PROFILE
Multi-skilled, Forensic Consultant with an excellent track record in law enforcement. For over fifteen years responsible for the management of the forensic investigation of major incidents. During a career spanning over twenty five years, many varied tasks and projects were undertaken, including recommendations on the use of CCTV cameras for Luton which were used by the Borough Council to secure government funding for the system later installed. Research and report recommending the establishment of a burglary response unit that led to 32% reduction in house burglaries in the borough.

Since early retirement from the public sector has developed the skills required in the private sector. Has a broad client base from many sections of the forensic industry worldwide. Principal clients include:
• Forensic Pathways Ltd - United Kingdom
• Advanced Forensic Solutions Ltd - United Kingdom
• Enviroteq UK Ltd - United Kingdom
• Gieserlab - United States
• JS Imaging - Denmark
CURRENT COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
• Development and delivery of crime scene management and forensic investigation training to police in Belgium, Netherlands, Turkey and Canada.
• Development of new technologies and techniques for forensic investigation worldwide.
• International market development for the above.
• Managing forensic analysis and investigation for financial institutions using cutting edge information technology.
• Delivery of forensic awareness training for legal professionals in various countries.

CURRENT ACADEMIC PROJECTS

• External Examiner, Department of Forensic and Investigative Science, University of Central Lancashire Preston.
• Visiting lecturer, John Moore’s University, Liverpool.
• Development of various projects with University of Derby and University of Lincoln.
• Writing articles for scientific and legal publications in the United Kingdom and North America.


QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Management Studies - De Monfort University, Milton Keynes. 1995
[[[[Scott]]]] ish Certificate of Education ‘O’ Levels
English, Arithmetic, History, German, Russian 1970 - 1973


POLICE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

2002 Forensic Quality Assurance Manager
Merseyside Police
• Head of Office of Forensic Quality Assurance Management
Unit consisting:
 Central Submissions Unit, responsible for ensuring viability of exhibits and examination requested from forensic suppliers.
 Training & Quality Assurance Unit, responsible for recruitment, initial training and continuous forensic training of Crime Scene Investigators.
 Forensic Intelligence Unit, responsible for collating all aspects of forensic intelligence and disseminating to operational officers to ensure maximum use of forensic science in investigations.
• Personal Role
• Development of and recommending forensic support strategies and policies to Chief Officers.
• Corporate responsibility for performance management of all aspects of crime scene investigation from report to police through arrest of offender and subsequent criminal justice process.
• Quality assurance of the use of forensic science.
• Liaison with forensic laboratories, Fire Service and other local and national agencies on matters of relevant strategy and policy.
• Research and development of new techniques and equipment.
• Liaison with local and national academic institutions.
• Review of major case investigations.
• Scientific Support Commander for any major disaster in Force area and member of regional liaison group.



1998 - 2002 Scene of Crime Manager (Chief Crime Scene Investigator) Merseyside Police
• Responsible for management of Force Scenes of Crime Unit, including budgetary, performance monitoring, policy, forward planning and liaison with external agencies.
• Unit of five satellite SOC offices, Central Submissions Unit, Forensic Drawing Unit and Training & Quality Assurance Officer.
• On call for major scene Scientific Support Co-ordinator duties.
• Responsible for review of major case investigations.

1987 - 1998 Senior Scenes of Crime Officer - Bedfordshire Police.
• Responsible for management of Divisional Scenes of Crime Dept., including budgetary and performance monitoring, liaison with external agencies and training including recently appointed Senior SOCO.
• On call for major scene management.
• Countywide duties include being designated officer for C.O.S.H.H. Regulations and associated ‘Health & Safety’ subjects.
• Diploma Liaison Officer, incorporating running workshops for staff working towards a Diploma in Scientific Support Skills.
• Project work as required.

1981 - 1987 Scenes of Crime Officer - South Yorkshire Police
• General and major scene duties, including photography and monochrome processing and printing.
• Photofit compilation, fingerprint laboratory duties, ESDA operator.

1977 - 1981 Scenes of Crime Officer - Strathclyde Police
• General and major scene duties, photographic and studio duties, including processing of monochrome and colour films.
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TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED

July 2000 - International Craniofacial Identification Conference
Federal Bureau of Investigation Headquarters, Washington DC

July 1997 - Forensic Anthropology Course - University of Bradford

Sept. 1992 - Management of Scientific Support at the Crime Scene Course - National Training Centre for Scientific Support to Crime Investigation,
Harperley Hall, Co. Durham.

July 1992 - Facilitator Training - Bedfordshire Police Headquarters, Kempston

Aug. 1989 - Equal Opportunities - Recruitment and Selection Course.
- Luton College of Higher Education

Feb. 1989 - Introduction to Management Course - Maryland College, Woburn.

Nov 1985 - Scenes of Crime Refresher Course –
Durham Constabulary Scientific Aids Training School, Aykley Heads, Durham

June 1981 - Forensic Science Course –
Home Office Forensic Science Laboratory, Wetherby

Oct. 1977 - Mar.1978 - Integrated Scenes of Crime Training –
Strathclyde Police Headquarters, Glasgow


AWARDS RECEIVED
Jan. 1988 - Commended by Chief Constable, South Yorkshire Police
Nov. 1993 - Commended by Chief Constable, Bedfordshire Police
Nov. 2000 - Commended by Chief Constable, Bedfordshire Police
Mar. 2003 - Commended by Chief Constable, Merseyside Police
In addition 3 Divisional Commanders Congratulations have been received.


PERSONAL INFORMATION

Marital status: Married, with two adult children.
Age: 48 (DOB 20.02.55)
Place of Birth : Irvine, Scotland