Criminal Investigations
Introduction to Criminal Investigations and Enforcement
Managing Criminal Investigations and Authorising Private Prosecutions
Managing Criminal Investigations and Authorising Private Prosecutions
This two-day CPD accredited training course will provide an overview of the important basics of conducting a criminal investigation, such as evidence and exhibits, and PACE interviews. It would particularly benefit those who are new to the investigation and enforcement profession.
CPD Credits = 12
Managing Criminal Investigations and Authorising Private Prosecutions
Managing Criminal Investigations and Authorising Private Prosecutions
Managing Criminal Investigations and Authorising Private Prosecutions
Are you a team leader or manager responsible for overseeing criminal investigations or authorising prosecutions?
Do you want to strengthen your decision-making, ensure legal and procedural compliance, and lead investigations with confidence?
This two-day course provides you with:
- A clear understanding of your legal responsibilities (and th
Are you a team leader or manager responsible for overseeing criminal investigations or authorising prosecutions?
Do you want to strengthen your decision-making, ensure legal and procedural compliance, and lead investigations with confidence?
This two-day course provides you with:
- A clear understanding of your legal responsibilities (and those of your team).
- Practical tools for assessing evidence and authorising prosecutions.
- Knowledge of ethical considerations and risk management.
Record Keeping and Evidence Management
Pocket Notebooks
Gathering and Managing Evidence and Exhibits Correctly
Gathering and Managing Evidence and Exhibits Correctly
This half-day training CPD accredited training course will provide full information to learners on the use and requirements of pocket notebooks in criminal investigations. These should be used to record information such as evidence and exhibits and undertaking a PACE interview
CPD Credits = 3
Gathering and Managing Evidence and Exhibits Correctly
Gathering and Managing Evidence and Exhibits Correctly
Gathering and Managing Evidence and Exhibits Correctly
Evidence and exhibits are the backbone to criminal investigations. Without these cases cannot be investigated or prosecuted. Evidence and exhibits help to establish the facts surrounding the report, identify suspects, undertake PACE interviews, corroborate other information and assist in presenting cases to the court to determine innocence or guilt. This training course provides delegates with the information needed in respect of gathering and managing evidential material in criminal investigations.
Evidence in Criminal Investigations
Gathering and Managing Evidence and Exhibits Correctly
Exhibits in Criminal Investigations
This one-day CPD accredited training course will provide delegates with an understanding of evidence classifications and the importance of its correct collection and storage within criminal investigations and legal proceedings.
CPD Credits = 6
Exhibits in Criminal Investigations
Exhibits in Criminal Investigations
Exhibits in Criminal Investigations
This half-day CPD accredited training course provides the necessary foundations for correctly dealing with evidence and exhibits in criminal investigations.
CPD Credits = 3
First Responders Course
Exhibits in Criminal Investigations
CCTV and Digital Media Co-Ordinator
The aim of this training course is to equip first responders with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to be able to identify, secure and preserve a crime scene, including evidence and exhibits. They will be able to initiate important investigative actions whilst taking the necessary precautions to prevent contamination.
CCTV and Digital Media Co-Ordinator
Exhibits in Criminal Investigations
CCTV and Digital Media Co-Ordinator
The aim of this training course is to equip staff with the skill to ensure that CCTV and digital media is secured and examined during a criminal investigation in order to provide maximum evidential support, which can be relied upon as evidence and exhibits and used within PACE interviews.
Introduction to Collecting Digital Evidence for Investigators
Introduction to Collecting Digital Evidence for Investigators
Introduction to Collecting Digital Evidence for Investigators
Those involved in conducting civil or criminal investigations may have to identify, collect, seize and handle digital devices or digital material. This course has been designed to ensure that investigators know how to correctly gather, manage and handle digital evidence.
Investigative Interviewing (Supects, Victims and Witnesses)
Obtaining Witness Statements in Criminal Investigations
Obtaining Witness Statements in Criminal Investigations
Obtaining Witness Statements in Criminal Investigations
This one-day CPD accredited training course will provide investigators with the skills required to correctly obtain accounts from witnesses as part of criminal investigations and to subsequently write witness statements that are capable of being used in criminal proceedings. This course will help delegates understand how to capture evidence and exhibits within statements and use these statements as part of PACE interviews.
