PIP Refresher Webinar – Suspect Interviewing

Why Join This Course

Suspect interviewing is one of the most highly scrutinized aspects of any investigation. This refresher session offers an opportunity to review advanced interviewing methodologies, evaluate your current approach, and practice dynamic questioning techniques in a supportive, high-value learning environment.

Why It Matters

A poorly planned or executed suspect interview can lead to inadmissible evidence, missed investigative leads, or compromised prosecutions. Staying up to date with best-practice frameworks ensures your interviews remain ethically sound, legally compliant, and robust enough to withstand defence challenges in court.

How It Helps Investigations

• Maximises Evidential Yield: Helps you move beyond basic Q&A to elicit detailed, reliable accounts from suspects.

• Challenges False Accounts: Equips you with structured techniques to introduce evidence effectively and challenge inconsistencies.

• Navigates Non-Cooperation: Provides proven strategies for managing “no comment” responses, silent suspects, and prepared statements.

• Protects Case Integrity: Ensures full compliance with PACE Code C, human rights standards, and procedural fairness to protect your evidence at trial.

Who Should Attend

This course is specifically designed for:

• Operational Police Officers and Accredited Investigators

• PIP Level 1 and PIP Level 2 Practitioners looking to refresh their skills

• Specialised Fraud, Financial, and Cybercrime Investigators

• Professional Standards and Regulatory Enforcement Officers

• Anyone responsible for planning, conducting, or evaluating suspect interviews

Learning Objectives

By the end of this refresher session, attendees will be able to:

1. Formulate Advanced Interview Strategies: Design comprehensive, written interview plans tailored to complex case facts and suspect profiles.

2. Apply Dynamic Questioning Frameworks: Master the use of open, probing, and challenge questions while maintaining control of the interview.

3. Manage Rights and Non-Cooperation: Confidently handle prepared statements, silent suspects, and legal adviser interventions within statutory limits.

4. Strategic Disclosure of Evidence: Apply phased and strategic evidence disclosure techniques to test suspect credibility effectively.

5. Ensure Post-Interview Compliance: Accurately summarize interviews, secure evidential outputs, and prepare court-ready summaries.