TABLE OF CONTENTS PROPOSED COURSES/SEMINARS FOR 2012 RECRUIT TRAINING........................................................................................ TABLE OF RECRUIT TRAINING ……………………………………………. INDUCTION WORKSHOP……………………………………………….......... INITIAL TRAINING COURSE #136……………………………………….….. PAGES 1 2 3-4 5-28 SENIOR TRAINING …………………….…………………………………….. CONSTABLES ……………………………………………………………….. TABLE OF COURSES ………………………………………………………… IDENTIFICATION AND SEIZURE OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE COURSE ….. BASIC CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION COURSE……………………………. JUNIOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION COURSE……………………........... COLLISION INVESTIGATION COURSE-LEVEL I………………………… CONSTABLES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME- PHASE I…………….…. CONSTABLES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME- PHASE II………………. CONSTABLES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME- FINAL PHASE……….... ENHANCED CONSTABLES DEVELOPMENTAL COURSE………………. FRAUD INVESTIGATION COURSE………………………………………… SEXUAL OFFENCES INVESTIGATION COURSE………………………..... INITIAL LEADERSHIP- LEVEL I ………………………………………….... 29 30 31 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-39 40-41 42-43 44-45 46-48 49-50 51-52 53-54 SERGEANTS ………………………………………………………………… TABLE OF COURSES ……………………………………………………….. SERGEANTS’ GENERAL DUTIES COURSE……………………………….. INITIAL LEADERSHIP- LEVEL II …………………………………….......... ADVANCED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION COURSE…………………..… COURT PROSECUTORS’ COURSE………………………………………..... COLLISION INVESTIGATION COURSE - LEVEL 2………………………. PROSECUTION OF SEXUAL OFFENCES WORKSHOP…………………… 55 56 57-58 59-60 61-62 63-64 65-66 67-68 INSPECTORS AND STATION SERGEANTS….……………………..…… TABLE OF COURSES ……………………………………………………….. INTERMEDIATE LEADERSHIP……………………………………………... CRITICAL INCIDENT/MAJOR INCIDENT COMMAND WORKSHOP …... SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE MANAGEMENT COURSE…………………….. MIDDLE MANAGERS’ ADMINISTRATION COURSE …………………….. 69 70 71-72 73-74 75-77 78-79 GAZETTED OFFICERS..…………………………………………………..…. 80 TABLE OF COURSES ……………………………………………………….... 81 SENIOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE…………………… …… 82-83 ALL RANKS …………………………………………………………………. TABLE OF COURSES ……………………………………………………….. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKSHOP………………………………………. COMMUNITY POLICING WORKSHOP…………………………………….. CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKSHOP………………………………………... CRIME STOPPERS WORKSHOP…………………………………………….. 84 85 86-87 88-89 90-91 92 NON-POLICE COURSES ……………………………………………….….. 93 TABLE OF COURSES …………………………………………………….….. 94 PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICERS TRAINING COURSE……………….….... 95-96 IMMIGRATION WORKSHOP………………………………………………… 97 GOVERNMENT SECURITY OFFICERS WORKSHOP…………………….... 98 LICENSING AUTHORITY TRANPORT INSPECTORS’ WORKSHOP……... 99-100 SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED COURSES/SEMINARS FOR 2011-2012 Title Of Course/Workshop 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Critical Incident / Major Incident Command Workshop Identification and Seizure of Digital Evidence Course Critical Incident/ Major Incident Command Workshop Induction Workshop Constables Development Programme - Phase 1 Initial Training Course #136 Crime Stoppers Workshop Crime Stoppers Workshop Crime Stoppers Workshop Collision Investigation Course - Level 11 Constables Development Programme - Phase 11 Middle Managers’ Administration Course Advanced Criminal Investigation Course Sexual Offences Investigation Course 16 Constables Development Programme Final Phase Domestic Violence Workshop 17 Domestic Violence Workshop 15 Number Of Trainees Per Course Number Of Training Days Target Group Proposed Dates Venue 20 4 All Ranks Jan. 17 - 20 RPTC 16 7 Sergeants and Constables Jan. 19 - 27 RPTC 20 4 All Ranks Jan. 24 - 27 RPTC Feb. 4 – 5 RPTC Feb. 6 – 17 RPTC Feb. 13 August 15 RPTC Feb. 20 RPTC Feb. 21 RPTC Feb. 22 RPTC Feb. 20 March 2 RPTC March 5 - 16 RPTC March 19 – April 5 RPTC April 10 - 27 RPTC May 7 – 25 RPTC May 14 - 25 RPTC May 29 - 30 RPTC May 31 June 1 RPTC 40 2 20 10 60 27 wks 20 1 20 1 20 1 20 10 20 10 16 15 20 15 20 15 20 10 20 2 20 2 New entrants (Prospective recruits) Constables on completion of probation Recruits Inspectors to Constables Inspectors to Constables Inspectors to Constables Sergeants and Station Sergeants Constables (4 yrs) Inspectors and Station Sergeants Supervising Investigators Station Sergeants to Constables Constables (6yrs) Shift Personnel including supervisors Shift Personnel including supervisors Title Of Course/Workshop 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Fraud Investigation Course Senior Investigative Management Course Collision Investigation Course - Level 1 Middle Managers’ Administration Course Court Prosecutors’ Course Enhanced Constables Development Course Prosecution of Sexual Offences Workshop Sergeants General Duties Course Number Of Trainees Per Course Number Of Training Days 20 10 16 15 20 10 16 15 20 20 20 20 24 5 20 25 26 Basic Criminal Investigation Course 20 15 27 Induction Workshop 40 2 60 26 wks 20 2 20 2 20 15 20 2 20 2 20 15 20 10 20 10 20 10 20 10 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 Initial Training Course # 137 Customer Service Workshop Customer Service Workshop Junior Criminal Investigation Course Community Policing Workshop Community Policing Workshop Sexual Offences Investigation Course Initial Leadership Level I (1) Initial Leadership Level I (2) Initial Leadership Level I (3) Initial Leadership Level II Target Group Sergeants and Constables Inspectors to Superintendents Constables attached to Shift Inspectors and Station Sergeants Potential Prosecutors Constables completing more than 6 years service Station Sergeants and Sergeants Authorized Drivers Constables assigned to CID and Shift New entrants (prospective recruits) Constables Station Sergeants to Constables Station Sergeants to Constables Constables who have completed basic course Station Sergeants to Constables Station Sergeants to Constables Station Sergeants to Constables Constables in zone of selection Constables in zone of selection Constables in zone of selection Constables in zone of selection Proposed Dates Venue June 4 - 15 RPTC June 4 – 22 RPTC June 25 – July 6 RPTC July 2 – 20 RPTC August 7 – 31 RPTC August 7 – 31 RPTC August 13 – 17 September 3 21 RPTC September 10 – 28 RPTC September 15 – 16 RPTC September 24 – March 27, 2013 RPTC October 2 RPTC October 3 RPTC October 8 – 25 RPTC October 23 RPTC October 24 RPTC October 28 – November 15 RPTC TBA RPTC TBA RPTC TBA RPTC TBA RPTC Title Of Course/Workshop 39 40 41 42 Intermediate Leadership Senior Leadership Private Security Officers Training Course (1) Private Security Officers Training Course (2) Number Of Trainees Per Course Number Of Training Days Target Group Proposed Dates Venue 16 10 Inspectors and Station Sergeants TBA RPTC 12 10 Gazetted Officers TBA 16 10 Security Officers TBA RPTC 16 10 Security Officers TBA RPTC TBA RPTC TBA RPTC TBA RPTC TBA RPTC Immigration Officers Immigration Officers Government Security Officers Government Security Officers RPTC 43 Immigration Workshop 15 1 44 Immigration Workshop 15 1 15 1 15 1 15 5 Traffic Wardens TBA RPTC 15 5 Traffic Wardens TBA RPTC 45 46 47 48 Government Security Officers Workshop Government Security Officers Workshop Licensing Authority Transport Inspectors’ Workshop Licensing Authority Transport Inspectors’ Workshop 1 RECRUIT TRAINING NAME OF COURSE Induction DURATION 2 days Initial Training Course 27 weeks 2 INDUCTION WORKSHOP AIM To sensitise prospective members to the Organisation about the culture and their role as it relates to the Organisation. TARGET GROUP New entrants to the Organisation DURATION: 2 days PROPOSED DATES: February 4 – 5 September 15 – 16 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • Overview of the Organisation Terms and Conditions of Service Purpose and Operation of the Probationary Period The Appraisal System Health and Safety Issues The Tutor Constable Scheme Performance Management System Discipline Procedures Grievance Procedures Training Opportunities Career Management Mission, vision & values, guiding philosophy of the Organization LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this workshop participants will be able to: • • • • • • Identify the functions of individual departments of the Organisation Explain the Organisational Structure Link the Mission, Vision and values of the Organisation to their individual roles Give an overview of the terms and conditions of service List five (5) examples of career development in the Force Understand the significance of the psychological contract to their career development METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • Lectures Video Presentations Visits to Selected Departments 3 METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • Quizzes Oral Presentations 4 REGIONAL POLICE TRAINING CENTRE BARBADOS INITIAL TRAINING COURSE BARBADOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND REGIONAL POLICE TRAINING CENTRE POLICE RECRUIT TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Rationale and Description of Programme The Police Recruit Training Certification Programme has been jointly designed and developed, and will be offered collaboratively, by the Barbados Community College (BCC) and the Regional Police Training Centre (RPTC). This certification responds to the need to have recognised and transferable certification for the police recruit training done by the RPTC. The programme is informed by the understanding that training and education offered must be so designed to be comparable to similar programmes in other jurisdictions, thereby ensuring that certification awarded has legitimacy, currency and value for programme graduates. Additionally, certification awarded should provide these graduates with a base for their further educational and training development. The Police Recruit Training Certification Programme is two-tiered: the first tier awards The Police Recruit Training Certificate on successful completion of the 26 weeks of recruit training and positions graduates for completion of the second tier, the Associate in Applied Science - Policing on meeting the additional requirements specified by the two institutions. The Certificate Programme provides the initial formal training required to equip entrants to policing (those completely new to policing and those with only on-the-job training) in Barbados and the region to function competently as police constables. The programme content includes standard police training (crime prevention, investigating, reporting and prosecuting incidence of criminal offence and road policing); officers’ safety training; weapons training; mental and physical fitness training; drill, and community policing. Also included in the programme are introductions to the history and mission of policing, to the sociology of crime and to constitutional law, human rights and ethics. General education content is also an important component of the programme. In the second tier, the two institutions will provide additional courses to graduates of the certificate programme to enable them to upgrade their certificate to an Associate Degree on meeting the BCC requirements for this award. As presented herein, the Associate in Applied Science – Policing requires the graduate to complete the Certificate Programme satisfying specified criteria (See Admission Requirements below). The graduate then registers for the Associate Degree and takes a further 15 credits. 5 Objectives of the Certification Programme The Police Recruit Training Certification Programme is designed to: 1. Equip entrants to policing with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to function competently as police constables in general Beat and Patrol duties 2. Provide employability core skills 3. Introduce the recruits to the history, mission and organisation of policing 4. Inculcate habits of fitness and safety 5. Develop recruits’ personal character and mental fitness 6. Enhance the professionalisation of police training in keeping with global trends Programme Profile The Certificate Programme runs for 26 weeks and is delivered in two consecutive 13-week terms. Recruits are in residence at the Regional Police Training Centre and are in training 7 days a week for the duration of the programme. This programme has a total of 1200 contact/class hours in 22 courses for 62 credits. Recruits successfully completing the Certificate Programme will be awarded The Police Recruit Training Certificate issued jointly by the RPTC and the BCC. For the purposes of this training initiative, RPTC is a partner of the BCC and is subject to the quality imperatives governing BCC’s academic procedures and regulations. The Police Recruit Training Certificate is a BCC/RPTC certification and provides the policing specialisation content of the Associate Degree in Applied Science – Policing. The Associate Degree in Applied Science – Policing requires the recruit to complete the Certificate Programme satisfying specified criteria (See Admission Requirements below), register for the Associate Degree and take a further 15 credits. These comprise nine credits from three BCC cores, namely English and Communication, Caribbean Politics and Society and Practical Mathematics (Ethics and Citizenship is taken in the Certificate programme), and six credits from a 6-month work-based practicum. The maximum period for the completion of the Associate in Applied Science – Policing shall be in accordance with the existing BCC regulations and subject to any special conditions agreed by the two partnering institutions. Teaching and Learning The programme will employ a full range of teaching/learning approaches to respond to the profile of the learners. The instructional methods used will include