1. Robert Walker
35 Upper Marehay Road, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 8JF
07787534661
RobertWilliamWalker@outlook.com
Professional Profile
Highly professional, Prince2 qualified and decorated law enforcement Research Analyst with more than 37 years
of experience in the investigation/analysis of a wide variety of criminal activities, particularly within the financial
sector. Nominated for an Outstanding Achievement award for the investigation into Ilkeston Co-operative Finance
Director. Analytically minded and proficient in the gathering, organising and reporting of evidence/data to assist in
the legal processes undertaken during the criminal investigation and prosecution of individuals/organisations.
Effective leader and mentor who has consistently delivered a high level of support and training to subordinates and
colleagues.
Key Skills
• Analysis and Research: Highly competent and knowledgeable analyst who makes use of a number of
research techniques during investigations such as: Field and contextual research, surveys/questionnaires,
focus groups and web-based data search engines. Consistently reports findings to appropriate officials to aid
in the prosecution of individuals/organisations
• Communication: Commands exceptional communication and relationship management skills; able to
develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, management team members and government
officials
• Training and Development: Successfully trains and challenges colleagues and NPT’s (National Police
Trainees) whilst instilling a continuous learning culture
Key Achievements
• Nominated for “Outstanding Achievement in Caring for Victims” award in recognition of work carried out during
investigation into Ilkeston Co-Operative Society’s Finance Director
• Received a number of commendations throughout career from both Judges and Chief Constables in
recognition of services
Career Summary
Feb 2012 – Present RESEARCH ANALYST, Derbyshire Constabulary
• Making contact with appropriate official bodies in the obtaining of money laundering data and subsequently
conducting accurate research / analysis of said data as directed by the national co-ordinator and the NPCC
lead to assist with research and understanding of the intelligence / investigative process
• Liaising with the Home Office to aid the response to any Financial Action Task Force inspection
• Consistently identifying and developing links between offenders and offences at regional and national levels
through the gathering of evidence / intelligence
• Establishing trends and patterns through the examination / analysis of information
• Making use of appropriate visual investigative analysis techniques to present relevant information for local,
regional and national audiences
• Producing detailed and comprehensive research reports for law enforcement agencies to aid direct activity in
support of the organised crime strategy
• Regularly providing research outcomes for inclusion in presentations to the Home Office, Ministry of Justice,
Regional Organised Crime Units and Regional Asset Recovery Teams senior management officials
• Making an accurate analysis of the relationships between a several entities through use of a number of police
based intelligence systems and financial investigation procedures to establish the hierarchy in organised crime
groups or between competing groups. These procedures include:
o Establishing organised crime group interdependencies and interrelationships to assist in mapping
intelligence
o Determining accuracy of Organised Crime Group Mapping (OCGM) data in respect of Money
Laundering and identifying what intelligence contained within the OCGM drove action
o Identifying and disrupting key enablers who support organised crime
o Analysing data sources to determine identified attrition within the criminal justice process for money
laundering and identifying causes
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2. o Seeking reliable data across the criminal justice system which could measure intelligence
development, investigation / prosecution activity and be used to disrupt money laundering (criminal
property offences)
o Generating meaningful management information regarding performance for managers and policy
makers
• Ensuring the identification of crucial interception points, information sources and other relevant information
requirements in the facilitation of the disruption of criminal / other related activities
• Undertaking duties as National Co-Ordinator’s office representative
Jun 2002 – Feb 2012 DETECTIVE CONSTABLE, Fraud Squad/ECU, Derbyshire Constabulary
• Consistently supported all front-line officers and ‘Organised Crime Group’ work where financial investigative
expertise was required
• Assisted financial investigator in the conduction of confiscation investigation
• Liaised frequently with other financial investigation agencies. This included, but was not limited to: all other
police forces in England and Wales, Police Scotland, HMRC, SFO, MOJ, HMCTS, Border Force, DWP,
DEFRA, Royal Military Police, Trading Standards and a plethora of foreign agencies such as: US Secret
Service, FBI, Police Malta and the US IRS Criminal Investigations Division
• Carried out investigations into the compliance to anti-money laundering (AML) policies and procedures
• Responsible for the triggering of a confiscation investigation
May 1994 – Jun 2002 DETECTIVE CONSTABLE, Divisional CID, Derbyshire Constabulary
• Instrumental in the planning and conduction of several investigations, with duties including:
o Interviewing of suspects, victims and witnesses
o Crime scene management
o Searching of individuals, premises and vehicles
o Intelligence gathering
o Direct submission of case files
o Providing evidence and disclosure in legal proceedings
o Finalising investigations
• Ensured the instilling of a victim focused, proactive, preventative and problem-solving approach to all criminal
investigations as the priorities of the NPT’s
• Regularly performed as part of the Major Enquiry Team within the relevant Incident Room
• Provided visible leadership, mentoring and support to colleagues in other departments under the broad
criminal investigation umbrella as needed, including a variety of support teams and NPT’s.
• Performed additional investigative functions, dependent upon force priorities and immediate need
• Developed trainee investigators with responsibility for the personal development and development of the
investigation process through commitment to PIP (Professional Investigation Programme)
Sep 1979 – May 1994 UNIFORMED POLICE OFFICER, Derbyshire Constabulary
Professional Development
 Investigative Interview  Family Victim Liaison
 Informant Handler  IT Mentor
 National Fraud Training  Financial Investigation
 Confiscation  Money Laundering
 First Aid Emergency  Holmes 2 - Exhibit Officer
Education
PRINCE2 Foundation, 2012
BTEC Professional Diploma – Financial Investigation, 2006
OCR Level 2 Certificate for IT users (CLAiT Plus), 2004
Key I.T Skills
• MS Office - Outlook, etc., Police National Computer (PNC), Joint Asset Recovery Database (JARD)
Personal Details
Other: Full UK driving licence
Interests: Walking, Cycling, Playing Football, Member of a health club, watching sport live – Football
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3. and Rugby, Photography, Travel, Collecting football memorabilia
References are available on request
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