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Investigative Training - RIPA Awareness

Understand the Purpose and Scope of RIPA
Explain the rationale behind RIPA and how it regulates covert investigatory techniques.
Distinguish between directed surveillance, intrusive surveillance, CHIS, and communications data.
Identify When RIPA Applies
Recognise activities that require formal RIPA authorisation.
Understand the thresholds for necessity and proportionality in covert tactics.
Apply for and Manage RIPA Authorisations
Understand the process for obtaining, reviewing, and renewing authorisations.
Know the roles and responsibilities of Authorising Officers and applicants.
Ensure Compliance with Oversight and Safeguards
Be aware of the expectations of IPCO and the consequences of non-compliance.
Understand record-keeping, audit, and reporting duties under RIPA.
Recognise the Impact of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016
Understand how IPA has influenced or replaced aspects of RIPA.
Stay up to date with relevant codes of practice and legislative developments.

Overview

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This one-day course provides a practical introduction to the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and its application in law enforcement, local authority, and regulatory environments. It is designed for officers, investigators, and managers who are involved in or oversee covert tactics such as surveillance, use of CHIS (Covert Human Intelligence Sources), and the acquisition of communications data.

Delegates will gain a clear understanding of when RIPA applies, what authorisations are required, and how to ensure compliance with the law, oversight bodies, and internal policies. The course also explores the changes introduced by the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 and the expectations of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office (IPCO).

Delivered through real-life examples and practical discussion, the course helps reduce risk by promoting lawful, necessary, and proportionate use of covert techniques.

Delivery method

Face to face

Virtual

Course duration

7 hours

Competency level

Foundation

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Delivery method

Face to face
Virtual

Course duration

7 hours

Competency level

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Investigative Training - RIPA Awareness

Understand the Purpose and Scope of RIPA Explain the rationale behind RIPA and how it regulates covert investigatory techniques. Distinguish between directed surveillance, intrusive surveillance, CHIS, and communications data.

Identify When RIPA Applies Recognise activities that require formal RIPA authorisation.Understand the thresholds for necessity and proportionality in covert tactics.

Apply for and Manage RIPA Authorisations Understand the process for obtaining, reviewing, and renewing authorisations. Know the roles and responsibilities of Authorising Officers and applicants.

Ensure Compliance with Oversight and Safeguards Be aware of the expectations of IPCO and the consequences of non-compliance. Understand record-keeping, audit, and reporting duties under RIPA.

Recognise the Impact of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 Understand how IPA has influenced or replaced aspects of RIPA. Stay up to date with relevant codes of practice and legislative developments.

Overview

🕮 Off the shelf (OTS)

Delivery method

Course duration

Competency level

Delivery method

Course duration

Competency level

Understand the Purpose and Scope of RIPA
Explain the rationale behind RIPA and how it regulates covert investigatory techniques.
Distinguish between directed surveillance, intrusive surveillance, CHIS, and communications data.

Identify When RIPA Applies
Recognise activities that require formal RIPA authorisation.
Understand the thresholds for necessity and proportionality in covert tactics.

Apply for and Manage RIPA Authorisations
Understand the process for obtaining, reviewing, and renewing authorisations.
Know the roles and responsibilities of Authorising Officers and applicants.

Ensure Compliance with Oversight and Safeguards
Be aware of the expectations of IPCO and the consequences of non-compliance.
Understand record-keeping, audit, and reporting duties under RIPA.

Recognise the Impact of the Investigatory Powers Act 2016
Understand how IPA has influenced or replaced aspects of RIPA.
Stay up to date with relevant codes of practice and legislative developments.

Off the shelf (OTS)