Richard Farina

Richard Farina is a Lecturer in Professional Policing at Newman University's Faculty of Arts, Society and Professional Studies, appointed in August 2023. With 30 years of operational policing experience, he specialized as a firearms trainer, contributing to national standards in the UK policing sector.

Previously, he held roles in firearms training delivery, assessment, and quality assurance, including designing 'train the trainer' programs for UK forces and international jurisdictions. He co-authored the National Police Firearms Training Curriculum's assessment standards and served on College of Policing national working groups to shape policing education. As a tactical advisor, he instructed decision-making processes under threat and risk scenarios for officers of all ranks.

His expertise bridges practical law enforcement experience with academic curriculum development, emphasizing safety protocols, instructor training, and tactical methodologies.