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Question 1

When should OC body strip the body?

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Answer 1

Immediately before the post mortem exam commences only under the specific direction of the OC investigation.

Question 2

Who should be appointed oc body?

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Answer 2

The OC body should be an experienced investigator with awareness of forensic issues.

Question 3

What is the full responsibility of OC exhibits?

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Answer 3

Responsible for establishing and maintaining exhibit management systems and maintaining the physical security and continuity of all exhibits.

Question 4

Other than being aware of each exhibit and its significance what other specific matters regarding each exhibit must the OC exhibits determine?
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Answer 4

The OC exhibits will determine plan and record the examination of every exhibit and establish its relevance to the investigation.

Question 5

What is required at a forensic strategy meeting?
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Answer 5

1. What exhibits esr and others could conduct analysis.
2. Priority of examinations
3. Any further work required for reconstruction.
4. A plan for work needed for reconstruction.
5. An agreed reconstruction of events relevant to crime.

Question 6

At the conclusion of the area canvas who should you submit the report to and what should it include?
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3 points

Answer 6

At conclusion of canvas phase submit report to OC investigation must include:

1. A summary of all action taken.
2. Any significant findings highlighted.
3. Attention drawn to any action taken outside of original phase strategy.

Question 7

During the course of some trials it is necessary to consider what witness intimidation may occur.

By maintaining contact with a witness who may be the subject of intimidation what info can the OC ascertain?
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Answer 7

Police will more likely become aware of any threats, intimidation or interference and arrange for appropriate action to be taken such as initiating the witness protection programme.

Question 8

Witness management at court-discuss refreshing memory?

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Answer 8

At court request the witness refresh their memory by reading any previously signed statements or interview transcripts.

Question 9

The OC suspects is responsible for briefing suspects team. What should be in the briefing?
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Answer 9

1. Circumstances of the offence including analysis of the scene and witness evidence.
2. Full details of all persons of interest and any suspect where I’d known.
3. Description of suspects from witnesses.
4. Any modus operandi identified.

Question 10

What responsibilities does the OC suspects have in relation to alibis?
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Answer 10

To make thorough enquires to determine the veracity of the alibi and to fully report the result of these enquires to the crown solicitor via the
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