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Sarah Kirwan

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Deputy Senior Investigator at Prison and Probation Ombudsman
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Sarah is a highly experienced former investigator with a distinguished career in law enforcement, including roles at the Metropolitan Police and as Deputy Senior Investigator at the Prison and Probation Ombudsman. She specializes in leading complex inquiries, particularly concerning public protection and safeguarding. She holds an MA in Creative Writing.

Outside of her investigative career, Sarah is passionate about effective communication and storytelling, an interest underscored by her Masters in Creative Writing. This academic pursuit complements her professional focus on distilling complex truths into clear, compelling narratives and empowering people through honest communication.

She was the Deputy Senior Investigator for Operation Deerness, a major investigation into historical abuse at the Medomsley Detention Centre.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Deputy Senior Investigator
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Public Safeguarding
Her career has been dedicated to protecting vulnerable people, from child protection with the Metropolitan Police to investigating systemic issues within the prison system.
Investigative Integrity
She has received multiple police commendations for her detective ability and has co-authored official reports aimed at improving procedures and learning from complex cases.
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Career

Work history

11-2023 - 6-2025
Deputy Senior Investigator
Prison and Probation Ombudsman
7-2019 - 11-2023
Major Incident Room Manager
Surrey Police
2-2017 - 7-2019
Independent Public Protection Advisor
Surrey Police
1-2012 - 10-2016
Detective Sergeant
Metropolitan Police
9-2009 - 1-2012
Detective Sergeant
Metropolitan Police
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Education
1990 - 1993
Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of Southampton
2016 - 2018
Master's degree
St Mary’s University, Twickenham
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