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TRAINING SERVICES Arquebus Solutions Ltd HDTi Building Coventry University Technology Park Coventry CV1 2TT UnitedTo find Kingdom out how our services can help your organisation, please call +44 (0)844 335 8859 or email [email protected] 2 Tel: +44 (0)844 335 8859 Email: [email protected] Our Training Services

Arquebus offer an unparalleled We have developed a range of courses range of training and development and individual modules that give clients solutions that reflects our maximum flexibility in the content and commitment to providing essential structure of their training programme. knowledge transfer to aid the fight Each module has been carefully chosen to against gun-enabled crime. focus on a particular issue and is capable of being delivered independently or by At Arquebus; we recognise that in combining a number of modules to form a delivering outstanding training, coaching custom-built training event. and mentoring we can provide the specialist support many clients need to Our designated courses focus on a build real capacity and capability through specialist area, or combine recommended the development and implementation of learning from a range of complimentary new processes and improved best practice. modules to provide a broader, more comprehensive learning experience. Arquebus fully exploits its unique expertise and experience to design and Our range of training options is not deliver world-class training that focuses exhaustive and we are very happy to on cutting edge gun crime and ballistic work with our clients to develop further investigation, intelligence and associated training opportunities not currently forensic science disciplines. We recognise included within our portfolio. Our that the success in countering the illegal unique sector experience allows us to be use, manufacture and supply of firearms completely flexible in meeting your needs. depends upon other core investigative skills. We therefore also offer a range of training programmes and events that cover a wide spectrum of law enforcement activities.

Arquebus Training Services engage dynamic, highly skilled and experienced UK accredited law enforcement trainers who have a wealth of experience as senior practitioners and field experts. We use world-class expert speakers, real case studies, practical exercises and a blend of learning approaches to deliver dynamic events that strengthen the learning experience of delegates.

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ILLEGAL FIREARMS - CORE MODULE PAGE

Module 1: An introduction to the problem of the illegal use and trafficking of 8 firearms - locally, nationally and internationally

BALLISTIC INTELLIGENCE

Module 2: The development of ballistic intelligence as the core of an effective 10 strategy to combat gun enabled crime

Module 3: Making the most effective use of ballistic intelligence 11

Module 4: The concept, value and practicality of tracing illegal firearms 12

Module 5: The role of a Gun Crime Intelligence Unit 13

Module 6: Threat and risk assessments in relation to the criminal use and 14 trafficking of firearms

Module 7: Developing Strategic and Tactical Assessments and Control Strategies in 15 relation to the illegal use of firearms

FIREARMS MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL

Module 8: Deactivated and Reactivated Firearms – legislation, international 18 differences and common standards of deactivation

Module 9: Firearms amnesties – a practical guide 19

Module 10: Illegally converted firearms, techniques and conversion workshops 20

Module 11: Trafficking of firearms across borders 21

Module 12: Firearm Registration, Record Keeping and Licensing 22

Module 13: The complete picture - Firearms management, control and 23 Ballistic Intelligence

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Module 14: Introduction to Ballistic Microscopy 28

Module 15: Advanced Ballistic Microscopy 29

Module 16: The Double Casting of Ballistic Evidence and Test Fired Components. 30

Module 17: Principles of Crime Scene Investigation 31

Module 18: Ballistic Crime Scene Forensic Investigation, Interpretation 32 and Reconstruction

INVESTIGATION

Module 19: Investigation of gun crime 35

Module 20: Strategic management and leadership in gun crime investigations 36

Module 21: Strategic Decision Making for Lead Investigators 37

Module 22: Investigative Interviewing 38

Module 23: Intelligence led operations to combat the criminal use, supply and 39 trafficking of controlled drugs

Module 24: Comprehensive Gun Crime Course 40

CANINE (K9) TRAINING AND 43 DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY A recommended core module On completion of this module delegates This module will be delivered in workshop designed to provide delegates will be able to; format facilitated by experienced, with a sound understanding of the qualified law enforcement trainers. nature and extent of gun enabled ➔➔ Provide a contemporary overview The workshop uses a blended learning crime locally and internationally of the availability of illegal firearms approach to include presentations, case with a focus on the major issues and internationally and on a regional basis studies, group work and practical exercises emerging trends as appropriate. It is augmented with supporting notes and handouts. ➔➔ Identify the different types of firearms that are available to the criminal WHO SHOULD ATTEND marketplace All those working within law enforcement and partner agencies who have an ➔➔ Understand the potential for these interest in the management, control firearms to be used in criminal activity and investigation of the illegal use of and terrorism firearms. This module is suited to criminal investigators, intelligence professionals, ➔➔ Identify the primary way in which forensic investigators, partner agencies, firearms are trafficked and to know MODULE DURATION policy makers and prosecutors at all levels. the main supply routes 1 Day ➔➔ Recognize the importance of being AIM able to trace the source of recovered To provide delegates with a contemporary firearms that have been used criminally oversight of the nature and scale of the problem of the illegal use, supply and ➔➔ Have knowledge of existing policy and conversion of firearms on an international strategy that is being used to tackle the basis as well as a more bespoke focus on problem and who the main agencies their own geographical region. It will involved in this process are examine current policy and strategies being implemented to tackle the ➔➔ Act as a catalyst for considering how problem and provide delegates with best to tackle the problem by using the a good background knowledge of the knowledge available in the remaining main issues. This module provides the modules foundation knowledge and awareness required for the effective management, control and investigation and of illegal firearms and associated offences.

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY A recommended core module that On completion of this module delegates This module will be delivered in workshop provides delegates with a thorough will be able to; format facilitated by experienced, understanding of the concept of qualified law enforcement trainers. ‘Ballistic Intelligence’ and how ➔➔ Demonstrate an understanding of The workshop uses a blended learning ballistic material recovered from ballistic intelligence approach to include presentations, case inside and outside a gun can be studies, group work and practical exercises combined with other intelligence as appropriate. It is augmented with ➔➔ Explain the significance and to provide a comprehensive supporting notes and handouts. importance of ‘The Big Picture’ intelligence picture.