CPD Credits = 6
Drafting Effective Officer Witness Statements
Obtaining Witness Statements in Criminal Investigations
Obtaining Witness Statements in Criminal Investigations
In this half-day training course we will consider how to draft officer witness statements during criminal investigations for subsequent legal proceedings, ensure evidence and exhibits are referenced correctly and provide an understanding as to what needs to be included within the statement.
Conducting PACE Interviews
Obtaining Witness Statements in Criminal Investigations
Conducting PACE Interviews
This two-day CPD accredited training course will provide attendees with the knowledge and skills to conduct a well-structured interview within a criminal investigation that is compliant with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. Any officers involved in conducting PACE interviews, whether as lead or second officer, should consider attending this training. The course will look at best practice in introducing evidence and exhibits to suspects as well as investigative interviewing techniques.
CPD Credits = 12
We also have our "Practical PACE Interviewing Skills" and "Advanced Interviewing" courses available.
Advanced Investigative Interviewing Courses
Investigative Interviewing (Suspects)
Interview Advisors Course (Five Days)
Investigative Interviewing (Witnesses)
International best practice suggests that all investigative interviews for public or private purposes should be based on the PEACE Model developed to increase public confidence in law enforcement officers’ investigation involving the interviews of suspects (PACE interviews).
There are five phases to the PEACE interview model which combine
International best practice suggests that all investigative interviews for public or private purposes should be based on the PEACE Model developed to increase public confidence in law enforcement officers’ investigation involving the interviews of suspects (PACE interviews).
There are five phases to the PEACE interview model which combine with advanced investigative techniques along with a deep understanding of motivation, psychology and human dynamics to achieve the recovery of best evidence and exhibits.
Available as a three or five day training course.
Investigative Interviewing (Witnesses)
Interview Advisors Course (Five Days)
Investigative Interviewing (Witnesses)
International best practice suggests that all investigative interviews for public or private purposes should be based on the PEACE Model.
There are five phases to the PEACE interview model which combine with advanced investigative techniques along with a deep understanding of motivation, psychology and human dynamics to achieve the recov
International best practice suggests that all investigative interviews for public or private purposes should be based on the PEACE Model.
There are five phases to the PEACE interview model which combine with advanced investigative techniques along with a deep understanding of motivation, psychology and human dynamics to achieve the recovery of best evidence and exhibits. It is important investigators and prosecutors understand the importance of conducting an interview with potential witnesses who may be intimidated and vulnerable.
The Model has been developed to increase public confidence in law enforcement officers/Investigative prosecutors involved in the interviews of witnesses.
Available as a three or five day training course.
Interview Advisors Course (Five Days)
Interview Advisors Course (Five Days)
Interview Advisors Course (Five Days)
The aim of this training course is to equip a senior interviewing officer with the necessary knowledge and understanding to manage and co-ordinate information and interviews of both suspects in PACE interviews and witnesses in criminal investigations.
On completion attendees will be able to:
· Provide strategic advice on interviewing pro
The aim of this training course is to equip a senior interviewing officer with the necessary knowledge and understanding to manage and co-ordinate information and interviews of both suspects in PACE interviews and witnesses in criminal investigations.
On completion attendees will be able to:
· Provide strategic advice on interviewing processes
· Co-ordinate interview processes
· Identify intimidated and vulnerable witnesses.
· Identify key fast track actions which may require further investigation
· Monitor and evaluate the interview processes
· Brief and inform the SIO of interview developments.
File Preparation, Disclosure and Attending Court
Preparing a Good Quality Prosecution File
An Overview of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996
An Overview of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996
This half-day CPD accredited training course will provide officers with information on the relevant forms needed and how to complete them when compiling a prosecution file to capture information such as evidence and exhibits and PACE interviews. High quality prosecution files will ensure that all of the information is captured and can be presented easily by the prosecuting lawyer.
