Investigation Management Course

​Most investigations that fail do so for lack of grip, not lack of effort. The supervisor sets the aims, tests the decisions and makes sure the record will stand up later.

This one-day workshop is for those who supervise and manage investigations. It covers the supervisor's role, setting and reviewing parameters, solvability assessments, supervisory reviews, building an investigative mindset in your team, structured decision-making and directing the digital strategy through the Investigation Management Document (IMD). Proportionality, recorded rationale, compliance and welfare run through every session. 

Delegates work through a fictional scenarios from first referral to post-seizure review. 

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• Investigation supervisors and managers in local authorities, including trading standards

• Public authority investigation and enforcement managers

• Senior investigators and team leaders who review or direct casework

• Investigators preparing to step up to a supervisory role

• New to Investigating?. Start with our Investigation Essentials course as a prerequisite to the manager's course

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• The investigative supervisor's role: aims, parameters and oversight 

• Golden hour and fast-track actions, and setting parameters for the OIC

• Managing the investigation: the IMD, resourcing and supervisory reviews 

• Building an investigative mindset in your team: hypotheses, bias and challenge (

• Supervisory decision-making with the National Decision Model and THRIVE+ 

• Directing a pre-enforcement digital strategy: devices, cloud and encryption (

• Digital disclosure: Annex A, R v R and Others [2015] EWCA Crim 1941 and Bater-James v R [2020] EWCA Crim 790

• Keeping the IMD and the Disclosure Management Document (DMD) consistent

Interactive elements, including simulated exercises and discussion, ensure learners can share experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

By the end of this workshop, delegates will be able to:

1. Set the aims, parameters and lines of enquiry for an investigation and the officer in the case.

2. Direct golden hour and fast-track actions, recording the rationale as they go.

3. Maintain a live IMD that records decisions, rationale and actions. 

4. Carry out supervisory reviews that show proper oversight of investigation, powers, victims and enforcement decisions.

5. Apply the National Decision Model and THRIVE+ to reach defensible decisions.

6. Build an investigative mindset in their team, challenging bias and testing more than one hypothesis.

7. Direct a proportionate digital strategy before enforcement action, in line with Annex A and current case law.

8. Ensure the IMD and DMD are consistent and the disclosure exercise can be explained and defended.

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• Delivered by experienced leaders and trainers with expertise in leading complex investigations and teams

• Based on current legislation, case law, and best practice.

• Practical, scenario-based learning to build confidence in real-world settings.

• Suitable for individuals or organisations requiring tailored training solutions.

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• One day. In-house, tailored to your organisation and costed per delivery rather than per delegate.

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📩 Contact us today to arrange a tailored workshop for your organisation.