Risk Management
Many aspects of UndERCOVER LAW ENFORCEMENT are fraught with significant risks and real danger.
In most countries there is a legislative requirement to manage risk effectively with potential for an officer or an agency to face both criminal and civil proceedings if things go wrong.
Whether your agency just wants to manage the risks of every day law enforcement or is involved in undercover operations, managing confidential informants, or other aspects of intelligence led policing HSM Training will provide you with a course that equips students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to manage risk effectively.
The courses are designed to ensure legislative compliance and to incorporate the methodology advocated in the International Standards Organisation’s Standards for Risk Management ISO 31000:18
Managing Risk in Covert Policing - Covert Human Intelligence Sources, Undercover, Surveillance and Witness Protection - Training Course.
HSM Training and Consultancy provide a "Managing Risk in Covert Policing" Course. This course is aimed at officers of all ranks who are engaged in authorising or carrying out any aspect of covert policing including CHIS (informants), undercover, surveillance or witness protection. The training provides officers with comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of managing risk including
Identifying and documenting risk in accordance with ISO Standard 31000/18 (International Standards for risk management.)
Identifying and implementing control measures
Human rights
Heath and safety ( work place safety ) legislation
Psychological factors affecting risk management
Relevant national legislation and guidelines.
The methodology trained can be easily integrated into an agency's current processes for managing covert operations. It is a robust methodology and will stand up to both internal and external scrutiny.
Cost
This two day course costs £1000 plus expenses* and is for twelve officers.
Additional officers can be included at £50 each.
The training is delivered at the agency's location.
Each officer receives a copy of our publication Invest Now or Pay later - Managing risk in covert law enforcement. ( Normal price £20)
*Expenses involved are return travel to/from London, and accommodation near/at the training venue.
Legislation
AS A COMPANY WE PROVIDE IN DEPTH TRAINING INTO ALL ASPECTS OF UNITED KINGDOM COVERT LEGISLATION.
Many government agencies are now faced with negotiating the complex pieces of legislation that deal with covert law enforcement. HSM will deliver training to meet the needs of your organisation whether you are just beginning to engage with this legislation or want to bring your staff up to required standards.
Commencing with the underpinning Human Rights legislation we provide easy to understand interpretation of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act and the attendant Codes of Practice. To develop knowledge we cover relevant case law and its application to the legislation.
Understanding is tested through the use of scenarios based on case studies.
All our courses are designed to meet the legislative requirements of the host country and are constructed to withstand the highest levels of public scrutiny.
Health and safety Legislation
Many law enforcement agencies have difficulty interpreting and complying with Health and Safety Legislation. We are able to provide expert advice about about to identify, document and managehealth and safety risks for all aspects of policing, ranging from routine patrol activities, to complex covert operations. Don't expose your officers and/or the public to health and safety risks when a few simple steps and some training can ensure all are protected in an effective and accountable way.
