ONLINE SELF-STUDY
This Cyber Threats course is designed to bring together awareness and information available on modern-day cyber threats. It delivers practical information about how these threats can be reduced through human steps or the use of secure hardware and software solutions.
INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING (1 day)
In the modern investigative landscape, managing and disclosing communications data is a critical responsibility.
This training equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to navigate the legal framework, understand key definitions and roles, and ensure compliance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act.
From reviewing large datasets and digital forensic results to preparing disclosure materials for prosecutors, this course provides practical insights into recording, retaining, and redacting sensitive information.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Identify what disclosure is and why we need to comply with obligations under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act.
- Identify key definitions and roles involved in the disclosure process.
- Distinguish the responsibilities of the different people involved in the disclosure process.
- Discuss the disclosure test to understand when evidence needs to be disclosed.
- Discuss the need to record, retain and reveal information throughout an investigation.
- Analyse methods of reviewing large sets of data such as call data records and the results of digital forensics examinations and the impact on disclosure.
- Create disclosure material for prosecutors including Disclosure Management Documents and schedules of unused and sensitive material.
- Examine methods to redact sensitive information from schedules
ONLINE SELF-STUDY
This short course is designed to provide an overview of drone usage and investigation considerations including the evolution and impact of drones, different drone categories, the key components of a drone, the guidelines and legislation that relates to drones, considerations in relation to the seizure of drones, and the types of data that may be available in terms of acquisition.
INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING (5 days - ILM Recognised)
Level 6 Certificate in Leadership
This is Level 6 Certificate in Leadership – ILM leadership and management programme in the Federation for the Management of Projects (FMP).
It covers the skills, knowledge, competencies, and proficiencies (approach) in successfully leading, directing, and managing projects. The programme will identify and enhance pre-existing project management knowledge, skills, and experience, and enable each delegate to advance their ability to lead and deliver.
This programme will be customised with examples and exercises tailored to the industries and sectors in which you operate, including law enforcement, medical, fire and rescue, governmental, military, and other sectors.
It is aimed at individuals (from all sectors) seeking a vocation in project management by evaluating their project management skills. FMP validates knowledge and skills in project management at various levels, from those with an ambition to pursue a career as a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Programme Manager or Portfolio Manager.
The training can be attended by anyone with the need to understand and apply project management principles to their work in a multidisciplinary ecosystem.
While there are no prerequisites, it is expected that participants will either be working in the field or transitioning into a management role.
By completing the Federated for the Management of Projects (FMP) Level 6 Certificate in Leadership, delegates from LEA will benefit from the following areas that are specifically designed towards LEA officers and staff to manage and lead projects internally leading to improved control, cost predictability, institutional memory, knowledge retention, longer term stability for programmes and alignment with LEA organisational cultures.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- To understand the 14 elements of FMP including the Business Case, Benefits Management, Risk Management, Issues Management, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Management, Information and Knowledge Management, Resource Management, Quality and Assurance Management, Cost and Budget Management, Procurement Management, Planning Management, Monitoring and Control Management & Change Management.
- To understand the FMP 6 Stage cycles of Project Identification, Project Initiation, Project Planning, Project Delivery, Project Close and Measurement of Benefits.
- To understand the processes within each of the 6 Stage areas and states.
- To understand and be able to apply the skills and knowledge to projects with immediate effect.
BENEFITS & OUTCOMES
By completing the FMP course, delegates from LEA will benefit from the following areas specifically targeted towards project management in law enforcement.
- Enhanced cooperation and collaboration among various departments and specialised units as well as with external agencies and international partners
- Efficient Risk Management using supplied FMP tools and techniques that are bespoke to law enforcement assisting LEA to anticipate potential challenges and develop strategies to mitigate these risks
- Enhanced stakeholder engagement, vital for comprehending requirements, establishing priorities, and cultivating trust
- Adaptability and flexibility essential in the ever-changing realm of technology and emergence of new crime types
- The FMP framework offers the essential, field-specific flexibility to adapt to these evolving dynamics
- Personnel Professional Development through improved proficiency in leadership, strategic planning, and critical thinking.
INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING (5 days - City & Guilds Assured)
LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS ONLY
Bespoke training in line with the IPP for Intelligence Officers, aimed at building knowledge and application in handling and disseminating intelligence, identifying gaps, and assessing threat harm and risk.
