RIPA (& RIPSA) Training For Local Authorities
Face-To-Face or Live Virtual Training
Introduction To Our RIPA (& RIPSA) Training For Local Authorities
Our RIPA (& RIPSA) training for local authorities is specifically designed for staff who need up-to-date knowledge of how the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act (RIPA) and the Regulation of Investigatory Powers (Scotland) Act (RIPSA) affects local authority operations.
The course answers key questions including:
- When should authorisation be sought for CCTV use?
- When does online research constitute surveillance?
- When must a person be classed as a Covert Human Intelligence Source (CHIS)?
- Does a person keeping a diary of events require CHIS authorisation?
- What authority is needed for noise monitoring?
- Can a local authority carry out intrusive surveillance?
- When is judicial approval required?
- What is the IPCO Data Assurance Programme?
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About This Course
Training can be delivered as a half-day or full-day course, tailored to your local authority’s operational requirements.
The course is highly practical, using real-life scenarios and the latest IPCO guidance and case law to ensure delegates understand the practical application of RIPA/RIPSA.
This course is suitable for:
- Investigators and enforcement staff
- CCTV operators and monitoring teams
- Legal and compliance teams
- Any staff involved in Directed Surveillance or Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) operations
- Communications data handling (optional module)
Delivery Options & Benefits
- Face-to-face classroom training or live virtual delivery via Teams.
- Ideal for initial training, refresher sessions, or CPD purposes
- Practical, scenario-based exercises to build confidence in authorising or conducting RIPA activity
- Competitive fees for high-quality, accredited training
Courses Tailored To Your Needs
We are also offer RIPSA training to organisations in Scotland or RIPL training to organisations in the Channel Islands.
Each of our courses can be tailored to your needs and for complete peace of mind we have a RIPA (& RIPSA) advice service, or we can draft your RIPA applications or authorities or quality assure yours for you prior to signing.