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Two keys of any investigation

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Gathering and preserving evidence
Accurate and detailed documentation

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High standards include

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Investigative mindset
Apply the appreciation technique to ensure best course of action is taken
Consider how your decisions will be scrutinized
Pay attention to detail
Carry out tasks efficiently
Value professionalism integrity and objectivity
Maintain communication
Work as a team

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Purpose of team conference

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Keep everyone up to date with the enquiry
Give opportunity for members to exchange views and information
Give 2IC opportunity to pass on instructions
Give OC chance to brief team on tasks and priorities

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Team conferences must be

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Planned
Recorded
Focused and managed to avoid time loss

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Types of conference

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Initial
Regular
Debrief
Phase team conference

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Primary functions of initial responders

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attending scene at early stage
taking control of situation
coordinating tasks

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What are instances which are not initially identifiable as homicide

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2M
Sudden death of infant
unexplained
abduction report
violence where no fatality anticipated
scene without a body
suicide
hit and run
fatal fire
drug deaths

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VAWSEEPO

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VICTIM
APPRECIATION
WITNESS
SCENE
EXHIBITS
ELEMENTS
POWERS
OFFENDERS

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Basic principals of serious crime investigation

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appreciation
preserve life
preserve scene
identify and apprehend offenders
secure evidence
identify victim

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What is an appreciation

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a method of problem solving to identify the optimal course of action by considering all factors

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benefits of a appreciation

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informs police what is expected to be achieved
increases chance of success
manages risk
reduces uncertainty
eliminates duplication
ensures nothing overlooked
effectively uses resources

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What is the appreciation template?

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Aim -what do you want to achieve
factors - what is a circumstance that could effect what you want to achieve
courses open - what possible ways can the aim be achieved
plan - what is your course of action

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What should be obtained from initial complainants and informants?

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identity and location of suspect
account
circumstances as to discovery
details of the scene
identity of the victim
full contact details
demeanour of persons around
relationship to victim/suspect
action taken

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what should you tell informants to preserve a scene

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keep people out
guard the scene
not to touch or move anything
prevent others from doing so
identify self to police on arrival

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three catagories of medical status

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alive and uninjured
alive but injured
no signs of life

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What should a detective do with an injured person at hospital

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obtain medical opinion
seize clothing
establish ID
obtain blood sample for tox
seize discarded bandages used to cover gunshot wounds
arrange firearm residue samples
note and photo injuries
take DNA swabs from skin if relevant
obtain details of visitors
scope the victim if able
id medical staff and scope.

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What steps when locating a body

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consider resuscitation if appropriate
remain with body until supervisor
arrange a Dr to pronounce deceased
treat the victim as a scene
instruct medical staff to leave clothes
request medical equiptement remain
ascertain if victim spoke to anyone prior to death
record body posistion and livity
record all senses smell sight sound
record exhibits
sketch a plan
brief

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purpose of crime scene log

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ensure no unauthorised entry
integrity of evidence is secured
intelligence opportunities are maximised
contamination issues are managed.

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scene guard duties

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secure scene
record details
control movements
record movements
brief others
avoid disturbance
protect scene
brief replacement
respect security
demonstrate courtesy
inform others

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what to do with a suspect at a scene

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seperate from others
consider condition, medical drugs alcohol impairments
ask them to remain and assist police, remove by consent from scene
consider grounds to arrest if refusal
prevent cross contamination with officers who have been in the scene
caution where required
search
note appearnace and behaviour
record everything said
record interview
brief OC

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What to brief OC investigation with on arrival

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what has occurred
what has been done
what has not been done
what needs to be done

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What should you do at en route to a scene and on arrival

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en route
- make appreciation
- request assistance from informant to preserve
-make a plan
- assess safety
- freeze control preserve
-look out for suspect
-contain and control witnesses

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what should you do on initial arrival to a serious crime scene?

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initial assessment
setup CAP
clear scene
arrange and brief guards
establish cordons
consider plates if no risk tro life
protect fragile exhibits
call for resources
maske records and plan

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responsibilities of oc body

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ensure death has been certified
maintain security of body samples and exhibits from scene to post mortem
secure and gaurd the body
note and record observations in relation to the body
note details of people who have dealt with ther body
note actions taken in respect of trhe body
establish if it had been moved or disturbed
ensure photographed in situ
arrange formal id
obtain medical records
attend PM
attend debrief and report findings
ensure cultural considerations

