INSTRUCTOR-LED TRAINING (1 day)
The Professional Investigation Skills training is for those working in any investigative role, whether the ultimate outcome of an investigation is a criminal trial, a civil court hearing, a tribunal, inquest, or any other internal or external process.
Experienced former police detectives teach delegates the most effective and evidentially-sound ways to interview witnesses and suspects, take written statements, seize and handle exhibits, prepare case files and documentation, devise and document investigation plans that will stand scrutiny, and present any such evidence to the highest standard required in any court or hearing.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Be able to identify opportunities arising from an investigation
- Handle and seize exhibits in a robust fashion and maintain their integrity
- Show competence in taking written statements from witnesses
- Demonstrate an understanding of the processes around interviewing witnesses and suspects
- Demonstrate effectiveness with the use of questioning formats
- Understand obligations for case and file preparation
- Understand the principles of disclosure and audit records