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WE WORK ON BEHALF OF FIVE FORCES TO KEEP THE REGION SAFE
East Midlands Special Operations Unit
One of the largest collaborative units of its kind in the country, with over 1,000 employees, the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) delivers specialist capabilities on behalf of the five East Midlands police forces - Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire.
Recently shortlisted for a World Class Policing award, EMSOU is an exciting place to work, where no two days are the same, where there is a variety of police officer, specialist and police staff roles across the department. Relevant specialist training is given to each and every one of its staff and expertise lies in six distinct areas.

Our East Midlands Special Operations Unit teams
Meet some of the team
Jonnathan Marshall, Central Services Manager – Technical Services
I’d always wanted to work for the force, and studying Forensics offered me a route in. That said, I worked in the private sector for around 10 years before joining Derbyshire Constabulary. I’d heard about the ground breaking regional collaboration within the Police Service and how their core forensic services would rival anything in the private sector. I had to apply! I’ve been here 5 years now.
The attitude of my colleagues can’t be faulted. Everyone wants to provide the very best and my peers have offered me constant support and helped me to develop. The Constabulary’s very progressive as an employer too, particularly in terms of diversity & equality and health and wellbeing. It’s genuinely a great place to work.
Meet some of the team
Andrew Price, Director of Technical Services for EMSOU
I joined Derbyshire Constabulary back in 1993 on a five year apprenticeship as a Fingerprint Trainee. Back then it was viewed as a job for life. I saw it as an opportunity to learn while being paid - but also thought it sounded exciting and a worthwhile career. I’m still here 26 years later, so my initial impression must have been right! What I love about working here is that we’re always innovative and willing to look ahead. We’re also a brand leader in our field. The force has always been very supportive of me and my career and the people are great. It really does feel like a family.
Meet some of the team
Jenny Rowland, Business Intelligence Analyst
I started out as a Forensic Intelligence Analyst back in 2003, when advances in DNA were in their infancy. I didn't envisage this being such an enriching career, but it is! I’ve had five different roles so far.
During my time here, I’ve set up a system for receiving forensic identities, worked on operations covering baby kidnap, child sexual exploitation and modern slavery and led on topics like Stop and Search, Hate Crime and Persons Susceptible to Harm.
The force has a real family feel about it and is fully supportive in terms of training and development. Accordingly, I’ve gain invaluable knowledge in a variety of specialist areas.