Profile: The problem solving DS

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Profile: The problem solving DS

Supporting talent, working better with other organisations and tackling fraud more effectively are among the ideas of a detective with an unusual force role.

Date - 28th January 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Detective Sergeant Ash Jones of Avon and Somerset has a unique role marked out by his job title as Force Problem-Solving Coordinator. He made headlines at the start of the year when he was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list in...

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