Training Courses
Our Brand New Training Courses
IMI Accredited VEHICLE Examination and Investigation Course
Dates of next courses:
- Tues 17th to Thur 19th March 2026
- Tues 12th to Thur 14th May 2026
This course has been designed to equip those undertaking it with all the essential knowledge which will allow them to complete a comprehensive and detailed examination of all manners of vehicles.
IMI Accredited Police PLANT MACHINERY Identification
Date of next course:
- Thur 5th to Fri 6th March 2026 at Datatag HQ
This two-day course is aimed at police officers / police staff who are seeking to improve their knowledge and confidence in examining plant machinery.
IMI Accredited RESTORATION of Erased Marks Training Course
Dates of next courses:
- Tues 24th to Wed 25th March 2026
- Tues 9th to Wed 10th June 2026
The Datatag Restoration of Erased Marks Course has been specifically designed to provide the essential techniques and theories needed to detect, recover, and verify erased or damaged serial numbers, playing a vital role in supporting investigative processes.
IMI Accredited Caravan and Motorhome Examination and Investigation Course
Date of next course:
- Wed 11th to Thur 12th March 2026
Datatag’s Caravan and Motorhome Examination and Investigation Course has been specifically designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of Police Officers / Staff working towards being a Qualified Stolen Vehicle Examiner (QSVE).
Course around the UK
All training courses are held at Datatag HQ Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey or at your own Police HQ.
Costs will vary on location and accomodation. Class sizes 6-12 maximum.
Some forces find this easier to bring the trainer to the students and to minimise costs.
Datatag PLT Twitter Feed
Today the PLT was with @SurreyPolice, giving our time to support a forensic marking initiative by @WaverleyBeat.
— DatatagPLT (@DatatagPLT) January 23, 2026
No cost to the public! Those that turned up had their kit freely marked and protected. These bikes & quad now have lifetime protection with @DatatagID & @CESARscheme pic.twitter.com/XHN00enZrg
