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Court Witnessing Skills / Professional Witness rules
Professional / Expert Witnesses incl CSI's / Digital Forensics / Staff Safety Trainers / Traffic Collision Investigators / Forensics
1/2 Day (3hrs CPD)
ALSO AVAILABLE ONLINE
Course Content
Professional & Expert Witness Rules, Statement Compilation, S9.CJA, Criminal Procedure Rules, Going to Court, How a Court works, Peer Review, Part 19 CPR & professional boundaries.
Course Code APT/03
CSI Cannabis Cultivations - securing best evidence
Crime Scene Investigators, Force Crime Scene management and/or Force CSI trainers, Cannabis Cultivation Dismantling Teams
1 Day (6hrs CPD)
Course Content
Cannabis - The Plant & Identification, Best Evidence & Photography, Scene Dismantling, Health & Safety, identification & handling of controlled drugs & paraphernalia
Course Code APT/02
Drug Expert Evidence Course
For officers with min. 5 years drugs experience / current practising drug experts (refresher)
4 Days (24hrs CPD)
5 Days (30hrs CPD) Mock Court Scenario
Course Content
Role of an Expert Witness, Criminal Procedure Rules, Content of an Experts Report, *Drug Awareness & routes of administration, *Introduction to PIEDS, Slang, Pricing & Calculations, Peer Review, Cannabis & Cultivations, Document Interpretation, Court Witnessing Skills, DEWVA & DAG, Final Assessment (*additional expert presenters)
OPTIONAL EXTRA - 5 Day course includes Final Mock Court Cross Examination Exercise
Course Code APT/01
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All Course attendees qualify for a FREE 3 month post course Peer Review service
Cannabis Manicuring & Yield Determination
1 Day (6hrs CPD)
Current & Practising Drug Experts
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Course Content
Cannabis - The Plant & Identification, HOC015/2012, Determining Plant Age, Drying & Manicuring process, presentation of documentary evidence.
Course Code APT/08
Drug Testing Kits & Cannabis IDentification
1 Day (6Hrs CPD)
Officers with min. 5 years general policing experience
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Course Content
Home Office approved Presumptive Drug Testing Kits & Electronic Devices, CPR, Disputed Test Regime, Cannabis Identification in the Criminal Justice System, EDIT.
Course Code APT/07
drug valuation officers course
1 Day (6hrs CPD)
Officers with min. 2 years drugs experience in GPD or 6 months drugs target team
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Course Content
Drug Recognition, Case Law, Pricing & Calculations, Statement layout & presentation of documentary evidence, Peer Review, Possession v PWITS, Role of a Drug Expert.
Course Code APT/04
Street Drugs, Trends & Diversion
1/2 Day (3Hrs CPD)
Paramedics / Custody Staff / NTE Teams / Street Pastors / Healthcare providers
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Course Content
Signs, Symptoms & Behaviours of Drug Users, Drug Death Protocols, Drug Diversion, Addiction & Signposting, Case Studies.
Course Code APT/11
CDLO
Introduction to the role of Controlled Drug Liaison Officer
(Statutory Role Requirements)
1 Day (6Hrs CPD)
Officers and/or Civilian staff carrying out a CDLO role
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Course Content
CDLO role, Health Act 2006, The Controlled Drugs (Supervision of Management and Use) Regulations 2006, CDAO's, CD-LINs, Partnership Working with GPhC & MHRA, Pharmacy & Ward inspections.
Course Code APT/09
First Aid IN THE WORKPLACE
3 Days (18Hrs)
We also provide this training at Weekends & Over Night to incorporate permanent Night Working Staff
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Course Content
Role of the first aider
Contents of First Aid kits
Recording of incidents and accidents / Assessing the situation in an emergency /
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Administer first aid to a casualty who:
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is unconscious (including seizures)
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requires cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
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is choking
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is wounded or bleeding
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is in shock
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has minor conditions – to include: minor cuts, grazes and bruises, minor burns and scalds, small splinters
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Administer first aid to a casualty with:
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injuries to bones, muscles, joints including suspected spinal injury
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sudden poisoning
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burns and scalds
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eye injuries
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anaphylactic shock*
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Recognise the presence of major illness and provide appropriate first aid including heart attack*, stroke, epilepsy, asthma & diabetes
Course Code APT/10
Drugs Awareness for Foundation & Partners
1/2 Day (3Hrs CPD)
Officers / PCSO's in the early stages of foundation training
and / or
Where drug awareness would be advantageous e.g. Forensic Submissions Staff / LA Wardens / Partner Agencies
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Course Content
What is a Drug, Drug Recognition, Signs, Symptoms & Behaviours, Drug Litter, Professional Witnessing Skills, Addiction & Signposting, Solvents, Psychoactive Substances, Nitrous Oxide,
Benzodiazepines, Drugs & Young People.
Course Code APT/05
Police Foundation Cannabis Cultivations & Drug Investigation Skills
1 Day (6Hrs CPD)
Officers in the final stages of foundation training
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Course Content
Drug Recognition, Misuse of Drugs Act legislation, Recognising Coded & Slang Terms, Digital Downloads, Interviewing & Questioning Techniques, Cannabis Cultivations Best Evidence & Scene Recording, Scene Dismantling, Health & Safety.
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Course Code APT/06