Webinars Library

25. Analysis Fundamentals: Critical evaluation of sources     

·         When original broadcast: 25th November 2025

24. Analysis Fundamentals: The Intelligence cycle 

·         When original broadcast: 11th November 2025

23. Analysis Fundamentals: Information, Intelligence and Evidence

·         When original broadcast: 16th October 2025

22. ACIA Masterclass: Introduction to Literature Searching

·         Abstract:

If you're working on an assignment or looking for academic articles about your analytical field, and are finding it challenging to locate reliable resources, this session will help you develop essential search skills and discover high-quality academic materials with confidence. The session will also include a short introduction to AI based search methods.

Adele Creak, Information Specialist from the National Police Library, will present this session which is perfect for beginners or those with limited literature searching experience

·         When original broadcast: 15th July 2025, 11:00-12:00

·         Presenter:  Adele Creak, Information Specialist from the National Police Library, will present this session which is perfect for beginners or those with limited literature searching experience.

21. ACIA Masterclass: Misogyny - the antechamber to terror and repression

·         Abstract:

During Dr Gohel’s fascinating presentation he will demonstrate the direct relationship between reductions in women’s rights and the increase in terrorism and how critical women’s empowerment is to combatting terrorism and hostile state actors.

Access to this Masterclass is restricted to those working in law enforcement and we regret that, on this occasion, it will not be possible to record it.

·         When original broadcast: 12th June 2025, 11:30-13:00

·         Presenter: Dr Sajjan Gohel is International Security Director of the Asia-Pacific Foundation, Chairman of NATO DEEP (Global Threats Advisory Group) and also a visiting teacher in International History at LSE. He is also the author of: Doctor, Teacher, Terrorist: The Life and Legacy of Al-Qaeda Leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.

20. ACIA Masterclass: SATs for strategic analysis

·         Abstract:

SATs Masterclass focusing on cones of plausibility, back casting, forcefield analysis and the probability yardstick. At the end of this session attendees will be able to:

• Explain the process of undertaking cones of plausibility, back casting, and force field analysis

• understand when to use these techniques

o    use appropriate language to communicate uncertainty using the probability yardstick

The webinars were designed to provide an insight into the value of SATs in general, as well as practical guidance for analysts in relation to how and when to use specific tactical and strategic SATs.

·         When original broadcast: 29th April 2025, 11:00-12:00

·         Presenter: Danielle Williams. Dani was an intelligence analyst in policing for 17 years and came to love structured analytical techniques (SATs) after working in the National Assessment Centre.

19. ACIA Masterclass: SATs for tactical analysts

·         Abstract:

This webinar will demonstrate how to use analysis of competing hypotheses, SWOT analysis, crime scripting and using the probability yardstick to communicate your results.

·         When original broadcast: 1st April 2025, 11:00-12:00

·         Presenter: Danielle Williams. Dani was an intelligence analyst in policing for 17 years and came to love structured analytical techniques (SATs) after working in the National Assessment Centre.

18. ACIA Masterclass: Structured Analytical Techniques and why they are awesome

·         Abstract:

Dani was an intelligence analyst in policing for 17 years and came to love SATs after working in the National Assessment Centre. Many analysts don’t feel they have time to do SATs or that they aren’t useful. Well Dani loves them and she would like the chance to convince you too. SATs can be easily woven into you work, helping you be more productive and giving you the ability to solidly defend your inferences, conclusions and recommendations.

·         When original broadcast: 18th March 2025, 14:00-15:00

·         Presenter: Danielle Williams. Dani was an intelligence analyst in policing for 17 years and came to love structured analytical techniques (SATs) after working in the National Assessment Centre.

17. ACIA Masterclass: Taming the Sabre-Toothed Tiger

·         Abstract:

Over the course of three webinars, Helen Taylor, Intelligence & Analysis Trainer with West Yorkshire Police, will deliver sessions on the topic of Communication Skills.

Session 3: Taming the Sabre-Toothed Tiger

Public Speaking and Presentations

·         Non-Verbal Communication

·         You’re not Nervous, You’re excited!

