Environmental Protection (Anti Fly Tipping) Training
What is Fly Tipping?
Fly tipping is the illegal dumping of waste. It can vary in scale significantly from a bin bag of rubbish to large quantities of waste dumped from trucks. Fly-tipped waste may be found anywhere, such as roadsides, in lay-bys or on private land.
Fly-tipping is a problem because:
- It is estimated to cost £100-£150 million every year to investigate and clear up, the cost falls on taxpayers and private landowners.
- Fly-tipping poses a threat to humans and wildlife, damages our environment, and spoils our enjoyment of our towns and countryside.
- As with other things that affect local environment quality, areas subject to repeated fly-tipping may suffer declining property prices and local businesses may suffer as people stay away.
Who the course is aimed at
This course is open to Local Authority Environmental Crime Teams, Enforcement Officers and Commercial Investigators who undertake investigations into fly tipping by covert observation or by using rapid deployment covert camera systems.
This course is designed for
- Local Authority Environmental Crime Teams
- Environment Enforcement Officers
- Neighbourhood Wardens
What the students can expect
Over the two days, skills are taught that are necessary for gathering evidence by covert means, using technical covert camera systems sited in areas that are frequently used by fly tippers.
It is expected that delegates will already possess an understanding of Authority under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and enforcement under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This training is supported by the legal aspects of the continuity of evidence in a manner that is acceptable to the Courts.
An introduction to rural surveillance is also given with demonstrations on camouflage & concealment and the construction of simple rural observation hides.
All rapid deployment covert camera equipment is supplied for this training and we can advise on the latest equipment available.
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Course Content
- Different types of camera systems
- Planning & preparation of rural camera deployments
- Authority for deployments
- Fly tipping site reconnaissance
- Camouflage & concealment of rural camera systems
- Continuity of evidence
- Demonstrations on rural observation posts
- Health & Safety considerations
Course Dates and Costs
This 2 day course is usually held in Skipton, North Yorkshire but can be run at your own premises if required.
Thursday 26th - 27th June 2008
Monday 11th - 12th August 2008
Course Costs: £280 + VAT = £329.00. Deposit of £100.00 required
Please contact us if you require further information on this specialist course.
Fly Tipping is illegal and destroys the environment!