Michael Penhallurick
Michael Penhallurick holds a Master of Science Degree in Forensic Computing from the Royal Military College of Science / Cranfield University and was a regular visiting lecturer at that establishment between 2002 and 2005. He has also been involved in the development of training packages with the National Specialist Law Enforcement Centre Hi Tech Crime Training Team.
Michael joined MD5 in November 2006 having previously served as a police officer with the South Yorkshire Police for almost 13 years, the last four years of which were as Computer Forensic Manager for their Hi-Tech Crime Unit. He also undertook a year as Computer Forensics Manager in a corporate environment for The Risk Advisory Group based in the centre of London.
In both roles he was responsible for undertaking and overseeing major criminal investigations for a variety of criminal activities ranging from indecency through to fraud and murder. He was also responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the unit including staff development and identification of training needs, as well as liaison with external agencies such as the Crown Prosecution Service, the Probation Service and the Courts and regular client conferences.
Michael has been involved in computing in general since 1986 and prior to joining the Police Service, he lived and worked in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, working as a freelance computer systems consultant for both small and large businesses including financial advisors, several oil companies, an aerial survey company, the Dubai Ports Authority and the Government of Dubai Water Department.
Michael Penhallurick has been involved in Forensic Computing since 1997 and has had extensive training and first hand use of the Vogon, Encase, AccessData and iLook suites of forensic tools.
