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Local Government

We provide a range of focused services to local government, principally to the departments listed below. The work is managed by a former member of the Public Sector Corruption Unit at Scotland Yard's Fraud Squad which is the prime law enforcement agency for dealing with local government crime. While on the squad he specialised in cases of bribery, corruption and the activities of organised crime syndicates.

Internal Audit

We provide investigative and consultancy support in cases of:

Major and complex fraud
Procurement and contract fraud
Fraud audits
Confidential enquiries
Cognitive interviews and statement taking
Field visits
Surveillance operations (RIPA compliant)

Legal Services

Investigative support to the Legal Services Department will include:

General investigations with support services ie. research, field visits etc.
Surveillance operations (RIPA compliant)
Cognitive interviews and statement taking
Case preparation to criminal (Police, CPS) standards plus civil proceedings
On-line and internet research

Housing/HPU

We provide investigative support for:

International enquiries under the latest Housing Act
General investigations
Surveillance operations (RIPA compliant)
Investigation into organised crime syndicates
Tracing missing partners

Enforcement

Professional witness programmes
Cognitive interviews and statement taking
Surveillance operations (RIPA compliant). Note our static video/audio vehicle capability
Case preparation to criminal (Police, CPS) standards plus civil proceedings

The above services will be supported with forensic accountant, investigative lawyer and prosecution assistant support where appropriate. (Our team structure is detailed on our home page).

All local government work will be compliant with the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA), Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA) and the Human Rights Act 1998 (HRA)legislation.