Present Day
Jan was the subject of a documentary on Channel 4 (UK) in March 2008 entitled Sex Change Soldier, a candid and emotional detailing of her journey from Paratrooper to Woman. This has been repeated several times on UK television and sold to a number of other territories. It was the most commented programme on Channel 4 during the month of its original broadcast.
Recent press reports state Jan has settled her differences with the Army and has resigned her commission. The MOD have confirmed she is leaving the Army and does so with the Army's "best wishes".
She continues to undertake a number of training and advisory roles on gender issues, including Lancashire Police. She continues to support The Parachute Regiment by raising considerable sums for Airborne Charities. In 2009, she was reported to have joined Strathclyde Police.
Jan is currently a serving Police Officer with Strathclyde Police working in Glasgow.
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