how we use force while identifying opportunities to reduce its necessity in daily policing. In my role as Birmingham Local Policing Area Lead for staff assaults, I am equally dedicated to enhancing the care and support provided to our officers and staff when they face assault or hate crimes, as well as developing processes to reduce these offences. Additionally, I serve as a Police Support Unit Commander and Bronze Public Order Public Safety Commander, using my expertise to ensure the safe and effective policing of events across Birmingham City Centre and the wider region.
Outside of work, I am a proud husband and father to two very active young people who keep me on my toes with their busy social and sporting lives. I am also passionate about helping others and have taken part in several personal challenges to raise money for local charities—including jumping out of a plane at 13,000 feet, which, while not on my bucket list, proved to be a thrilling way to support a great cause!
I joined West Midlands Police in 2002 and have dedicated my career to working closely with the community and partners to reduce crime, protect the public, and bring offenders to justice.
During my first ten years in policing, I served as a PC across various Response, Neighbourhood, and proactive crime teams in East Birmingham. In 2013, I became a Sergeant in Sparkbrook, where I have fond memories of working with the community to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. I take great pride in knowing I gave my all, supported by a strong team, to collaborate with local partners and achieve shared goals.
Between 2016 and 2019, I served as a Response Sergeant in both East and West Birmingham, leading teams to ensure we responded to calls for service as efficiently and effectively as possible.
In 2019, I was promoted to Police Inspector, working in Sandwell and Dudley before returning to Birmingham in late 2020 as a Response Inspector, covering West Birmingham.
In January 2025, I took on my current role in Birmingham City Centre. I am eager to engage with community members and partners to ensure my team and I provide the highest level of service, aligned with the needs of local residents and businesses.
I work alongside Inspector Dan Thomas, who oversees the Outer Sector (Westside, Southside, and Eastside), while I am primarily responsible for the Inner Sector (Central). Having previously worked together, I am confident we will continue to collaborate effectively to ensure our officers deliver the best possible service across all of Birmingham City Centre.
As a proud family man, father of three and grandad and a dedicated member of West Midlands Police for 23 years, I look forward to serving the Birmingham City Centre community and its businesses.
Priorities
| 14 May 2024 | Education/enforcement of ebike usage Response (14 May 2024)Ebike usage? |
| 14 May 2024 | Street community ASB |
| 14 May 2024 | Safer Night Time economy Response (14 May 2024)Safer Night Time Economy |
| 14 May 2024 | Education/enforcement of ebike usage Response (14 May 2024)Ebike usage? |
| 14 May 2024 | Street community ASB |
| 14 May 2024 | Safer Night Time economy Response (14 May 2024)Safer Night Time Economy |
| 14 May 2024 | Education/enforcement of ebike usage Response (14 May 2024)Ebike usage? |
| 14 May 2024 | Street community ASB |
| 14 May 2024 | Safer Night Time economy Response (14 May 2024)Safer Night Time Economy |
| 14 May 2024 | Education/enforcement of ebike usage Response (14 May 2024)Ebike usage? |
| 14 May 2024 | Street community ASB |
| 14 May 2024 | Safer Night Time economy Response (14 May 2024)Safer Night Time Economy |
| 14 May 2024 | Education/enforcement of ebike usage Response (14 May 2024)Ebike usage? |
| 14 May 2024 | Street community ASB |
| 14 May 2024 | Safer Night Time economy Response (14 May 2024)Safer Night Time Economy |
| 14 May 2024 | Education/enforcement of ebike usage Response (14 May 2024)Ebike usage? |
| 14 May 2024 | Street community ASB |
| 14 May 2024 | Safer Night Time economy Response (14 May 2024)Safer Night Time Economy |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Vehicle Crime and in particular vehicle cannibalism Response (18 Jan 2025)We have developed a patrol plan to incorporate our risk locations and are working with force resources to make sure that we have the right resources with the correct skill sets to combat this crime. |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Robbery is a key priority for our local officers, and ensuring that the City Centre is a safe environment for everyone motivates them. Response (18 Jan 2025)Local officers including our Op Taurus Team are actively engaged in a number of overt and covert policing operations. |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Anti-Social Behaviour has many forms in the City Centre; from street drinking, drug use, homelessness, illegal use of e-bikes, illegal street vendors and begging. Response (18 Jan 2025)Under the Operation name "Op Galanthus" and others our local officers are targeting these key issues, we are working closely with key stakeholders from local BID's and the City Council to remove and deter people intent on causing ASB. |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Vehicle Crime and in particular vehicle cannibalism Response (18 Jan 2025)We have developed a patrol plan to incorporate our risk locations and are working with force resources to make sure that we have the right resources with the correct skill sets to combat this crime. |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Robbery is a key priority for our local officers, and ensuring that the City Centre is a safe environment for everyone motivates them. Response (18 Jan 2025)Local officers including our Op Taurus Team are actively engaged in a number of overt and covert policing operations. |
| 18 Jan 2025 | Anti-Social Behaviour has many forms in the City Centre; from street drinking, drug use, homelessness, illegal use of e-bikes, illegal street vendors and begging. Response (18 Jan 2025)Under the Operation name "Op Galanthus" and others our local officers are targeting these key issues, we are working closely with key stakeholders from local BID's and the City Council to remove and deter people intent on causing ASB. |
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