About
Inquiro Intelligence was founded by Gareth Wilkinson following almost two decades in policing and more than a decade specialising in Open-Source Intelligence, where he led the Digital Media Intelligence Unit at Merseyside Police.
Throughout his career, Gareth developed the investigative methodology and professional philosophy that would later become the foundation of Inquiro Intelligence.
Working within complex investigative environments reinforced a simple principle that continues to underpin the organisation today: access to publicly available information does not, by itself, create reliable intelligence.
Reliable intelligence is produced through structured methodology, disciplined analysis and professional judgement.
That belief became the foundation of Inquiro Intelligence and continues to shape every aspect of its training, consultancy and investigative methodology.
From Operational Practice to Inquiro Intelligence
Open-Source Intelligence has evolved rapidly over the past decade. New platforms, technologies and investigative techniques have transformed the way information can be discovered and accessed.
What has changed far less are the principles required to assess information, interpret its meaning and apply it responsibly.
Throughout his policing career, Gareth observed that successful investigations were rarely defined by who could locate the greatest volume of information. They were defined by the quality of investigative thinking applied to that information.
This experience led to the development of the Inquiro Framework; a structured methodology designed to help investigators and organisations produce stronger intelligence, stronger evidence and stronger decision-making through disciplined investigative practice.
Inquiro Intelligence was established to share that operational experience with organisations seeking to develop lasting investigative capability rather than simply learn new tools.
Operational Experience
Gareth specialised in Open-Source Intelligence from 2014 onwards, spending more than a decade applying publicly available information to support investigations, intelligence development and operational policing.
As leader of the Digital Media Intelligence Unit at Merseyside Police, he was responsible for leading a dedicated Open-Source Intelligence capability, supporting investigative decision-making and helping develop the methodologies, professional standards and operational practices that underpinned the team's work.
This included supporting investigations into serious and organised crime, complex fraud, county lines drug networks, serious sexual offences, human trafficking, major public order events and nationally significant incidents where the quality of intelligence could directly influence investigative direction and operational decision-making.
Working within these environments reinforced the importance of structured investigative practice, rigorous verification and disciplined analytical reasoning. Those principles continue to underpin every aspect of the training, consultancy and methodology delivered through Inquiro Intelligence.
Training Philosophy
Effective training is about more than sharing knowledge. It is about helping people develop the confidence, judgement and practical skills to apply that knowledge in real investigative environments.
Throughout his policing career, Gareth delivered training to investigators, intelligence professionals, supervisors and partner organisations, developing a reputation for translating complex investigative concepts into clear, practical and engaging learning experiences.
Rather than focusing on theory in isolation, Inquiro training combines operational experience with structured methodology, enabling delegates to understand not only what to do, but why they are doing it and how to apply those principles within their own investigations.
Every course is designed to encourage discussion, challenge assumptions and develop professional judgement alongside technical capability. The objective is not simply to deliver information, but to equip practitioners with the confidence and investigative mindset to apply Open-Source Intelligence effectively long after the course has finished.
Professional Recognition
Gareth's operational experience and contribution to the development of Open-Source Intelligence have led to opportunities to train, assess and speak across a range of professional environments.
The Digital Media Intelligence Unit, which Gareth led, was recognised as Internet Intelligence & Investigations Team of the Year at the National Internet Intelligence & Investigations Conference. Gareth was also Highly Commended in the Internet Intelligence & Investigations Person of the Year category.
He is a Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec), where he also serves as an assessor and interviewer for membership applicants.
His experience includes delivering training and presentations across policing, regional organised crime units, universities and partner organisations, while contributing to the wider development of professional practice within the discipline.
These experiences reflect a career dedicated not only to conducting Open-Source Intelligence investigations, but also to developing professional capability, promoting good investigative practice and supporting the continued evolution of the discipline.
Developing Stronger Investigative Capability
Throughout his career, Gareth has remained focused on one objective: helping investigators and organisations produce intelligence that is reliable, defensible and capable of supporting informed decision-making.
That objective continues through Inquiro Intelligence.
Through professional training, specialist consultancy and organisational capability development, the focus remains the same: helping organisations strengthen investigative practice through structured methodology, analytical rigour and professional judgement.
The result is not simply better Open-Source Intelligence. It is stronger investigative capability, stronger evidence and greater confidence in the decisions that follow.
Whether you are looking to develop individual practitioners, strengthen organisational capability or establish a more structured approach to Open-Source Intelligence, Inquiro Intelligence provides the expertise and experience to help achieve those objectives.
If you would like to discuss how Inquiro Intelligence can support your organisation, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.