·         The Four ‘P’s

·         Avoiding Death by Powerpoint

·         Accessible Powerpoints

This CPD Session may help with evidencing your knowledge and application of skills in respect of selected IPP Key Accountabilities and Assessment Criteria.

Note: Versions of these sessions were delivered previously on behalf of “The Investigator” in October 2023.

·         When original broadcast: Thursday, 14 November 2024 1100-1200

·         Presenter: Helen Taylor, Intelligence & Analysis Trainer with West Yorkshire Police

16. ACIA Masterclass: Let’s Eat Grandma

·         Abstract:

Over the course of three webinars, Helen Taylor, Intelligence & Analysis Trainer with West Yorkshire Police, will deliver sessions on the topic of Communication Skills Session 2: Written Communication

·         Types of Written Communication

·         ABC and BLUF (and the importance of explaining Acronyms!)

·         Punctuation Practicalities and Grammar Guidance

·         Plain English Please

·         Dyslexia Friendly Documents

This CPD Session may help with evidencing your knowledge and application of skills in respect of selected IPP Key Accountabilities and Assessment Criteria.

Note: Versions of these sessions were delivered previously on behalf of “The Investigator” in October 2023.

·         When original broadcast: Thursday, 31 October 2024 1100-1200

·         Presenter: Helen Taylor, Intelligence & Analysis Trainer with West Yorkshire Police

15. ACIA Masterclass: Navigating the Seven Cs

·         Abstract:

Over the course of three webinars, Helen Taylor, Intelligence & Analysis Trainer with West Yorkshire Police, will deliver sessions on the topic of Communication Skills Session 1: An Introduction to Communication Skills

·         What are Communication Skills and why do they matter?

·         Communication Types

·         Communication Barriers

·         Active Listening

·         Chimps and Children - Communication Psychology

This CPD Session may help with evidencing your knowledge and application of skills in respect of selected IPP Key Accountabilities and Assessment Criteria.

Note: Versions of these sessions were delivered previously on behalf of “The Investigator” in October 2023.

·         When original broadcast: Wednesday, 16 October 2024 1100-1200

·         Presenter: Helen Taylor, Intelligence & Analysis Trainer with West Yorkshire Police

14. ACIA Masterclass: Exploring Opportunities with Communications Data – Thinking Beyond Call Data.

·         Abstract:

This presentation will explore further opportunities with Communications Data and help users understand different tactical opportunities with attribution and locations. The input aims to get users to think beyond call data and beyond phones, and get users to develop their knowledge of what Communications Data is out there. It will explain IP Addresses, how they are allocated, and why they are essential to investigations.

Note: This CPD Session may help with evidencing your knowledge in respect of selected IPP Key Accountabilities and Assessment Criteria.

·         When original broadcast: Mon 10 Jun 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM BST

·         Presenter: Fenella Wheatley –Training Supervisor for Communications Data in the Metropolitan Police Service. One of Fenella’s responsibilities across the MPS is to develop the knowledge and intelligence around Communications Data and how to use it tactically in investigations. Fenella delivers training internally to Communications Data Investigators, to staff and officers across the MPS, and externally to law enforcement agencies and analytical companies. She works closely with the College of Policing and the Home Office to create national guidance and training content, as well as delivering her own 3 Day Communications Data Training Course to the MPS.

13. ACIA Masterclass: Disclosure!

·         Abstract:

We are all Investigators – but sometimes Analysts and Intelligence specialists are overlooked when it comes to developing Investigators’ understanding of their responsibilities under the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA)*

Tim will be providing an overview of the act, its Code of Practice and how it is inextricably linked to every criminal investigation, including:

• Roles and Responsibilities of those involved

• Reasonable Lines of Enquiry

• The Disclosure Test and the Golden Thread

• Managing Material

• The Scheduling process

• Post-Charge and the Defence

Whether you have never had any Disclosure Training, or whether it’s time for a refresher, this will be a very informative session, not to be missed!