lecture/presentation, discussion, demonstration, role-play and practical application exercises. Learning/training areas include the classroom, the parade square, the shooting range, the RPTC facility as a practice community, police stations and other authentic locations for the practice of policing. Recruit Profile This programme seeks to attract persons with an interest in building a career in law enforcement who have the personal, physical, mental and ethical qualities that can be developed for success in this career. Graduates of the programme will demonstrate personal development as measured by self-management and management of the range of professional/policing situations. Professional competence will be demonstrated in graduates’ 6 performance of police duties. Suitability of applicants for the programme will be determined by an interview, scores on selection instruments used by the Human Resource Department of contracting police forces and by performance in a pre-recruitment induction course. Admission Requirements In order to enter the Police Recruit Training Certification programme, applicants must first be accepted for training as police officers by the Regional Police Training Centre. Applicants to the certificate programme must have a minimum of three (3) passes at Grades 1, 2 or 3 (Grade 3 after 1998) in the CXC Secondary General Proficiency Examinations or the equivalent. Preference will be given to applicants with better qualifications who also meet other admission requirements. Character references, acceptable scores on tests to determine suitability for employment as law enforcement/security personnel and satisfactory performance in the pre-recruitment induction course are also part of the admission requirements. To qualify to register for the associate degree and take the additional courses leading to the Associate Degree in Applied Science – Policing, certificate programme graduates must have CSEC English A at Grades 1, 2 or 3 (Grade 3 after 1998) or the equivalent. Career Prospects Graduates of the Police Recruit Training Certificate Programme are automatically employed in the Police Force of their sponsoring governments. As happens with other Associate Degree programmes, graduates of the Associate Degree in Applied Science – Policing will be able to access further tertiary studies as a means of advancing their chosen careers. Graduation Requirements Completion of all programme requirements (for certificate and associate degree) with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.00 is required to qualify for the award of the programme certification. 7 BARBADOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND REGIONAL POLICE TRAINING CENTRE POLICE RECRUIT TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAMME ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE April 2011 COURSES HOURS CREDITS 1200 62 CORE 100 English and Communication 45 3 CORE 102 Caribbean Politics and Society 45 3 CORE 103 Practical Mathematics 45 3 6 months 6 1335 & 6 months 77 COMPLETION OF THE POLICE RECRUIT TRAINING CERTIFICATE PTRC 230 Constable Work-based Practicum TOTAL TERM 1 SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: ORIENTATION FOR POLICE RECRUITS COURSE CODE: PTRC (Police Training – Recruit Certificate) 100 COURSE DURATION: 60 HOURS CREDITS: 2 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides an orientation to policing and prepares the recruits to derive maximum benefit from the training programme. It introduces the recruits to the history, mission and organisation of policing and seeks to help them understand better themselves as physical, psychological and social beings. In this course, recruits are equipped with basic study skills, basic tools used in policing (Daily Diary, etc.) and they are given detailed information on the entire training programme. 8 CONTENT UNIT 1: Thinking of Mission, Action on Mission UNIT 2: Before you set Out – Navigating the system UNIT 3: Before you set Out – Know Yourself and Your Squad UNIT 4: Before you set Out – Get Ready UNIT 5: Before you set Out – Arm Yourself UNIT 6: Before you set Out – Know Your Destination and the Route TOPICS Mission Statement Core of Values Course Overview Standing Orders and Discipline Regulations Condition of Service Use of Force Policy HIV/Aids/Drugs Awareness How to Study 24 Hour Clock and Phonetic Alphabet Use of the Telephone Use of the Daily Diary History and Development of Policing The History and Development of Police Forces in the Caribbean Force Structure and Organisation Written Communication within the Forces The Role of the Police Constable Official Pocket Book SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: PHYSICAL TRAINING 1 COURSE CODE: PTRC 111 COURSE DURATION: 105 HOURS CREDITS: 3 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION Physical Training 1 is a three-credit course consisting of three modules: Fitness and Foot Drill 1, Martial Arts for Policing A and Swimming and Lifesaving. These modules seek to 9 begin to build in recruits a culture of fitness as the basis for personal and professional wellbeing, protection and effectiveness. Drill activities assist in and build on physical fitness, developing alertness, alacrity and precision in action that speak to the survival and success of law enforcement professionals. The martial arts component, in addition to physical fitness, provides defensive. Protective and necessary offensive skills required to support competent policing. The swimming and life saving module seeks to add swimming skills to the recruits’ fitness portfolio, enabling them to function in aquatic contexts. The more proficient swimmers work towards the Bronze Medallion Award. SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: POLICE DUTIES 1 COURSE CODE: PTRC (Police Training – Recruit Certificate) 110 COURSE DURATION: 75 HOURS CREDITS: 4 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION Police duties 1 examines the role of the police officer and prepares the recruit to function effectively in the range of duties expected in the line of duty. Recruits learn to classify crimes and offences and are equipped to take appropriate action (including handling crime prevention education) in response to criminal and other offences. Other areas in this course include handling relevant documentation, persons held in custody, rules of evidence, Courts and Judges’ Rules. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: UNIT 5: UNIT 6: UNIT 7: UNIT 8: Overview of Police Duties Observing, Describing, Investigating and Recording Complaints – Related Legal Process Crimes and Criminal Responsibility Police Powers Prisoners and Person Held in Custody Rules of Evidence Laws and Courts TOPICS Observation and Perception Description of Persons, Property and Incidents The Investigations of Missing Persons Questioning Persons and Taking Statements Report Writing Classification of Crime and Degrees of Criminal Responsibility Sources of Law Selected Aspects of Laws of Evidence Classification of Courts and their Functions 10 Complaints, Information and Process Introduction to the Judges Rules Powers and Mode of Arrest, Prisoner Handling Charge Procedure and Bail Police Discipline, Law and Procedure SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: ROAD POLICING AND BEAT DUTIES 1 COURSE CODE: PTRC (Police Training – Recruit Certificate) 112 COURSE DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 PRE-REQUISITES: POLICE DUTIES 1 COURSE DESCRIPTION In this first of two courses on Road Policing and Beat duties, recruits learn to classify vehicles and to police the requirements for vehicles to be on the road. Recruits also receive the traffic control training required for police officers and are enabled to direct other road users in correct and legal use of the roads. In beat duties, recruits are equipped to carry out routine patrol and serve the public by attending to the range of crime and non-crime related situations that can be expected while on patrol. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: UNIT 5: Traffic: Classification and Road Requirements for Vehicles Correct Driving Beat Duties – Occurrences and Offences Civil Disputes Beat Duties – Serving the Public TOPICS Introduction to Road Traffic Signs Traffic Hand Signals Beat and Routine Patrol Occurrences Development of the Judges Rules Excessive Noise Minor Offences Motor Vehicle Classification, Registration, Licensing and Insurance Investigation of Road Traffic Accidents, Personal Injuries and Particulars Investigation of Road Traffic Accidents - (Demonstration & Practice) Lights on Vehicles – Obligatory Lights Drivers Licence and Insurance Particulars Traffic Offences Traffic Offences – Reporting offender for Traffic Violations Preparation of Application for Summons Public Nuisance Offences 11 Statement Taking and Report Writing for Traffic Accidents Road Traffic Act Road Traffic Regulations SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: OFFICERS’ SAFETY TRAINING COURSE CODE: PTRC (Police Training – Recruit Certificate) 102 COURSE DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION This course equips recruits with the knowledge and skills base for dealing with the dangers and threats of safety in their day-to-day activities and in those activities associated with conflict environments. Recruits are equipped to apply the use-of-force policy of the Royal Barbados Police Force as they assess, cope with and overcome dangers to their own safety and that of others. The course also introduces the recruit to models of crisis communication, conflict management and the safety issues related to HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: Use of Force Policy Crisis Communication Conflict Management HIV/AIDS and Substance Abuse SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: WEAPON TRAINING COURSE CODE: PTRC (Police Training – Recruit Certificate) 115 COURSE DURATION: 75 HOURS CREDITS: 2 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces the recruit to the fundamentals of musketry focusing on the .38 Revolver, the 9MM Glock Pistol and the M16 Rifle. The course seeks to arm the recruit with the knowledge, competence and confidence to carry and use these weapons effectively. Students apply the knowledge provided and practice the skills with a view to achieving qualification with each of the three weapons. 12 In PART A of the course, recruits become familiar with the safety requirements for weapon handling as they learn the general characteristics and the basic functions of the two weapons. After acquiring the fundamentals of marksmanship, they prepare for and challenge the qualification shoot for the .38 Revolver and the 9MM Pistol. PART B continues training in Musketry focusing on the M16 A2 Rifle. Recruits examine further issues related to use of firearms by police officers and discuss appropriate responses to the issues. In this second part of the course, recruits become familiar with the safety requirements, the general characteristics and functions of the M16 A2 Rifle. They apply the knowledge provided and practice their skills with a view to achieving qualification with this weapon. CONTENT PART A – SMALL FIREARM TRAINING UNIT 1A: Aiming at Safety: The First Target UNIT 2A: Aligning Your Sights UNIT 3A: Hitting the Bulls-eye PART B – TRAINING WITH THE M16 A2 RIFLE UNIT 1B: Around and About the Target UNIT 2B: Aiming at Safety: The First Target UNIT 3B: Aligning Your Sights UNIT 4B: Hitting the Bulls-eye SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: BASIC FIRST AID TRAINING FOR POLICE RECRUITS COURSE CODE: PTRC (Police Training – Recruit Certificate) 101 COURSE DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION This course prepared police recruits to deliver emergency First Aid to casualties to the standard of the St. John’s Ambulance Association. Recruits become familiar with the First Aid Kit and learn to observe safety at accident and incident scenes. The course enable them to recognize signs/symptoms of disorder and injuries, apply selected types of bandages, perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), use the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and prepare a casualty for transport/evacuation to the hospital/doctor in concert with the Force’s mandate to preserve life. 13 CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: UNIT 5: UNIT 6: UNIT 7: First Aid Essentials, Techniques and Equipment Responding to Respiration Emergencies Responding to Circulation Emergencies Responding to Wounds and Bleeding Bone, Joint and Muscle Injuries Nervous System Problems Injuries to the Skin and Poisoning SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: ENGLISH PROFICIENCY AND COMMUNICATION COURSE CODE: PTRC (Police Training – Recruit Certificate) 011 COURSE DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 0 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION This course introduces the student to the art of effective communication. The course has a strong focus on the grammar and structures of UK/Caribbean Standard English and their effective use in writing and speaking. The course seeks to encourage students to recognise the importance of language in managing communication in both personal and professional situations. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: UNIT 5: UNIT 6: UNIT 7: What is Communication? Language Structures in the Caribbean Using Correct Grammatical Structures Formal Writing - General Formal Writing – Business Communication Report Writing Oral Communication SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO THE SOCIOLOGY OF CRIME COURSE CODE: PTRC (Police Training – Recruit Certificate) 114 COURSE DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE 14 COURSE DESCRIPTION The Sociology of Crime provides an introduction to the study of policing, crime and related law from sociological perspectives. The course examines the development of policing, the organisation, functions and operational styles of the police and guides students in a sociological analysis of some contemporary policing issues. The course also introduces theories of crime, community policing, deviant behaviour, crime and the criminal and criminal justice system. It also takes a general look at punishment. