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Edward Coughlan Principal

For the last 31 years my occupations have involved the Police, Security and Investigation Industry.
During this time I have developed skills in Crime and Fraud Investigation, surveillance and interviewing.

Professional Qualifications

Commendations/Awards

  • 13th Feb. 1998:
    		• Commendation Reg. Co-ordinator
    Commendation Crown Court Judge
    Relates to investigation and arrests of criminal involved in the trade of forged bank notes and fraudulent credit cards.
  • 17th July 1996:
    		• Commendation Ch. Supt.
    Commendation Crown Court Judge
    Relates to arrests/prosecution complex conspiracy to defraud.
  • 11th Sep. 1995:
    		• Commendation Ch. Supt.
    Relates to prosecution for protracted credit card fraud investigation.
  • 22nd Sep. 1994:
    		• Commendation Ch. Supt.
    Relates to counterfeit credit card conspiracy.
  • 1974 to 1993:
    		• 10 further Commendations from Ch. Supt.
    3 further Judges Commendations
    Related to arrests/prosecutions for a variety of offences from Fraud to Rape and Armed Robbery


    Relevant Career History

  • Sept 2001 - Date
    		• Self-employed in private detective industry.
  • 1995 - 1999:
    		• National Crime Squad. This involved participating in a number of major national and international investigations relating to the importation of illegal substances and other serious and organised crimes, including armed robberies, kidnapping and blackmail offences,
  • 1987 - 1994:
    		• Fraud Squad This involved the investigation of national and international banking fraud, perpetrated both by UK and overseas fraudsters. This required detailed examination and investigative techniques and networking with the banking and international security organisations
  • 1979 - 1987:
    		• Detective in Liverpool City Centre As a Detective in a large City Centre Division I utilised a wide range of policing and investigative skills. I was responsible for prioritising workload, decision-making and communicating between different Criminal Justice Agencies including the Courts, Probation and Social Services, dealing with both perpetrators and victims of crime. This post required a high level of attention to detail in preparing case files and presenting evidence before a Court
  • 1974 - 1979:
    		• Uniform and plain clothes duties in the City of Liverpool. Trained at Bruche Police Training Centre in Warrington and on completion of training was posted to Liverpool City Centre where as a uniformed patrol officer I dealt with a wide range of reported crime.


    Personal Statement

    My last posting in the Police was at the elite National Crime Squad which I regarded as the pinnacle of my Police career. The Crime Squad consists of a small number of Detectives from forces across the country and their remit is the investigation of organised criminals.

    Fraud Squad work was stimulating and challenging dealing with complicated high-value frauds and professional, intelligent criminals. I specialised in Banking Fraud and travelled the country making contacts with a variety of people in the security industry. It was at that stage, 1987-1994, I started using computers for work. Whilst at that office I regularly lectured to both Police Officers and civilians in the world of banking and commerce.

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    Telephone: 07736 777518       Fax: 0151 630 5553      e-mail: eddie@coughlanassociates.co.uk

    Coughlan Associates, P.O. Box 194, Merseyside CH45 6YG