➔➔ Describe the potential to retrieve valuable information both ‘Inside and WHO SHOULD ATTEND Outside the Gun’ All those working within law enforcement and partner agencies who have a ➔➔ Appreciate the roles and role in the management, control and responsibilities of those involved in investigation of gun enabled crime. This generating, managing and utilising module is suited to criminal investigators, ballistic intelligence MODULE DURATION intelligence professionals, forensic investigators, partner agencies and ➔➔ Explain how ballistic intelligence is 1 Day prosecutors at all levels. developed

➔➔ Maximise the opportunities to recover AIM and develop ballistic intelligence To provide delegates with an understanding of the concept of ballistic ➔➔ Distinguish the difference between intelligence and thereby enhance the evidence and fast time intelligence and knowledge and skills necessary to how to apply this increase their capacity and effectiveness in their approach to; and conduct of; the ➔ investigation into gun enabled crime and ➔ Define the concept of inferred associated offenders. firearms and how this informs ballistic intelligence requirements

➔➔ Understand how Forensics, Intelligence and Knowledge work in conjunction to produce whole ballistic intelligence picture

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY This module will provide delegates On completion of this module delegates This module will be delivered in workshop with an illustration of how ‘Ballistic will be able to; format facilitated by experienced, Intelligence’ can be used in qualified law enforcement trainers. practice to guide and prioritise law ➔➔ Understand how the combination The workshop uses a blended learning enforcement activity, identify new of ballistic forensics and intelligence approach to include presentations, case and emerging threats and tackle derived from a wide variety of sources studies, group work and practical exercises supply networks. can work in conjunction to focus law as appropriate. It is augmented with enforcement activity supporting notes and handouts.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND ➔➔ Identify the importance of building a All those working within law enforcement body of knowledge that is capable of and partner agencies who have a providing the ‘big picture’ of the scope role in the management, control and and nature of gun related crime investigation of the criminal use of firearms. This module is suited to criminal ➔➔ Understand the potential for the investigators, intelligence professionals, knowledge that is gained to influence forensic investigators, partner agencies policy and legislation MODULE DURATION and prosecutors at all levels. ➔➔ By reference to a number of case 1 Day studies understand the practicality AIM of using ballistic intelligence in an This module builds on the learning gained operational perspective in module 2 by providing delegates with the enhanced knowledge and skills ➔➔ Recognise how ballistic intelligence is necessary to increase their capacity and used to; effectiveness in their approach to and conduct of the investigation into illegal ➔➔ Solve individual crimes firearms and associated offenders.

➔➔ Identify linked crimes and offenders

➔➔ Trace the source of illegal firearms

➔➔ Identify and tackle supply networks

➔➔ Tackle smuggling across borders

➔➔ Identify emerging threats

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY This module is designed to give On completion of this module delegates This module will be delivered in workshop delegates a thorough understanding will be able to; format facilitated by experienced, of how tracing the origin of illegal qualified law enforcement trainers. firearms can be used to combat ➔➔ Identify the value of tracing firearms The workshop uses a blended learning and dismantle illegal firearms approach to include presentations, case markets and identify offenders studies, group work and practical exercises ➔➔ Describe how to trace firearms both locally and across borders. It as appropriate. It is augmented with provides practical guidance on how supporting notes and handouts. ➔➔ Identify the 3 pillars of firearms tracing international tracing requests can be utilised to effectively tackle criminal and terrorist activity. ➔➔ Recognise the processes and procedures for making tracing requests

➔➔ Understand the practicalities and issues WHO SHOULD ATTEND associated with firearms tracing All those working within law enforcement and partner agencies who have a ➔ role in the management, control and ➔ Identify manufacturers and distributor MODULE DURATION investigation of the illegal use and markings on blank-firing firearms trafficking of firearms. The module 1 Day is suited to criminal investigators, ➔➔ Describe the potential value and intelligence professionals, forensic limitations of manufacturers and investigators, prosecutors, border and distributor markings in helping trace partner agencies at all levels. converted and unconverted blank- firing firearms

➔ AIM ➔ Describe how ballistic intelligence To provide delegates with the enhanced was developed and applied in an knowledge and skills necessary to increase operational case study in respect to the their capacity and effectiveness in the tracing of illegal firearms identification, management and control of illegal firearms through increased ➔➔ Appreciate how prior learning from understanding of tracing techniques, conversion techniques and workshops procedures and legislation. was applied in practice during an operational case study

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Module 5: THE ROLE OF A GUN CRIME INTELLIGENCE UNIT

OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY This module is designed to allow On completion of this module delegates The module will be delivered in a attendees to understand the role will be able to; workshop format facilitated by an and functions of a specialist Gun experienced, qualified law enforcement Crime Intelligence Unit and to ➔➔ Appreciate the roles and trainer. The workshop uses a blended consider the composition and responsibilities of those involved in learning approach to include structure of such a unit. generating, managing and utilising presentations, case studies, group work ballistic intelligence and practical exercises as appropriate. It is augmented with support notes and handouts. WHO SHOULD ATTEND ➔➔ Understand the role of a Gun Crime All those working within law enforcement Intelligence Unit and partner agencies who have a role in the strategic or tactical management of ➔➔ Identify the steps necessary to establish intelligence related to the criminal use of an effective Gun Crime Intelligence firearms. This module is particularly suited Unit to intelligence professionals, analysts and criminal investigators. ➔➔ Explain the structure and processes that need to be implemented in MODULE DURATION maintaining an effective intelligence AIM unit 1 Day To provide attendees with an understanding of the importance of ➔➔ Describe the key inputs to the having a dedicated focal point for intelligence unit the collation, processing, analysis and dissemination of all relevant intelligence ➔➔ Understand how the inputted relating to the criminal use of firearms. information is analysed and assessed The module will also detail the core functions of a Gun Crime Intelligence Unit ➔➔ Identify the key intelligence products and the most appropriate structure and that need to be delivered by an processes that need to be in place. intelligence unit

➔➔ Recognise the difference between outputs and outcomes

➔➔ Explain how to monitor the effectiveness of the units work

➔➔ Understand the intelligence cycle of information

➔➔ Appreciate the value of multi-agency cooperation and joint working within the unit and beyond

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY A module specifically designed to On completion of this module delegates This module will be delivered in workshop provide delegates with the skill and will be able to; format facilitated by experienced, knowledge to understand how to qualified law enforcement trainers. The identify and manage the existing and ➔➔ Accurately define and differentiate workshop allows the participants to emerging threat and risk posed by threat and risk practically work through the completion the illegal supply and use of firearms. of a threat and risk assessments and The module provides in depth a system of prioritisation. It uses a ➔➔ Describe how to effectively identify risk guidance on how to produce effective blended learning approach to include and assess its potential impact threat and risk assessments and how presentations, case studies, group work to use these to address the most and practical exercises as appropriate. ➔➔ Understand how to treat and monitor serious and immediate issues. It is augmented with supporting notes risk in a consistent and structured and handouts. manner

WHO SHOULD ATTEND ➔➔ Physically prepare and prioritise All those working within law effective threat and risk assessments enforcement and partner agencies who have a role in the strategic or tactical ➔➔ Identify and describe how to develop identification and management of risk the information required for valid related to the criminal use of firearms. threat and risk assessments This module is particularly suited to MODULE DURATION intelligence professionals, analysts, ➔ criminal investigators, prosecutors and ➔ Explain factors that indicate escalating 1 Day partner agencies. threat and risk

➔➔ Describe the concept and risk of ‘inferred firearms’ AIM To provide delegates with the enhanced ➔ knowledge and skills necessary to ➔ Understand how threat and risk increase their capacity and effectiveness assessments determine operational in the identification, assessment and plans and Multi Agency responses prioritisation of risk associated with the criminal use and trafficking of firearms. ➔➔ Ensure threat remains under control and does not re-emerge.