*Whilst CPIA(1996) applies in Scotland there will be differences in procedures due to the different legislature however the underlying principles remain the same.

·         When original broadcast: 30th May 2024 1100hrs

·         Presenter: Tim Jackman, full-time Disclosure Trainer with West Yorkshire Police

12. ACIA Masterclass: Behind the Tape, the crossovers between CSI and Intelligence Analysis

·         Abstract:

An initial outline of crime scene investigation’s modern history, before moving to the bridging points this profession shares with crime intelligence analysis. There will be an exploration of forensic evidence types, the value and impact these evidence types have on an investigation and how we move the needle from intelligence to evidence.

There are also a series of ‘test’ questions that will challenge thinking and will form part of the presentation and debate on forensic intelligence. This narrative will capture a mixture of routine, volume crime as well as serious and major crime.

·         When original broadcast: Thu 16 May 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM BST

·         Presenter: Dr Mark Butler. After graduating with a B.Sc (Hons) in Applied Science & Forensic Measurement Mark secured a role as a Scenes of Crime Officer with Leicestershire Constabulary, he moved into being an Assistant Senior SOCO before becoming a National Crime Scene Instructor and later Team Leader at the National Training Centre for Scientific Support to Crime Investigation. He specialised in Fire Investigation and at this time was a member of the Institute of Fire Engineers. In 2006 he became an academic and obtained an MSc in Fire Investigation. In 2014 Mark completed his PhD in Crime Scene Investigation and the use of head camera technology to understand CSI expertise development. He has taught many modules and has been a course leader on a range of programmes. Today he teaches Crime Science and Coding for Intelligence Analysts. He has supervised to PhD level and in 2022 won a national award for developing creativity in the sciences using Adobe Express. Mark is currently tasked with exploring digital learning tools and the use of generative AI in learning and teaching.

11. ACIA Masterclass: The critical importance of analysts’ wellbeing

·         Abstract:

Intelligence analysts are often and repeatedly exposed to the details of traumatic events whether that is robberies, child abuse, domestic abuse, road traffic collisions, there aren’t many parts of the policing world that are free from emotionally charged situations. There is now much more focus on the wellbeing of police officers and staff so ACIA are bringing you the latest research into this area.

o   Professor Woodhams and Dr Duran will propose a new model to explain post-exposure post-traumatic stress disorder or secondary traumatic stress based in their research with law enforcement professionals.

o   Dr Burrell will the talk about how analysts can be prepared for the emotional demands of their role and increase their resilience

·         When original broadcast: Fri 19 Apr 2024 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM BST

·         Presenter: Professor Jessica Woodhams, Fazeelat Duran (PhD, CPsychol, FHEA) and Dr Amy Burrell

10. ACIA Masterclass: Future, Task, Coach

·         Abstract:

Do you ever feel that:

·         You are under pressure to keep up with changes in technology, capability and criminality?

·         Training is the first thing to get squeezed when time and budgets are tight?

·         You are just too busy to try anything new or different?

·         The Training you get is not relevant to your day job?

I'm going to give you a simple tool to help you with these hard problems. It’s called “Future, Task, Coach”.

·         When original broadcast: Fri 8th December 2023 1:00PM

·         Presenter: Mat C is a founder member of the exclusive Fox-Gibbon Institute. He’s spent over 20 years as an analyst, team leader, trainer and strategist. These things might mean he’s worth listening to. Or they may just be a rhetorical ploy. You’ll have to decide for yourself

9. ACIA Masterclass: Office 365 Christmas Selection Box

·         Abstract:

With sufficient funding and IT support Analysts can access a wealth of specialist Analytical software tools, but how much do we really know about the standard Microsoft Office packages that we all use every day? Helen will present an updated edition of her November 2022 National Analysts Conference Session ‘Using the Tools We Have’ to bring you a Seasonal Selection box of Office 365 tips.

