Requirement for the training
This Course is open to all officers / staff who are currently accredited as PIMs and who need a formal reaccreditation of occupational competence to perform the Post Incident Manager and Appointed Officer Role in accordance the Authorised Professional Practice - Post Incident Procedures following a Death or Serious Injury and the Authorised Professional Practice – Armed Policing – Post Deployment Module. (Currently every 3-5 years)
Course aims and learning outcomes as below.
Aim
To refresh and reaccredit current occupationally competent Post Incident managers in 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 cost for a re-accreditation course is £785.00 +VAT per delegate.
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.
