Bernard Galopin

An innovative, ethical and inspirational leader with over 30 years’ experience in policing, criminal and internal investigations. Expertise in major criminal investigations (homicide, serious and organised crime, terrorism), intelligence management, financial investigations (fraud, money laundering, POCA) and internal investigations (whistle blowing, staff misconduct, fraud, corruption, safeguarding, grievances, money laundering and bribery).

Investigations Manager at Tearfund (2024-09 – 2026-06)

• Investigations: Led the global investigations function, investigating UK and overseas based investigations in developing countries, in accordance with conduct and disciplinary procedures and foreign labour laws.
• Conducted complex international investigations in accordance with corporate policies and foreign laws.
• Produced quality investigation reports for lawyers, outlining evidence, investigative documentation, interviews and recommendations in compliance with regulatory bodies and recognised standards.
• Conducted full investigations – OSINT/research, Terms of reference, investigation plans, interviews, witness statements, exhibits, digital evidence, evidence reviews, summaries, decision logs.
• Developed a Continuous learning system, reviewing lessons and best practice and formulating action plans to improve operational delivery and strategic oversight.
• Developed a digitalised system for collecting/analysing investigation statistics and management reporting.
• Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal/external stakeholders.
• Traced assets in support of legal proceedings/arbitral awards.
• Developed, implemented and facilitated in workshops, to UK and staff based overseas, training in investigation, fraud prevention and leadership.
• Engaged with other charities across the humanitarian spectrum to identify emerging risks and best practice, implementing recommendations through learning reviews.
• Provided coaching/mentoring to staff in operational and management roles and supported investigators.
• Conducted investigations into Board officials, directors, managers, staff and partners.
• Engaged with UK and overseas legal teams, counsel, regulators and law enforcement agencies.
• Conducted risk assessments in relation to security, safeguarding and reputational matters.

Detective Superintendent at Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) (1994-11 – 2024-01)

• General: I served as a police officer for 30 years, performing many operational and strategic roles across a wide spectrum of policing activities. I've dealt with local crime and national incidents, advised public inquiries, and successfully implemented national policing projects.
• Investigation: I am an accredited Senior Investigating Officer (PIP3) and have conducted investigations into the most serious offences (homicides, counterterrorism, serious and organised crime, corruption, drugs, firearms, explosives, and under-cover policing).
• Intelligence: I held operational and strategic roles in Intelligence Management and engaged in partnership with key intelligence agencies, managing security threats to the UK.
• Professional Standards: Conducted internal investigations into gross misconduct, grievances, allegations of corruption and serious criminality by senior officers, staff and public officials.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Exceptional experience of engaging with internal/external stakeholders and promoting partnership and collaboration opportunities.
• Press and Media: I regularly engaged with the MPS Department for Media and Communication, writing publication briefs and delivering TV and radio interviews for crimes and critical incidents.

Clerk/Finance Officer at Borough Green Town Council (2020-04 – 2026-09)

Part-time role whilst employed at the Metropolitan Police Service and Tearfund (see above). Clerk/RFO duties for a local council (budgets, payroll, monthly accounts, year-end final accounts, clerking).

Volunteer Case Worker at Inside Justice (2024-02 – Present)

Investigating cases of miscarriages of justice for cases brought before the charity and Criminal Cases Review Commission on a pro-bona basis, engaging with scientists, lawyers and other key professionals.

Trustee at Imago Dei Prison Ministry (2024-02 – Present)

Member of the Board of Trustees for the oversight of the charity, concerned in supporting women in prison and upon their release. Supporting individuals to have a ‘second chance’ in life.

Conducting Internal Investigations, Misconduct Hearings and Report Writing – Mast People Support and Ethics Vision (2026)

Fellow: Leadership – Institute of Leadership (ILM) (2024)

Fellow: Management and Leadership – Chartered Management Institute (CMI) (2024)

Fellow: Accountancy – Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers (IAB) (2024)

Master of Arts in Public Administration – University of Portsmouth (2015)

Management Level – Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) (2010)

Master of Arts in Criminology – University of Kent (2008)

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance – University of Glamorgan (1992)

Policing Qualifications in Crime, Investigation, Intelligence Management (1994 – 2026)