Litter Enforcement Investigations and Prosecutions Training course

This is a one day training event for officers to attend illegal waste investigations and prosecutions training. 

Litter Enforcement Investigations Training Course is professional development for Litter Enforcement Officers to increase their understanding of the powers of an authorised officer and the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 2017. Trainees will also learn how to identify a waste offence and its elements, plus focus on useful investigation techniques. Objectives include:

1. Understand the main waste provisions in the Environment Protection Act 2017
2. Identify a waste offence and offence elements
3. Understand useful investigation techniques

The Litter Enforcement Prosecutions Training Course is professional development for Litter Enforcement Officers involved in the prosecution process of litter and illegal dumping offences, as well as prosecutors seeking to increase their abilities in litter. Objectives include:

1. Recognise key steps in prosecuting a waste matter
2. Confidently compile a brief of evidence
3. Be ready to prosecute a waste matter in the Magistrate’s Court.

These training courses are accompanied by booklets and templates to assist you in the future.

• Benefits any person involved in enforcement of waste offences
• Delivered online in a collaborative format
• Case study based
• Toolkit and templates delivered to you as ongoing resources
• Opportunity to reconnect with skilled trainers in the future