CPD Credits = 3
An Overview of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996
An Overview of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996
An Overview of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996
This half-day CPD accredited training course will provide an overview in relation to the importance of correct disclosure when completing criminal investigations to ensure that they do not fall foul of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA 1996).
CPD Credits = 3
An Introduction to the Role of Disclosure Officer
An Overview of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996
An Introduction to the Role of Disclosure Officer
This one-day course has been designed for those who have been newly appointed to the role of disclosure officer or undertake the role of disclosure officer alongside their role. This course is also suitable for team leaders and managers who want to ensure that their teams are complying with their responsibilities when it comes to the review, scheduling and disclosure of unused material.
Undertaking the Role of Disclosure Officer
Disclosure Officer - Complex or Digital Investigations
An Introduction to the Role of Disclosure Officer
In 2025 the Fisher Report examined disclosure failures in the criminal justice system. There have been significant failings relating to cases whereby inadequate disclosure has led to wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice.
This two-day course provides delegates with the knowledge needed to undertake the role of disclosure officer.
Disclosure Officer - Complex or Digital Investigations
Disclosure Officer - Complex or Digital Investigations
Disclosure Officer - Complex or Digital Investigations
In 2025 the Fisher Report examined disclosure failures in the criminal justice system. As part of the report, it was identified that there is a need for better training and resources relating to disclosure especially in relation to complex and/or digital investigations.
This three-day course has been designed for disclosure officers and managers involved in reviewing material as part of complex and/or digital investigations.
Giving Evidence in Criminal Court
Disclosure Officer - Complex or Digital Investigations
Disclosure Officer - Complex or Digital Investigations
This half-day CPD accredited training course will provide the opportunity for delegates to understand the Court process and how to present credible evidence and exhibits confidently further to conducting a criminal investigation.
CPD Credits = 3
RIPA and Surveillance
Introduction to RIPA 2000 and IPA 2016
Introduction to RIPA 2000 and IPA 2016
Introduction to RIPA 2000 and IPA 2016
This half-day CPD accredited training course has been designed to provide Local Authority officers with an understanding of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and when authorisation under this Act is required as part of criminal investigations. This course also considers the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 in relation to commun
This half-day CPD accredited training course has been designed to provide Local Authority officers with an understanding of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and when authorisation under this Act is required as part of criminal investigations. This course also considers the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 in relation to communications data. The course will also touch on how this material can be handled as evidence and exhibits, and introduced within PACE interviews.
CPD Credits = 3
RIPA Applicants Workshop
Introduction to RIPA 2000 and IPA 2016
Introduction to RIPA 2000 and IPA 2016
We are pleased to have partnered with Cyber Ops Global to provide this new one day workshop. This training course has been designed for public authority officers who apply for authorisations under Part 2 Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000, or supervise those who make applications as part of criminal investigations.
RIPA Authorising Officers Workshop
Introduction to RIPA 2000 and IPA 2016
RIPA Authorising Officers Workshop
We are pleased to have partnered with Cyber Ops Global to provide this new workshop designed for Senior Officers allocated the role of Authorising Officer. This training course has been designed for public authority officers who authorise activity under Part 2 Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 as part of criminal investig
We are pleased to have partnered with Cyber Ops Global to provide this new workshop designed for Senior Officers allocated the role of Authorising Officer. This training course has been designed for public authority officers who authorise activity under Part 2 Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) 2000 as part of criminal investigations.
This course can be provided as a half-day introduction or a one-day course.
'A Practical Look at...' Training Courses
'A Practical Look at...'
These training courses have all been designed to be 80% practical when delivered. With every individual having a different way of learning we feel it is important to provide courses that are suitable for all learning styles.
In these courses, attendees will 'learn by doing'. We've created various real life scenarios for individuals to consider which are specific to the topic area. Our expert trainers will be on-site to offer guidance, support, and practical advice throughout the learning process.
We've had amazing feedback from these courses with some describing them as "the best course I've ever attended".
Because of the highly interactive and practical nature of these courses, they are exclusively available for in-person delivery.
Our 'A Practical Look At...' courses are fully customised to suit your needs. As part of this we take into account levels of experience when suggesting course lengths. Courses can be anything from half-day refresher courses to one-week courses.