**Note change of location from Mt Gambier to Millicent**
The APA is bringing it's highly popular PRIME investigation workshop to Mt Gambier.

The Local Government Authorised Persons Association (APA) in conjunction with Workforce Hire Pty Ltd presents a comprehensive investigation workshop known as PRIME. The workshop is presented by a team of nationally qualified investigators and trainers that share almost 200 years of collective investigation experience within SAPOL.

The two day workshop will lead attendees through a series of sessions aimed at providing a set of principles that will support the investigation process. The workshop has a practical focus which will require each participant to demonstrate statement taking and interviewing techniques, evidence gathering and culminating in an active court trials where participants will deliver evidence.

A 12 month investigation support line will be provided to all participants should they require any investigation tips and strategies to assist them within their duties.

An evaluation of the program has already been conducted and its content and overall structure has shown it to be practical and appropriate for APA members.

With the recent introduction of the Local Nuisance and Litter Control Act 2016, and the requirements of Council's Authorised Officers to undertake extensive investigations for breaches within this Act, or if you have staff who are required to interview or investigate breaches of any other Legislation, this training is essential for them.

TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:
Role of the investigator
The PEACE Investigation Model
The principles of statement taking
Statement taking demonstrations
Statement taking workshop
Chain of evidence
Use of notes
Note taking
The investigation MATRIX
Principles of interviewing
Interviewing workshop
Presenting evidence theory
Presenting evidence workshop

Who should attend?
General Inspectors and Dog Management Officers
Environmental Health Officers
Planning Officers
Building Surveyors
Administration & Customer Service Officers

Day 1 - Tuesday 11th September 2018 (8.30am - 5.00pm)
Day 2 - Wednesday 12th September 2018 (8.30am - 5.00pm)

Workshop is strictly limited to 15 attendees, so get in quick.
Flyer can be downloaded here.
Register online through www.lgapa.com.au

For more information contact Brenton Thomass on 8405 6989 or brenton.thomass@portenf.sa.gov.au or Phil Herrmann on 0428 847 771 or phil.herrmann@yorke.sa.gov.au