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Alexander Cross

Southend-on-Sea,Essex

Summary

PIP 2 Accredited Investigator with almost five years' experience as a Detective Constable within the Metropolitan Police Service, specialising in complex investigations across Robbery, Burglary, Public Protection and Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO).

Experienced in leading investigations from initial report through to conclusion, developing investigative strategies, assessing complex evidence, interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects, and preparing comprehensive evidential case files. Recognised for analytical thinking, sound decision-making and the ability to manage sensitive and high-risk investigations involving vulnerable individuals.

Strong background in intelligence development and digital investigations, producing intelligence reports through the lawful use of open-source intelligence (OSINT), commercial intelligence platforms and law enforcement systems to identify investigative opportunities, support operational decision-making and progress complex enquiries.

Practical experience in digital evidence acquisition and examination, including Level 1 mobile device downloads and the use of Cellebrite, MSAB XRY and Magnet AXIOM.

Holds an MSc with Distinction in International Business and Management and a BA (Hons) History (2:1), combining commercial awareness with proven investigative expertise.

Now seeking to apply investigative, intelligence and analytical skills within corporate investigations, regulatory enforcement, intelligence, digital investigations, fraud, security or specialist investigative environments

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience

Work history

Detective Constable

Metropolitan Police
London
2022.01 - Current

Led complex criminal investigations across Robbery, Burglary, Public Protection and Rape and Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO), managing investigations from initial report through to conclusion while ensuring investigative integrity, evidential quality and safeguarding of vulnerable individuals.

Led complex investigations involving multiple evidential lines, significant digital evidence and high-risk decision-making.

Developed investigative strategies, prioritising enquiries and identifying evidential opportunities to progress investigations effectively.

Conducted investigative interviews with victims, witnesses and suspects using recognised investigative interviewing techniques.

Produced comprehensive evidential case files and reports for consideration by the Crown Prosecution Service.

Conducted detailed intelligence development through the lawful use of open-source intelligence (OSINT), commercial data sources and law enforcement intelligence systems.

Produced intelligence reports to support investigative decision-making, operational planning and suspect identification.

Analysed complex information from multiple sources to identify links, patterns and investigative opportunities.

Conducted Level 1 mobile device downloads and supported investigations through digital evidence acquisition.

Used Cellebrite, MSAB XRY and Magnet AXIOM to recover, review and assess digital evidence.

Managed investigations involving vulnerable victims, applying safeguarding principles and working closely with partner agencies to reduce risk.

Maintained accurate investigative records and ensured compliance with disclosure and evidential requirements.

Managed multiple concurrent investigations within demanding operational environments while consistently maintaining high professional standards.

Education

Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Policing Practice

University of East London
London
2022.01 - 2023.11

Master of Science - International Business and Management

University of Kent
Canterbury, Kent
2019.09 - 2020.11

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Kent
Canterbury, Kent
2016.09 - 2019.07

Skills

PIP 2 Accredited Investigator

Serious & Complex Investigations

Investigation Strategy & Case Management

Intelligence Development & Analysis

Intelligence Report Writing

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

Digital Evidence Recovery & Analysis

Mobile Device Examination

Victim, Witness & Suspect Interviewing

Safeguarding & Vulnerability Management

Public Protection

RASSO Investigations

Robbery & Burglary Investigations

Evidence Assessment

Disclosure Management

Risk Assessment

Multi-Agency Partnership Working

Stakeholder Engagement

Analytical Decision-Making

Professional Report Writing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Detective Constable

Metropolitan Police
2022.01 - Current

Postgraduate Diploma - Professional Policing Practice

University of East London
2022.01 - 2023.11

Master of Science - International Business and Management

University of Kent
2019.09 - 2020.11

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Kent
2016.09 - 2019.07
Alexander Cross