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: UNIT 5: The Police Force as a Social Institution Theories of Crime and Deviance Policing Approaches and Police Public Relations Crime and Deviance: Social Patterning of Criminal Behaviour The Measurement and Distribution of crime SYLLABUS CORE COURSE: ETHICS AND CITIZENSHIP COURSE CODE: CORE 101 COURSE DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION This course constitutes a study of moral philosophy and its application of life. The student is exposed to moral issues which are personal, vocational, social and topical. An analysis is made of moral principles, decisions and actions with a view to establishing a norm for moral conduct and a view to formulate a sound philosophy of life. The moral qualities which are necessary for good citizenship are examined. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: UNIT 5: UNIT 6: UNIT 7: UNIT 8: UNIT 9: UNIT 10: UNIT 11: UNIT 12: Introduction: Ethics and Morals The Basis of Moral Behaviour: Human Nature The Basis of Moral Behaviour: Values and Virtues The History of Ethics: Greek Philosophy Religious Ethics Modern Philosophy Citizenship and Human Rights Contemporary Moral Issues: Respect for Life Contemporary Moral Issues: Family Life Contemporary Moral Issues: Human Sexuality Contemporary Moral Issues: Bioethics Contemporary Moral Issues: Political/Economics/Social Issues 15 SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: COMPUTER AWARENESS COURSE CODE: GEED 115 (PTRC 103 Computer – Elective) COURSE DURATION: 60 HOURS (4 hours per week for 15 weeks) CREDITS: 3 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an introduction to fundamental computer concepts for students of Liberal Arts, Fine Arts, Languages, Business or non-technical disciplines as well as those continuing their education, who need to learn about information technology. The intent is to broaden their scope of knowledge and simultaneously provide them with useful tools for the preparation of term papers, reports, research, presentations, etc. the course provided an introduction to microcomputer operating techniques. It introduces students to computer hardware, software, communications and popular uses of microcomputers in business and the home and examines the impact of information technology on society. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: UNIT 5: Computer Hardware Communication Technologies Computers in Society Computer Software - System Software computer Software - Application Software SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: SPANISH BEGINNERS’ ORAL COMMUNICATION CODE: GEED 269 (PTRC 104 Foreign Language Elective) COURSE DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 IN PRE-REQUISITES: BCC admission requirements for Division of General and Continuing Education COURSE DESCRIPTION This course develops oral skills for communication at an elementary level in a variety of situations commonly encountered when travelling, using vocabulary and grammar structures taught during the course. It fosters an appreciation of the foreign culture – how it is similar to and different from the student’s native culture. 16 CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: People Daily and Leisure Activities Dining Out Getting Around TERM 2 SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: PSYCHOLOGY FOR POLICE RECRUITS COURSE CODE: PTRC (Police Training – Recruit Certificate) 105 COURSE DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION This introductory course in psychology provided an overview of psychology as a study of human behaviour and seeks to show recruits the relevance and value of this field of study to policing. The course examines psychological issues in determining an individual’s fitness for duty as a police officer; it seeks to show recruits how to apply their enhanced understanding of human behaviour in their community interactions. Recruits are also introduced to investigative psychology as a tool to help them in investigating and negotiating policing situations. The course also explores the vulnerability of law enforcement officers to stress and stress-related disorders and identifies practical measures that can help to prevent and manage stress. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: Psychology and Law enforcement Principles and practice of Psychology in Policing Police relations and Psychological stress Investigative Psychology SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: PHYSICAL TRAINING 2 COURSE CODE: PTRC 121 COURSE DURATION: 105 HOURS CREDITS: 3 17 PRE-REQUISITES: PHYSICAL TRAINING 1 COURSE DESCRIPTION Physical Training 2 is a three-credit course consisting of two modules: Fitness and Drill 2 and Martial Arts for Policing B. These modules continue the development of a culture of fitness as the basis for recruits’ personal and professional wellbeing, protection and effectiveness. The fitness component challenges recruits to reach their optimum strengths and endurance levels in preparation for regular police duties. Drill focuses on the many aspects of bearing arms and forming. Recruits drill to perfection as they practice selected manoeuvres in preparation for drill displays at parades. The martial arts module gives recruits practice in executing combined Karate and Judo routines for restraining suspects. SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: POLICE COMMUNICATION – WRITTEN AND ORAL REPORTING (Draft) COURSE CODE: PTRC 204 COURSE DURATION: CREDITS: PRE-REQUISITES: COURSE DESCRIPTION This second communications course seeks to strengthen the recruits’ use of English Language through the application of rules, registers, styles and written and oral conventions to all areas of police communications. Students will hone their skills in producing the range of reports required of the police officer by using existing samples of oral and written communication to continue their study and practice of correct grammar and structures. They will also engage in language analysis activities to enhance their understanding and appreciation of surface meaning, underlying meaning and implied meaning as a means of improving their personal and professional communication. Course assessment will be done by portfolio. Students will be required to prepare and keep in an updateable portfolio, samples of their own written and oral communication as well as model pieces from peers and others. SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: ROAD POLICING AND BEAT DUTIES 2 COURSE CODE: PTRC 212 COURSE DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 PRE-REQUISITES: ROAD POLICING AND BEAT DUTIES 1 18 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course enhances recruits’ knowledge and skills as needed to effectively police vehicular and pedestrian traffic offences and incidents. Recruits learn to manage accident scenes and investigate, report and prosecute traffic violations. A Practicum provides on-the-job practice in the areas covered by Road Policing and Beat Duties 1 and 2. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: Traffic Offences Traffic Accidents Sketches and Plan Drawing for Accidents Beat Practicum TOPICS The Triangulation measurement in Traffic Accidents (demonstration) Statement Taking and Report Writing for Traffic Accidents Driving Without Due Care and Attention, Driving Without Reasonable Consideration, Reckless Dangerous Driving, Causing Death by Dangerous Driving. Seat Belt Legislation Sketch Plans and Drawings Preparation of Accident File and Statistical Sheet Writing Police Evidence for Traffic Accidents SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: POLICE DUTIES 2 COURSE CODE: PTRC 220 COURSE DURATION: 75 HOURS CREDITS: 4 PRE-REQUISITES: POLICE DUTIES 1 COURSE DESCRIPTION Police Duties 2 examines interference with police officers in the line of duty, handling of crime scenes, proactive policing for crime prevention, regulations governing the use of firearms and explosives and police procedures in matters of illegal and controlled substances. The course prepares recruits to prevent, detect, investigate, prosecute and generally handle these offences and situations as required. Instructions will focus on helping the students to develop their analytical and critical thinking skills, thereby equipping them to analyse and assess policing and crime situations that they will encounter. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: UNIT 5: Interference with Police Officers’ Execution of Duty Crime Scenes (Assessment, Protection, Exhibits) Proactive Policing for Crime Prevention Firearms and Explosives Illegal and Controlled Substances 19 SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY COURSE CODE: PTRC 126 COURSE DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 PRE-REQUISITES: NONE COURSE DESCRIPTION This course seeks to prepare the police officer to attend to the range of offences in which one person or entity deprives or seeks to deprive another person of property by illegal means. Students will learn to differentiate the types of offences against property and will be prepared to investigate, report, charge and prosecute persons involved in these offences. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 2: UNIT 4: UNIT 5: UNIT 6: UNIT 7: UNIT 8: Overview: Types of Offences Against Property Theft Handling Stolen Property Burglary Robbery Criminal Damage Taking a Conveyance (Taking vehicles without owners consent) Criminal Deception (Fraud, Forgery and False Pretences) TOPICS Basic Crime Prevention Advice to House Holders and Public Community Policing Neighbourhood Watch Programme Effective Communication/ Interpersonal Relationships First Steps at the Scene of a Crime Introduction to Theft (Theory & Practical) Handling Stolen Property Taking a Conveyance Criminal Damage Criminal Deception Burglary Robbery Preservation and Presentation of Exhibits Application of the Judges Rules 20 SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON COURSE CODE: PTRC 227 COURSE DURATION: 60 HOURS CREDITS: 4 PRE-REQUISITES: COREQUISITES: PTRC 110, PTRC 112, PTRC 220, PTRC 222, PTRC 226 COURSE DESCRIPTION This course examines the range of offences against the person in order to equip the officer to investigate these offences, collect evidence required to prove commission and exercise powers of arrest and prosecution. This course also covers the role and powers of the police officer in attending to incidents of domestic disputes, in handling reports of missing persons and in dealing with matters of death for which the police have oversight. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: UNIT 5: UNIT 6: Assault and Battery Wounding, serious/Grievous Bodily Harm Sexual Offences Domestic Violence Missing Persons Matters of Death TOPICS Sudden and Unnatural Deaths Visit to the Morgue Assault, Resist, Obstruct Police Officer Non-Fatal Offences 1 & 2 Wounding, Serious/Grievous Bodily Harm Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Anonymous Calls and Bomb Threats Firearms and Explosive Identification of Controlled and Dangerous Drugs Policing Domestic Disputes Civil Disputes Sexual Offences SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: THE CONSTITUTION, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT COURSE CODE: PTRC 228 21 COURSE DURATION: 45 HOURS CREDITS: 3 PRE-REQUISITES: PTRC 229 LOCAL STATUTES COURSE DESCRIPTION In this course, recruits explore the concept of constitution and human rights. The course seeks to prepare recruits for a human rights-based approach to policing by enhancing their understanding of the source, nature and content of a constitution and of the rights of individuals. Ethical issues relevant to policing and human rights will be covered in this course. Recruits discuss and prepare to apply existing laws, conventions governing human rights and ethical considerations to their execution of policing tasks and duties. CONTENT UNIT 1: UNIT 2: UNIT 3: UNIT 4: Overview of the Constitution and Human Rights Human Rights and Policing Policing, Human Rights and Ethical Considerations Breaches of Rights and Consequences SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: MOOT COURT PROJECT COURSE CODE: PTRC 224 COURSE DURATION: 30 HOURS CREDITS: 2 PRE-REQUISITES: Successful Completion of Term 1 COURSE DESCRIPTION The Moot Court Project requires students to prepare and present a case before a court, demonstrating integration of knowledge and skills acquired in the programme. In this Independent Study course, the students are given a case to research, compile the required evidence and supporting legislation and present their case in the Moot Court with a view to prosecuting the offender. Their written report must show that at all stages of the process (warning, apprehending, charging, cautioning, preserving evidence, serving a summons, etc.) police powers and actions were duly and legally executed, and their presentation of evidence must be in accordance with all legal and court requirements. The Moot Court presentation is the final project assessment, with the sitting Magistrate, the lead prosecutor and the defence attorney assessing and grading the student. Students must score 50% or higher of the marks for the Moot Court session in order to pass the course. Students have access to instructors for one-on-one or small group consultations. Class sessions/seminars will also be provided as deemed necessary by instructional staff. 