Fifth International Conference of Investigative Psychology

Serious Serial Crime
Addressing the specialist needs of serial murder and rape investigation

Locating the Serial Criminal
using psychology to track offenders

Offender profiling into the Millenium
the future of profiling and its place in 21st century policing

Behavioural Crime Analysis
the use of psychology - driven computer packages for intelligence led policing

Was jack the Ripper from Liverpool?
new evidence and further debate over the recently published Ripper Diary

Keynote Speakers

The conference will bring together a number of respected and influential figures including both researchers and practitioners from all over the world. At the present time these include:

Professor David Canter, England

Dr Steve Egger, USA

Or Gisli Gudjonsson, England

Dr Eric Hickey, USA

Professor Elliot Leyton, Canada

Dr Micki Pistorius, South African Police Service

Petrus Van Duyne, The Netherlands

Offender Profiling

The term 'offender profiling' was first regularly used by members of the FBI'sBehaviour Science Unit to describe the process of drawing inferences about a suspect's characteristics from the details of his or her actions in a crime. Popular media portrayals of profilers have caught the imagination of the general public and have spurred a parallel interest in their real-life counterparts.

Conference Programme

Over the past ten years, research at the Centre for Investigative Psychology has been at the forefront of this new and rapidly developing science. The latest research findings to come out of the Centre will be presented at the conference. In addition, there will be presentations from other recognised experts from all over the world including the USA, Canada, South Africa and Holland.

The event will bring together key researchers, academics and professionals providing a unique opportunity to discuss the latest research and developments in this area. The conference will run from noon on the 14th until lunchtime on the 16th September. During this time, over 30 speakers will present their research in either keynote or parallel sessions.

Conference Venue

The conference will be held at The University of Liverpool in the Department of Psychology. The University is within easy walking distance of Liverpool City Centre, containing a number of shops, restaurants and bars.

In addition to a full and exciting programme of presentations, there will also be plenty of opportunity for informal discussion and socialising. The social programme will begin with a relaxed dinner at one of Liverpool's best Italian restaurants and will conclude with a full evening's entertainment including a wine reception and banquet in the Merseyside Maritime Museum, located in the famous Albert Dock.

Registration Fees

The registration fee will be £195. This will include all lunches, dinner on the14th and refreshments. The formal conference banquet will be an optional extra. A reduced student registration of £120 will be available to individuals in full-time education. Registrations received after 1st August 1998 will be subject to a late registration charge of £15.

Hotels

Liverpool City Centre contains a wide range of hotels. Delegates may book their own accommodation or take advantage of our booking system. Special conference rates have been arranged with a number of hotels close to the conference centre. Please indicate your preference on the registration form provided.

Conference Organisation

The conference is being organised by the Centre for Investigative Psychology within the Department of Psychology at the University of Liverpool with support from Merseyside Police and the DCLP*. All conference communications should be sent to:

Samantha Hodge/Katarina Fritzon
The Centre for Investigative Psychology
The University of Liverpool
The Eleanor Rathbone Building
Liverpool L69 7ZA
E mail: pgpsy@liverpool.ac.uk (please quote 'conferences in e-mail title)
Telephone: +44 (0) 151 794 2350
Fax:+44 (0) 151 7943938

Organising Committee

Conference Director, Professor David Canter, University of Liverpool
Conference Organisers, Katarina Fritzon & Samantha Hodge, Research Fellow's, University of Liverpool