Conferences
The Investigator 2012 Conference Calendar
This one day conference will feature practical advice and latest research around the investigation of major crime. Our experts will provide best practice around a number of key areas designed to enhance the evidential potential of your investigations.
Topics and speakers:
• Peter Stelfox, former Head of Investigative Practice at the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) and now major crime consultant: building better hypotheses in major crime investigation
• Detective Supt Neil Malkin, Durham Constabulary and ACPO Homicide Working Group SIO of the year: Case study: Operation Balham was a major crime investigation that was undertaken to establish how Mr George Akers died. The investigation resulted in two men being convicted of manslaughter.
• Lynsey Gozna, University of Lincoln: ‘how to spot if a suspect is lying using the Chameleon approach’
• Jason Roach, University of Huddersfield: ‘how long interval detections can b used to preserve and enhance current and cold investigative practice with reference to the murders of Joan Harrison and Imraan Vohra
• DS Kathryn Somerville, Warwickshire Police and Registered Intermediary Tina Pereira: ‘best practice in using Registered Intermediaries in an investigation’
For booking details click HERE
Forensic evidence now plays a major part in building vital evidence in an investigation but there are still many areas of forensic science that investigators can turn to in order to gain valuable evidence.
The day will feature experts in the fields of forensic science who will provide best practice on a number of cutting edge areas that could prove valuable to the frontline investigator.
Topics and speakers:
• FIBRE EVIDENCE: Tiernan Doyle, a forensic scientist who worked on the Damilola Taylor investigation: ‘the value of fibre evidence – best practice and case studies’
• GUNSHOT RESIDUE: Kal Chana, forensic scientist: ‘best practice in gunshot residue forensics’
• FIRE FORENSICS: Andrew Wade, a forensic scientist who worked on the Malcolm Webber murder investigation: ‘myths and legends in fire forensics and how investigators can maximise evidential potential’
• FORENSIC JEWELLERY: Maria Maclennan, University of Dundee: ‘forensic jewellery – forensic identification through analysis of jewellery’
For booking details click HERE
Conference Sponsorship and Exhibiting
Some of the previous sponsors and exhibitors
![]()
![]()
![]()

For further details on sponsorship please contact Dale Hazell on 0844 660 8707
For details on the above conferences please telephone +44 (0)844 660 8707 or email conferences@the-investigator.co.uk
The Investigator magazine 2012 media pack is now available - Download HERE
![]()
For terms and conditions please scroll down to the bottom of this page.
The Investigator Conferences Terms & Conditions
Conference details: Start and finish times will be sent 10 days before the conference date, if for any reason you do not receive these please telephone: +44 (0)844 660 8707 or email: conferences@the-investigator.co.uk.
Cancellations and non attendance: We regret that refunds will not be given under any circumstances once we have received either verbal or email confirmation of attendance. However, delegates can be replaced by a substitute delegate at anytime and any changes should be emailed to:conferences@the-investigator.co.uk.
The Investigator Conferences will not offer any refunds for the non attendance of a delegate due to unforeseen circumstances, such as weather etc.
Amendments : We reserve the right to alter the conference itinerary or venue at anytime.
Payment: All payments must be received before the conference date, we reserve the right to deny access to the conference and hotel rooms should the invoice not be paid in time. Payment can be made by BACS or credit card. An additional 3% handling fee will be added to all credit card payments. Any invoices that are not paid will be the subject of legal action to recover the payment as well as any subsequent costs associated with collecting the payment.
Latest Jobs
iIIRG Annual Conference & Masterclass 2012
Thursday 24 May - Saturday 26 May 2012
Assistance after leaving the force
SECURING COMPUTER BASED / DIGITAL EVIDENCE
The courses range from 1 to 3 days





