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Last updated 20th March 2026
Biography
Having left practice as a Senior Crime Analyst then Behavioural Investigative Adviser with the National Crime Agency providing psychological advice to investigations of difficult to detect murder, rape and abduction, I have since worked in academia for over ten years. My work focusses on applying psychological research to improving policing and investigations. I set up and ran a masters course in Forensic and Investigative Psychology at Bournemouth University, and have vast experience teaching and supervising both undergraduates and postgraduates. I have written four books (one winning the British Psychological Society textbook of the year). I now work in the Professional Doctoral Academy providing post graduate supervision to practitioners wishing to undertake further applied research. My research interests include serious and sexual violence, violence against women and girls, and behavioural analysis of crime.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Surrey
Award Date: 8 Nov 2010
Bachelor, BSc Psychology with Criminal Justice, University of Plymouth
1 Sept 1995 → 2 Aug 1999
Award Date: 2 Aug 1999
External positions
Visiting Fellow, Bournemouth University
2025 → …
External Examiner, Royal Holloway, University of London
2023 → …
External Examiner, University of Plymouth
2022 → 2025
External Examiner, Glasgow Caledonian University
2019 → 2023
External Examiner, University of Liverpool
2018 → 2021
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Contemporary Treatment of Crime Victims/Survivors: Barriers Faced by Minority Groups in Accessing and Utilizing Domestic Abuse Services
Cole, T., Harvey, O., Healy, J. C. & Smith, C., 1 Feb 2025, In: Behavioral Sciences. 15, 2, 18 p., 103.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Key Topics in Forensic Psychology
Cole, T. & Mojtahedi, D., 10 Nov 2025, 1st ed. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. 232 p. (British Psychological Society Key Topics in Psychology)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Up2U: designing and validating a new evidence-based programme for perpetrators of domestic abuse who want to change
Cole, T., Oliver, L., Harvey, O., Healy, J., Sperryn, A. & Barbin, A., 28 Nov 2025, In: Frontiers in Psychology. 16, 16 p., 1676490.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Forensic Perspectives on Cybercrime: Human Behaviour and Cybersecurity
McAlaney, J., Hills, P. J. & Cole, T., 11 Mar 2024, 1st ed. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group. 148 p. (New Frontiers in Forensic Psychology)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Revealing Rape's Many Voices: Differing Roles, Reactions and Reflections
Brown, J., Shell, Y. & Cole, T., 22 May 2024, 1st ed. Palgrave Macmillan. 350 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Activities
- 1 Membership of a Society or Institute
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British Psychological Society (External organisation)
Cole, T. (Member)
1995 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of a Society or Institute
Press/Media
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Abuse of position for sexual gain in policing
Cole, T. & Sweeting, F.
11/10/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities