Title EVIDENCE MANUAL 2023.pdf ✅

- 1 - Trinidad and Tobago Police Academy Induction Training: PB 00136 Evidence & Procedure 2022 (8th Edition) Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Vision To make every place in Trinidad and Tobago safe Mission In partnership with the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, we provide for safe and secure communities and other places through professional policing, focused leadership and consistent, high quality service Core Values Professionalism Respect Integrity Dignity Excellence Trinidad and Tobago Police Academy Vision To be the Academy of Excellence in Law Enforcement Education and Training locally and regionally Mission of the Police Academy In partnership with all stakeholders we shall produce competent, professional law enforcement personnel; through the delivery of high quality education and training to meet the safety and security demands of all persons in keeping with international best practices.
- 2 - Trinidad and Tobago Police Academy Induction Training: PB 00136 Evidence & Procedure 2022 (8th Edition) Copyright Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Police Academy 9th Edition of the Evidence & Procedure Manual (2023) All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise without the prior permission of the Commissioner of Police or his nominee. This material is for the exclusive use of training in the Trinidad & Tobago Police Service and is not for sale, rent or credit or like gain.
- 3 - Trinidad and Tobago Police Academy Induction Training: PB 00136 Evidence & Procedure 2022 (8th Edition) Acknowledgement and Credits This Evidence and Procedure Manual would not have been possible without the contribution and support of the following persons: Vision, Concept & Direction Supt. Joseph Nathaniel (Ret) Cover Design 12684 Sgt. Jerry London, AAS, BSc 13004 Ag. Sgt. Paula Hospedales Material Research ASP Shaishnarine Katwaroo, LLB 12779 Insp. Phillip A. Wilson, LLB Insp. Janelle Gonzales-Lewis LLB (Hons), LEC 12684 Sgt. Jerry London, AAS, BSc 17944 Cpl. Vishal Boodram, ASc, LLB (Hons), LPC Material Layouts & Presentation: 13004 Ag. Sgt. Paula Hospedales 16315 Cpl. Marvin Phillips, AAS, BA, MS 17944 Cpl. Vishal Boodram, ASc, LLB (Hons) Editing: Insp. Janelle Gonzales-Lewis LLB (Hons), LEC 12684 Sgt. Jerry London, AAS, BSc 13004 Ag. Sgt. Paula Hospedales 16720 Cpl. Shaka Trim, AAS, BSc, MSc, LLB (Hons), LPC 17944 Cpl. Vishal Boodram, ASc, LLB (Hons), LPC Your unwavering cooperation and enthusiasm for professional policing has made and will continue to make a great contribution to the lives of police officers and the members of the public they will serve. Thank you all.
- 4 - Trinidad and Tobago Police Academy Induction Training: PB 00136 Evidence & Procedure 2022 (8th Edition) PB 00136 EVIDENCE AND PROCEDURE Course overview This course is highly interactive and is designed to prepare the police trainee to understand the laws which govern the citizens of Trinidad and Tobago, gather and secure evidence in a sound and legal manner, institute criminal proceedings against an offender and professionally present the case in a court of law to secure a conviction. Trainees will be expected to engage in practical demonstrations, case studies, group assignments and workbook exercises aligned with each module of this manual. Course objectives The rationale of the rules of Evidence and Procedure is centered on protecting the innocent from conviction, safeguarding the defendant from prejudice and maintaining proper standards of behavior in criminal investigations. Consequently, the objectives of this course are to provide the police trainee with 1. The basic understanding of the criminal justice system in Trinidad and Tobago and the main institutions which support their functioning. 2. The required knowledge and skills in identifying and collecting evidence and presenting such evidence in courts. 3. The information and skills for implementing legal procedures pertaining to the administration of justice.