Aim

To enable selected officers/staff to fulfil the role of Post Incident Manager and Appointed Officer where there has been a Death or Serious Injury (DSI)

Outcomes

At the end of this Course the student will be able to:

• Define a death or serious injury following police contact (DSI).
• Explain the purpose of an Article 2 ECHR investigation.
• Explain the criteria for the implementation of a PIP in all circumstances.
• Explain the role and responsibilities of the PIM.
• Identify those individuals who should be categorised as Key Police Witnesses (KPWs)
• Explain the guidance related to conferring by KPWs.
• Explain the responsibilities and considerations related to separating KPWs.
• Explain the PIMs responsibilities in respect of KPWs.
• Describe the considerations relevant to the protection of KPWs identity.
• Describe the four-stage process for the provision of accounts.
• Explain the arrangements for the provision of legal advice to KPWs.
• Explain the considerations related to reference material, including body worn video.
• Explain the considerations related to defusing and organisational learning debriefs
• Describe the role of the Appointed Officer and its relationship to the role of the PIM.
• Explain the operational roles and associated responsibilities identified within the APP.
• Explain the role and responsibilities of the relevant independent investigating authority.
• Describe the role of police staff associations/unions within a PIP.

The course can be lifted and shifted to the Force/Region requiring the training.

Please contact training@pfoa.co.uk or call on 01354 697890 for further information.