Overview
Prospective officers and staff must be held to a higher standard of behaviour and accountability than members of the public, and that therefore their right to privacy can be fettered in certain circumstances. This is to ensure that members of the police are fully aware and accountable for the unique powers entrusted to them and the standards of professional behaviour they swear to uphold.
The Communications Data Investigator is an accredited Single Point of Contact (SPoC) trained to facilitate the lawful acquisition of communications data from telecommunications/postal operators operating under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA).
The SPoC proactively engages with investigating officers/staff to raise awareness of data acquisition laws and to assist with the development of effective communications data acquisition strategies. Much of the day to day role involves the review and progression of applications for communications data via the departmental workflow system. The role also requires the provision of specialist advice and guidance during a range of investigations, both crime in action and life at risk, these include but are not limited to: covert operations, homicide, kidnaps, high risk missing persons, counter terrorism incidents, live arrest phases and exploitation.
Full training will be provided which includes a mandatory two-week College of Policing: Communications Data Investigator Single Point of Contact accreditation course.
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