Robin Napper Email & Phone Number

Worldwide

Perth, Australia

In 2006 I left the University to work as a sole practitioner forensic investigator. In this role I have been involved in major cases of mis-carriages of justice around Australia. I have also led a defence reinvestigation into a homicide abroad where the Australian citizen was facing the death penalty. (The family still insist on confidentiality about this case, but my work led to his acquittal and release back to Australia. I highlighted the mis-interpretation of the pathology and forensic work)On 21 October 2009 I addressed the inaugural opening of the WA Innocence Project at Murdoch University in Perth. The main guest was recently retired High Court Judge Michael Kirby AC CMG. After listening to me, and during his address he said:- ......So I think we have learnt a lot from you Mr Napper, and I’m very grateful to you for coming to Australia for your work in our country. And for raising the scientific standards. Science will always trump culture, mythology, and it’s very important that the innocence projects should be based on good science. I thank you for what you’ve done, for bringing that message to us.”I have appeared in several documentaries with film companies. Cases from ‘fly on the wall’ reinvestigations, to ‘Jack the Ripper – Prime Suspect’ due for release in 2011 in Australia, Canada and BBC World.

Perth, Western Australia

Research and develop forensic market in SE Asia and around the world. To secure quality students in the Diploma / Masters / PhD and to develop and deliver training courses to Law Enforcement Agencies. I have written and presented forensic policing training courses in Singapore and Oman, Thailand, China, Hong Kong and the Middle East.

Sydney, Australia

Consultant to 600 detectives in Central Crime Agencies on current and unsolved major crime. In particular the application of modern forensic and profiling techniques as a primary tool in their investigation strategy. Played a principle role in the drafting of the Forensic Procedures legislation, and practice and procedures guidelines for all Police in Australia. This incorporated a close working relationship with both State and Federal law enforcement officials in Canberra, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne and Tasmania. This legislation paved the way for the introduction of DNA from 1 January 2001. Developed a crime training package for Crime Managers, drawing on cases from around the world. This training included the most up to date ethical and professional practices, in accordance with the recommendations of the recent Wood Royal Commission in New South Wales. Advisor to the Olympic Investigation Squad on practical aspects of terrorist investigations. This drew upon my work combating the Animal Liberation Front who conducted a campaign during 1992 to 1995 in the UK when a vast number of incendiary and explosive devices were sent to prominent individuals. I was the case Officer for 30 devices sent or exploded in the Thames Valley Police area. A national team under the Anti Terrorist Squad at New Scotland Yard sucessfully prosecuted the principle conspirators. Conducted a full intelligence review of Corrective Services, and their exchange of information with the Police. In particular aspects of segregation and witness protection amongst the different ethnic gangs in gaols. (Australia has a far more serious problem in this respect than the UK)

United Kingdom

The Crime Faculty was created as the centre of best practice for crime investigation in the UK. I set up the national crime investigation support desk, that through a number of liaison officers networked all senior investigation officers and forensic experts in the country. This system of consultancy, although simple in concept, proved remarkably successful. We developed an exchange programme with the FBI, and started reviewing unsolved American cases. Our database contained details of experts from the UK, Europe and America. Police forces in the UK started to call us in at the onset of an investigation to ensure they were in touch with the right experts from the start. The NCF conducted a review of 230 homicides between 1985 and 1995 when I was part of the management team. We looked at core aspects of all these cases, concentrating in particular on forensic, pathology and profiling.

United Kingdom

Following a high profile escape of terrorists from Whitemoor Prison in September 1995, the Government set up a multi-agency team to examine the security in all top prisons in England and Northern Ireland. Following on from my handling of a large prison riot in 1992 I was selected to be the police representative. I was given unique access to all prison documentation, and made security recommendations in respect of 41 jails. My recommendations led to major changes in three areas.First was the interchange of crime intelligence between the two agencies. I was stunned at the volume of information that was never handed to the police. Three high profile murder cases were reopened as a result of disclosures discovered in prison files.Secondly the complex area of witness and prisoner protection. This essentially fell into two categories. The first group were vulnerable prisoners who, because of their crimes or life style could not be kept on general location. For example child murderers, sex offenders, or the wrong ethnic mix from the general prison population. The second group were witnesses in pending major crime trials, who were themselves involved in the crimes, but were giving evidence against other accused.The third area was informant handling. I had to rewrite the whole section in the security manual to take account of informants within a penal setting. Prison staff needed training and the implementation of new practices and procedures to make the most of this valuable intelligence source.

United Kingdom

Supervising 78 detectives in Bracknell, Newbury, Didcot and Abingdon areas. Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) in serious cases such as murder or kidnapping. Responsible for the overall investigation strategy and informant handling throughout the command. SIO and force co-ordinator in all cases of incendiary and explosive devices perpetrated by the Animal Liberation Front. Responsible to the Chief Constable Thames Valley Police, as indeed are all my postings within the Force area (All subsequent postings follow in natural progression through my police career).

Reading, United Kingdom

Responsible for 32 detectives. Deputy Senior Investigator on major crimes. Senior Investigator on category B crimes. In 1992 dealt with a complex prison riot in which 100 prisoners attempted a mass breakout. The investigation and subsequent trials led to 12 of the ringleaders being convicted of the new offence of prison mutiny. During this period I became trained as a National hostage negotiator, and was involved in numerous armed sieges and kidnap and ransom demands.