Issuing Fixed penalty notices (FPN)
There are now many offences investigated by Local Authorities where Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) can be issued as an alternative to prosecution. These offences can be associated with Environmental Crime (Fly-tipping, Littering, Dog Fouling etc) Trading Standards Offences (Under sales of alcohol, Tobacco and Vaping Products etc) Anti Social Behaviour, planning. housing etc . The use of Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) when issued correctly and effectively, sends a message to communities that this sort of criminality will not be tolerated.
Who should attend
Any Enforcement staff that is involved in the process of issuing FPNs either face to face or via the post
Course aim
This event provides delegates with the knowledge and skills to confidently offer and issue FPNs where an alternative to prosecution is being considered.
Topics covered
· Offences covered by FPNs
· Evidential requirements
· Benefit of good comprehensive and contemporaneous notes.
· Structuring a fully admissible witness statement
· Considerations prior to issuing a FPN
· Practicalities of issuing a FPN
· PACE and RIPA considerations
· Attending a Criminal Court as an official witness
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