Jarryd Bartle

Consulting and Investigations

About

Jarryd Bartle Consulting and Investigations provides expert services in private investigation, legal analysis, and policy consulting. With a unique background spanning criminal law, forensic science, and academic research, Jarryd delivers rigorous, ethical, and strategic support to law firms, government bodies, and advocacy organisations across Australia and beyond.

Whether reviewing complex criminal cases, conducting OSINT investigations, or advising on justice reform—every matter is approached with precision, integrity and a commitment to uncovering the truth.

Documentation In Criminal Investigations

October 8, 2025

Documentation is the spine of a criminal investigation. For the defence, analysing and critiquing the documentation of an investigation is also the primary means of challenging the prosecution case or obtaining exculpatory evidence. Victoria Police are legally obliged to maintain complete, accurate and timely records of operational activity. It’s therefore crucial to be aware of … More Documentation In Criminal Investigations

Scene Reconstruction in Investigations

October 8, 2025

Scene reconstruction plays a central role in many types of both public and prviate investigations. Whether the case involves an unexplained death, a workplace accident, a building fire or a serious allegation of misconduct, the process remains similar: investigators work to understand what happened at a particular location by examining the traces left behind. Scene … More Scene Reconstruction in Investigations

BDSM and The Criminal Law

October 7, 2025

Australian social norms are generally quite tolerant towards unusual or ‘deviant’ sexual activities, including ‘kinky’ activities which fall within the categories of bondage, submission and sadomasochism or “BDSM”. However, BDSM activities present a number of unique challenges for police and prosecutors in their attempts to differentiate between consensual sexual play and acts that cross the … More BDSM and The Criminal Law