Training has launched a course aimed at personnel with a senior role in handling CCTV investigations.
More specifically, the course is pitched at anyone responsible for managing and setting policy for the investigation of crimes and incidents captured on CCTV and other media.
The three-day classroom-based training, which starts in April, takes place at Tavcom in Hampshire. Participants will receive a Tavcom level three c
ertificate.
“This is an essential new course that provides the skills and confidence needed to efficiently and effectively handle CCTV investigations,” said Tavcom Training executive director Paul Tennent.
“The comprehensive programme shines a light on the roles and responsibilities of personnel when investigating incidents, how to assist the police, as well as highlighting codes of practice and operational guidelines.”
Course agenda for ‘Managing CCTV investigations’
Investigating crimes caught on CCTV and other media
Managing enquiries where images provide key evidence
The CCTV Code of Practice and how it relates to investigations
Using CCTV in an ethical manner: privacy, human rights and cultural
Obtaining the best evidential footage and images
Investigative strategy for using images during a major enquiry
CCTV trawling and obtaining images from social media
Using images held by TV broadcasts and newspapers
Linking suspects in several pieces of footage
Producing evidential statements and decision logs
Identification of offenders’ capture on CCTV
Understanding ‘super recognisers‘ and their effective use
Technology and its use in identification
Using CCTV in investigations and briefing prosecutors
The ‘Managing CCTV investigations’ course costs £795+VAT per participant and will take place on the following dates:
17-19 April 2018
26-28 June 2018
2-4 October 2018
23-25 January 2019
More here: https://www.tavcom.com/training-courses/control-room/managing-cctv-investigations/