Paul Howes

Paul Howes is a police officer with extensive experience in firearms operations and training. He currently serves as a National Firearms Instructor for SCO19 at the Metropolitan Police.1 In this role, he provides 24/7 armed policing response to planned and spontaneous events, ensuring legal compliance within this tightly legislated service.1

Howes is nearing the end of his career in law enforcement, as he has mentioned being "about to leave the service".3 He brings several transferable skills to both private and public sector businesses, which he is likely considering for his post-police career.3

Throughout his career, Howes has gained expertise in:

1. Armed policing response
2. Legal compliance in firearms operations
3. Handling planned and spontaneous events
4. Firearms instruction and training

It's worth noting that Howes has expressed some concerns about the state of policing, particularly regarding the relationship between senior management and rank-and-file officers.2 This suggests he has a critical perspective on the current state of law enforcement based on his years of experience.