Evidence Gathering and Investigation Skills
Course Overview
Who should attend?
This two day course is relevant to any local authority law enforcement officer including those working in:
- Environmental Health
- Trading Standards
- Planning control
- Licensing
- Housing
- Community protection
- General enforcement
This is a thorough introduction to the subject and so will suit those who are new to the area or are seeking refresher training.
About the Programme
The course aims to provide delegates with the skills required to undertake effective criminal investigations. The course will help delegates to:
- Recognise the Rules of Evidence and where to apply them.
- Develop interviewing skills.
- Enhance Statement writing skills.
- Understand the requirements of RIPA and CPIA.
- Undertake PACE interviews.
- Produce prosecution files
- Present evidence in court
The Programme
The programme has been designed to assist local government officers in the investigation of alleged offences and in the handling and presentation of evidence.
Day 1
Introduction
Offences and defences.
Outcomes of criminal investigations
Simple Cautions
Code for Crown Prosecutions
Abuse of process
Burdens of proof
Evidence
Rules of Evidence
Digital image evidence
Use of notebooks
Continuity of Evidence
Witness Statements
Purpose
Identifying witnesses
Taking witness statements
Officer statements
RIPA
Covert surveillance
Covert Human Intelligence Sources
Approach to surveillance
CPIA
Code of Practice
Prosecution Roles
Retention and disclosure of evidence
Day 2
PACE
Police and Criminal Evidence Act
PACE Codes
Interviewing Suspects
Interviews
Equipment
Conduct of interview
The Caution
Use of Interpreters
Interviews Continued (Practical Session)
Preparing a Prosecution File
Presenting Evidence in Court
Tutor: Dr Andy Bowles, Solicitor
Andy has many years experience as an investigator working in Environmental Health and as an Expert Witness in criminal trials.
He is author of "A Practical Guide to Criminal Investigations for Local Authority Officers". He holds a PhD in law and is a practising solicitor who conducts evidential reviews and prosecutes on behalf of local authority clients.
The Cost of £350 + vat (£420 inc vat) includes:
- Lunch and refreshments
- Comprehensive training materials
- CPD Certificate
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