22 SYLLABUS COURSE TITLE: LOCAL STATUTES COURSE CODE: PTRC 229 COURSE DURATION: CREDITS: PRE-REQUISITES: COURSE DESCRIPTION (To be completed) 23 RECRUIT AWARDS The following is a list of awards based on students’ performance and discipline throughout the course. All awards are discretionary and therefore the administration and Instructional staff of RPTC are authorised to withhold an award from a student(s) who may have prima facie won the award where his/her conduct has been called into question. RPTC Award for Best at Physical Training, Officer Safety Training and Martial Arts for Policing - Student who scored the highest mark in the Physical Training, Officers’ Safety Training and Martial Arts for Policing exams. RPTC Award for Best at Military Subjects – Student who achieved the highest aggregate in weapon training theory, .38 Revolver Shoot, 9MM Glock Pistol shoot, M-16 Shoot, Shot gun, Foot and Rifle Drill. Sir Frederick Smith Award (Awarded in December) Royal Barbados Police Association Trophy (Awarded in January) – Student who achieved the highest aggregate in Police Duty Subjects - (Continuous Assessment Test (C.A.T), Stage Exams, Local Statutes & Evidence Procedure exam. U.S Embassy/RPTC Challenge Trophy For Multi-Disciplined Subjects – Student who achieved the highest marks in The Sociology of Crime, Effective Communication, Constitutional Law and Human Rights. Director of Public Prosecutions Trophy (DPP) for the Best at Evidence Procedure – The student who achieved the highest aggregate in the preparation and delivery of evidence. Ex- Barbados Police Association Trophy for the Best Barbadian Student – Barbadian student who performed consistently well and whose conduct was exemplary throughout the course. RPTC Course NO.1 Trophy – Most Outstanding Overseas Student – Overseas student who performed consistently well in all aspects of the course and whose conduct was exemplary throughout the course. COMPETENCIES In order to adequately perform in any profession certain competencies must be inculcated within individuals. Although these were present in the previous system they were not spelt out in terms of identity and how they would be measured. To this end, competencies have been highlighted both at the personal and job oriented levels and measures are in place to assess each student. As such the objectives of the subject delivered are to develop the following personal and professional competencies. 24 PERSONAL Oral Communication Skills: Measured through speech to Instructors, peer. conducting interviews and participating in discussions. Team building and facilitation: ability to assist others. Also in Measured through association with peers and the Planning and co-ordination: Measured through time management and ability to present work on time. Decision making: Measured through approach to handling practical exercises and accountability for actions. Self development: Measured through changes made to rectify problems highlighted self, Instructors and peers. Punctuality: Measured through arrivals for classes, duty section and appointments. Accepting views of others: Measured through group presentations and practicals. Drill: Measured through drill movements executed. Testimony in court: Measured through evidence given in moot court in terms of verbal presentations, attitudes and demeanour. Conflict resolution: problems. Measured through approach to and providing solutions for given Statement taking: recorded. Measured through the written quality and content of statements Report writing: medical reports. Measured through the written and content of crime, accidents and Pocket book entries: Measured through the keeping of the pocket book in terms of the rules relating to it. Risk assessment: Measured through response to complaints. Writing evidence: Measured through statement taking and application for summons. DESIRED CHARACTER TRAITS All Police Officers of quality possess and demonstrate certain discernible Character Traits. However, there “virtues” are only required over time and by constant practice. Recognising this, the following character traits have been developed to coincide with the competencies required to be a police officer and have been adjusted for recruits at the regional Police Training Centre. 25 1. PERSONAL CHARACTER TRAITS Punctuality Measured through arrival for classes, duty section and appointments Pride in Appearance Measured through dress in and out of uniform Reliability Measured through ability to perform tasks without strict supervision and carry out orders promptly Moral and Physical Courage Measured by the ability to withstand pressure from his peers and display high ethical standards Creativity Measured through the ability to solve problems by creating solutions Self-Motivation and enthusiasm Measured through the student’s exhibition of self-assuredness, drive Attitude Towards Others Measured through ability to work with others, relate with peers and assist persons requiring help Professionalism and Responsibility Exhibition of knowledge and a willingness to manage personal situations without prompting. 2. MONITORING PERSONAL APPEARANCE Self-Monitoring Measured through time management and changes required as pointed out by Instructors through feedback Stress Measured through the ability to cope with training Fitness/Health Measured through participation in physical training and self defence PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES 3. INVESTIGATION Assess the Total Situation Measured through the approach to practical exercises and performance during Station Attachments. Questioning Measured through relevant questions asked of the virtual complainant and witness Collation and Analysis of Information preparation inclusive of statements Measured through crime and accident file 26 4. KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of Law Measured through practical and examination results and performance during Station Attachments. Knowledge of Technical Skills interviewing witnesses and drill Knowledge of Procedure Measured through sketching, weapon training, Measured through court procedure, Judges Rules Written Reports Measured through quality and content of reports written, inclusive of crime, accidents and medical Community Awareness affairs 5. Measured through known criminals, crime trends and current PRACTICAL EFFECTIVENESS Initiative class Measured through ability to deal with practical exercises and discussions in Confidence Measured through approach to task given, weapon training, self defence/Officer Safety training and participation in class Responsibility Leadership 6. Measured by contribution to group work Measured through initiative of action when faced with a situation COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP Consideration of the feelings of others Measured through assisting fellow recruits and adapting to cultural and personal differences Non-verbal Communication Measured through reaction to being (Body Language) disciplined, orders given and behaviour parades Oral Communication Measured through speech to Instructors and peers, in conducting interviews during practicals and participating in discussions Self-control Measured through responses to bring disciplined and conducting interviews and discussions Use of Physical Force Measured through interpretation and performance in self defence/ officer safety Training classes Relationship with others Measured through ability to perform task with peers e.g. complete crime/accident files, and performing various exercises 27 5. DECISION MAKING/PROBLEM SOLVING/PLANNING Decision Making evaluation Measured through participation in scenarios and final assessment Planning Measured through arrival for classes, appointments, study habits and meeting deadlines for assigned tasks Flexibility Measured through ability to adapt from civilian habits and adjusting to changes in environment Dealing with Conflict/Ambiguity Measured through the manner in which students identify and deal with issues included in scenarios This Initial Training Course has been designed to expose the recruit to the skills, knowledge and values required of a Police Constable. It is of twenty-six (26) weeks duration. OBJECTIVES The objectives of the course is to make each Constable efficient in the performance of general Beat and Patrol duties, to mould and develop the recruit's personal character and mental fitness and to link instructions in theory and practice to give him/her vocational knowledge and skills. SYLLABUS The Course covers a wide range of police and other related subjects. Special emphasis is placed on skill based practical exercises with respect to problems the young officer is likely to encounter on his/her return to their respective Forces. The Course material is delivered by way of lectures, supported by teaching aids, group work, practical exercises involving scenarios and discussion for feedback as well as tutorial sessions. Students are also exposed to the concept of Community Policing and are given field training by way of Station Attachments. The training programme is divided into modules, the content of which are as follows: 28 29 30 NAME OF COURSE DURATION Identification and Seizure of Digital Evidence Course 7 days Basic Criminal Investigation Course 15 days Junior Criminal Investigation Course 15 days Collision Investigation Level 1 10 days Constables' Developmental Programme Phase I 10 days Constables' Developmental Programme Phase II 10 days Constables' Developmental Programme Final Phase 10 days Enhanced Constables’ Development Course 20 days Fraud Investigation Course 10 days Sexual Offences Course 15 days Initial Leadership-Level I 10 days 31 IDENTIFICATION AND SEIZURE OF DIGITAL EVIDENCE COURSE (ISDE) COURSE OUTLINE AIM To provide theoretical and practical skills and knowledge necessary to adequately identify and seize digital evidence. TARGET GROUP Sergeants and Constables who are likely to respond to crime scenes or involved in search warrants relating to cyber/computer matters. Participants should have basic computer skills. DURATION: 7 days PROPOSED DATES: January 19th – 27th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • Criminal use of Technology Introduction to Computer Hardware Overview of Windows Operating Systems Pre-search Considerations Volatile Data Collection Seizure and Transport of Electronics Evidence Human Rights and Community Engagement Scenarios Evaluation LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course participants will be able to: • • • • • • • Prepare the tools necessary for identifying and seizing digital evidence Identify and seize digital evidence Demonstrate proper evidence collection techniques Collect volatile data Perform cyber incident response procedures Document a digital crime scene Apply proper evidence handling techniques METHOD OF INSTRUCTIONS • • • Demonstration Lectures Power Point Presentation 32 METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Participants will be assessed on their level of classroom participation and their ability to apply the theoretical aspect of the training to the practical exercises which will be staged, as well as Pre and Post training knowledge survey. 33 BASIC CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION COURSE AIM To initiate Junior Police Officers into the fundamentals of Criminal Investigations. It is expected that those persons who receive this training will be further exposed to the more advanced training programmes in criminal investigations. TARGET GROUP Police Officers who were identified for recruitment into the Criminal Investigations Department. DURATION: 15 days PROPOSED DATES: September 10th – 28th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Role and Tools of the Investigator Ethics/Image Management Customer Services Issues Identification and Investigation of Narcotic Drug Offences Case File Preparation Investigation of Gun Crimes Statement Taking Computer Technology – An Aid to Investigation Care and Custody of Prisoners Investigation of Burglaries Scientific Aids in Investigations Search Warrants - Force Policy and Legal Aspects House to House Enquiries Report Writing and Statement Taking/Practical Crime Scene Management Interviewing Techniques Identification Methods Documentary Evidence – An Aid to Investigation Human Right Issues in Law Enforcement Selected Aspects of the Theft Act Investigation of the Offences Against the Person Investigation of Sexual Offences Dealing with the Media Preparing for Court Officer Safety Issues (Search Warrants/Road Blocks Arrest) 34 LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course participants will be able to: • • • • Conduct investigative interviews Link relevant laws to the investigation of cases Control a crime scene with a high level of efficiency Apply best practices in the overall investigations of crime METHOD OF INSTRUCTIONS • • • Lectures Practicals Break Out Groups METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Participants will be assessed on the manner in which they apply the theoretical aspects of the training to the practical events which will be staged. 