Overview
This course will provide delegates with the knowledge to be able to recognise and comply with the requirements of the RIPA process.
This course will enable you to
Learn about and understand:
- RIPA update, recent case law, and judgments
• Codes of Practice contents and interpretation
• The latest guidance and interpretation on routine enquiries, directed covert surveillance, and intrusive surveillance
• The 5 Tests for the Authorising Officer (AO)
• Proportionality, what is it? How to explain it on paper
• The impact of the Collateral Intrusion Assessment on the proportionality test
• Examine the role of Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS)
• Risk assessment, Health and Safety assessment, surveillance objectives, and their impact on the process
• Equipment used, and how it impacts on the process and the proportionality test
• The roles involved in line with the latest Inspector’s guidance and procedures
• How to assess the application form and what is required if authorising the activity
• Dealing with the product of the surveillance, such as images and how this will impact on the role of the AO
• The requirements with regard to reviews, renewals and cancellations
• Surveillance outside of RIPA
• Joint surveillance with other agencies
• Privacy and RIPA re Facebook and Social Networking enquiries
Who is the Course aimed at
Any person who may carry out surveillance or be involved in the RPA process either as an Senior Responsible Officer, Authorising Officer or applicant.
