David Jefferies

David brings a unique blend of skills and experience to The Mind Palace.

An accomplished, qualified trainer and educator, specialising in investigative interviewing and statement analysis.

He has lectured internationally and worked with law enforcement, the legal profession, and Government.

Using his statement analysis training, together with a wide range of academic qualifications in criminal justice and psychology, he carries out analysis of language to identify signs of deception and the withholding of information. Ostensibly used in investigative interviews, the technique is also invaluable in many areas, including recruitment, dispute resolution, and research.

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“Just as much happens on the journey as it does at the destination.”

My philosophy

A thirst for knowledge, a love of puzzles, and a desire to make things better. That’s what gets me fired up on a cold, wet, dark morning. I would say my three aims in life are:

To have fun
To be kind
To leave things better than they were before you arrived

My Résumé

Education

University of Portsmouth, Doctorate in Criminal Justice Studies • University of East London, Post Graduate Certificate in Education • City & Guilds Institute, Graduateship in Leadership & Management (2012) • Teesside University, MA in Fraud Management (2006) • Teesside University, Post Graduate Certificate in Fraud Management (2004) • Open University, BSc (Hons) Psychology (2003) • University of Portsmouth, Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist (2000)

Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts • Member of the British Psychological Society • Member of Institute of Counter Fraud Specialists • Eastern Fraud Forum, Director & Former Chairman • Member of the Institute of Physics • Justice of the Peace

Previous Experience

A highly effective senior leader at boardroom level, with specialities in financial crime, risk and governance. My experience includes leading successful investigations of multi-million-pound financial crimes cases, analysing processes and procedures across sectors to identify issues and delivering solutions that minimise risk. Extensive experience globally in fraud risk assessment with HM Government and private organisations. Experience within complex environments, military, health sector, and businesses from SME to plc. I have lectured and provided expert advice internationally in fraud prevention including policy writing, fraud awareness training, and risk assessment. Fully trained in data protection and management to ISO standard public and private sector. Fully trained in forensic computer science. Accredited counter fraud specialist (NHS) through the University of Portsmouth. Qualified statement analysis Practitioner.

Driven by integrity and fairness, leads with active listening and analysis to create effective strategy through comprehensive understanding of situational, individual, operational, and strategic variables. A diplomatic leader experienced in leading large teams and developing training programmes.

Author of “Because I can: Motivation Behind High-Level White-Collar Crime” a doctoral thesis on board level governance and corporate social responsibility and criminal behaviour.

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Contact Info

Walnut Tree House
14 The Street
Ashwellthorpe
Norfolk, NR16 1HD
+44 (0) 1603 904 700
hello@themindpalace.co.uk