CCTV Awareness & Evidence Handling (Licensed Premises)

CCTV is widely used in licensed premises to support public safety, prevent crime and demonstrate responsible management. This short CPD course provides staff with clear awareness of how CCTV should be used and how footage must be handled responsibly. The course explains staff responsibilities when CCTV is in operation, the importance of privacy and data protection, and how CCTV footage may be used to support incidents and investigations. It highlights clear boundaries around what staff must and must not do with CCTV systems and recordings. Designed for busy, customer‑facing environments, the course can be completed in one short session and supports licence compliance, inspection readiness and due diligence.

By completing this course, learners will gain practical knowledge on: Why CCTV is used in licensed premises Where CCTV should and should not be positioned Staff responsibilities and access limitations Basic privacy and data‑protection principles How CCTV footage may support incidents and investigations What staff must never do with CCTV footage Why CCTV access and incidents must be recorded

CCTV use is frequently checked during licensing and police inspections Incorrect handling of footage can lead to complaints or enforcement action Staff awareness helps protect customers, colleagues and the premises licence Supports crime prevention, investigations and due diligence

This course is suitable for: Bar and front‑of‑house staff Door staff and supervisors Managers and licence holders Anyone working in premises with CCTV in operation No previous CCTV or data‑protection training is required

On successful completion of this course, learners are awarded a CPD‑recognised certificate. The certificate provides formal evidence of continuing professional development and can be retained for individual CPD records, staff training files, or inspection purposes. This activity equates to 0.25 CPD hours. Certificates are available to download immediately after achieving the required pass mark in the end‑of‑course assessment.