Narrative Under Pressure Decision Making in a Legitimacy Crisis
Dr David M Atkinson

This interactive workshop places participants inside a high pressure decision making scenario shaped by reputational risk, contested narratives and incomplete information. Using a structured Hypothetical Decision Forcing Case based on a real world organised crime scenario, analysts and decision makers work through an unfolding integrity crisis affecting a major international institution. Participants observe live decisions, engage in short Q and A moments and reflect on how narrative framing, information drift and digital amplification shape judgement, authority and responsibility. The session concludes with a focused After Action Review and a practical framework for diagnosing narrative risk in real world operations.

Operation Everett Tackling the Supply of Vapes for Exploitation Purposes
DS Chris Mootien, Stephen Smith, Grace Brown

Operation Everett is a North East TOEX initiative focused on identifying and reducing the risk of exploitation of young and vulnerable people linked to the supply of vapes. Using data processing, keyword analysis and geospatial mapping, risks within police and partner intelligence are identified, prioritised and shared to support awareness, disruption and safeguarding. The operation demonstrates effective public and private sector collaboration, improving information sharing, partnership working and overall impact.

Interpersonal Micro-Skills for Analyst-Decision-Maker Collaboration: Building Bridges Through Everyday Communication
Dr. Alp Cenk Arslan

Analyst Decision Maker collaboration often breaks down for human, not technical, reasons. This talk introduces a practical five micro skill framework listening, summarising, framing, question quality and closing to reduce friction at key moments like tasking, briefings and escalations. Drawing on decision science and organisational communication research, it shows how small, repeatable communication behaviours build trust, clarity and action across public private crime fighting environments. Attendees leave with a concise checklist they can apply immediately.

It Takes a Village to Raise a Conviction: Establishing and Maintaining Successful Public and Private Sector Relationships What Actually Works
Kelly Pereira

Successful criminal investigations rely on effective collaboration across public and private sectors, often spanning different jurisdictions, priorities and ways of working. Drawing on 25 years of experience across public, private and non profit organisations, Kelly Pereira explores what actually builds trust and momentum in complex investigations. This session shares practical insights on navigating unfamiliar organisations, engaging hard to reach partners and sustaining relationships that lead from investigation through to conviction, illustrated with real world examples of multi agency success.