➔➔ Understand how threat and risk assessments were applied in operational case studies

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➔➔ Strategic Assessments WHO SHOULD ATTEND All those working within law ➔➔ Tactical Assessments enforcement, partner agencies and within government, who have a role in assessing ➔➔ Problem Profiles MODULE DURATION the strategic threat posed by the criminal use of firearms and developing strategies ➔ 1 Day to counter this threat. ➔ Subject Profiles

➔➔ Define the content of the core intelligence products and understand AIM how to prepare them To provide attendees with the enhanced knowledge and skills necessary to increase ➔ their capacity and effectiveness in their ➔ Understand how to develop and approach to developing structured and implement a control strategy in evidence based strategic assessments relation to the criminal use of firearms of the problem posed by the criminal use of firearms, and how to design ➔➔ Appreciate how a control strategy is and implement strategies to tackle this guided by the inputs provided by the problem effectively. core intelligence products

➔➔ Understand the importance of a structured tasking and coordination process

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➔➔ Describe how the reactivation methods used can help to identify those WHO SHOULD ATTEND responsible for illegally reactivating MODULE DURATION All those working within law enforcement firearms and partner agencies who have a 1 Day role in the management, control and ➔➔ Understand the importance of proof investigation of small arms and light house markings and how they can help weapons. The module is suited to criminal in tracing the origin of illegal reactive investigators, intelligence professionals, firearms forensic experts and those involved in the registration and control of firearms ➔ including legislators. ➔ Describe the benefit of introducing legally binding common guidelines

AIM To provide delegates with the enhanced knowledge and skills necessary to increase their capacity in the identification, management and control of deactivated and reactivated firearms through increased understanding of reactivation techniques, the differing standards of deactivation and how to trace the origin and supply of reactivated weapons.

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Module 9: FIREARMS AMNESTIES – A PRACTICAL GUIDE

➔➔ Evaluate the risks and benefits in order WHO SHOULD ATTEND to decide whether or not to hold an All those working within law amnesty enforcement, partner agencies and within government, who have a role ➔➔ Explain the main issues to consider MODULE DURATION in managing the threat posed by the in the planning phase of a firearms availability of firearms in circulation amnesty 1 Day within their jurisdiction, with particular emphasis on firearms available to the ➔➔ Recognise the importance of an criminal marketplace. effective communication strategy when dealing with stakeholders and the wider community AIM To provide attendees with the enhanced ➔➔ Understand how to manage the knowledge and skills necessary to practical issue of a large number evaluate the benefits and risks of holding of firearms being handed to the a firearms amnesty and how to plan authorities and implement a successful amnesty whilst understanding and minimising the ➔➔ Describe how to manage the issues of associated risks. anonymity, specifically with regard to firearms surrendered that have been used in serious crime.

➔➔ Understand how to measure the impact of a firearms amnesty on the levels of gun enabled crime

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES ➔➔ Distinguish the features of and Identify This module will provide delegates On completion of this module delegates the presence of conversion workshops with a sound knowledge and will be able to; understanding of illegally converted ➔➔ Formulate a forensic strategy and firearms, illegal firearms conversion ➔➔ Identify general categories of firearms approach to a conversion workshop techniques and workshops most suited to conversion and commonly converted ➔➔ Indicate the type of items to be seized and examined within a conversion WHO SHOULD ATTEND ➔➔ Describe methods of manufacture of workshop and recognise the evidential All those working within law enforcement blank-firing firearms of those items and partner agencies who have a role in the management, control and ➔➔ Describe general methods of investigation of small arms and light conversion of firearms to overcome METHODS OF DELIVERY weapons. The module is suited to criminal manufacturing barriers This module will be delivered in workshop investigators, intelligence professionals, format facilitated by experienced, forensic investigators, partner agencies ➔➔ Explain features that a converter qualified law enforcement trainers. and prosecutors at all levels. shows preference for in unconverted The workshop uses a blended learning weapons approach to include presentations, case studies, group work and practical exercises AIM ➔➔ Identify some of the motives for as appropriate. It is augmented with To provide delegates with the enhanced converting firearms supporting notes and handouts. knowledge and skills necessary to increase their capacity and effectiveness in the ➔➔ Identify forensic opportunities identification, management and control presented during illegal conversion of illegally converted firearms through processes increased understanding of conversion techniques and modus operandi of ➔➔ Recognise the areas of converted associated conversion workshops. firearms for potential yield of Trace Evidence Recovery (TER) MODULE DURATION ➔➔ Appreciate the value of conducting 1 Day TER on converted firearms

➔➔ Explain the concept and investigative value of sub-classification of firearms

➔➔ Recognise potential sub-classification features created during illegal conversion processes

➔➔ Describe how TER/DNA can help to identify and locate conversion workshops

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Module 11: TRAFFICKING OF FIREARMS ACROSS BORDERS

WHO SHOULD ATTEND ➔➔ Understand the importance of tracing All those working within border policing, the origin of firearms exiting and customs or other law enforcement entering the country and the practical MODULE DURATION agencies who have a role in managing the way to conduct tracing enquiries threat posed by the illegal movement of 1 Day firearms or ammunition across borders. ➔➔ Explain the importance of ensuring that all relevant information gathered at border crossings is shared with other AIM law enforcement agencies To provide attendees with the enhanced knowledge and skills necessary to ➔➔ Understand how ballistic intelligence increase their capacity and effectiveness can help in profiling and targeting in intercepting illegal firearms at the criminals involved in trafficking border and identifying and prosecuting firearms the people responsible. Attendees will be able to identify the value of sharing information gained from border interceptions with other partner agencies, and using ballistic intelligence to focus their activities more effectively.

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY This module has been designed to On completion of this module delegates The module will be delivered in a ensure that attendees understand will be able to; workshop format facilitated by an the importance of having effective experienced, qualified law enforcement systems in place to manage the ➔➔ Recognise the importance of having a trainer. The workshop uses a blended registration and licensing of firearms structured system for the registration learning approach to include and ammunition, including how to and licensing of firearms and presentations, case studies, group work oversee the licensing of firearms ammunition and practical exercises as appropriate. to minimise the risk of them being It is augmented with support notes and diverted for use in criminal or handouts. ➔➔ Appreciate the need to create a terrorist purposes. balance between the rights of the individual to own firearms and the duty of the state to protect its citizens WHO SHOULD ATTEND All those working within law ➔➔ Describe the legislative and technical enforcement, partner agencies and within issues that impact upon the government, who have a role in the registration and licensing of firearms registration, licensing and record keeping of firearms. ➔➔ Understand the potential for the test MODULE DURATION firing of firearms to create a ballistic database of legally held firearms 1 Day AIM To provide attendees with the enhanced ➔➔ Explain the key components of a knowledge and skills necessary to successful registration and licensing increase their capacity and effectiveness process in their approach to the registration and licensing of firearms and ammunition, ➔➔ Describe the importance of having with a particular emphasis on reducing processes in place to reduce the opportunities for the diversion of legally opportunity for legally held firearms to held firearms for criminal or terrorist be diverted for criminal or terrorist use purposes.

