Investigative Interviewing
Overview
Investigation is a core duty of law enforcement agencies. Interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects is central to the success of an investigation and the highest standards need to be upheld.
Agencies need to develop and maintain a valuable resource of a skilled interviewers. Interviews that are conducted professionally realise several benefits.
In particular, they can:
- Direct an investigation and gather material, which in turn can lead to a prosecution or early release of an innocent person
- Support the prosecution case, thereby saving time, money and resources
- Increase public confidence, particularly with witnesses and victims of crimes who come into direct contact with law enforcement.
The PEACE model of investigation is widely recognised as the most effective and is used widely by law enforcement. This model allows the interviewer to carefully plan and prepare each interview in a structured format.
Objectives
At the end of the module participants will be able to:
- Outline what is Investigative Interviewing
- Understand and describe the principles of the PEACE model of interviewing
- Identify different types of witness / suspect
- Describe Interviews under caution
- Outline how to prepare and conduct a suspect interview
- Describe the role of Interpreters
- Understand the role of Intermediaries
- Describe pre –interview disclosure
- Complete Interview plans
- Describe how to deal with silence / no comment interviews
- Describe prepared statements and how to manage them
- Describe interview techniques
Key Learning
Delegates will understand each aspect of the PEACE model of interviewing and how each aspect will allow them to conduct carefully planned and professional interviews.
Through a structured exercise delegates will also be able to identify key strategies regarding interview techniques and how to deal with disclosure prior to interview.
Who is this course aimed at?
This course is aimed at those conducting investigations whether for a public body, a private corporation or as a sole investigator. It is essential for all those involved in investigation to understand how an interview is carried out and how each element of the PEACE Model is essential in developing a structured approach.
Who are we?
WRI are an established company who specialise in Brand Protection, Investigation and Training and we have worked with the Police, Trading Standards and a number of well known brands to both protect the rights of the Intellectual Property Owner and to bring to justice those who break the law.
Our trainers are very experienced Retired Police Officers and Trading Standards Officers who have been trained to a senior level within their respective roles.
The course can be delivered at your place of work or at the offices of WRI in South Wales.
For further information please contact us on the email address below or 02921 202597
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