Our Staff
Roderick Repton (BA Hons) - Managing Director
Roderick Repton set up Repton Training & Security in 1999, having retired from the police service after serving 33 years.
During his period of service Rod specialised in Criminal Investigation in C.I.D, Drugs Squad and the Special Branch. He progressed through the ranks to become a Detective Chief Inspector, demonstrating his sound managerial skills and professionalism.
In 2004 Rod expanded his company to become The Repton Group trading as Repton Investigations and Repton Training Limited and is the Managing Director of both companies.
Roderick Repton has recently been appointed the role of Secretary for the organisation EPIC.
EPIC is a substantial and highly reputable professional association for ex-police officers working in industry and commerce - with a current membership in excess of 200.
Samantha Repton - Director
Samantha Repton is a Director of Repton Training Limited and oversees all decisions.
Prior to her directorship Sam spent 8 years as cabin crew, with 5 years as a Senior Cabin Crew Manager; as a result Sam is extremely customer focused and believes in always putting the customer first.
Edward Repton - Director
Edward Repton has a vast knowledge of the Security sector and has worked within the industry for 10 years.
Edward is a former member of the British Army Intelligence Corps and holds the City & Guilds 7302 delivering adult learning and the 1884 certificate in conflict resolution awards.
He has professional experience of Terrorism awareness, Document Security, Counter Intelligence, Personnel Security & Vetting, Electronic Warfare, Tactical Questioning, and ISTAR.
Melanie Horak (BA Hons) - Training Manager
Melanie Horak is the training manager for Repton Training Limited. Her responsibility is to maintain the day to day running of the company.
Melanie liaises daily with the trainers, awarding bodies, partner colleges and companies; she is also the main point of contact for all learners on the training programmes.
She has worked in the training sector for a number of years and is currently undertaking her A1 Assessors award.
Mathew Coleman - Administrator
Mathew Coleman is the Office Administrator for both Repton Investigations and Repton Training.
Mathew is currently undertaking a level 2 NVQ in Business and Administration under the apprenticeship scheme.
Whilst at college, he worked in the retail sector for 3 years and from this experience, has high quality customer service and understands that the needs of customers always come first.
Mathew is also an active volunteer for Cancer Research UK and is highly involved with their Relay for Life Derby annual event. He is currently on the committee for Relay for Life Derby 2010. He has volunteered at this event since its inauguration in 2006.
Don Dovaston QPM OBE - Consultant
Repton Training Limited are proud and honoured to have Mr. Dovaston acting as a consultant.
Don retired from the British Police service on millennium night having completed 40 years of police service. During the four years prior to retirement he held the position of Deputy Chief Constable in the Derbyshire Constabulary, having been Assistant Chief Constable of crime and operations for seven years prior to that.
Don was present with the Queens Police medal in 1990, on the eve of his retirement he was honoured with the Order of the British Empire for services to policing.
He has lectured on crime scene management and DNA profiling on a World Wide stage.
Don introduced to the European Commission a policy for crime scene management which has been adopted by all police forces throughout Europe.
