1988 - B.Sc. (hons) Psychology (Lancaster). 1993 - Ph.D. Investigative Psychology (Surrey) 1995 - C. Psychol. (Chartered psychologist - BPS). 1998 – Diploma in Police Management (National Police Training College). 2008 – Certificate in Academic Practice (CAP1)

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