35 JUNIOR CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION COURSE AIM To develop the requisite investigative skills of junior officers that would enable them to execute their duties in a professional manner. TARGET GROUP Officers who have at least one (1) year's experience as an Investigator. DURATION: 15 days PROPOSED DATES: October 8th – 25th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Elements of the Law of Evidence - Preparation of Evidence - Giving Evidence Case File Management Offences Against Property Search Warrants (Force Policy & Procedures/Legality) Offences Against the Person Burglary Practicals Selected Aspects of the Judges Rules/Human Rights/Ethical Conducted Identification Methods Computer Forensic - An Aid to Criminal Investigations Forensic Services and DNA Forensic Analyses Investigative Interviewing Community Policing Crime Prevention Strategies Crime Scene Management and Sketching Communication Skills The Investigation of Sexual Offences - Practical Interviewing the victim Crime Intelligence as an Aid to Investigation Controlled Drugs: Legislation Identification and Police Procedure Drug Trafficking - Critical Issues and Trends Introduction to Computer Fitness Life Style Ethics in Criminal Investigations Role and Tools of the Investigator Methods of Identification Law of Evidence Scientific Aids to Criminal Investigations Care and Custody of Prisoners Human Rights in Investigation Evidence Writing and the Giving of Evidence 36 • • • • • • • • • • • • Care and Custody of Exhibits Documentary Examination Statement Analysis Selected Aspects of Theft Investigation/Burglary Theft of Motor Vehicles Fundamentals of House to House Inquires Burglary Investigation of Serious Non-Fatal Offences Officer Safety (Execution of Search Warrants & Vehicle Check Point s) Avoiding Linkage Blindness/Investigation of Gun Related Offences The Basics of Intelligence Led Policing Cultivation & Management of Informants LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course participants will be able to: • • • • • • Explain the Laws of Evidence Prepare and give evidence in a coherent and logical manner Identify and demonstrate the stages in an investigative interview Appreciate the value of Criminal Intelligence to the success of an investigation Correctly apply the Judges Rules to the process of criminal investigations Function as an effective and efficient Investigator. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION • • • • Lectures Practicals - linking theory with practicum Break out Groups Syndicate Presentations METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Students will be assessed on their participation in the areas of: • • Presentation Breakout sessions; also their ability to apply theory to the practical sessions. A written assessment of the Candidate's performance will be sent to his/her Commissioner. 37 COLLISION INVESTIGATION COURSE – LEVEL I AIM To enhance the knowledge and skills of Police Officers involved in the investigation of collisions. TARGET GROUP Police Constables whose role includes dealing with collision investigation. DURATION: 10 days PROPOSED DATES: June 25th – July 6th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Statement Taking Report Writing Role of the first Policeman at the Collision Scene Measurements Classification of Tyre Marks and Tyre Action at Collision Scene Field Sketches and Measuring the Scene Writing Statement of Evidence in Collision Investigations Field Sketches Practical Reconstructing a Collision Scene using Measurements Role of the Insurance Companies in Traffic Accidents Investigating Hit and Run Accidents Collisions/Pedestrians Involved in Collision Simulation exercises - field sketches, accidents, Systems of vehicle control Accident – Definition, Causes, Force Policy Interpreting tyre marks File Compilation Role of the FSCU in Collision Investigation Role of Police Drivers in Collisions with Police Vehicles Road Safety Audit Incident Scene Management Role of the Media at Collisions Collision Simulation Exercise Subsequent Investigations and File Compilation Coded Sheet Presentation LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • • Know the Force Policy on Accidents Speak to the media on Accidents 38 • • • • • • Reconstruct an accident scene using the measuring methods of triangulation and coordinates Write a comprehensive report on an accident Record a witness, accused statement and write an evidential statement Conduct a road safety audit Manage any accident scene METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • • Lectures Group Discussion Practicals Video Presentation METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • • Individual Class Projects Simulated Exercises Group Assignments 39 CONSTABLES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME PHASE I AIM To enhance the skills, knowledge and values of Constables who have recently completed their probationary period. To identify gaps in their knowledge, skills and abilities, and realign them to the Organizational goals. TARGET GROUP Constables completing two (2) years service DURATION: 10 days PROPOSED DATES: February 6th – 17th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ethics of Policing Dealing with Domestic Violence Issues Community Policing Responding to Complaints Report Writing/Analysis – Practical Statement Taking/Analysis – Practical Giving Evidence/Court Procedure – Practical Case File Preparation and Analysis Care and Custody of Prisoners Laws of Evidence/Understanding and writing evidence Use of Force Policy Power and Mode of Arrest Certification of Officer Safety Training Communication Skills Image Management Burglary Investigation Control Drugs Investigation Crime Against the Person Management of Exhibits Human Rights in Law Enforcement Aspects of Communication Skills Understanding the Mission and Vision of the Force Community Policing Strategies Forensics and Accidents Investigation Customer Service Issues 40 LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • • • • • • • • • Link the mission, vision & values of the Organization to their individual roles Give advise to a victim of domestic violence with reference to the law Orally define a report and statement State the significance and purpose of reports and statements Write a comprehensive report/statement Demonstrate the use of the laws of evidence in giving evidence List the powers and mode of arrest Demonstrate basic public speaking skills METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • • • Lectures Video Presentations Syndicate Presentations Case Studies Individual Clinics METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • • • Use of Learning Logs Syndicate Presentations Role-Playing Focus Groups - Course Assessment 41 CONSTABLES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME PHASE II AIM To build an individual policing experience in an effort to enhance skills, knowledge of abilities. TARGET GROUP Persons completing four (4) years service DURATION: 10 days PROPOSED DATES: March 5th – 16th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ethics and Values Report Writing - Practicals Statement Taking – Practicals Case File Preparation and Presentation - Practicals Customer Service Issues Station Duties (Practicals) Crime Scene Management - Practicals Community Policing Evidence Handling of Exhibits Burglary Investigations - Practical Crime against the Person Controlled Drug Investigations Domestic Violence Human Rights and Ethics in Policing LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • • • • • • • Link the mission, vision and values of the Organisation to their individual roles Give advise to a victim of domestic violence with reference to the law Write a comprehensive report demonstrating the basic tenets of report writing Write a comprehensive statement demonstrating the basic tenets of statement writing Demonstrate appropriate management of a crime scene Demonstrate the correct procedure in responding to a report of burglary Explain the link between human right issues and ethics in policing 42 METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • • • Lectures Video Presentations Syndicate Presentations Case Studies Individual Clinics METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • • • Use of Learning Logs Syndicate Presentations Role-Playing Focus Groups 43 CONSTABLES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FINAL PHASE AIM To enhance the skills and abilities of officers in preparing them for a mentoring role in the Organisation. TARGET GROUP Police Officers completing six (6) years service. DURATION: 10 days PROPOSED DATES: May 14th – 25th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Communication Skills The Role of the Police in Contemporary Society Community Policing Policing Domestic Violence Aspects of Motivation Team Building Crime Analysis and Patterns Problem Solving Crime Prevention Public Order Issues in Law Enforcement Human Right Issues in Law Enforcement Customer Service Issues Case File Management Elements of the Laws of Evidence Use of Force Offence Against the Person Offence Against Property LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • • • • • • • Demonstrate appropriate communication skills by giving a three (3) minute impromptu talk State the role of the Police in contemporary society Give advice on a domestic violence matter with reference to the law List aspects of motivation that effect performance Explain (4) four team building methods that can positively affect performance List basic methods of analysis that can aid problem solving Apply information technology to the management of crime data and information 44 • Give basic advice on case file management METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • Lectures Video Presentations Panel Discussion METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • • Syndicate Presentations Focus Groups Use of Learning Logs 45 ENHANCED CONSTABLE DEVELOPMENT COURSE AIM To enhance the skills, knowledge and values of Police Constables. TARGET GROUP At least 6 years service in the rank of Constable DURATION: 20 days PROPOSED DATES: August 7th – 31st, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Role of Senior Constable in Organisation Investigation of Sexual Offences Policing Domestic Violence Road Accidents Investigations - Theory and Practice Communications Skills Interpersonal Relations Report Writing/Statement Taking - Practicals Human Rights Issues in Policing Crime Scene Search and Management - Practicals Community Policing Station Organisation and Management Disaster Awareness Case File Preparation - Practical Personnel Matters Offences Against Property Offences Against the Person Controlled Drugs: o Legislation o Identification o Drug Trafficking – Critical Issues Courts – Practical Guide to Giving Evidence Public Order: Crowd Control Elements of the Laws of Evidence – Writing and giving evidence Managing Stress Physical Training Officer Safety Training Managing Stress Policing Standards Introduction to Public Speaking Planning in Policing Dealing with Bomb Treats Understanding the Mission/Vision of Police Organisations 46 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Constitutional Law/Human Rights Analysis of Crime Files Handling Exhibits – Care & Custody Obtaining Samples& Returning of Exhibits of Owners Burglary Investigation (Theory and Practical) Dealing with the Media Statement Analysis Customer Service Issues Principles of Criminal Investigations Search Warrants/Officer Safety Investigative Techniques – Theft of Motor Vehicles Selected Aspects of Road Traffic Act/Regulations Ethics in Policing/Image Management Laws of Evidence/Judges Rules Issues of Statement Management Vehicle Check Points – Searching Vehicles/Officer Safety The Importance of the Performance Appraisal System to Career Development Policing Diverse Communities Forensics – The Investigative Process (Crime Scenes Including Unnatural Deaths & Rapes Dealing with Mass Casualty Situations – Practice & Procedure LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • • • • • • • • • • • • State the procedure in investigating sexual offences Give advice to a victim of domestic violence Reconstruct an accident scene using the measuring methods triangulation/coordination Write a comprehensive report/statement for an accident file Identify problems associated with police corruption Demonstrate a firm grasp of ethics Explain the linkage between human rights issues and the policing effort Demonstrate proper techniques for the recovery of crime scene evidence Demonstrate proper management and documentation of a crime scene Assume the role and functions of a sergeant in charge of a shift Prepare a case file with all the relevant documentation Demonstrate the ability to write and give evidence of a criminal nature METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • Lectures Video Presentations Panel Discussion 47 of METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • • Syndicate Presentations Focus Groups Use of Learning Logs 48 FRAUD INVESTIGATION COURSE AIM The aim of this course is to equip junior investigators with the requisite skills, knowledge and procedures which would enable them to function as Fraud Investigators. TARGET GROUP Police Officers who are being initiated into the field of fraud investigations. DURATION: 10 Days PROPOSED DATES: June 14th – 15th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Qualities of Fraud Investigation Law in relation to Criminal Deception Fraud Offences - Theory and Practical Handling of questioned documents The role of the Document Examiner The Role of Banks in Fraud Investigations Fraud in Private Establishments Seizing Computer Evidence Credit Card Fraud Counterfeit Currency Investigative Interviewing Statement Taking - Theory and Practical Report Writing Time Management Human Rights and Ethics in Law Enforcement Cyber Crimes LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • • • • • • • • State what is fraud Explain the role of the fraud investigator State and explain the main fraud offences Explain the role of the Financial Intelligence Unit Demonstrate techniques used in identifying counterfeit currency Explain how debit and credit cards work Apply the techniques used when conducing an interview or recording a statement in a fraud investigation Write a comprehensive report in a fraud investigation 49 • • Plan a fraud investigation Appreciate the role of the document examiner in a fraud investigation METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • Lectures • Video Presentations Panel Discussion • METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • Syndicate Presentations • Focus Groups • Use of Learning Logs 50 SEXUAL OFFENCES INVESTIGATION COURSE AIM To develop a cadre of Officers with the requisite capabilities that would enhance their investigative techniques when dealing with Sexual Offences. TARGET GROUP Sergeants and Constables who will be required