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY A comprehensive course drawing On completion of this module delegates This module will be delivered in workshop its content from many of our other will be able to; format facilitated by experienced, intelligence modules to provide qualified law enforcement trainers. delegates with full knowledge and ➔➔ An introduction to the problem of the The workshop uses a blended learning understanding of all elements of illegal use and trafficking of firearms approach to include presentations, case ballistic intelligence. locally and internationally studies, group work and practical exercises as appropriate. It is augmented with supporting notes and handouts. ➔➔ Firearms registration, record keeping WHO SHOULD ATTEND and licensing All those working within law enforcement and partner agencies who have a ➔➔ Deactivated and Reactivated Firearms role in the management, control and – legislation, international differences investigation of the illegal use of and common standards of deactivation firearms. This module is suited to criminal investigators, intelligence professionals, ➔➔ Illegally converted firearms, techniques forensic investigators, partner agencies, and conversion workshops policy makers and prosecutors at all levels MODULE DURATION from practitioner to executive. ➔➔ The development of ballistic intelligence as the core of an effective 5 Days’ strategy to combat gun-enabled crime AIM This module provides delegates with ➔➔ Making the most effective use of the in-depth knowledge, skills and ballistic intelligence understanding required for the effective management, control and investigation ➔➔ The concept, value and practicality of of illegal firearms and associated offences. tracing illegal firearms During this course delegates will explore all elements of the most topical gun crime ➔ trends and issues as well as the most ➔ Threat and risk assessments in relation contemporary and effective methods of to the criminal use and trafficking of identifying and combatting gun enabled firearms crime, gun trafficking and the cogent use of associated ballistic intelligence. ➔➔ Developing Strategic and Tactical Assessments and Control Strategies in relation to the illegal use of firearms

➔➔ Trafficking of Firearms Across Borders

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BICESTER DESIGNER SHOPPING VILLAGE STRATFORD-UPON-AVON 40 MINUTES 20 MINUTES

LONDON BLENHEIM PALACE 1 HOUR 1 HOUR

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BICESTER DESIGNER SHOPPING VILLAGE STRATFORD-UPON-AVON 40 MINUTES 20 MINUTES

LONDON BLENHEIM PALACE 1 HOUR 1 HOUR

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Module 14: INTRODUCTION TO BALLISTIC MICROSCOPY

OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY This module will provide delegates On completion of this module delegates The module will be delivered in a with an introduction to ballistic will be able to; workshop covering both theory and microscopy and the knowledge, practice facilitated by experienced and skill and understanding required ➔➔ Identify relevant microscopes and qualified field experts and technicians. for the operation of associated different types of microscopy The module will allow delegates to specialist microscopes. practice and refine the physical use of equipment in the examination of ➔➔ Apply basic operations of use of a ballistic material. The workshop uses a stereoscopic microscope and / or blended learning approach to include WHO SHOULD ATTEND comparison microscope presentations, practical exercises, physical Technicians and examiners working within handouts and visual aids. law enforcement and partner agencies ➔➔ Understand the benefits of the who have a role in the acquisition and electron microscope in forensic examination of firearms and ballistic comparison/identifications material. This module is suited to ballistic identification technicians, firearm ➔➔ Identify ballistic marks (e.g. firing pin, examiners and partner agencies. ejection, rifling and striation marks) found on firearm materials MODULE DURATION AIM ➔➔ Understand how these marks are To provide delegates with the ability to produced from the use of a firearm 2 Days’ use a comparison microscope in order and it’s mechanism of action conduct manual reviews for ballistic material comparisons. ➔➔ Describe effective techniques for comparative analysis of ballistic marks

➔➔ Employ practical exercises using projectiles, cartridge cases, magazines, weapons and casts to match known pairs

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Module 15: ADVANCED BALLISTIC MICROSCOPY

OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY This module will provide delegates On completion of this module delegates The module will be delivered in a with the advanced knowledge, will be able to; workshop covering both theory and skill and understanding of ballistic practice facilitated by experienced microscopy necessary to increase ➔➔ Apply advanced operations of a and qualified forensic experts and their capacity, capability and comparison microscope – including technicians. The module will allow effectiveness in the conduct of manipulation of stages, magnification delegates to practice and refine the ballistic material comparisons and lighting (ring and oblique) physical use of equipment in the and the identification of ballistic examination, comparison and matching material matches. of ballistic material. The workshop uses ➔➔ Identify complex ballistic marks found a blended learning approach to include on examination of firearms material presentations, practical exercises, physical handouts and visual aids. WHO SHOULD ATTEND ➔➔ Provide examples of class, subclass and Technicians and examiners working within unique ballistic marks law enforcement and partner agencies who have a role in the acquisition and ➔➔ Employ complex practical exercises examination of firearms and ballistic using damaged projectiles, pre- material. This module is suited to stamped cartridge cases and casts to experienced ballistic identification match known pairs technicians, firearm examiners and partner agencies who have attended ➔➔ Use the comparison microscope MODULE DURATION our introduction to ballistic microscopy software to generate a captured module. digital image of a comparison as part 2 Days’ of producing a formal positive match certificate AIM To provide delegates with the ability to use a comparison microscope in order conduct manual reviews for ballistic material comparisons.

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES ➔➔ Learn the maintenance requirements This module will provide delegates On completion of this module delegates in order to keep the casting station with the necessary training needed will be able to; operational and capable of producing to carry out the well tested and the highest quality casts to microscopic established process of double ➔➔ Understand the history, purpose, level detail. casting ballistic evidence and test applications and benefits of double fired components using a refined casting ballistic material Interpol approved process, which METHODS OF DELIVERY is compatible for use with IBIS ➔➔ Set-up a double casting station capable The module will be delivered in a TraxHD3D. of processing batches of ballistic practical workshop format facilitated by material to be casted an experienced and qualified technician in the process of double casting WHO SHOULD ATTEND ➔➔ Safely operate the vacuum chamber, ballistic material. The workshop uses a All those working within law enforcement vacuum pump, pressure pot and air blended learning approach to include and partner agencies who have a role compressor which employs pressure presentations, practical exercises, physical in the acquisition and examination and vacuum conditions handouts and visual aids (such as premade of firearms and ballistic material. This silicone moulds and casts). module is suited to ballistic identification ➔➔ Follow hazardous material guidelines technicians, firearm examiners and in the safe operation of the chemicals partner agencies. used

➔➔ Recognise the importance of tracking AIM ballistic material through the casting To provide delegates with the ability process in order to maintain continuity to create identical double casts of their of evidence and accountability original ballistic material to a microscopic MODULE DURATION level and impeccable quality, which can ➔➔ Handle a variety of calibres in the then be transported across borders in lieu 2 Days’ casting process by using the most of original evidence without any issue efficient process for examination or acquisition purposes. Delegates will be taught how to produce ➔➔ Create silicone moulds of ballistic double casted ballistic material whilst material and extract the original taking into account the continuity of material safely without causing evidence as well as how to effectively extraction toolmarks and safely operate all equipment and materials used during the whole casting ➔ process. ➔ Create black resin casts from a silicone mould and successfully extract them without causing extraction toolmarks

➔➔ Conduct quality control checks of the casting process by batch sampling to ensure microscopic quality replicas are being produced

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Module 17: PRINCIPLES OF CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION

OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY An introduction to crime scene On completion of this module delegates This module will be delivered in investigation and the basic skills will be able to; a workshop format facilitated by required for forensic recovery, experienced, qualified law enforcement packaging, recording and the ➔➔ Understand the principles of Locards trainers, crime scene examiners and interpretation of evidence from Theory and Persistence forensic experts who all have vast crime scenes. experience of forensic evidence recovery ➔➔ Recognise the issues of contamination in the most serious and complex and how to avoid such events investigations. The course uses a blended learning approach to include WHO SHOULD ATTEND ➔➔ Demonstrate a working knowledge presentations, case studies, crime scene This course is best suited to those new to of the principles associated with the reconstructions and provides delegates the role of crime scene investigation, first continuity and integrity of forensic with the opportunity to practice the skills responders or investigators engaged in exhibits and techniques taught throughout. It is forensic evidence recovery. It is also suited augmented with supporting notes and to those interested in working within ➔➔ Complete accurate scene notes handouts. forensic science, criminology, the police ➔➔ Describe how a crime scene service and the criminal justice system. investigation is conducted in relation to volume, serious and major crime investigations (e.g. vehicle crime, AIM burglary, arson, armed robbery, sexual This course provides delegates with the offences and homicide) latest knowledge and understanding required for recovery, recording and the ➔➔ Explain basic crime scene MODULE DURATION interpretation of basic forensic evidence. photographic/imaging techniques to This module provides the foundation include plan scene drawing 10 days’ knowledge and awareness required for ➔ effective forensic management, control ➔ Understand how physical trace and investigation of crime scenes. evidence e.g. Fingerprints, DNA, It provides delegates with a broad Footwear and other contact trace knowledge base of how crime scenes evidence associated with crime scene are investigated. It leads them through investigation is recovered crime scenes and various methods of ➔➔ Explain a working knowledge of forensic evidence recovery and handling prisoner handling and the relevance of through to interpretation and sharing forensic evidence recovery findings in an investigative context and the presentation of forensic evidence in a ➔➔ Describe Post Mortem procedures legal setting. and evidence

➔➔ Understand the importance of accurate and comprehensive scene notes, and how opinion based notes and statements can be provided in a legal setting

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES ➔➔ Explain the facilities available through This module leads delegates On completion of this module delegates the Ballistic Identification Systems through advanced specialist will be able to; ➔ ballistic crime scene investigation ➔ Write comprehensive forensic investigation strategies, providing and reconstruction. It provides the ➔➔ Demonstrate a wide knowledge of sound rationale in support of the latest knowledge, understanding the different types of firearms and overall investigative objectives set by and skills to increase capacity and ammunition more commonly used in the lead investigator professionalism in the forensic crime. To include the different types of recovery, handling and interpretation Firearm Discharge Residue (FDR) ➔➔ Manage exhibit charting, prioritisation of evidence from simple to complex and the completion of submission ballistic crime scenes. ➔➔ Conduct an initial scene assessment documentation to a Forensic Science identifying potential areas of evidence Laboratory ➔➔ Conduct an initial risk assessment prior ➔➔ Write a statement and be competent WHO SHOULD ATTEND to deployment of scene investigation to present evidence in a legal This course is best suited to those with personnel experience in the role of crime scene environment investigation or investigators engaged in ➔➔ Understand issues of contamination forensic evidence recovery - particularly and how to avoid such events METHODS OF DELIVERY at firearms’ crime scenes. It is also suited ➔➔ Undertake briefings providing This module will be delivered in workshop to those interested in working within relevant, meaningful and timely format facilitated by experienced, forensic science, criminology, the police information/intelligence qualified law enforcement trainers service and the criminal justice system and forensic experts who all have who have undertaken our advanced crime ➔ ➔ Identify ballistic material at a scene, vast experience of forensic evidence scene investigation course or who have forensically record and package for recovery in the most serious and similar knowledge and experience. laboratory submission complex investigations. The course uses a blended learning approach to include ➔➔ Understand the role of Firearms presentations, case studies and crime Officers at crime scenes/making safe AIM scene reconstructions which provides weaponry – recovery of DNA materials This course provides delegates with the delegates with the opportunity to in situ very latest knowledge, understanding practice the skills and techniques taught and higher skills set required for ➔➔ Demonstrate a comprehensive throughout. It is augmented with the interpretation, recording and understanding of scene interpretation/ supporting notes and handouts. reconstruction of ballistic crime scenes. reconstruction to include the use of This module will address different trajectories elements of forensic knowledge associated with scenes where firearm’s ➔➔ Demonstrate knowledge of prisoner have been discharged, including armed handling together with post mortem robbery, serious assault, homicide and requirements suicide investigations. ➔➔ Understand the role of a Ballistic Forensic Expert and the benefits of MODULE DURATION scene deployment 5 Days’ ➔➔ Understand persistence and the application of timelines associated with ballistic recovery

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Module 19: INVESTIGATION OF GUN CRIME

OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY There are some very unique factors On completion of this module delegates This module will be delivered in workshop that apply specifically to the will be able to; format facilitated by experienced, investigation of gun crime that qualified law enforcement trainers. are not normally in the skill set of ➔➔ Understand the specialist aspects The workshop uses a blended learning most investigators. This module involved in the investigation of approach to include presentations, case is designed to provide delegates firearms related criminality studies, group work and practical exercises with the enhanced knowledge and as appropriate. It is augmented with skills necessary to increase their supporting notes and handouts. ➔➔ Effectively manage the initial response capacity and effectiveness in the to a firearms incident investigation of gun crime and associated offenders. ➔➔ Manage a firearms crime scene, identifying and maximising forensic opportunities WHO SHOULD ATTEND All those working within law enforcement ➔➔ Describe best practice in the forensic/ and partner agencies who have an evidential recovery and submission of investigative role in relation to firearms firearms. MODULE DURATION offences and associated offenders. This module is suited to criminal investigators, ➔➔ Prioritise the development of fast time 5 Days’ forensic investigators, partner agencies, intelligence adversarial lawyers and prosecutors at all levels. ➔➔ Describe the importance of and actions necessary to safeguard and maximize the evidence provided by victims and AIM key witnesses To provide delegates with the enhanced knowledge and skills necessary to ➔➔ Confidently and competently identify increase their capacity and effectiveness and follow structured investigative in their approach to and conduct of the lines of enquiry investigation into gun enabled crime and associated offenders. ➔➔ Identify technical and passive data generators and maximize their investigative/evidential potential

➔➔ Manage cross border crimes and linked series of incidents

➔➔ Provide professional ongoing case management in preparation for legal proceedings

