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Investigative Skills Training Modules Many officers spoke highly of the file quality and investigative skills training which the constabulary is in the process of providing to all frontline officers. In particular, officers cited the course as

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Investigative Skills Training Modules

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“Many officers spoke highly of the file quality and investigative skills training which the constabulary is in the process of providing to all frontline

fficers. In particular, officers cited the course as improving their awareness
f and response to dealing with vulnerable people. HMIC welcomes

the significant investment in providing this two-day, classroom-based training to all frontline officers. The training reinforces the constabulary’s expectations of staff and this appears to be providing an improved and more consistent service to vulnerable victims.”

HMIC Peel Inspection report Cheshire Constabulary 2015

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Investigative skills and file quality

Aim: To provide those involved in criminal investigations and file building, with the overall knowledge they require to investigate and manage offences and to successfully prosecute

ffenders who enter into the Criminal Justice system.

Learning Objectives:

To identify the nature and scope of an investigation and understand the initial

responsibilities when starting an investigation.

To demonstrate investigative planning, decision making and recording of the

investigative process.

To understand the prosecution process within the Criminal Justice System, the

mandatory requirements and the obligations placed upon investigators under the CPIA (disclosure).

To identify and categorise vulnerable and intimidated witnesses, make and take

statements and comply with the Victims Code of Practice.

To understand how to complete the content of prosecution files and how these forms

formulate a file of evidence. Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Any person involved in the investigative process leading to the prosecution of offenders. Is suitable for any prosecution agency targeting both front line investigators and support staff involved in the prosecution process.

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Managing and monitoring criminal investigations

Aim: To provide supervisors and tutor investigators with a greater understanding of the knowledge and skills they require to manage and supervise investigations / investigators and Criminal Justice Processes. Learning Objectives:

To identify the nature and scope of an investigation and the management of initial

responses during an investigation.

To understand investigative planning and decision making, quality assurance of

investigations, how to provide feedback to investigators and recording of observations and interventions.

To demonstrate how to solve problems and discover potential solutions to the causes of the crime.
To understand the various stages of the prosecution process and the mandatory

requirements of each stage including CPIA (disclosure).

To identify the management of vulnerable and intimidated witnesses, the making and

taking of statements and compliance with the Victims Code of Practice.

To understand the management of the prosecution file process and how these forms

formulate a file of evidence. Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Any supervisor or tutor involved in the management of investigative processes which lead to the prosecution of offenders.

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Criminal Procedures & Investigations Act (CPIA) operational guidance - level 1

Aim: To provide a comprehensive overview of the legislation and obligations relating to unused material and disclosure, for those involved in the investigation of offences and the prosecution of offenders. Learning Objectives:

To understand the Common Law and CPIA obligations in relation to all aspects of a

criminal investigation.

To understand the meaning of unused material, relevance and the test for disclosure.
To understand the current disclosure procedures to be employed by investigators

including both magistrates and crown court processes.

To demonstrate how to describe and schedule unused material.
To understand the prosecution process within the Criminal Justice System and the

mandatory requirements. Duration: 1 day. Target Audience: Any person involved in the investigative process leading to the prosecution of offenders. Suitable for any prosecution agency targeting both front line investigators and support staff involved in the prosecution process. Applicable for those who manage investigations.

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Criminal Procedures & Investigations Act (CPIA) operational guidance - level 2

Aim: To provide a comprehensive overview of the legislation and obligations relating to unused material and disclosure, for those involved in the investigation of serious or complex offences and the prosecution of offenders. Learning Objectives:

To understand the Common Law and CPIA obligations in relation to all aspects of a

serious or complex crime investigation.

To understand the meaning of unused material, relevance and the test for disclosure.
To understand the current disclosure procedures to be employed by investigators

including both magistrates and crown court processes.

To demonstrate how to describe and schedule unused material.
To understand the prosecution process within the Criminal Justice System and the

mandatory requirements.

To understand the part played by the Disclosure Protocol, the Attorney Generals Guidelines,

third party material, defence statements, intelligence and expert witnesses within the CPIA. Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Suitable for those individuals or agencies investigating serious or complex crimes. Also suitable for those who manage this category of investigations.

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Investigative Interviewing of Witnesses

Aim: To provide those who either make or take witness statements with the knowledge and guidance they require to ensure that the best possible evidence is produced for the investigative and prosecution process. Learning Objectives:

To identify the ethical approach to interviewing and adhere to the national principles

and standards.

To understand how to structure a witness statement and ensure that the content

complies with Criminal Procedure rules and the ‘PEACE’ process.

To understand the obligations placed upon an investigator under the Victims Code of

Practice and Achieving Best Evidence (ABE).

