A retired police officer gave a talk on major crime investigations.
Former DCI Roger Cooper spoke to Hythe and Waterside Rotary about his early career as a Metropolitan Police constable, and his journey through law enforcement areas across London.
He touched on significant cases he handled, especially the 1989 Marchioness disaster, where 51 lives were lost when a pleasure boat collided with a dredger.
He also discussed how advancements in forensic science have helped to catch criminals, using techniques such as DNA testing.
Hythe and Waterside Rotary extended their thanks to Roger for sharing what they described as an 'interesting, informative and occasionally humorous insight' into his policing experiences.
This talk was described as highly informative about major crime investigations and highlighted the progression in forensic science, from basic procedures in years gone by to today's advanced techniques.
Roger Cooper's experiences reflect the complex development of crime investigation in the United Kingdom, highlighting the shift from earlier to modern methods.
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