Warren Hines - Autistic murder detective

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His name is Detective Inspector Warren Hines, who has been on the force for 21 years.


There’s not a lot DI Hines hasn’t seen but, last year, the distinctive detective spent time off with depression and has been recently diagnosed with Asperger syndrome.

“My life has been really difficult prior to being told that,” he explained.

“Last year I was off work with depression, a common occurrence of my life and something a lot of people on the autistic spectrum have to cope

“As a result of that period of illness I received my diagnosis and my life now makes sense.

“As a child I displayed some challenging behaviour as I was regularly overwhelmed by the world and didn’t understand people.

“I found social situations really difficult and when it all got too much I believed that everyone would be far better off without me.

“My mother sought help but was dismissed by the medical profession.

“The support I have received from West Midlands Police has been truly humbling and the counselling I am now receiving has changed my life

My partner attended the counselling sessions with me and she now understands why I respond in certain ways to things.

“I have discussed my autism with my colleagues and the funny thing is, no one is surprised by the diagnosis.

“I am far happier now than I can ever remember being which also has a positive effect on those around me."

I see my autism as a gift not a disability. Some of the skills it has given me have enabled me to make a success of my life and career.

“I can see things differently to everyone else - vitally important in my role.

“I have a fantastic memory and I am not at all bothered about making decisions others seem to find difficult without being distracted by none relevant detail.

“Autism is far better understood now and while certain aspects of my autism will always be a challenge, the world likes conformity.