PACE Interviewing
A practical programme for investigators who need to plan, conduct and evaluate interviews in line with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and its Codes of Practice.
Who This Programme Is For
Police, law-enforcement, local-authority and other authorised investigators whose role includes interviewing suspects, witnesses or other relevant people within a PACE-governed investigation.
Course Aims
To build confident, ethical and defensible interviewing practice by connecting interview planning and questioning with the safeguards and procedural requirements of PACE.
Learning Outcomes
- Plan interviews around the investigation, available evidence and the needs of the interviewee.
- Apply relevant PACE safeguards and Codes of Practice throughout the interview process.
- Use fair and effective questioning to obtain accurate, reliable and complete accounts.
- Create clear interview records and explain the rationale for key decisions.
Principal Subjects Covered
PACE principles and safeguards, interview planning, roles and responsibilities, disclosure considerations, questioning techniques, treatment of vulnerable people, legal advice, interview records and evaluation of the interview product.
Flexible Delivery
Equinox Training can shape delivery around the organisation, the experience of its practitioners and the operational context in which they work. Contact the team to discuss programme length, delivery options and any organisation-specific requirements.
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.
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.
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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.
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