St Andrews University Liaison

PC 463 Carolanne Hazelwood

In February 1999, I started my career with Grampian Police where I was stationed in various areas covering the City of Aberdeen. I enjoyed my time in Aberdeen and found the job was always demanding but extremely varied. My time in Aberdeen gave me an insight into problems relating to policing a large city.

In 2001, I transferred to Fife Constabulary initially as a beat officer working in St Andrews. The difference in policing was enormous, however what I found really quickly is anti-social behaviour comes in different forms and it doesn’t matter if it involves addicts abusing drugs on your doorstep or someone parking over your driveway, to the person suffering, both incidents can have the same affect on your life.

I then joined the Community Team and worked in both St Andrews then moved to Tay Coast.

During my time with the Community Team I have worked with many of the different partner agencies which has helped me achieve one of my objectives and that is delivering the best service I can to the local community.

I have recently taken over the role of University Liaison Officer and since moving back to St Andrews, I have noticed that the officers who work in this area are all highly motivated and striving towards increasing public trust, confidence and satisfaction.

I hope that the experience and knowledge I have gained throughout my service, especially my time as a Community Officer, will assist me in giving the best service to the students, residents and visitors to St Andrews. In my role I will be promoting Personal Safety amongst the students and also highlighting the community needs and expectations.