to investigate Sexual Offences. DURATION: 15 days PROPOSED DATE: May 7th – 25th, 2012 October 28th – November 15th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Role of the Investigator in Cases of Sexual Offences Crime Scene Analysis Approaches to Personality Assessment Interviewing Victims of Sexual Assaults - Practicals The Cognitive Interview Sexual Offences - Legislation Methods of Investigations Laws of Evidence Statement Taking - Practicals Report Writing - Practicals Forensic Aids in the Investigation of Sexual Offences Crime Scene Management Evidence Gathering and Collection/handling of exhibits Support Agencies for Victims of Sexual Offences Selected Aspects of the Sexual Offences Legislation* Service and Ethics in dealing with victims of Sexual Assaults Role and Tools of the Investigator Statement Analysis The Process of Investigating Reports of Sexual Abuse Specific Considerations in Managing Sexual Assaults Investigations Scientific Methods of Identification of Sexual Offences Documentary Examination – An Aid to Sexual Offences Investigations Computer Forensics – An Aid to Criminal Investigations Understanding the Mindset of Victims of Sexual Assaults Understanding Human Behaviour Intelligence and Profiling – an Aid to Investigation of Sexual Offences Dealing with the Media Introduction to Gender Based Violence/Rape – Dominance Control Human Rights Issues Case File Preparation and Preparing for Court 51 • • • House to House Enquiries/Use of Questionnaire in Investigations Understanding Human Behaviour in the Investigation of Crime – Offender Perspective Interviewing Rape Victims (On Camera) LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • • • • • • • • Outline the role of the investigation in cases of sexual offences Properly manage and document a crime scene List methods of collecting and preserving DNA Crime Scene Samples Interview a victim of a sexual offence Write a comprehensive report of a sexual offence Write a statement recognizing the laws of evidence Explain the supporting roles of agencies for victims of sexual offences METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • Lectures Video Presentations Case Studies METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • • Use of Learning Logs Syndicate Presentations Role Playing 52 INITIAL LEADERSHIP LEVEL 1 AIM To enhance participants operational and administrative abilities in the supervision of shifts. It will expose them to related human resource issues and highlight some of the contemporary legal issues impacting on the effectiveness of police officers. TARGET GROUP Persons who are on the threshold on being promoted into the Sergeant rank and those who are presently performing the role of Sergeant and were not exposed to this training. DURATION: 10 days PROPOSED DATES: TBA SYLLABUS Modules I. • • • • • • • • • • OPERATIONAL Search Warrants ID Parades Briefing and Debriefing Roll Call Custody Officer Role and Function of Supervisor Supervising Criminal/Accident Process Drill Drafting Charges Selected aspects of Station Operation II. • • • • • • • ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES Accreditation Standards Minute Papers Policing Plan Force Conferences Use of Force Ethics and Internal Control Submission of Reports III. • • • • SPECIAL CONTEMPORARY LEGAL ISSUES Nuisance e.g. Noise Pollution Trespass/Eviction Domestic Violence Threats 53 IV. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • HUMAN RESOURCE ISSUES Managing Change Leadership/Management Supervision Communication Skills Appraisals Assume the operational role and function of Sergeant in conducting search warrants, ID parades, Custody Officer Supervise a criminal/accident process Complete an in-basket exercise to determine appropriate response to minute papers Explain the role of the registry in dealing with correspondence Understand the different approaches to leadership Outline the impact that leaders can have on others Identify tools for personal development Link core concepts of leadership and motivation LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • • • • • • • • Assume the operational role of Sergeant in conducting search warrants, ID parades, Custody Officer Supervise a criminal/accident process Complete an in-basket exercise to determine appropriate response to minute papers Explain the role of the registry in dealing with correspondence Understand the different approaches to leadership Outline the impact that leaders can have on others Identify tools for personal development Link core concepts of leadership and motivation METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Participants will be required to submit an individually prepared paper on a current issue within the Force which may be administrative, operational, human resource or contemporary issue. The paper must be the original work of the participant and the subject area chosen should impact on the current policing efforts. Participants will be required to critically analyse the issue, identify areas of concern and possible solutions to the problems. The paper should contain recommendations with a time frame for implementation. This exercise is specifically geared to testing the persons capacity to critically analyse situations and not only knowledge of police regulations. Participants must also demonstrate the ability to present a plan of action to remedy the identified problems. 54 55 NAME OF COURSE DURATION Sergeants’ General Duties course 15 days Initial Leadership Level II 10 days Advanced Criminal Investigation Course 15 days Court Prosecutors’ Course 20 days Collision Investigation Course Level II 10 days Prosecution of Sexual Offences Workshop 5 days 56 SERGEANTS GENERAL DUTIES COURSE AIM To provide Sergeants with the competencies and tools which would allow them to perform their roles as Supervisors with a high level of efficiency. TARGET GROUP Persons who have been performing the role of Sergeants and have demonstrated the ability to undertake an enlarged degree of responsibility. DURATION: 15 days PROPOSED DATES: September 3rd – 27th, 2012 SYLLABUS 1. OPERATIONAL • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Communication Skills Briefing & Debriefing Techniques Roll Call Enhancement through Technology Image Management The Importance of the Performance Appraisal System to Career Development Managing the Marginal Performer Station Management and Administration Human Rights Issues and Administration Supervising Evidence Drug Trends in the Region Case File Management Ethics in Policing Community Engagement Operations Investigation of Serious & Fatal Collisions Road Policing Strategies Dealing with Mental Patients Drafting Charges/Charge Procedure Conducting Identification Parades (Theory & Practical) Engaging the Mass Media in Policing Strategies Understanding the Role of the Sergeant in the Organisation Search Warrants (Legality/Policy & Procedure) Managing Mass Casualty Situations Policing Quasi – Criminal and Civil Matters Allegations of Breaches of Consumer Guarantees – Role of the Police Policing Domestic Violence Policing Industrial Disputes Supervising Search Warrants Policing Major Events/Public Disorder 57 • • • Policing Diverse Communities Media Interview (Practical) Roll Call Enhancement Through Technology 2. ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES • • • • • • • • • • • Financial Matters Policing Domestic Violence Police Disciplinary Procedure Policing Diverse Communities Search Warrants Dealing with Mass Casualty Situation Policing Industrial Disputes Engaging the Mass Media in Policing Strategies Media Interview Officer Safety – Road Blocks, Search Warrants, Arrest Giving Evidence in Court LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • • • • • • • • • Understand the role of the Sergeant Supervise subordinates Conduct meaningful briefing and debriefing sessions Manage a shift effectively Provide necessary assistance in the management of a station/unit Assist in formulating community engagement strategies Demonstrate basic communication skills Understand the importance of the Performance Appraisal System to Career Development Provide guidance and give instructions on case files METHOD OF INSTRUCTIONS • • • Lectures Syndicate Groups Case Studies METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • • Case Studies Presentations Formative Assessments of Core Skills Class involvement and participative skills development exercises 58 INITIAL LEADERSHIP LEVEL II AIM The aim of this workshop is to enhance participants' operational and administrative abilities in the management of station. TARGET GROUP Station Sergeants and those on the threshold of being promoted to that rank. DURATION: 10 days PROPOSED DATES: TBA SYLLABUS Modules I. • • • • • • • • OPERATIONAL Leading Crime and Accident Investigations Analysis of Crime and Accident Files Writing Operational Orders Critical Incident Command Public Order Issues Utilising the Media to Advance Police Matters Community Audit Station Management II. • • • • ADMINISTRATIVE Introduction to Financial Rules Submission of Reports, Minute Papers and Returns Handling of Complaints Re-disciplinary Matters Ethics. and Internal Control III. • • • CONTEMPORARY ISSUES The impact of CSME on Policing Strategies Tourist Related Policing Customer Service Issues IV. • • • • • • • HUMAN RESOURCES ISSUES Managing Change Employee Assistance Programme Leadership Issues Team Building Time Management Motivation Reward Management 59 • Communication Skills LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • • • • • • • • Assume role of Station Sergeant in dealing with administrative matters Critically review and give instructions on crime and accident files Assume the role and function of a bronze commander in a critical incident Conduct a community audit Apply soft skills such as team building and counselling to routine station scenarios Explain the financial rules as it relates to the collection and payment of monies into the Treasury Deal with disciplinary matters applicable to the job function Understand the impact of contemporary issues such as CSME on the policing efforts METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • Lectures Syndicate Groups Role Playing METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Participants will be required to submit an individually prepared paper on a current issue within the Force which may be administrative, operational, human resource or contemporary issue. The paper must be the original work of the participant and the subject area chosen should impact on the current policing efforts. Participants will be required to critically analyse the issue, identify areas of concern and possible solutions to the problems. The paper should contain recommendations with a time frame for implementation. This exercise is specifically geared to testing the persons’ capacity to critically analyse situations and not only knowledge of police regulations. Participants must also demonstrate the ability to present a plan of action to remedy the identified problems. Participants will be required to critically analyse the issue, identifying areas of concern and possible solutions to the problems. 60 ADVANCED CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS COURSE AIM To enhance the ability of senior investigators in investigating serious crime. TARGET GROUP Sergeants who are in the area of Criminal Investigation DURATION: 15 days PROPOSED DATES: April 10th – 27th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Management Attitudes and Styles Laws of Evidence Forensic AID in investigation Care and Handling of Exhibits Informants Crime Scene Management Crime Intelligence as an Aid to Investigations Homicide Investigations Offences against the Person Theft/Handling Stolen Goods Cyber Crime Human Rights Issues Investigative Interviewing Methods of Identification Investigation of Sexual Offences Operational Briefing Searching of Premises Effective Communication Drug Traffic Legislation and Procedure Identification of Documents and Handwriting Surveillance - Theory and Practice Pathology and the Investigation of Suspicious Death Identification and the Safe Custody of Firearms Managing House to House Enquiries LEARNING OUTCOMES • • By the end of this course Participants will be able to: Conduct extensive and efficient investigations into sensitive and serious cases. Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the link between scientific evidence and the other strands of investigations. 61 • • • Conduct investigative interviews Identify and use various sources of specialist support which may aid an investigator Apply professional practices relative to an investigator METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • • • Lectures Practicals - Linking theory with practicum Break out groups Syndicate Presentations Case Analysis METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Students will be assessed on their participation in areas of: • • • Presentations Break out group involvement Ability to articulate issues in investigations METHOD OF ASSESSMENT A written assessment of the performance of each student is sent to his Commissioner. 