Crime Scene Consultant
Ministry of Interior
Total years of experience :37 years, 9 Months
Currently delivering training in relation to crime scene examination to MOI staff.
Audit of current practices and standard operating procedures.
Development of a crime scene examination course for GCC countries.
Help revise and improve working practices within the department.
Advise on major crime investigations in relation to crime scene examination..
Delivered modules on undergraduate degree programmes, BSc (Hons) Crime Scene Science, Applied Science and Forensic Investigation.
Taught undergraduate and postgraduate students in classroom and laboratory settings.
Created, developed and maintained all lecture, practical and final exam materials.
Helped revise curriculum and module requirements for crime scene and forensic students to better prepare them for the job market.
Represented UoT on Sector Skills for Justice Crime Scene working Group, developing National Occupational Standards.
Responsible for the maintenance and development of the National CSI training programme for the UK.
Responsible for the career development of 20 crime scene instructors
Represented the NTC at a local, National and International level.
Delivery and facilitation of several courses including; Crime Scene Management and Crime Scene Co-ordination, Facial Identification.
Responsible for the organization and facilitation of the National Crime Scene Trainers Annual Conference.
Feb 2002 - Aug 2002
Crime Scene Instructor.
NPIA, The National Training Centre, Harperley Hall, County Durham
➢ Involved in the delivery and facilitation of several courses including; Scenes of Crime Development, Crime Scene Management, Refresher, Conversion, Fire Investigation and Major Disaster
Jan 1999- Feb 2002
Crime Scene Manager.
Cleveland Police, Scenes of Crime Department, Middlesborough, Cleveland.
➢ Responsible for the supervision, monitoring, training and development of a unit of nineteen Scientific Support Staff including both Police Officers and Civilian Support Staff.
➢ Responsible for the effective management and examination of volume crime and major incidents.
➢ Additional responsibilities included the research and composition of original reports in relation to S.S.U. matters as well as annual appraisals and continuous assessments for all staff within the unit.
➢ Wrote the Facial Identification Policy for Cleveland Police and the Working Practices Document for the Scientific Support Unit. Involved in the development of 'Locard', an exhibits monitoring system.
Jan 1991-Jan 1999
Scenes of Crime Officer.
Cleveland Police, Scenes of Crime Department, Middlesborough, Cleveland.
➢ Nine years professional experience in crime scene investigation working in a very busy Scientific Support Unit.
➢ Involved the examination of burglary scenes and stolen vehicles; however, during those years I was fortunate to have had a direct involvement in a wide range of major crime scene examinations.
Sept 1988- Jan 1991 Deputy Senior Photographer. Cleveland Police, Scenes of Crime Department, Middlesborough, Cleveland.
Aug 1986 - Sept 1988 Photographer / Studio Technician. Cleveland Police, Scenes of Crime Department, Middlesborough, Cleveland.
This research explores the interrelationship between the rise of what some authors call ‘new vocationalism’ (Marks 1999; Ainley et al 2007; Archer et al 2007) within Higher Education (HE) and the increased emphasis on managerialism and professionalism in Policing (Newburn et al 2007) within the United Kingdom (UK) today. The research will explore relevant theoretical approaches to interrogate case study field data in an effort to relate it to the broader role and purpose of HE and explore the impact on students, staff and the institution involved.
Master of Science, University of Teesside (UoT), (2008) Distinction Social Research Methods. Theses topic: Sociological issues in relation to the CSI effect: Impact of the media in relation to University choice.
Bachelor of Science, University of Teesside, (2005) First Class Forensic Investigation Modules: Forensic Analysis, Managing the Forensic Process, Fire Investigation, Scene Recording Theses topic: "Fit for purpose, fit for work" An investigation of the relationship between recruitment rates and the end destination of crime scene science students.
Certificate in Education (2004) New College Durham.
Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) (2002) Middlesbrough College. Final Disseration focussed on the use of the European Foundation for Quality Management. (EFQM)
Diploma in Forensic Science Skills (APEL) (1999) Distinction Durham University and The National Training Centre for Scientific Support Skills.