University News Last updated 26 November 2009
Birmingham City University will welcome the senior investigating officer on the James Bulger case, Albert Kirby (below), to the next in a series of high profile lectures held in conjunction with West Midlands Police.
Nick Howe, Senior Lecturer in Criminal Investigation at Birmingham City University said: "This seminar is the second of four Murder Investigation Seminars examining some of the most significant and high-profile murders the country has witnessed with in-depth presentations from the senior police investigators involved.
"We are proud that Albert Kirby will be hosting this seminar to share his vast experience and knowledge with us. The event reinforces Birmingham City University's commitment to studying and researching criminal investigation. We aspire to be a centre of excellence in this regard and the seminars are evidence of our ambition and it is great that we have secured such high profile speakers."
Albert Kirby QPM left Merseyside Police after 34 years as one of their most experienced and respected Senior Detectives. Whilst best known for leading the successful investigation into the murder of Jamie Bulger he is also the veteran of many other serious crime enquiries and is still in demand to review outstanding cases across the UK.
Albert is currently working for ITN as their media consultant for crime. He has covered the serial killings in Ipswich and spent several weeks in Portugal covering the disappearance of Madeline McCann.
Albert Kirby QPM said: "I regard being a Senior Investigating Officer as a very privileged position with so many people looking for your leadership and to get the best out of all your staff, both police and civilians.
"I always look forward to the opportunity of sharing my experiences with professional and dedicated Police Officers and criminal researchers, whose vital role in the investigation of crime is not always appreciated by the public and media.
"The courses being undertaken by Birmingham City University offer a unique opportunity of sharing experiences and exchanging views."
Future Murder Investigation seminars will continue in 2010 with leading detectives from the Soham and the Ipswich prostitute murders.
Added by on November 26, 2009