62 COURT PROSECUTORS’ COURSE AIMS To enhance the ability of members to function as Court Prosecutors. DURATION: 20 Days PROPOSED DATES: August 7th – 31st, 2012 TARGET GROUP Sergeants and Station Sergeants and other departments involved in the collection and presentation of evidence. SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Role and Function of a Court Prosecutor Aspects of Caribbean Legal System Elements of Constitutional Law Judges Rules Aspects of the Laws of Evidence Road Traffic Legislation/Prosecuting Traffic Cases Magistrates Court Act Criminal Court Practice and Procedure Preparation of Case Files for Court Elements of Criminal Law Coroner’s Enquiries Selected Aspects of the Use of English Legal Writing Visits to Criminal Court Introduction to Public Speaking Bail - Objectives/Considerations/Legal Issues Debating Skills Statutory Interpretation Researching the Law/Framing Charges Selected Aspects of the Evidence Act Contemporary Legal Issues Impacting on the Construction and Reception of Evidence Selected Aspects of Administrative Law Selected Aspects of the Road Traffic Legislation and Procedure Disclosure/Ethics Prosecutorial Discretion Evidence During the Course of a Trial (Part I&II) The Defence Perspective Analysis of Cases Intellectual Property Act (Concepts and Enforcement) Human Rights Issues In Prosecution Understanding and Preparing the Expert Witness for Court/DNA in Enforcement 63 • • • Preparation of Witness for Court Prosecution of Sexual Offences - Legal Issues Moot Court Sessions o Responding to Applications for Bail o Responding to Submissions o Trial of Cases LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of this course participants will be able to: • • • • Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the workings of the Caribbean legal system Link the theoretical under linings of various legal issues to the practical component of advocacy skills Execute the function of a Court Prosecutor in an efficient manner Display a confident demeanour while speaking in a public environment METHOD OF INSTRUCTIONS • • • • • • Lectures Case Studies Moot Court Sessions Video presentations Role playing Team Presentations Advocacy Skills Simulations METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Participants will be exposed to the procedure in respect of the following: • • • • • • • Applications for bail Examination in Chief Re-examination Cross Examination No Case Submission Responding to no case submission The use of legal authority in making submissions A written assessment of the performance of each student is sent to their Commissioner/Department Head. 64 COLLISION INVESTIGATION COURSE - LEVEL II AIM To enhance the ability of Supervising Police Officers in investigating serious/fatal collisions and effectively supervise the collision investigation of their subordinates. TARGET GROUP Uniformed Supervising Police Officers DURATION: 10 days PROPOSED DATES: February 20th – March 2nd, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Statement Taking Report Writing Role of the first Policeman at the Collision Scene Measurements Classification of Tyre Marks and Tyre Action at Collision Scene Field Sketches and Measuring the Scene Writing Statement of Evidence in Collision Investigations Field Sketches Practical Reconstructing a Collision Scene using Measurements Role of the Insurance Companies in Traffic Accidents Investigating Hit and Run Accidents Collisions/ Pedestrians Involved in Collision Simulation exercises - field sketches, accidents, Systems of vehicle control Accident – Definition, Causes, Force Policy Interpreting tyre marks File Compilation Role of the FSCU in Collision Investigation Role of Police Drivers in Collisions with Police Vehicles Road Safety Audit Incident Scene Management Role of the Media at Collisions Collision Simulation Exercise Subsequent Investigations and File Compilation Coded Sheet Presentation LEARNING OUTCOMES On completion of this course, participants should be able to: • • Know the Force Policy on Accidents Speak to the media on Accidents 65 • • • • • • Reconstruct an accident scene using the measuring methods of triangulation and coordinates Write a comprehensive report on an accident Record a witness, accused statement and write an evidential statement Conduct a road safety audit Manage any accident scene METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • • Lectures Group Discussion Practicals Video Presentation METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • • Individual Class Projects Simulated Exercises Group Assignments 66 PROSECUTION OF SEXUAL OFFENCES WORKSHOP AIM To enhance the competence and knowledge of persons charged with the responsibility of prosecuting sexual offences. TARGET GROUP Practicing and prospective Magistrate Court Prosecutors DURATION: 5 Days PROPOSED DATES: August 13th – 17th, 2012 SYLLABUS • Understanding gender and socio-cultural causes and consequences of sexual offences i. ii. iii. iv. v. • Understanding the law and ameliorate legal deficits i. ii. iii. iv. • Understanding gender relations in sexual offences Understanding self as gendered actor Exploring cultural attitudes to sexual offences Psycho-social implications for victims Responding to the child/vulnerable victim (reference to 10 Strategies) International, regional national standards and human rights framework (Session 2: CEDAW,CRC,Rights of Victims, constitutional due process, equal protection guarantees) Prosecution Philosophies Police and Prosecution code of ethics Law: substantive and procedural including age of consent and carnal knowledge issues Building technical competencies to strengthen vigorous prosecution of sexual offences i. ii. iii. Relationship between police and prosecution Bail Case file preparation (a) Types of cases and sources of evidence (b) Victim preparation (c) Case management (d) Preliminary inquiry/sufficiency hearing/paper committals (e) Trial process (f) Sentencing (g) Case discontinuance 67 • • Reducing secondary victimization Building skills and commitment to multi-sectoral response in the administration of justice LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: • • • • Understand gender and socio-cultural causes and consequences of sexual offences Exhibit proper management of sexual offences cases Prepare victims of sexual offences for court Vigorously prosecute sexual offences METHOD OF INSTRUCTIONS • • Lectures Case Studies Group discussions METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Participants will be assessed on their level of classroom participation 68 69 MIDDLE MANAGEMENT INSPECTORS & STATION SERGEANTS NAME OF COURSE DURATION OF COURSE Intermediate Leadership 10 days Critical Incident/Major Incident Command Workshop 4 days Senior Investigative Management Course 15 days Middle Managers’ Administration Course 15 days 70 INTERMEDIATE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AIM The aim of this workshop is to enhance participants' operational and administrative skills and knowledge levels to allow them to operate effectively as Inspectors. TARGET GROUP The training is targeted to Inspectors of Police and those on the threshold of promotion to that rank. DURATION: 10 days PROPOSED DATES: TBA SYLLABUS Modules I. • • • • • OPERATIONAL Management of Crime and Accident Investigations Writing Operational Orders Critical Incident Command Media and Press Releases Community Audit II. • • • • ADMINISTRATIVE Inspections Submission of Reports, Minute Papers and Returns Investigating Disciplinary Matters Internal Investigations (Special Problems) III. CONTEMPORARY ISSUES • • • The Impact of CSME on Policing Strategy Tourist Related Policing Customer Service Issues IV. • • • • • • HUMAN RESOURCES ISSUES Managing Change Leadership/Management Team Building Motivational Issues Reward Management Communication Skills/Chairmanship 71 LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course, participants will be able to: • • • • • • • • • • • • • Demonstrate enhance operational command skills Explain the benefits of communication with the public and the factors that influence effectiveness Describe how to plan and structure a presentation Describe the factors to take into account when presenting to meetings Demonstrate how to effectively communicate to the media Handle media interviews confidently and professionally Understand the different approaches to leadership Write an operational order Operate as a bronze/silver commander for a critical incident Demonstrate basic negotiating skills Conduct a Community Audit Manage a Crime/Accident Investigation METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • Lectures Syndicate Groups Role Playing METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Participants will be required to submit an individually prepared paper on a current issue within the Force which may be administrative, operational, human resource or contemporary issue. The paper must be the original work of the participant and the subject area chosen should impact on the current policing efforts. Participants will be required to critically analyse the issue, identify areas of concern and possible solutions to the problems. The paper should contain recommendations with a time frame for implementation. This exercise is specifically geared to testing the person’s capacity to critically analyse situations and not only knowledge of police regulations. Participants must also demonstrate the ability to present a plan of action to remedy the identified problems. 72 CRITICAL INCIDENT/MAJOR INCIDENT COMMAND WORKSHOP AIM To enhance participants' abilities in the management of incidents and events that are, or have the potential to become, Critical Incidents. TARGET GROUP The workshop is targeted to Inspectors, Station Sergeants and Sergeants of Police. Priority should be given to personnel who are likely to work in operational policing in a supervisory position. DURATION: 4 days PROPOSED DATES: January 17th – 20th, 2012 January 24th – 27th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • Critical Incident Theory & Definitions Command Structures Command Protocols & Incident Command Intelligence in Critical Incident Command Role of Public Relations in Media Policy Managing Conflict in Critical Incidents Briefing & Debriefing Use of Command Logs & Risk Assessments Paper Feed Exercise Simulated Press Conference LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: • • • • • • • • Define a Critical Incident Describe the use of the Public Relations Department in managing and resolving a Critical Incident State the roles and responsibilities of Gold, Silver and Bronze Commanders Deliver an effective briefing and debriefing for staff dealing with a Critical Incident Apply command protocols for a Critical Incident Integrate the use of Intelligence into CIC Complete a Command Log inclusive of a Risk Assessment Formulate a Media Policy for the Management of a Critical Incident Perform the roles of Silver and Bronze Commanders in a simulated Critical Incident 73 METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • Lectures Video Presentations Panel Discussion METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • • • Use of Learning Logs Syndicate Presentations Focus Groups Role Playing 74 SENIOR INVESTIGATIVE MANAGEMENT COURSE AIM To build upon the previous investigative experience and provide current knowledge and skills needed by those fulfilling the role of Senior Investigating Officer. TARGET GROUP Inspectors, Assistant Superintendents and above DURATION: 15 days PROPOSED DATES: June 4th – 22nd, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Role of the Senior Investigating Officer. Crime Management Strategy Investigative Plan Contemporary Legal issues impacting on criminal investigations. Contemporary administrative guidelines impacting on criminal investigations. Major Crime Reviews Forensic Update The Role of the Pathologist Crime Scene Management Intelligence led Screening and Analysis The Role of Interpol in investigations with emphasis on its databases The role of the National Joint Headquarters in investigations The use of questionnaires in investigations Media Strategies Specialist investigations e.g. drug related homicides, revenge homicides The setting up and maintenance of a major incident room. Victim and witness support Organisations Reviews of selected enquiries Case file deconstruction and reconstruction Challenges presented by migrants. Ethics/Contemporary Administrative Issues Impacting on Criminal Investigations/Image Management Chairmanship/Oral Presentation Skills for Crime Managers Intelligence Led Policing Victimology Statutory Interpretation/Researching the Law Avoiding Linkage Blindness Document Examination as An Aid to Investigations Case File Management Utilizing the Victim and Witness Support Officer Computer Technology – An Aid To Investigation 75 • • • • • • • • Statement Analysis Analysis of Evidence and Its Reception Telecommunication Crime Managing Information During Investigations The Value of Joint Inter-Agency Approach to Investigation Organized Crime Managing Serious Investigation from a Major Incident Room Major Case View LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course participants will be able to: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Explain the role of the Senior Investigating Officer and various management processes associated with the investigation of serious crime taking account of current case law. Explain the review process in relation to major crime investigation. Write a Crime Management Strategy Write an Investigative Plan Explain the use of specialist such as Analysts, Intelligence Management and the Pathologist. Explain the role of the Pathologist in cases of murder and suspicious/unexplained deaths. Describe some to the recent developments in Forensic Science, which will have a bearing on the role of the Senior Investigating Officer in any Major Investigation. Explain the role and responsibilities of the Crime Scene Manager Describe the key areas for consideration in relation to an Intelligence led DNA screen that would assist in the implication or elimination of a person from an enquiry. Explain the role and function of the Intelligence Unit. Explain the relationship between the Intelligence cell and the Major Incident Room process. Explain the purpose of Questionnaires used in Major Investigations and the key areas for consideration. Explain the essential requirement for a good media strategy in any major investigation and how to make best use of the media. Describe key learning points in terms of both good and bad practices in relation to serious/notable criminal investigations based on the personal experiences of students and provided by way of individual presentation. Explain the support available to assist with the management of victims and witnesses in a major investigation. Describe the key issues for consideration by the Senior Investigating Officer in relation to specialist investigations including fire investigations. Make a detailed analysis of specific case files and provide the appropriate guidelines which should be followed in order to achieve success in the investigation. 