ROBYN COTTMAN
Henley Brook,WA
Summary
Distinguished private investigation and policing career specialising in solving complex high profile cases. Expert in intelligence, investigating, and problem solving. Highly experienced in leadership, management, organisational development, and quality/performance improvement. Proven track record in uncovering critical information. Renowned for team collaboration and achieving results while adapting to changing needs. Nominated for Australian of the Year 2010, nominated for Police Officer of the Year 2010.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Private Investigator / Inquiry Agent
Cottman Investigation Services
01.2018 - Current
- Investigate cold case homicides, sex assaults, missing persons, fraud cases.
- Intelligence OSINT expert
- Liaise with WAPOL, legal professionals, media
- Uncovered critical evidence by conducting thorough background checks, surveillance, and research for client cases.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized service, understanding their unique needs and objectives, and delivering results that exceeded expectations.
- Conducted covert operations to gather intelligence on subjects while maintaining strict confidentiality and professionalism throughout the investigation process.
- Surveilled individuals covertly to investigate issues such as fraud and infidelity.
- Accelerated case resolutions by working closely with attorneys to develop effective legal strategies based on findings from thorough investigations.
- Furthered criminal investigations by taking active interest on behalf of loved ones, businesses and other interested parties to uncover truth of unlawful activities.
- Searched computer databases, credit reports, public records or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
- Obtained and analyzed information on suspects to solve cases, identify criminal activity or organize supporting documentation for court cases.
- Established trust with clients through consistent communication, keeping them informed of progress updates throughout the course of each investigation.
- Enhanced case success rate with meticulous attention to detail during investigations, ensuring all relevant information was gathered and analyzed.
- Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
Trainer
Self Employed
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Training of racehorses
- Current Permit to train RWWA
Police Officer
WA Police
01.2003 - 12.2011
- Crime Prevention Unit
- Identified crime issues and implemented solutions
- Coordinated crime reduction programs to address target groups
- Liaised with government, local councils and training organizations
- Completed joint research with UWA leading to a published journal article
- WA Police's graffiti expert, presenting at state forums
- Introduced Midnight Basketball to the East Metro district to reduce juvenile crime
- Transition Training Team
- Developed and implemented 12week comprehensive training course for international & interstate officers
- Supervised and coordinated training of overseas officers and re-engagees
- Delivered relevant information & training to squads
- Assisted with the transition of Aboriginal Liaison officers
- Coordinated presenters and trainers
- Assisted with problem solving and negotiation
- Intelligence Analyst/Investigation Team
- Police Rail Unit
- Responsible for initiation, development and analysis of Intelligence
- Conducted complex investigations
- Delivered relevant information to Supervisors, OIC'S and conducted team briefings
- Liaised with internal & external stakeholders
- Compiled case studies on recidivist offenders
- Presented information at formal forums and meetings
Research Officer
Curtin University
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Gathered, entered and analyzed data for the Peacock Project focused on improving palliative care in Australia
- Report to project managers on data analysis
- Liaise with medical staff on data gathering and feedback
- Responsible for entering and analyzing project data
Education
CERTIFICATE III INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES - Private Investigator
ASSI International Pty Ltd
01-2018
SPECIALIST AREA POLICING COURSE - Undercover Operative
W A Police
01-2006
INTELLIGENCE ESSENTIALS COURSE - Intelligence Analyst
W A Police
01-2006
CERTIFICATE III POLICING - Policing
W A Police
01-2005
DIPLOMA PUBLIC SAFETY POLICING - Policing
W A Police
01-2005
SEX ASSAULT INVESTIGATION COURSE - Policing
W A Police
01-2005
INVESTIGATIVE SKILLS COURSE - Policing
W A Police
01-2003
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY, SPORTS SCIENCE
Edith Cowan University
01.2001
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING -
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
01.1997
Skills
- Investigation - Criminal/Civil/Family
- Intelligence gathering/analysing
- Communication
- Public speaking/media
- Initiative
- Attention to detail
- Negotiation
- Conflict resolution
- Professionalism
- Problem solving
- Legal understanding
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Petitioned WA Parliament to re-investigate the cold case murder of Stacey Thorne
- The Cottman Report relating to the investigation of the Stacey Thorne murder was tabled in Parliament in May 2024
- Achieved getting WAPOL to assign a team of homicide squad detectives to the suspicious disappearance of Wesley Lockyer in October 2022.
- Bought media attention to the escalating number of missing indigenous males in our Northwest.
- Published research paper in the British Policing Journal
Communications
Strong communication, public speaking skills, and senior-level presentation experience.
Timeline
Licensed Private Investigator / Inquiry Agent
Cottman Investigation Services
01.2018 - Current
Trainer
Self Employed
01.2012 - 01.2018
Research Officer
Curtin University
01.2007 - 01.2008
Police Officer
WA Police
01.2003 - 12.2011
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY, SPORTS SCIENCE
Edith Cowan University
GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF PROFESSIONAL COUNSELLING -
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors
CERTIFICATE III INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES - Private Investigator
ASSI International Pty Ltd
SPECIALIST AREA POLICING COURSE - Undercover Operative
W A Police
INTELLIGENCE ESSENTIALS COURSE - Intelligence Analyst
W A Police
CERTIFICATE III POLICING - Policing
W A Police
DIPLOMA PUBLIC SAFETY POLICING - Policing
W A Police
SEX ASSAULT INVESTIGATION COURSE - Policing
W A Police
INVESTIGATIVE SKILLS COURSE - Policing
W A Police
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