The interviewing of victims and witnesses is central to the success of any investigation. The actual obtaining of such evidence is a challenging task for investigators. It is now recognised that planning and preparation are key stages in this process. Witnesses come from diverse backgrounds and have varying levels of understanding of investigative processes. Achieving high standards in obtaining statements will drastically improve the professionalism of any investigation.
Sancus Solutions are hosting two modular one day courses to enable delegates to enhance their witness interviewing skills. The courses can each be taken as individual instances or can be booked together.
The courses will be held at Cotton Court in Preston City Centre. Module one takes place on Thursday 24th May 2012 and module two on Tuesday 19th June 2012.
We know things are tough out there so we have priced each module at a bargain £95 plus vat. If you book both at the same time you will receive a 10% discount making the cost £171 plus vat. A link to the booking form is below.
Who are the courses for?
These courses are designed for all those whose role includes an investigative function; whether you work for a statutory investigative body, or are required to conduct an internal misconduct enquiry, the investigative principles are the same. The input will be relevant to investigators from both the public sector such as local authorities and NHS bodies or the private sector such as insurance or private investigators.
What are the courses about?
Module one will enable delegates to
Recognise the importance of planning and preparation for successful interviews
Understand Memory and recall – how memory works and issues which restrict recall
Explain the PEACE model of interviewing as it relates to witnesses
Explain the various methods of interviewing witnesses including the five part model and the conversation management model
Describe the Conversation Management style of interviewing of witnesses
There will be a session of practical exercises in interviewing during which delegates will utilise the PEACE model.
Module two will enable delegates to
Revise the PEACE model
Understand methods of enhancing remembrance – techniques and tools to assist the interviewer in retrieval of the fine grain detail of recall from the interviewee.
Identify and record points to prove required in individual cases
Understand the techniques involved in statement writing – a structured layout of witness statements including case guidance on descriptions given by eyewitnesses.
There will be a session of practical exercises in interviewing at statement writing during which delegates will utilise the PEACE model
What do the courses deliver?
The courses are presented by Graham Jones who was formerly a vastly experienced police interviewer who has utilised his skills in many investigations, often acting as interview advisor on high profile cases. Graham has also been, for several years, a police interview trainer and has taught investigators from many police forces throughout the UK. Graham specialises in in explaining the methods of interviewing to non-police audiences and has presented courses to many organisations including Lancashire Fire and rescue service investigators, the Regional Asset Recovery Team. He has presented a paper on Advanced Investigative Interviewing to British Psychological Society Annual Conference
What will I get out of it?
At the conclusion of the module delegates will be able to carry out structured interviews with all classes and categories of witnesses and maximise the opportunity for obtaining evidence. Every delegate who successfully completes this module will receive a certificate of attendance enabling professional development to be evidenced.
