Appropriate Adult Awareness Training (For Police & DWP Investigators)
Duration: 2.5 hours
Delivery: Online via Microsoft Teams or in-person
Cohort Size: Up to 12 participants
This specialist training is designed for new interviewing officers, police officers, custody staff, detention officers, and custody sergeants. It is delivered impartially and provides essential insight into the role of Appropriate Adults (AAs) and why their presence is both a legal and moral necessity within custody environments.
What the training covers
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The purpose and statutory requirement of Appropriate Adults
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Key areas of PACE Code C, explained with practical examples
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The role of the AA in safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals
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How AAs contribute to fairness, integrity, and the end-to-end justice process
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Case studies highlighting best practice and common pitfalls
Learning outcomes
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
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Recognise when an Appropriate Adult is required and why
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Understand police responsibilities in facilitating access to an AA
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Apply knowledge of PACE Code C in day-to-day custody practice
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Appreciate the impartiality of AAs and how they support both the individual and the police service
Pricing
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In-person delivery: Cohort of up to 12 participants – £395 (Ex VAT)
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Online delivery via Teams: Cohort of up to 12 participants – £295 (Ex VAT)