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY To ensure those charged with the On completion of this module delegates This module will be delivered in workshop strategic management of gun will be able to; format facilitated by experienced, crime investigations, which are, by qualified law enforcement trainers all definition highly complex have the ➔➔ Provide clear leadership, focus and who have vast experience of strategic necessary skills and knowledge to direction to serious and complex decision making in some of the most perform the role and enable them to firearms incidents serious and complex of investigations. carry out professional and effective It will lead delegates through simulated management and co-ordination of ➔➔ Strategically manage and remain ‘real-time’ case studies led by an those investigations. accountable for the initial response experienced senior investigator. The and subsequent investigation course uses a blended learning approach to include presentations, case studies and ➔➔ Recognise the ‘Golden Hour’ principles provides delegates with the opportunity WHO SHOULD ATTEND and Identify priority (fast track) actions/ to practice the skills and techniques All those working within law enforcement activity. taught throughout. It is augmented with and partner agencies who have a supporting notes and handouts. senior lead investigative role in relation ➔➔ Identify ballistic crime scenes and to firearms offences and associated forensic opportunities and manage offenders. This module is suited to them appropriately. senior criminal investigators, forensic ➔➔ Maximise the safety and evidential investigators, partner agencies, adversarial opportunities through the support lawyers and prosecutors. and management of victims and key witnesses

AIM ➔➔ Establish investigative strategies and MODULE DURATION To provide delegates with the enhanced evidential opportunities relative to 3 Days’ knowledge and skills necessary to serious and complex firearms crimes increase their capacity and effectiveness ➔ in their approach to and conduct of the ➔ Use ballistic intelligence and the investigation into gun enabled crime and ‘bigger picture’ to progress an associated offenders. investigation

➔➔ Make and record sound strategic and tactical decisions during the investigation

➔➔ Understand the significant/specialist supporting roles within a firearms investigation

➔➔ Appreciate the post charge investigation responsibilities and implications of a court process

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OVERVIEW AIM ➔➔ Understand the necessity to keep Senior Investigators are the key Lead investigators are required to assess accurate and professional records decision makers in major and the reliability of material, deciding on of strategic, critical, tactical and key complex investigations. This its possible meaning and determining investigative issues module will provide both new and the action needed to progress an experienced investigators with the investigation. This module will help ➔➔ Explain how to form significant knowledge and skills to enhance their provide them with the skill and structures investigative strategies strategic decision making processes to gather, verify and assess information and the ability to ethically record and to gain an accurate understanding of ➔➔ Demonstrate how to maintain a policy demonstrate the veracity of their situations. It will examine how they log and write and record key policy thought processes. consider a range of possible options, decisions evaluating evidence to make clear, timely, justifiable decisions, reviewing these as necessary. It will assist them to make WHO SHOULD ATTEND dynamic decisions that balance risks, METHODS OF DELIVERY All those who are required to lead major, costs and benefits, thinking about the This module will be delivered in workshop serious and complex investigations. The wider impact of decisions. Importantly format facilitated by experienced, course is particularly suited to those it will provide lead investigators with qualified law enforcement trainers all working within law enforcement, a framework to ethically record these who have vast experience of strategic prosecutors charged with leading decisions in order to professionally decision making in some of the most investigations and partner agencies. This demonstrate the veracity of their decision serious and complex of investigations. module is equally relevant to anyone in a making processes that are so often later It will lead delegates through simulated role that requires them to make strategic called to scrutiny. ‘real-time’ case studies led by an decisions in any type of investigative experienced senior investigator. The setting. course uses a blended learning approach to include presentations, case studies and OBJECTIVES provides delegates with the opportunity On completion of this module delegates to practice the skills and techniques will be able to; taught throughout. It is augmented with supporting notes and handouts. ➔➔ Describe and demonstrate structured decision making models

➔➔ Apply the underlying principles and ethics required to follow an investigative mindset

➔➔ Demonstrate the ability to make dynamic justifiable decisions MODULE DURATION

➔➔ Appreciate the difference between key 2 Days’ actions and strategic decisions

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Module 22: INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEWING

OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY This module will introduce delegates On completion of this module delegates This module will be delivered in workshop to the P.E.A.C.E model of interviewing will be able to; format facilitated by experienced, that provides a structured approach, qualified law enforcement trainers all proven to secure the most reliable, ➔➔ Describe and demonstrate effective who have vast experience of interviewing accurate and comprehensive communication styles, question types and advising in the most serious and information. This model is used by and techniques complex investigations. The course agencies world-wide and is widely uses a blended learning approach to recognized as the most ethical, ➔➔ Describe and apply the underlying include presentations, case studies and reliable and successful process to principles and ethics required in any provides delegates with the opportunity conduct the interview process. interview process to practice the skills and techniques taught throughout. It is augmented with ➔➔ Understand and be able to apply the supporting notes and handouts. P.E.A.C.E framework of interviewing WHO SHOULD ATTEND All those who are required to conduct ➔➔ Effectively plan and prepare for interviews as part of an investigative interviews process. The course is particularly ➔➔ Structure and conduct effective suited to those working within law interviews enforcement and partner agencies but is equally relevant and as useful to anyone ➔➔ Apply both Cognitive and Conversation charged with obtaining accurate and Management interview techniques comprehensive information from people MODULE DURATION they interview. ➔➔ Identify, clarify and challenge 5 Days’ inconsistencies in accounts given by interviewees AIM ➔➔ Actively balance the investigator’s To provide delegates with the knowledge, powers with the individual’s rights skill and understanding to conduct interviews by applying the principles and ➔➔ Evaluate the content of the interview framework of the P.E.A.C.E model. The and reflect on their own performance course will provide delegates with a much deeper understanding of the process of interview, question types and techniques. It will demonstrate and allow delegates to plan and practice both Conversation Management and Cognitive styles of interview. By the end of the course delegates will acquire the key skills to effectively and professionally interview witnesses, victims and suspects in order to obtain the maximum possible dependable information or evidence from the process.

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OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES METHODS OF DELIVERY The criminal use of firearms is On completion of this module delegates This module will be delivered in inextricably linked to other serious will be able to; workshop format facilitated by and organised crime, none more experienced, qualified law enforcement so than the illegal supply and ➔➔ Describe the various Controlled Drugs trainers with tremendous field and trafficking of controlled drugs. This and their effects. operational experience. The course uses module provides delegates with the a blended learning approach to include oversight and skills to competently ➔➔ Describe current trends in unlawful presentations, case studies and practical and ethically perform their role supply, trafficking and drug abuse exercises that provide delegates with within intelligence led investigations the opportunity to practice the skills and ➔➔ Outline the principles of the National to combat the illicit use and supply of techniques taught throughout. Intelligence Model controlled drugs. It is augmented with supporting notes ➔➔ Explain the importance of intelligence and handouts. and information to policing WHO SHOULD ATTEND ➔➔ Describe the Intelligence Cycle All those working within law enforcement and partner agencies who have an ➔➔ Explain the role of a Covert Human operational role in the management, Intelligence Source (Informant) control and investigation of the illegal use including the potential benefits and of controlled drugs and/or firearms. The risks module is suited to criminal investigators, intelligence professionals and partner ➔➔ Demonstrate the 5x5x5 process and MODULE DURATION agencies. sanitization of information 5 Days’ ➔➔ Demonstrate an understanding of any relevant legislation and authorisation AIM processes This module demonstrates the inextricable connection between illegal use of firearms ➔➔ Complete an operational Risk and drug supply. It provides delegates Assessment with the enhanced knowledge and skills necessary to increase their capacity ➔➔ Outline operational tactical resolution and effectiveness in their approach to options and conduct of intelligence led covert ➔➔ Prepare an Operational Order operations and investigations to combat these crimes. ➔➔ Deliver an operational briefing

