Statement Taking

 

This course takes a practical approach to taking statements from victims and witnesses.

 

The session covers:

• Introduction to taking statements 

• Different types of statements and interviews 

• Taking the statement

• Writing the statement

• Taking statements from different groups of people 

  • Children

  • Vulnerable adults

  • English not as first language

  • Intimidated witnesses

  • Reluctant witnesses

  • Unwilling witnesses

  • Making a false statement

  • Victim Impact Statement

  • Community Harm Statement

  • Hearsay statements

• Interviewing suspects 

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This course is delivered by Gary Goose 

Click here to read about Gary's background 

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Testimonial 

Very well delivered - Robert Gifford, ASB and Enforcement Officer, Ashfield District Council