·         When original broadcast: Thu 14th December 2023 11:00AM

·         Presenter: Helen Taylor, Intelligence & Analysis Trainer (and former Senior Analyst) with West Yorkshire Police

8. ACIA Masterclass: SATs for strategic analysis

·         Abstract:

SATs Masterclass focusing on cones of plausibility, back casting, forcefield analysis and the probability yardstick. At the end of this session attendees will be able to:

o   Explain the process of undertaking cones of plausibility, back casting, and force field analysis

o   understand when to use these techniques

o   use appropriate language to communicate uncertainty using the probability yardstick

The webinars were designed to provide an insight into the value of SATs in general, as well as practical guidance for analysts in relation to how and when to use specific tactical and strategic SATs.

·         When original broadcast: Friday 14th July 2023

Presenter: Danielle Williams. Dani was an intelligence analyst in policing for 17 years and came to love structured analytical techniques (SATs) after working in the National Assessment Centre.

7. ACIA Masterclass: SATs for tactical analysts

·         Abstract:

This webinar will demonstrate how to use analysis of competing hypotheses, SWOT analysis, crime scripting and using the probability yardstick to communicate your results. 

·         When original broadcast: Thursday, 29 June 2023

·         Presenter: Danielle Williams. Dani was an intelligence analyst in policing for 17 years and came to love structured analytical techniques (SATs) after working in the National Assessment Centre.

6. ACIA Masterclass: Structured Analytical Techniques and why they are awesome

·         Abstract:

Dani was an intelligence analyst in policing for 17 years and came to love SATs after working in the National Assessment Centre. Many analysts don’t feel they have time to do SATs or that they aren’t useful. Well Dani loves them and she would like the chance to convince you too. SATs can be easily woven into you work, helping you be more productive and giving you the ability to solidly defend your inferences, conclusions and recommendations.

·         When original broadcast: Fri, 9 Jun 2023 at 14:00

·         Presenter: Danielle Williams. Dani was an intelligence analyst in policing for 17 years and came to love structured analytical techniques (SATs) after working in the National Assessment Centre.

5. ACIA Masterclass: i2 Analysts Notebook: Quick wins with call data

·         Abstract:

Expect a webinar focused on practical tips on how to get the best out of the software. This training will cover the following topics:

o   Managing the view of the palette bar

o   Creating your own palette

o   Using attribute values to standardise information

o   Saving templates

o   Create Links with blank labels

o   Navigation shortcuts

o   Importing call data from excel - a quick overview

o   Using bar charts to understand pattern of life from call data

o   Using list most connected to identify most active entities

o   Combining different data sources for a full view

·         When original broadcast: November 3rd, 2022

·         Presenter: Shortest Path

4. ACIA Masterclass: Analysis in Organised Crime Investigations

·         Abstract:

Mindy Duong will take you through a major organised crime investigation discussing the different techniques used during the case, identifying best practice when dealing with intelligence and evidence and detailing how she improved her products throughout.

·         When original broadcast: Tue, 5 Apr 2022 16:00 - 17:00 BST

·         Presenter: Mindy Duong from Colorado

3. ACIA Masterclass: Excel for Crime Analysts

·         Abstract:

Improve and refresh your Excel skills! - it’s all about that staple piece of software Excel! It will cover working with dates and times, pivot tables, frequently used formulas and dashboards!

·         When original broadcast: Wed, 15th December 2021

·         Presenter: Mick Sachdeva, Crime Analyst from Peel Police, Canada

2 . ACIA Masterclass: Open Source Human Trafficking Investigations

·         Abstract:

Online adult escort ads which seek to be visible may also hide human trafficking - how can this help law enforcement and how can AI help?  This presentation will discuss global human trafficking trends observed in online adult escort ads, outlining differences between North America, the UK and the European Union. It will also showcase some of the artificial intelligence based tools and techniques that have been developed to provide actionable leads to law enforcement around the world and that have resulted in successful prosecutions of human traffickers.

·         When original broadcast: Wednesday, 24 November 2021

·         Presenter: Andreas Olligschlaeger, Senior Research Scientist, Marinus Analytics, LLC.