➔➔ Maintain a Surveillance log

➔➔ Demonstrate the use of a Static Observations Post

➔➔ Explain the implications of any necessary disclosure on Intel led investigations

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Module 24: COMPREHENSIVE GUN CRIME COURSE

OVERVIEW OBJECTIVES ➔➔ Prioritise the development of fast time A complete course drawing its Week 1: The first week of this course intelligence content from many of our other will cover the following topics; ➔➔ Describe the importance of and actions modules to provide delegates with ➔➔ An introduction to the problem of the necessary to safeguard and maximize comprehensive knowledge and illegal use and trafficking of firearms the evidence provided by victims and understanding of all aspects of gun locally and internationally key witnesses enabled crime, ballistic intelligence and serious firearms investigations. ➔➔ Firearms registration, record keeping ➔➔ Confidently and competently identify and licensing and follow structured investigative lines of enquiry ➔➔ Deactivated and Reactivated Firearms WHO SHOULD ATTEND – legislation, international differences ➔➔ Identify technical and passive data All those working within law enforcement and common standards of deactivation generators and maximize their and partner agencies who have a investigative/evidential potential role in the management, control and ➔➔ Illegally converted firearms, techniques investigation of the illegal use of and conversion workshops ➔➔ Manage cross border crimes and linked series of incidents firearms. This module is suited to criminal ➔➔ The development of ballistic investigators, intelligence professionals, intelligence as the core of an effective ➔➔ Provide professional ongoing case forensic investigators, partner agencies, strategy to combat gun-enabled crime management in preparation for legal policy makers and prosecutors at all levels proceedings from practitioner to executive. ➔➔ Making the most effective use of ballistic intelligence METHODS OF DELIVERY ➔➔ The concept, value and practicality of This course will be delivered in workshop AIM tracing illegal firearms format facilitated by experienced, This module provides delegates with ➔➔ Threat and risk assessments in relation qualified law enforcement trainers with the in-depth knowledge, skills and to the criminal use and trafficking of tremendous operational experience. understanding required for the effective firearms The course is supported by a number management, control and investigation of acclaimed guest speakers and of illegal firearms and associated offences. ➔➔ Developing Strategic and Tactical field experts who deliver dynamic In the first week delegates will explore all Assessments and Control Strategies in contemporary lectures. The workshop elements of the most topical gun crime relation to the illegal use of firearms uses a blended learning approach to trends and issues as well as the most ➔➔ Trafficking of Firearms Across Borders include presentations, case studies, group contemporary and effective methods of work and practical exercises that allow identifying and combatting gun enabled delegates to practice and test the skills crime, gun trafficking and the cogent use Week 2: On completion of the second they have learnt. It is augmented with of associated ballistic intelligence. The week delegates will be able to; supporting notes and handouts. second week will guide delegates through all elements of the investigation of a ➔➔ Understand the specialist aspects fatal firearms incident. This course builds involved in the investigation of extensive knowledge and capacity in firearms related criminality those who attend and the agencies they ➔➔ Effectively manage the initial response represent. to a firearms incident

➔➔ Manage a firearms crime scene, identifying and maximising forensic opportunities MODULE DURATION ➔➔ Describe best practice in the forensic/ 2 Weeks’ (10 days’) evidential recovery and submission of firearms.

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The investigation, prevention and Using our authoritative knowledge THE SERVICES WE reduction of local, national and and experience of breed management, PROVIDE INCLUDE; international gun crime is amongst husbandry and breed characteristics ➔➔ Consultation, scoping, and the most challenging and difficult we provide a comprehensive range of recommendation on the establishment areas for law enforcement. Crimes services extending from acquisition of and deployment K9 assets that include firearms trafficking, the most suitable ‘green’ dogs through smuggling, illegal weapon to bespoke training for specialist conversion, organized crime, detection dogs and handlers, capable ➔➔ Advice and guidance on best practice terrorism and homicide are often of working in the most challenging of to maximize the efficiency and the most demanding, complex environments. effectiveness of existing K9 assets and testing for law enforcement and units and partner agencies. Yet one of Arquebus offers an outstanding range the most effective tools to enable of K9 training and development ➔➔ Assessment and Review of current successful interventions in the solutions that provide the essential skill, operational standards, practices and war against illegal firearms is the capability, and knowledge transfer that procedures simple but exceptional canine sense will build and enhance true K9 capacity of smell. and effectiveness in the situation that ➔➔ Acquisition and supply of the most you operate. able ‘Green’ dogs At Arquebus we recognize the critical value of efficient K9 assets, effectively Arquebus Training Services again works ➔➔ Basic dog handler training trained, deployed and managed, in the closely with clients to truly understand battle against gun enabled crime. their specific K9 needs and in doing so we work carefully to develop tailored ➔➔ Drugs, Firearms and Currency detection Working only with the most highly training programmes and operational dog and handler training skilled, experienced and qualified solutions that reflect the challenges, K9 instructors, practitioners, breed occupational and international ➔➔ Explosives detection dog and handler managers, handlers, facilities and standards, legislation, procedures and training equipment, combined with Arquebus’s practices of the client’s environment. unparalleled expertise and experience ➔➔ Proactive and Passive Screening in gun crime intelligence and detection dog and handler training investigation, allows us to offer a range of unprecedented specialist K9 services. ➔➔ General Patrol/Security dog training

Our K9 trainers are qualified to internationally recognized standards ➔➔ Supply of trained specialist detection and with extensive field experience in dogs for deployment with experienced the Military, Police Service and private dog handlers security sector. Our training is designed, developed and delivered in line with exacting UK Home Office and NASDU (National Association of Security Dog Users) standards, and subject to strict assessment criteria.

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PAUL JAMES MATT LEWIS BA (hons), MSc. MBPsS, – Director Director

Paul is an experienced investigator with Matt is an experienced law enforcement 30 years of operational experience, dealing with all professional. As the former Head of Knowledge types of serious and organised crime. and Communications for the United Kingdoms He retired from Avon and Somerset Police with the National Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS) he has rank of Detective Chief Superintendent in October developed a unique set of skills in establishing the 2012 after a career that saw him specialising in the worlds leading gun crime intelligence provision. He investigation of serious crime. also has a wealth of experience gained during his time in the private sector. For the final six years of his police service he was at the forefront of the establishment and operational During his time developing and delivering the NABIS management of the United Kingdom National programme he played an essential role in taking Ballistics Intelligence Service (NABIS), performing the NABIS from concept through to a fully operational roles of Programme Manager and Unit Head. intelligence service. He carried out numerous key functions including organisational change, During his time in UK law enforcement he was a programme and financial management, marketing Professionalising Investigation Programmes (PIP3) and inter-agency liaison functions allowing NABIS to accredited Senior Investigating Officer (SIO), who develop quickly and efficiently. in this role led some of the most serious and high profile criminal investigations in the UK. During Matt also brings a wealth of private sector this time he received numerous Chief Constable experience including an in-depth knowledge of the and Crown Court Commendations. He has a Information & Communication Technology (ICT) field wide network of contacts in the law enforcement having worked as an IT Service Delivery Manager for community, legal profession and private industry. both BMW and the Ford Motor Company’s Premier Automotive Group.

