The Local Government Authorised Persons Association (APA) in conjunction with Workforce Hire Pty Ltd is running another 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.

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?

Community Safety Officers, General Inspectors and Dog Management Officers
Environmental Health Officers

Planning Officers
Building Surveyors
Administration & Customer Service Officers

Day 1 - Thursday 22 July 2021
Day 2 - Friday 23 July 2021

NOTE: Change of dates due to the SA Health COVID Closure in July, the dates have been changed to: 

Day 1 - Thursday 28 October 2021
Day 2 - Friday 29 October 2021

Cost
Financial APA Members - $850
Non-financial APA Members - $900

Each workshop has limited spaces, so get in quick.
For more information contact Rocky Warren on 8564 6020 or rwarren@mid-murray.sa.gov.au