Legislation

• RIPA – 2000
• PACE – 1984
• CPIA – 1996
• Fraud Act 2006
• Data Protection Act 1998
• Human Rights Act 1998
• PIDA – Whistle blowing
• ASBO – Crime & Disorder Act
• CNEA – Clean Neighbourhoods
• Lawful Business Practice Regs

Skills

• Interviewing
• Investigation Management
• Enforcement
• Intelligence Management
• Surveillance
• Fraud Management
• Evidence and Exhibits
• Witness statement writing
• Open source web investigator
• National Intelligence Model
• Case paper preparation
• Disclosure
• Document verification

Organisations & departments

• Trading Standards
• Housing Benefits
• Environmental Health
• Community safety
• Fire Service

RIPA - Designated Person - Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

Target audience

Managers who authorise the obtaining of communications data.

Aim

To enable delegates to lawfully authorise the obtaining of communications data in accordance the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.

Outcomes

To enable delegates to:

• Understand the technology and procedures for basic mobile, fixed line telephony, internet, email and postal services
• Understand the relationship with the Data Protection Act 1998 and the Criminal Procedures and Investigations Act 1996 in relation to acquired communications data
• Consider the operational impact of current legislation, policies and procedures
• Understand the role of the designated person
• Evaluate the application process taking account of necessity, proportionality and collateral intrusion
• Monitor and review authorisations
• Discuss the cancellation procedure
• Apply the correct criteria for authorisations in practical situations
• Understand the role of the Surveillance Commissioners Office

Delivery method

The sessions will be delivered using PowerPoint presentations, flipchart explanation, group discussion, individual tuition and practical exercises to reinforce the course outcomes.

Course design

Courses are designed around customers’ requirements and adapted to their policies and procedures.

New regulatory compliance code

Regulating the Regulators

Other RIPA courses

RIPA - Authorising Officer
Managers who authorise covert human intelligent sources (CHIS’s) and surveillance activity in accordance the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000

Surveillance
Provides practical guidance for investigators in relation to the conduct of surveillance techniques and information in relation to the storage and use of the surveillance product

Information service

RIPA support information
Support information for investigators on the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000