…Researched and contributed by Solomon Thomas.
Former Detective Superintendent David Swindle, who was once a Senior Investigating Officer with Strathclyde Police and has helped bring hundreds of crooks to justice, including serial killer Peter Tobin and the perpetrators of the Glasgow Airport terror attack of 2007, has warned that criminals have become smarter and evolved to better commit crimes in the 21st century.
In an interview with the Daily Star, Swindle said that while the police are becoming more advanced, this is pushing killers to become even cleverer.
Advancements in technology have aided the police in solving crimes, with DNA advances being one of the biggest breakthroughs.
However, Swindle cautioned that criminals are also learning and adapting to the new methods used by law enforcement.
He said that as he had witnessed during his career in law enforcement, technology is changing and evolving every day, and he fears that it may become even more challenging for the police to solve crimes in the future.
Swindle joined the force in 1977 and has worked on hundreds of criminal cases, one of the most high-profile being that of serial killer Peter Tobin.
Swindle’s investigation into Tobin’s age and method of killing revealed that he could be a serial killer who had struck before, leading to the discovery of two more bodies at Tobin’s former home in Kent.
Swindle created Operation Anagram in connection with the case, which eventually led to Tobin being given a whole life order.
Despite the challenges of an ever-changing landscape in which criminals are becoming more sophisticated, Swindle hopes that new technology will help bring answers to those who lost loved ones many years ago when police didn’t have access to the technology necessary to bring justice for their loved ones.
Many cold cases are being reopened and reinvestigated, and Swindle believes that with the aid of new technology, cases that were once unsolvable may be solved.
Swindle now tours the country telling his most fascinating tales in the new hit show, The Makings of a Murderer, which explores the UK’s most notorious serial killers and famous murder cases.
The show is coming to London’s Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday, April 18.
Commentary:
David Swindle’s career in law enforcement spans several decades, and his experiences offer a unique perspective on how criminal activity has evolved over time.
He highlights how the police are making use of technological advancements to improve their ability to solve crimes.
However, he cautions that criminals are also adapting to new methods and becoming smarter in their attempts to commit crimes.
Swindle’s involvement in the Peter Tobin case shows how diligent detective work and the use of new technology can help solve crimes that were previously thought unsolvable.
He hopes that more cases can be solved in this way and that new technology will continue to help bring answers to families who have lost loved ones.
Swindle’s show, The Makings of a Murderer, is an opportunity for people to learn more about the work of law enforcement and the challenges they face in solving crimes.
It is an important reminder of the hard work and dedication that goes into bringing criminals to justice.