76 • • Explain the processes which should be adopted to deal with the challenges which can arise from the movement of non-nationals within the island. Perform the role of Senior Investigating Officer during a murder investigation by being able to determine and apply strategies as appropriate to a major investigation. METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • Facilitated Lectures Practical Work Directed Learning METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • Completion of learning log Field work based assessment 77 MIDDLE MANAGERS’ ADMINISTRATION COURSE AIM To equip participants with the requisite managerial skills to enable them to effectively function in such a capacity. TARGET GROUP Inspectors, Station Sergeants DURATION: 15 days PROPOSED DATES: March 19th – April 5th, 2012 July 2nd – 20th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Excellence in learning Innovative problem solving Functions of management Ethics – Values and social responsibility Trends in Caribbean Policing Financial Matters (budgeting) Motivation Principles of Police Organisation Management Evaluating Police Performance Fitness/Lifestyle Writing for results (managerial writing) Writing for results (research) Policing in the Caribbean – Drug related issues Leadership in the Police Organisation Interpersonal Skills Stressed Management Interviewing and Counseling of Subordinates Measuring Productivity in a Police Organisation Managing Change Human Rights Issues in Policing Effective Communication Individual and Groups in the Organisation Time Management Operational Briefing 78 LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course participants will be able to: • • • • • • • • • State the functions of a manager. Explain the principles of organisation management. Apply the techniques used in innovative problem solving. Conduct appropriate interview and counseling sessions. Write a research paper. Demonstrate sound interpersonal skills. Demonstrate good time management. Understand financial management impacting on the organisation. Identify the chrematistics of productivity measurement. METHODS OF INSTRUCTIONS • • • • Lectures/discussion Power point presentation Break out groups Syndicate presentation METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • Participants will be accessed on their level of classroom participation and their ability to apply the theoretical aspects of the training to the practical exercises which will be staged. 79 .. • 80 NAME OF COURSE Senior Leadership Development Course 81 DURATION 10 days SENIOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COURSE AIM To offer Officers transitioning into the Senior Management positions of increasing responsibility and authority, exposure to knowledge, competencies, and skills that can assist in the adjustment to, understanding and performance of their roles. TARGET GROUP The training is designed for those Superintendents and Assistant Superintendents who have been promoted into the senior management positions of the Organisation. DURATION: 10 days PROPOSED DATES: TBA SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • • The Role of the Junior Gazetted Officer in a reformed police service. Managing Change Community Audit as a prerequisite to effective operational planning Strategic Leadership Writing Operational Orders Critical Incident Command Utilisation of Media in policing strategy Contemporary issues in Collision Investigations and Traffic Management Impact of CSME on Policing Strategies Contemporary Issues in Operational Policing Contemporary Issues in HR Management The Rules of Sword Drill Financial Rules LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course, participants will be able to: • • • • • • • • • Conduct an Organisational analysis Understand the basic principles of an intervention method for charge development Understand the change process and approaches to change Perform a community audit Identify the competencies for strategic management Outline the Strategic Management process Differentiate between different leadership styles Identify individual leadership styles Explain the component of an operational order 82 • • • • Understand media agendas Handle media interviews confidently and professionally Communicate using different forms of media Link issues of team building, time management, motivation, performance management and productivity to policing METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • Lectures Case Studies Group Exercises METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • Completion of Learning Log Production of Action Plan 83 84 NAME OF COURSE DURATION Domestic Violence Workshop 2 days Community Policing Workshop 1 day Customer Service Workshop 1 day Crime Stoppers Workshop 1 day 85 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WORKSHOP AIM To effectively deal with domestic violence and conflict with a view to reducing such incidences. TARGET GROUP Shift personnel and their supervisors who will be required to deal with the various facets of domestic violence. DURATION: 2 days PROPOSED DATES: May 29th – 30th, 2012 May 31st – June 1st, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • Selected Aspects of Domestic Violence Act Force Policy in Respect of Domestic Violence Dynamics of Power and Control in Domestic Violence Possible Causes & Forms of Domestic Violence Profiling the Abuser & the Abused LEARNING OUTCOMES • • • Give advice to a victim of domestic violence with reference to the Act State Force Policy in respect of Domestic Violence List the possible causes and forms of domestic violence METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • Lectures Panel Discussion Role Playing METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • Syndicate Presentations Focus Groups 86 GENERAL It is intended to have a panel discussion with members of the Service Alliance for Violent Encounters [SAVE] Foundation, Men Educational Support Association [MESA] and a representative of the Royal Barbados Police Force. 87 COMMUNITY POLICING WORKSHOP AIM To sensitize police officers and enhance their knowledge and understanding of the concept of Community Policing. TARGET GROUP: Those persons who are supervisors or middle managers and community police officers. DURATION: 1 day PROPOSED DATES: October 23rd, 2012 October 24th, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • Parameters of Community Policing Aims & Objectives of Community Policing Community Education and Construction Negotiations and Decision Making Community Audits Crime Analysis and Patterns Problem Solving Crime Prevention Implementing Community Policing Programmes Customer Satisfaction Surveys LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: • • • • • • • • Define the concept of Community Policing Understand the aims and objectives of Community Policing Apply the theoretical concepts to station problems Understand the role of consultation in the policing effort Provide the framework for a community audit Demonstrate the link between crime analysis and solving station problems Establish crime prevention techniques to be utilized in station management Provide the framework for a generic community policing programme METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • Lectures Video Presentations Panel Discussion 88 METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • • Use of Learning Logs Syndicate Presentations Focus Groups 89 CUSTOMER SERVICE WORKSHOP AIM To enhance critical skills needed for effectively relating to customers and consequently improve the organisation’s image. TARGET GROUP Those ranks that are likely to interact with members of the public, directly or indirectly. DURATION: 1 day PROPOSED DATES: October 2nd, 2012 October 3rd, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • Customer Service Charters & Surveys Organisational Culture, Norms & Values Change Management Communication Skills Customer Service Theory/Application Customer Care Issues Handling Difficult Customers Image Management Managing Complaints Identification of Service Needs Visit to Public/Private Sector Agency LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course, participants will be able to: METHOD OF INSTRUCTION • • • • Lectures Video Presentations Panel Discussion Role Playing METHOD OF ASSESSMENT • • • Use of Learning Logs Syndicate presentations Focus Groups 90 GENERAL Participants are required to visit two separate Organisations and discuss as a syndicate their observations. The intent is to identify best practise and suggest methods of implementation, noting possible constraints. They must identify elements that in their opinion contribute to the image of the respective Organisations. Special attention will be paid to: • • • • • Location of the Organisation Appearance of the physical plant Professionalism of the staff The quality of the service Management of customer interactions 91 CRIME STOPPERS WORKSHOP AIM To sensitize participants as to the functions of the Crime Stoppers programme. TARGET GROUP Community Officers and other persons of various ranks who may be required to advise members of the public on the functions and benefits of the Crime Stoppers programme. DURATION: 1 day PROPOSED DATES: February 20, 2012 February 21, 2012 February 22, 2012 SYLLABUS • • • • • • • Facts relating to Crime Stoppers Safeguards for tipster Internet and how it can be used Rewards in adopting the Crime Stoppers programme Benefits to Barbados Benefits Globally Crime Stoppers and Disclosure LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: • • • • State the objectives of the Crime Stoppers programme Understand the benefits to be derived from the Crime Stoppers programme Give advice to member of the public in reference to the Crime Stoppers programme State the benefits to be derived from adopting the Crime Stoppers programme METHODS OF INSTRUCTIONS • • • Lectures Video Presentations Group Discussion METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Class Participation 92 93 NAME OF COURSE Private Security Officers Training Course Immigration Workshop DURATION 10 day 1 days Government Security Officers Workshop Licensing Authority Transport Inspectors’ Workshop 94 1 days 5 days PRIVATE SECURITY OFFICERS TRAINING COURSE AIM To enhance the skills, knowledge of Security Officers. TARGET GROUP Security Officers who have never received formal training or those identified for remedial training DURATION: 10 Days PROPOSED DATES: TBA SYLLABUS • Role of the Security Officer i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Selected Aspects of Public Order Act Court Procedure Parish Constables Act Trespass to Property (reform) Act Powers of Arrest/Criminal Law (Arrestable Offences) Act Security Guards Act Crime Scene Management (1st Security Officers at scene of crime) Ethics/Image Management Communication and Interpersonal Relationship Fostering Cohesive Security Arrangement Report Writing Statement Writing/Talking Observation and Patrolling Techniques Powers of Search Techniques Bomb Threats/Suspicious Objects/Evaluation Procedure Use of Force Officers Safety (Arrest Technique/Use of baton and handcuffs) Self-defense Customer Service Issues/Servicing Diverse Cultures Traffic Management Introduction to First Aid Identification and Concealment of Narcotic Drugs and Dangerous Weapons Giving Evidence/Court Procedure Crowd Management Physical Training 95 LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course participants will be able to: • • • • • • • • • • Explain the role of a Security Officers Explain the power of a Security Officers Demonstrate a firm grasp of ethics Apply the correct procedure in conducting the search of a room/building Secure a crime scene Write a comprehensive report Demonstrate the ability to write and give evidence Demonstrate proper on self-defense techniques Explain the policy on the use of Force Apply the basic First Aid METHODS OF INSTRUCTION • • Facilitated Lectures Practicals METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Written Assessment test beginning and end of course. A written assessment of the Candidate’s performance will be sent to his/her employer. Class Participation 96 IMMIGRATION WORKSHOP EXTERNAL FACILITATION (Non Regional Police Training Centre Workshop) 97 GOVERNMENT SECURITY OFFICERS WORKSHOP EXTERNAL FACILITATION (Non Regional Police Training Centre Workshop) 98 LICENSING AUTHORITY TRANSPORT INSPECTORS’ WORKSHOP AIM To enhance the knowledge and skills of Transport Inspectors for effective performance of their duties TARGET GROUP Licensing Authority Transport Inspectors DURATION: 5 days PROPOSED DATES: TBA SYLLABUS • • • • • • • • • • • • The Role of the Transport Inspector Description of persons and observation Effective Communication Interpersonal Relationships The use of the Official Pocket Book Self Defence Statement of Evidence Aspects of Constitutional Law Giving Evidence Road Traffic Act and Regulations Mode of Arrest Report Writing LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this course participants will be able to: • • • • • • State the role of a Transport Inspector Explain the correct use of the official Pocket Book Write a comprehensive report Write a statement of evidence acceptable to a court of law Demonstrate proper arrest techniques Understand the relevant sections of the Road Traffic Act and Regulations METHODS OF INSTRUCTION • • Facilitated Lectures Practicals 99 METHODS OF ASSESSMENT • • Class participation Presentation of written work 100