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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 improving their awareness of 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

• To identify the nature and scope of an investigation and understand the initial 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 offenders who enter into the Criminal Justice system. Learning Objectives: 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.

• To identify the nature and scope of an investigation and the management of initial 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: 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.

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

• To understand the meaning of unused material, relevance and the test for disclosure. • To understand the Common Law and CPIA obligations in relation to all aspects of a 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: serious or complex crime investigation. • 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.

• To identify the ethical approach to interviewing and adhere to the national principles 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: 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.

• To identify the ethical approach to suspect interviewing and understand the national 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: 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.