Biography

Darren enjoyed a successful police career working within Essex, Metropolitan, and Kent police services. He was a detective serving on high profile specialist units, including murder, rape, robbery and fraud. He is a very experienced investigator, having been involved with significant investigations securing both criminal and civil prosecutions.

One case of note was a multi-million pound identity theft and money laundering investigation involving a leading insurance provider. Eight defendants were convicted and sentenced totalling in excess of 30 years imprisonment.

In recent years he has been successfully involved in the preparation and presentation of criminal and civil cases.

Darren has excellent relationships with our Criminal and Civil Solicitors & Barristers.

Darren is an invaluable member of the team in assisting Farani Taylor Solicitors  clients.

 

Training & qualifications:

Advanced report writing trained.

• Video interviews of Significant witnesses (Memorandum to Achieving Best Evidence)
• Joint Investigation Trained with Redbridge Area child protection committee training consortium.
• Cognitive interview trained.
• Attended Numerous Suspect interview courses in accordance with the P.E.A.C.E model.
• The Investigators foundation course New Scotland Yard Crime Academy
• Completed Crime Investigators Program (2-year Program) in accordance with Centrex. Worldwide Policing Excellence
• Assessor for suspect interview Investigative training Tier 2
• Tutor Detective Training course enabling assessment and development of Trainee Detectives.
• Family Liaison Officer Course
• Critical Incident Awareness Trained
• Disclosure Trained (Dealing with evidential documents and exhibits within a criminal prosecution case)
• Informant handling trained level 2