The National Policing Improvement Agency

Who Should Attend?

Candidates who have completed the three week SIO Course and have been back in their force work place for a minimum of three months.

Course / Module entry requirements

As above

No. of courses being run

2012/13 (half year):4

Dates and Venues

Course / Module duration

5 Days

Methods of delivery

Hydra Immersion Training

Assessment process / accreditation details

Self assessment through course with an action plan to be completed in the workplace.

Activity Links

Element of SIO Development Programme.

For bookings and enquiries, please contact

Tel: 01480 401986
Email: 
enquiries_investskills@npia.pnn.police.uk

Cost to HO Forces

£1460.00 Residential

£1093.00 Non-Residential

Cost to non HO Forces

As above

Overview

The Hydra Course is a compulsory element of the SIO Development Programme and is a chance for delegates to put into practice the skills that they have learnt on their previous 3 week course and in the workplace. These skills can be practiced in a safe working environment through simulated immersion training.

Aims

To enable students to apply the skills of SIO to given case scenarios to demonstrate the professional and effective management and co-ordination of investigations in accordance with PIP Level 3.

Objectives

• Manage the initial response to an investigation and implement fast track actions where appropriate
• Plan and manage an investigation in accordance with the model of investigation, legislation and national and force policies
• Identify, develop and contribute to the strategies required when conducting an investigation
• Identify the specialists required to assist in the investigation
• Conduct briefings and debriefings to relevant personnel
• Ensure the investigation complies with Ethnic, Race & Diversity, Health & Safety policies
• Create policy logs to accurately record the decisions during an investigation - ACPO Crime Committee Guidelines.