Statement Writing & Statement Taking Training

Enhance your investigative skills with our Statement Writing & Statement Taking Course, designed for professionals who need to take and write accurate, legally sound statements.

This practical training teaches delegates how to capture witness statements and victim statements effectively, while also developing the ability to write their own statements in compliance with best practice and evidential standards.

Using the nationally recognised five-part statement format, this course ensures your statements are clear, factual, and defensible—ready for court, internal hearings, or regulatory reviews. Perfect for law enforcement, regulatory officers, and HR or compliance investigators, the course balances practical exercises with expert guidance.

• Understand the purpose and evidential value of statements.
• Take professional witness and victim statements accurately.
• Write clear, factual, and defensible statements from your own experience.
• Apply the five-part statement structure to all statement writing.
• Ensure statements meet organisational and evidential standards.

Offered as a one-day or two-day programme depending on experience and operational needs.

One day covers essential statement taking and writing skills, while two days provide extended practice, coached exercises, and feedback for complex scenarios.

• Investigators and enforcement officers
• Police and regulatory staff
• HR, compliance, and disciplinary investigators
• Managers reviewing or approving statements