Think like a murder detective.
Welcome to the Sandford Training Academy, where you can put yourself in the position of a police investigator and make the decisions that shape an investigation.
Each exercise presents a fictional situation, supported by realistic police documents. Your task is to consider the information available and decide what you would do next.
You don't need any policing experience. Just an enquiring mind and a willingness to make a decision.
How it works
Read the briefing
Understand the situation and what is being asked of you.
Examine the evidence
Review the documents, statements and intelligence provided.
Make your decision
Decide what you would do and explain your reasoning.
Read my thoughts
Once you've finished, see how I would approach the situation.
Choose an investigation
Select an exercise to begin. New investigations will be added to the Academy.
There isn't always a right answer.
Real investigations rarely present a complete picture. You'll have to weigh what you know, recognise what you don't know and decide what matters most.
The purpose isn't to guess what I would do. It's to make your own decision and understand why you've made it.