Transcript Investigative Skills - Canadian Police Knowledge Network

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Investigative Skills
Education Program (ISEP)
Carol Glasgow
Cheryl Lepatski
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Existing Conditions
 Increasing complexity of skills and knowledge
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required for investigations
Lack of competency based education in a
progressive, spiral curriculum
Practical investigative education
Loss of experienced officers
Influx of junior members
Time and resources to train
Standardized approach to investigative education in
Alberta
Training that supports investigative integration and
partnerships with multiple police agencies
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Training Objectives
 Develop an efficient model of training combining e
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learning and in-class sessions.
Problem based learning format.
Competency based training/assessment.
Problem based in–class sessions.
Progressive development model.
Develop consistent investigative standards and
protocols throughout Alberta.
Increase the skills of all investigators in Alberta.
Develop an effective evaluation component.
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The Model
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Early Development
 Identify the competency of a superior
investigator
 Focus Groups to identify competencies
and how they wanted the information to
delivered
 Sustainable program that taught
competencies of investigations
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Blended Learning
 Blended learning combines the latest
technologies with traditional classroom
activities
 On-line learning is engaging and interactive
 Provide critical skills and knowledge
 Use what is learned online for the practical
portion
 Online assignments directly relate to
classroom activities
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Benefits of Online Learning
 Unrealistic to pull everyone off the street for
the number of hours of training needed
 Able to educate a greater number of people
province wide
 Make the most of in-class time
 Theory based – less lecture time
 Everyone at the same knowledge level from
the start
 Training available to more people
 Great use of logistical resources
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Standardized Learning
 Provincial wide curriculum and evaluation
 On-line courses reach everyone in Province
 Collaborative learning environment both on-
line and in-class brings members of provincial
agencies together
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Evaluation
 ISEP 200
 Students will be evaluated on their:
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Note books
Online assignments
Street Check Report
ITO/Search Warrant
Source registration and debriefing reports
Structured interviews
Arrest report
Show Cause package
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Evaluation
 ISEP 400
 Daily Quiz
 Peer Assessment
 Final Exam
 Case Book
(individual)
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(group)
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Progress to date
 Grant obtained through the S.G. to continue the
program development and implementation
 Project manager and 2 Instructional Designers hired
 Level 200 pilot project (Nov. 2008 to Jun 2009).
 Level 200 Province Wide 150 learners in 2009
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North and South
 Level 400 Alberta North and South
 Level 300 R & D in 2009, pilot 2010