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Evidence Gathering and Investigation Skills

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Starting 14 Nov 2017 - 09:30 through to 16 Nov 2017 - 16:00

Created by
Andy Bowles

Who should attend?

This three 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
Day 2
 
RIPA
            Covert surveillance
            Covert Human Intelligence Sources
            Approach to surveillance
CPIA
            Code of Practice
            Prosecution Roles
            Retention and disclosure of evidence
PACE
            Police and Criminal Evidence Act
  PACE Codes
 
Day 3
 
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 £525 + vat (£630 inc vat) includes:

  • Lunch and refreshments
  • Comprehensive training materials
  • CPD Certificate

Location

Norwich City Football Club
Carrow Road
Norwich
NR1 1JE
United Kingdom

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