This training is City & Guilds Assured
This learning activity has been recognised and assured by City & Guilds, global leaders in learning excellence and quality. The Assured Benchmark is the training quality standard that City & Guilds has developed with industry experts and is made up of their five core components (and optional where applicable). They also recognise both face-to-face and digital learning, assessed or non-assessed training, and training in local languages.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Understand the role of an Intelligence Development Officer in strategic and operational capacities and the legislation involved
- Understand the National Intelligence Model and how to evaluate information for its reliability and validity
- Explain the assessment of the threat, risk, harm, vulnerabilities, and opportunities
- Identify sources of intelligence on individuals and organisations linked to criminal activity
- Utilising the National Decision Model, identify intelligence gaps and set intelligence collection plans
- Demonstrate consideration of necessity, proportionality, and collateral intrusion with applications for data under IPA legislation, analysing the results against the collection plan
- Understand the different ways of preparing and presenting information, including a subject profile and other intelligence products with key findings.
INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING (City & Guilds Assured)
LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS ONLY
BLD’s Intelligence Researcher programme was developed in collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The aim was to develop and deliver a programme to provide Intelligence Researchers with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to progress through to accreditation under the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP).
Using a blended learning model, which combines online learning platforms and classroom sessions, the programme provides the required theoretical knowledge and reinforces this learning through practical exercises, group discussions, and class activities.
This training is City & Guilds Assured
This learning activity has been recognised and assured by City & Guilds, global leaders in learning excellence and quality. The Assured Benchmark is the training quality standard that City & Guilds has developed with industry experts and is made up of their five core components (and optional where applicable). They also recognise both face-to-face and digital learning, assessed or non-assessed training – and training in local languages.
LEARNING TOPICS
- Tasking structures and decision making
Providing an understanding of the governance structure of tasking processes across policing and how these impact upon a researcher. Delegates are taught how to develop a Terms of Reference and to discuss key points with customers.
- Research methods and skills
Delivering theoretical and practical skills of researcher methods, focusing on collection, collation and evaluation, basic statistical calculations, and Excel skills.
- Development of intelligence products
Focuses on the key NIM intelligence products and the information required within these reports.
- Relevant legislation
Details of the relevant pieces of legislation are provided, ensuring delegates understand the impact and relevance to their role.
- Disseminating research findings
Delegates are provided with multiple practical exercises which lead to the development of a research summary report and group presentation. This is the culmination of the learning achieved across the online modules and classroom sessions.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Describe the products and processes of the National Intelligence Model
- Detail the role of the Intelligence researcher and explain how it works together with, and supports, other roles within an Intelligence unit
- Explain how to create a terms of reference for a research product
- Describe how to prepare a collection plan to gather information from suitable quantitative and qualitative sources
- Use appropriate statistics and charts when creating a research product
- Recognise faulty thinking and use methods to minimise its impact
- Explain how to ensure that your work adheres to key legal frameworks
- Create a report using appropriate content and structure
- Deliver an oral presentation of the findings of your work
- Review your research product and the process you have used to create it
ONLINE SELF-STUDY (Part of the Intelligence Researcher Programme)
LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS ONLY
In this programme, you will undergo a series of self-study and classroom-based modules, with assignments to complete back in your workplace. The content of both the self-learning and classroom modules is aligned to both the APP Authorised Professional Practice (APP) and the Intelligence Professionalisation Programme (IPP) curriculum.
INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING 5 days for CPD accreditation
(1 day = awareness session / 2 day = upskilling / 5 day = full training)
This training is CPD Accredited
Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality. The CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (full 5-day programme)
- Understand the value of an analyst within an investigation.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM) and its impact on both proactive and reactive investigations.
- Understand the need for evidential and intelligence separation.
- Understand the need for strategy and support of an SIO in the formulation of investigative hypotheses.
- Demonstrate the need for a robust tasking process and formulation of meaningful intel briefs.
- Demonstrate an awareness of confirmation bias and how it can close the door to potential investigative opportunities if not managed.
- Understand the vast array of disparate data available to an investigation (comms, DF, OSINT, CCTV, ANPR, Witness testimony, Overt, Covert etc) along with the inferences that can be drawn.
- Demonstrate layering of data to test an investigative hypothesis.
- Understand how anomalies within data can create an adverse impact on an investigative outcome if not measured correctly.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of communications data and the production of a communications data strategy.
- Demonstrate a robust working knowledge of the MS Excel software and how features within the tool can be used to cleanse/interpret/interrogate CDRs.
- Demonstrate an understanding of what questions can be asked of Digital Forensics outputs, along with parallel sourcing opportunities.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how Open Source tasking can be utilised to test/validate/corroborate/know facts.
- Demonstrate how to produce an intelligence report with appropriate sourcing.
- Demonstrate evidential report production for court purposes.
- Understand the court process and demonstrate how to best prepare to present evidence in chief.