WORKSHOP ON INTERNAL INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be able to:

o Know why and when internal investigation must be carried out

o Learn the key principles of investigation

o Learn the functions and roles of investigator

o Know the characteristics of good investigator

o Know the investigation process
o Create an investigation plan
o Understand and apply interview techniques on complainant,
witnesses and suspects

o Know crime scene photography and sketches techniques

o Collect, secure and preserve physical and testimonial evidence

o Understand the chain of custody and preservation of evidence

o Prepare a summary of an investigation report

COURSE OUTLINE :

INTRODUCTION TO INVESTIGATION

Investigation Preamble
o Objectives of Investigation
o Investigation Cycle
o Key principles & constraints in Investigation

Stages of Investigation
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 o Preliminary Investigation
o Follow-up Investigation

Roles and functions of an investigator

o Case reported, discovered or Detected
o Identification and Visit at Scene of Incident
o Incident Scene Management

Characteristics of Good Investigator

o Power of Memory
o Ability to Interpret
o Police Science
o Criminal Behavior
o Human Rights
o Common Sense
o Honesty & Integrity
o Effective

INVESTIGATION PROCESS
o Incident alert
o Preliminary assessment
o Decision making
o Planning
o Implementing activity
o Reporting

INVESTIGATION TECHNIQUES
Sketch Plan
o Its Importance & Relevant Laws
o The techniques of sketching
o Exercise
Scene Photography & Video Taping
o Types of photography
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 o Techniques of Photography & Video Taping
o Practical Activity
Exhibit Handling
o Importance & Types of Exhibit
o Marking of Exhibits
o Collection and Handing of Exhibits
o Exhibit Storage

Interview Techniques
o Role of witnesses
o Categories of Witnesses
o Techniques & Questions of Interview
o Role Play
Recording Statement
o Statement Format
o Technique of Recording Statement
o Practical

Brief Facts of Case

o The Purpose
o Brief Facts Format
o Exercise

Investigation Diary Management

o Importance of Investigation Diary
o Diary Format
o Exercise

Case Studies Group Discussion Interpretations & Evaluations

o Theft or Pilferage
o Threat and Intimidation
o Trespassing
o Vandalism
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 WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Optimum class dynamic is for 10-15 participants. This session is suitable for
security practitioners, security supervisors, officers (inclusive Human Resource
Staff) of those whose job functions are inter-dependent to security functions.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Depending on the course, a Certificate of Completion or Attendance will be awarded
upon successful completion of each course. Each participant will have to prepare a
complete investigation paper in the Final Appraisal scheduled at the end of the
session in order to qualify for the Certificate of Attendance. This serves as evidence
to reflect on your commitment towards your continued personal and professional
development to your career.

COURSE MATERIALS

All participants will receive workshop handouts of the papers presented by the
trainer. Together with your own notes, it will be a useful source of reference for you
and your organization.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training will involve lectures, interactive presentation, experiential learning,

examining of case studies, role-plays, presentation and application. The course will
be conducted in English or Bahasa Malaysia or both.

PROFESSIONAL FEE

RM Per Participant

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COURSE FACILITATOR

Major K. Subramaniam (Rtd) , KAT, PPA, PJM

MBA, B Sc (Security Mgmt ), Dip in Management Studies

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