Expert witness testimony and report writing for criminal trials. Training law enforcement in interpreting urban street slang, drug-related terminology, and methodologies. Expert analysis and consultation in street dealing and urban drug distribution, night-time economy (including spiking and festivals), and county lines drug trafficking. Specialises in the interpretation of encrypted communications (EncroChat/Sky ECC), document analysis (tick/debtors-lists, ledgers), quantum reports, and quantification algorithm software. Additional expertise includes illicit drug laboratories and production, cannabis cultivation and edible production, firearms trafficking, urban street gangs, and slang used in serious violence or musical lyrics. Provides evaluations and advice related to the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).
Specialist areas include: Drug Drugs Drug dealing Drug trafficking Street dealing Night time economy (including 'Spiking') Music festivals Chemsex Middle Market Organised Crime Groups Importation / exportation Encrypted communications - EncroChat/Sky ECC County Lines, including the correct use of quantification algorithm software Interpretation of communications Interpretation of documents: drug dealer notations/tick/debtors-lists/ledgers Quantum Reports Illicit Drug Laboratories Drug Production and manufacture Cannabis production/cultivation Cannabis edibles Firearms Trafficking National, regional and local distribution Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Urban Street Gangs and Street Slang
- Recognised expert in Illicit Drug and Firearm Trafficking and Urban Street Slang.
- Over 35 years of experience in London's toughest neighborhoods, including roles at Trident Area Crime Command and Serious & Organised Crime Directorate at New Scotland Yard.
- Trained and recognised by the NCA as an 'Expert'.
- Officially recognised as an Expert in illicit drugs and psychoactive substances by the UNDP.
- Pioneered the UK's first Expert Evidence course in Urban Street Gangs and Slang (2021).
- Numerous commendations from trial judges, senior police officers, and the National Crime Agency.
- Former associate lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University.
- Led the Met Police’s expert evidence response to 'Operation Venetic', interpreting encrypted communications for Organised Criminal Groups (EncroChat).
- Coordinated and supervised expert witnesses during high-demand periods, ensuring safe and accurate use of evidence.
- Mentored expert witnesses, ensuring compliance with CrimPD, CPR, CPIA, and CPS guidelines.
- Trained hundreds of law enforcement expert witnesses to identify poor practices.
- Assisted in criminal trials across England and Wales with compelling live witness testimony and clear reports.
