Detective Chief Inspector Andy Knowles, South Yorkshire Police and Benjamin Wood, South Yorkshire Police

*Law Enforcement Only*

Operation Drift Mike relates to significant disorder at the Holiday Inn in Rotherham in August 2024 that resulted in injuries to over 60 officers and approximately £4,000,000 of property damage.
The presentation will describe how the investigation was conducted under intense political pressure, and against the threat of further disorder.

Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey and Detective Inspector Mark Jenkins, Dorset Police

In May 2024 Amie Gray and Leanne Miles were sitting on Bournemouth beach when they were stabbed. Amie tragically died of her injuries. The suspect had meticulously planned the attack and his escape. The presentation will explore the challenges faced by the SIO and PIP 4 in a high-profile cold start murder investigation.

Beth Durham, Professional Standards Manager for Media and Communications, College of Policing

In a world where misinformation can spread at alarming rates, anticipating and effectively managing communications risks can radically influence the course of any investigation. This brief provides investigators with practical tools to horizon scan as well as latest guidance on key tactics, including background media briefings.

Andreas Franke, Operational Coordinator/SPOC OTF GRIMM, Swedish National Police, Jeroen Klein Ikink, Head of Team, Europol and Robert Walls, Metropolitan Police

Europol’s Operational Taskforce GRIMM targets initiators and recruiters who exploit the internet to recruit persons (often minors) for violent attacks. By combining intelligence, operations, awareness, and prevention, OTF GRIMM intends to disrupt criminal networks early, preventing bombings, killings, and other acts of violence across Europe.

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Kevin Hill, SO15 Investigations, Metropolitan Police

Proof of concept case study outlining the use of violence as a service methodology (customer, recruiter, enabler, perpetrator) to commit serious criminality in furtherance of The Foxtrot Network here in the UK. Identified as an emerging threat that if allowed to take hold, would quickly overwhelm UK law enforcement. Steps to dismantle rely on cross agency collaboration.

Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, Senior Investigating Officer - Homicide Major Investigation Team, Metropolitan Police

*Law Enforcement Only*

This presentation deals with the pressure placed on the SIO in an intensive and high-profile investigation which has continued media coverage over two years after the murder, exploring the trade-off between working with a PIP4 and the Borough Commander with the longer-term implications. It will also explore challenging but critical decision making around mental health, capacity and loss of control which impacted the expert psychiatric evidence resulting in the Guilty verdict.

Supported by Involve 

Detective Superintendent Matt Steel and Detective Chief Iinspector Katie Smith, Northumbria Police

Operation Easton was the Investigative and Disaster Victim Identification response to an explosion in Newcastle. The presentation will outline some of the challenges and learning from the investigation and how critical partners were utilised to support the investigation.

Dr Mike Biggs, Forensic Pathologist, University of Leicester

*Law Enforcement Only*

If you've ever wondered whether there is any point in CT scanning dead bodies, this presentation will show you some examples of how it is being used, and how it might benefit you in your current and future investigations.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO RECORDING OF THIS SESSION

Detective Superintendent Jon Rees, Dyfed Powys Police

The child victim, vulnerable by age and lifelong disability, was grossly neglected by her parents during Covid lockdown resulting in death. Before lockdown she enjoyed mainstream school. Investigation in partnership with the Crown Prosecution Service and leading experts secured convictions for Gross Negligence Manslaughter totalling 18 years.