In recognition of his work Matt received the West Midlands Police Chief Constables Award in 2012 as well as a Presidential Commendation from the Association of Chief Police Officers in the same year.

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Geoff’s unique blend of operational policing Adrian served for more than thirty years in the experience, academic qualification and experience of UK Police Service, undertaking duties in London, training law enforcement agencies world-wide allow Hampshire and for eleven years as the Assistant Chief him to design and deliver the most powerful training Constable (Operations) for Dorset. events to clients. Operationally he commanded the Safety & As a Chief Superintendent with over 30 years’ Security operation for the London 2012 sailing experience he retired from the UK police service events, a number of party political conference in July 2014. At that time he was the Area security operations and served as a Police Strategic Commander for one of the largest and highest Firearms Commander, including as a member of the performing command units in the South West Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Counter of England commanding over 1000 staff with Terrorist Extreme Threats Commanders Cadre. This responsibility for a budget circa. £50 million. latter role was a national one concerning combined response to extreme threats, involving joint work Geoff is an accredited UK National Police Trainer with UK Armed Forces. Adrian undertook national who holds industry standard qualifications in responsibility, on behalf of UK ACPO, as the Lead adult and further education as well as a 1st Class Chief Officer for firearms and explosives control, honours degree in education. His thesis centred on which included border security and international the interview of homicide suspects and became a liaison. He developed policy and assessed technical key influence in current national high order police matters for interpretation. interview technique training. Since retirement from the police service in August He has designed and delivered training programmes 2013 Adrian has worked in the defence & security and events at regional and national level in the UK sector in connection with defensive search capability as well as in the International arena. By example, he development, weapon sight development and has delivered the serious crime modules to the Senior firearms & explosives control. Command Course in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Senior Investigating Officer (SIO), Management Adrian was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal of Investigators and Investigations, Intelligence, for Distinguished Service in Her Majesty’s Birthday Drugs Investigations, Covert Operations and Honours 2012. Interview Technique Courses to the Sovereign Based Areas Police Service and CYPOL in Cyprus.

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Glenn is a forensic science graduate from As a dedicated Integrated Ballistic Laura is a highly skilled and professional the Queen Mary University in London. Identification System (IBIS) Technician individual with many years of experience As a dedicated Integrated Ballistic Connor’s role entails the operation of the in the automotive and customer service Identification System (IBIS) Technician IBIS system to examine ballistic material sector. Working in a part time capacity Glenn’s role entails the operation of the associated with firearms crime and the her duties as Company Secretary include IBIS system to examine ballistic material management of legally held weapons. areas such as maintaining statutory associated with firearms crime and the registers, filing annual returns with management of legally held weapons. The systems manufacturer, Ultra Companies House, maintaining the Globally he is the most experienced Electronics Forensic Technology (UEFT) security of the company’s legal documents operator of the IBIS BrassTRAX and Incorporated, provided Connor’s formal and ensuring the companies policy for the BulletTRAX HD3D systems. training in relation to the IBIS BrassTrax retention of documents is in compliance HD3D system. In doing so Arquebus is able with legal requirements. The systems manufacturer, Ultra to ensure that the operation of the system Electronics Forensic Technology is in alignment with the processes and Laura also supports the Directors with Incorporated, provided Glenn’s formal procedures carried out within a client’s advice, consultation and learning in training in relation to the IBIS system. own laboratory or within the Arquebus relation to statistical reporting and people In doing so Arquebus is able to ensure laboratory based in Coventry, England. management processes. that the operation of the system is in alignment with the processes and His role also involves the recording of procedures carried out within a client’s results and the maintenance of the own laboratory or within the Arquebus ‘chain of evidence’ using standard forms, laboratory based in Coventry, England. processes and procedures in alignment Additionally, he is a certified IBIS trainer with ISO17025. As well as operating able to provide training across the IBIS the IBIS BrassTrax HD3D system Connor product range for new users, as well as has also been trained by UEFT in the refresher training for existing users. process of ‘Double Casting’ evidence and test fired components, he is a specialist As well as operating the IBIS system Glenn within Arquebus in this area. Connor will is responsible for communicating potential incorporate this experience within his ballistic connections to customers across final year research project at Coventry the globe. His role also involves the University in 2016. recording of results and the maintenance of the ‘chain of evidence’ using standard forms, processes and procedures in alignment with ISO17025. In fulfilling his role he is required to work in accordance with approved procedures and working practices set out by Arquebus and Forensic Firearms Consultancy (FFC).

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The Arquebus is a shoulder-fired Facing overwhelming opposition the IN SUMMARY THE firearm that was developed in Spanish deployed 3000 Arquebus shooters DEVELOPMENT OF the 1400’s and is the forerunner to kill over 8000 knights on horseback. THE ARQUEBUS SAW: of the modern rifle. It completely This defeat marked the swan song of revolutionised warfare as it made its warfare being dominated by armoured counterpart the crossbow obsolete. knights, and ended the age of chivalry. ➔ The deployment of the latest technology in a manner that Compared to archery where it took many Although the Arquebus was indeed a maximised efficiency years of training to produce an effective huge advance in technology its usefulness archer, the Arquebus could be used after was initially inhibited, as it was not ➔ The development of effective training minimal training, which meant that effective for long range sniping. However methods allowing subsequent wider many soldiers could be trained to use the it was by developing the tactic of using use of the new equipment Arquebus in the same time that it took to it by massed ranks of soldiers in an train a single skilled archer. organised manner that allowed its full ➔ A change in working practice to use potential to be realised. the new technology to maximum effect in a manner that had never The Arquebus was a revolutionary weapon been seen before The Arquebus which combined with innovative tactics and technical superiority allowed the ➔ The delivery of sustainable and long- was widely used Spanish to destroy the once great Aztec term change in a manner that allowed empire in Colonial Latin America, making across Europe and users of the technology to become all other weapons obsolete and becoming independently strong. in parts of Asia, the weapon of choice for 150 years.

but its importance ➔ The entire philosophy upon can probably be which Arquebus is founded is our commitment to deliver significant and best illustrated long lasting benefits to our clients. When dealing with us you can be by its use during assured that our objective is not to the battle of Pavia focus on short term ‘fire fighting’ of problems, but to work together with between France you to maximise the true potential of existing or future technology, and Spain in Italy people and systems in a way that is in 1525. guaranteed to last the test of time.

In the same way that the Arquebus inspired change in the way that warfare was conducted some 600 years ago Arquebus can transform the way in which you focus your ballistics intelligence and business processes to maximum effect.

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Arquebus is based at the Coventry CONTACT US University Technology Park in the United Kingdom. If you would like to contact us to discuss how Arquebus can support you with our Based in the £4m HDTI building, Arquebus range of services, or for any other supports its consultancy, knowledge general enquiry, please please call transfer and managed service solutions +44 (0)844 335 8859 or email from this state of the art facility. [email protected]

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