Catherine is currently a member of Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Chief Officer Team, seconded to the National Police Chiefs’ Council as temporary Deputy Chief Constable and Programme Lead for the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. She started her policing career in Greater Manchester Police in 2003, transferring to Hertfordshire in 2005. Catherine moved to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary in March 2022 where she was ACC for the Joint Operations Unit and Contact Management before returning to Hertfordshire Constabulary in April 2023. From July 2023 to early 2025, Catherine was the NPCC lead for the Contact Management portfolio.