Andrew Noble

I am a retired Police Road Traffic Sergeant. When I retired I was in charge of South Yorkshire Police ‘s Serious and Fatal  Road Traffic collision unit, responsible for overseeing the thorough and complete investigation of all relevant collisions in the South Yorkshire Police area. This required close liaison with both CPS and H M Coroner of South Yorkshire in order to produce files suitable for the purpose of either prosecution or  Inquest . Since retiring I have held the position of warehouse and logistics manager at  Barnsley technology company. in this role, apart from ensuring the efficient running of the warehouse, I was responsible for composition of and accompanying custom and excise documentation for overseas orders. I was made redundant from that post during COVID epidemic. Since that time  I have maintained a work ethic  which has seen me   involved in domestic decorating, gardening and landscape projects. I have recently become involved in the coaching of a local under8’s rugby league team. This role  requires both patience and the ability to organise the children involved and foster an environment of confidence and self belief. I find this role both humbling and rewarding. I have held a full U.K. driving licence  for the last 45 years and am proud to report that I have kept a clean and points free licence for that period. My role with South Yorkshire Police saw me achieve grade 1 advanced Police driving , along with both persuit  and VIP training.

As mentioned in the previous narrative I was qualified as a grade 1 advanced driver with South Yorkshire Police.  I was also trained and qualified in both tactical pursuit and  VIP convoy driving.  As previously mentioned I have held the rank of Police Sergeant  with South Yorkshire Police, a role which required me to ensure  professional standards whilst also developing both individual and team qualities. 

Asket Hill Junior School, Leeds, 1970, passed 11+ qualification.                                         Foxwood Comprehensive School, Leeds, 1971 to 1976. Obtained O level qualifications in English Language, English Literature, Technical Drawing, Mechanical Engineering Drawing.                                         Sept 4th 1976, Royal Ordnance Factory, Leeds, commence engineering apprenticeship. 1976-1979 at Kitson College, Leeds, obtain qualification of BTEC level 2 (equivalent to A level maths, tech drawing, materials, engineering processes) Mechanical Engineering. 1978, won Trade Unit Merit Award at ROF(l). 3rd September 1980 completed engineering apprenticeship and qualified as fitter (ROF(L). Worked on turret assembly of main battle tanks, specialised in fitting, calibration and setting of gun sights. 10th February 1989 resigned from ROF(L) in order to join Police Service.   13th February 1989 commence probationary period, South Yorkshire Police, Ecclesfield, Sheffield. 12rh February  1991, complete probationary period, accepted as  Constable, SYP. 1992 qualified to rank of Sergeant, August 1993 qualified as advanced driver (Police) grade 1. July 1996 promoted to rank of Sergeant, Barnsley. July 1998  transferred to SYP Road Traffic Department, Barnsley. 1998 trained and qualified in Police tactical pursuit and containment (TPAC) driving.2003 trained and quailed in role of Family Liaison Officer ( Major Investigations), 2004 obtained City and Guilds qualifications in Tachograph Legislation, 2005 trained and qualified as lead driver VIP convoys. 2000-2006 on going training in role of SIO (Senior Investigating Officer) Road Death Investgation . April  2006 placed in overall command of South Yorkshire Police Camera Partnership Department. Instrumental in the correct deployment of fixed and mobile cameras  along with associated health and safety of operatives and all resultant prosecutions. March 2007 awarded Plice Long Service and Good Conduct medal.. April 2007 appointed as Segeant in charge of South Yorkshire Police Fatal and Srious Collision Investigation Unit. Responsible for full and transparent Investigations of all Fatal and Police involved Collisound within South Yorkshire Police area. Role involved close liaison with senior CPS prosecutors and Coroners of South Yorkshire. Full office management, deployment of resources, production and quality of files for crininal or Coroner Court proceedings. 28th December 2014 resigned from South Yorkshire Polise, issued with good conduct certification and Chief Constable Comandating for work carried out in the field of Road Death Investigation.                                                       March 2015 commenced role of Warehouse and Logistics manager, Osborne Technologies (Barnsley). 31st July 2020 made redundant from post due to COVID pandemic.