Digital Investigations for OCSET Professionals

Who This Programme Is For

OCSET professionals and colleagues who plan, conduct, supervise or support investigations in which digital information may provide intelligence, evidence or new lines of enquiry.

Course Aims

Develop advanced digital investigation capability for complex offending.

Keep learning aligned with national guidance, protocols and relevant legislation.

Develop the ability to plan and deliver relevant suspect interviews using an understanding of offender psychology.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply theoretical, legislative and national guidance relating to digital policing, internet investigations and electronic multimedia platforms.
• Apply relevant law, procedure and recognised investigative practice.
• Manage complex digital disclosure, sensitive material, Investigation Management Documents and policy writing.
• Understand internet architecture, legal considerations, security measures, the dark net and the dark web.
• Use registries, firewalls, antivirus software, email, webmail and other useful tools appropriately.
• Apply an understanding of offender psychology and behaviour when supporting interviews.

Principal Subjects Covered

• Digital investigative opportunities, preservation, planning and decision-making.
• Relevant legislation, protocols, guidance and techniques.
• Complex CPIA and disclosure management, evidence extraction, Investigation Management Documents and policy writing.
• Planning and delivering relevant suspect interviews, including an understanding of the psychology involved in interviewing people suspected of child sexual offending.

Flexible Delivery

Duration: Five days, with class sizes capped at 12 delegates.

Delivery: Highly participative, trainer-led classroom delivery with practical exercises, case studies and comprehensive written feedback, designed for complex investigations and a higher level of specialism.

Accreditation: Digital Policing for OCSET Professionals Programme.

Trainer Expertise

Equinox Training programmes are delivered by experienced investigators and qualified educators with backgrounds in serious and complex crime, investigative interviewing, disclosure, evidence review and investigative leadership.

Meet the Equinox Training team.

Why Choose Equinox Training

• Specialist investigative training for law enforcement, public-sector and professional investigation teams.
• Operational credibility combined with educational design experience.
• Programmes developed around ethical, fair and effective investigation practice.
• Bespoke delivery aligned with organisational responsibilities and learning needs.

Discuss This Programme

Tell Equinox Training about your team, its responsibilities and the outcomes you need. The programme can then be scoped to suit the audience and operating environment.

Contact Equinox Training about this course.