For members of the police service who are performing – or who have been selected to perform – the role of designated decision maker.
Aims
The designated decision maker (DDM) training course has been designed to provide police forces in England and Wales with the confidence that their crime recording system:
- is ethical
- is consistently applied
- operates to the National Crime Recording Standard and the Home Office Counting Rules (HOCR)
- delivers accurate statistics that are trusted by the public
- considers the needs of victims
The programme has been developed by the College of Policing in response to Home Office recommendations.
Course content
The course aims to provide learners with the key knowledge for the role of DDM, including:
- understanding why accurate and ethical crime recording is important
- acting as an independent arbiter in the application of the HOCR
- becoming a force expert on crime recording matters
- awareness of specific crime recording topics
Who it’s for
The intended learners for this course are members of the police service who are performing – or who have been selected to perform – the role of DDM.
| Rank/staff eligibility |
All ranks and levels
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| Duration |
This is a two-day, classroom-based learning programme. There will be presentations and exercises covering the HOCR. Trainers will work with delegates through work-based scenarios to enable insight and interpretation of the rules. |
| Accreditation |
No
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| Cost |
There is a set price for the delivery of this course, regardless of the number of delegates attending. |
| Course contact |
Assessment process
- Nomination as knowledgeable in crime recording by your force.
- Successful completion of a pre-read, course and written assessment – occupationally competent.
- Submission of acceptable workplace evidence that will demonstrate knowledge and rationale, and will allow the exploration of considerations and alternatives, usually within three months – occupationally competent.
- Final registration authorised
Location
This course will be held externally on premises provided by forces, with the number of learners per course being between 12 and 16.