To explain how to introduce exhibits and descriptions within the body of a statement.
To understand the Victim Personal Statement process and the making of a VPS.
To understand the obligations placed upon an investigator when taking statements

from expert witnesses.

To demonstrate the taking of a statement from a witness

Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Any person involved in the investigative process or evidence gathering which will lead to the prosecution of offenders. Is suitable for any prosecution agency targeting both front line investigators and support staff involved in the prosecution

process. Is suitable for those who manage investigations.

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Investigative interviewing of suspects

Aim: To provide those who will be carrying out suspect interviews under caution with the knowledge and guidance they require ensuring a professional and ethical approach to the process. Learning Objectives:

To identify the ethical approach to suspect interviewing and understand the national

principles and standards

To understand how to plan and prepare for a suspect interview and utilise the PEACE

interview model.

To understand the obligations placed upon an interviewer under PACE and the Human Rights Act.
To understand how to use the various types of questioning.
To understand how to deal with legal issues, legal advisors and pre interview briefings.
To understand the obligations placed upon an interviewer when faced with significant

statements, special warnings, adverse inferences and bad character evidence. Duration: 3 days Target Audience: Any person who will be carrying out suspect interviews under caution. Applicable to any prosecution agency.

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Effective Analysis of Communications Data

Aim: To enable delegates to apply analytical techniques to communications data within an

perational environment and to use that analysis to provide operational direction and focus.

Learning Objectives:

Defjne the role of the analyst within an operational environment
Explain the processes and legislation that govern the acquisition and use of communications data
Interpret communications datasets and integrate them with other operational data,

information, digital media and evidence

Recognise current and new developments within the communications industry and

identify the potential threats and opportunities that these developments pose to the investigative process

Utilise operational datasets to build analytical processes and products that will aid

investigative teams

Defjne the role of the analyst in the courtroom particularly in relation to the evidential

use of communications data Duration: 5 days Target Audience: Course specifically designed for law enforcement analysts engaged within an operational role but can be applied to researchers, investigators or analysts in other fields.

Tutor / Mentor investigators training

Aim: To provide those who have responsibility for tutoring or monitoring trainee investigators with the relevant skills and information required to conduct effective and professional assessments of their trainee. Learning Objectives:

To Identify the qualities, role and responsibilities of a trainee investigator and those of

the tutor / mentor

To identify the nature and scope of an investigation and the management of initial

responses during an investigation.

To understand investigative planning and decision making, quality assurance of investigations,

how to provide feedback to trainees and recording of observations and interventions.

To demonstrate effective assessor skills required to conduct assessments of a trainee
To understand how trainee performance evidence is gathered, recorded and assessed

Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Any tutor or mentor of an investigative trainee. Is suitable for any prosecution agency who develop their investigators using a trainee or mentor scheme.

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Investigative skills and evidence gathering refresher

Aim: To provide retired or retiring investigators with an overview of the latest methods employed during a criminal investigation and file building. To improve the knowledge they will require when investigating offences and prosecuting offenders if they decide to return to the field of investigations and prosecutions. Learning Objectives:

To identify the nature and scope of an investigation and understand the initial

responsibilities when starting an investigation.

To demonstrate investigative planning, decision making and recording of the

investigative process.

To identify and categorise vulnerable and intimidated witnesses, make and take

statements and comply with the Victims Code of Practice.

To understand the Common Law and CPIA obligations in relation to all aspects of a

criminal investigation.

To understand the prosecution process within the Criminal Justice System, the current

forms utilised and the mandatory requirements. Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Retired or retiring police officers or the equivalent from other prosecuting agencies, who wish to continue in the investigative field and enhance their investigative skills and abilities as part of their continuous professional development.

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Subject Matter Expert (SME) presentation skills

Aim: To provide SME’s with the tools and techniques to improve their basic presentation skills and assist them to deliver to students in a more professional and confident manner. Learning Objectives:

To describe what constitutes a good / poor presentation.
To explain the difference between a trainer and an SME.
To define the six stages to a presentation.
To recognise and be able to use learning models and understand learning styles in order

to plan presentations.

To define the benefits of aims and objectives.
To demonstrate presentation skills to deliver your presentation.
To analyse self performance and reflect on it.

Duration: 2 days Target Audience: Those persons who are required to deliver their area of expertise to students but have had no formal training in the delivery of a presentation.

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The following half day (3 hour) courses are also available upon request:

Domestic abuse investigations
The completion of statements and retention of evidence for Hospital staff and clinicians
The Human Rights Act 1998 – how the articles relate to an investigation
Communications / Media strategies for front line investigators
Understanding and utilising the National Decision Making model
Parades and briefings – best practice for supervisors
Offences taken into consideration – operational and ethical guidance
Out of court disposals – availability and use for practitioners