July 2025 - Safer Dance. Online Workshop

Speakers

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  Keith Harbottle

  Former, PIP Level 2 Detective Constable.

  Keith Harbottle has over 25 years in investigative police work spanning over an array of investigations, including serious category criminal offences and complex abuse. Keith was a PIP Level 2 Detective Constable and a nationally accredited Specialist Child Abuse Investigator and was qualified to Sergeant.

  Keith has significant experience in dealing with and interviewing hundreds of victims, witnesses and suspects including those with complex needs and vulnerabilities. His successes earned him a lifetime achievement award for investigation and safeguarding, and he was nominated for a lifetime achievement award in policing.

  Keith has also worked as a Safe Sport Investigator for a national sports governing body, and he currently sits on an Independent Concerns Panel for The British Dance Council reviewing safeguarding concerns prior to disciplinary actions. He holds a Master’s degree in Terrorism, Intelligence and Security and frequently collaborates with academics for teaching, research and training.

  Keith currently provides expert consultancy opinion into the development of the Forensic Interview Trace app.