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what should OC body consider in a appreciation for moving the body
notification to the coroner views of pathologist and esr and crown consulation with experts requirement for examination before removal method and route of removal to minimize contaimanation supervision of removal chain of custody custody of exhibits cultural considerations SOP for PPE
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what evidence may be lost when removing a body from a scene
larvae and insects potential fingerprint evidence on the victim dna swabs extraneous items such as loose hair and fibres firearm residue samples
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what is the purpose of a PM
determine where the mode and time of death establish how injuries have contributed to the death determining nature of weapons used height and stature of suspect areas of interest for further enquiries negating defences identifying victim
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who may attend a PM
coroner pathologist doctor who treated deceased doctor representing deceased doctor representing suspect charged any doctor police anyone else authorised by coroner
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what police should attend PM
OC OC Body exhibits for PM photos SOCOn
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on arrival to morgue what should oc body do
ensure body is not washed ensure labelled and secured in fridge retain key for security of body ensure body remains in its condition until commencement of PC arrange ID of body
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methods of ID
fingerprints DNA dental eye exam tattoos medical exam and recordsen
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when may a second PM be done
when path is unable to determine cause of death suspects lawyer seeks approval for a independent PM solicitor general orders a further one after application to High court
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Role of FLO
day to day management of the partnership between family of deceased and police investigation. function is that of an investigator nopt support person. but must also facilitate support
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What should be considered in a flo plan
selection and criteria for selection exit plan objectives appropriate interview methods information to release and withhold requests made which have not b een agreed complaints made by family any suspects in the family liasion with victim support
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Family definition
partners family siblings whanau etc chosen family reflect victims lifestyle and culture
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What should the OC consider when reviewing the appt of a flo
suitability of the current officer for retention in the role whether additional flos needed needs and wishes of family
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What must the OC consider for the flo when the suspect is in the family?
FLOS welfare and safety increased monitoring of the FLOs work with the family level of info disclosed to flo and family process which intel is arisen and managed need for flo to be clear with family full documentation of all interaction experience of flo not using the flo in termination
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What should a FLO do before meeting the family
liase with OC to establish parameters of information to be shared or withheld familirise with enquiry familiarise themselves with info concerning the family and potential barriers familirise with intel that could inpact the effectiveness of the role establish what contact has been had with the family establish what info has been told established what info is already in the public domain.
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How should a flo keep records
dedicated notebook with all contacts recorded to be reviewed by OC regulary
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What must a FLO do at early stages
provide immediate info such as coronial process and post mortem provide when someone dies book establish whether any immediate evidence needs to be gathered or passed on from the family act quickly on any info provided by family such as threats to their safety give or facilitate practical initial support such as transport protect the family from media intrusion arrange temporary accomodation where the home is a crime scene advise family around coronial process and criminal process arrange for crown to meet and explain deciisons
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what finiancial support is available
1500 grant counselling acc for burial amnd funeral
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What are the FLO's mandatory obligations
notify of: - services available - progress of investigation - role as witness in pro0sectiuon On arrest -right to VNR - reasonable effort to get views on bail - inform of charges laid or not laid datre and place of court appearances release on bail application for suppression details of bail
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Who may be a source of infor for a flo
friends colleagues partners associates social media contacts hobbies travel movements people along routes they take customers or suppliers religious associates cultural assocaites
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What are sources of passive data
NIA CID Medical mental health HSMU phone 4qs internet vehicle banking diaries and letters photos immigration
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What should be considered in relation to victims property?
what does the family want returned how do they want it returned (cleaned) are there going to be delays property should be inspected and all court tags removed.
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What should the flo do in relation to media
prepare the family for media interest, provide letter establish familys view on media appeals request the family to nominate a spokesperson consult the family prior to release of victims details where possible provide media releases to family prior advise developments to family first appraise OC of media activity around family request approval prior to any photo releases.
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what are the objectives of a area canvass
identifying offender identifying witness indentifying and locating evidence such as vehicles, discarded items weapons and other articles gathering information
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What needs to be done before a canvass
Appoint OC recon scene make appreciation of what info is wanted and purpose of canvass timing to deploy canvass (same time as offence?) set objectives identify location parameter risk assessment of locality
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what are other benefits of a area canvass
sighting of victim/offender prior to event sightings of relevant property and vehicles sightings of potential witnesses creates opportunity for early arrest through identification of offender obtains key info to drive new lines of enquiry promots awareness of significant occurrences eliminates unidentified vehicles or persons obtains an accurate record of the local community
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What should be considered when plannign the location of a canvass
scenes where victims and offenders may have been present or where offences have happened line of sight to scenes access and egress routes to scenes areas where an offender may have lain in wait location of where the victim was last seen locations frequented by victim locations of similar incidents.
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What risks exist with a canvass?
violent offenders wanted persons groups with cultural on linguistic needs local incidents or issues that may be raised
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What should be briefed at a area canvass team briefing
summarise situation and responsibility of the team members emphasise need for thoroughness and that everyperson in everyhousehold must be seen stress the questionaire is only a guide and that other questioons may be asked. advise the evidence of probative value should be in statement form consider visiting the area to record every adress and vacant section and flats ensure all forms are completed and actioned as outlined reconcile completed locations with the master copy to avoid duplication advise staff on what to do if: - they find a suspect - the locate items of evidential value - what to take if people refuse to assist - how to complete the correspondence - what information to disclose - what information must be withheld.
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What other things may be beneficial in a canvass?
use of experts such as diverse cultures aide memoire or script to job witnesses memorys, photos etc. leaflets to allow people to contact the investigation when ready media. posters, mail drop, caravan.
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What should be covered at canvass debrief
key locations parameters of activity taken questiuons asked and percieved issues records completed who was spoken to where descriptions seen NIA checks intel alibis statements taken suspects id no response addresses
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How can you identify further witnesses
CCTV media release and appeals area canvass interviews with other witnesses suspect interview anniversary appeals road check points
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Why should you conduct a prelim interview of a key witness
early ID of a suspect or arrest recovery of evidence or info relating to offence prevention of disposal of evidence prevention of comission of other offences
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What is in a witness interview plan
time and location information to be disclosed to interviewer setting objectives supporting the interview by monitor structure and method of interview
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What can you do to reassure a key witness
Provide third party support from their family or victim support, explain court process possible grants and counselling if a victim keep upt to date with investigatyion
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What is the role of OC witnesses
maintain contact with witness and ensure court appearance brief witnesses and update through process prevent intimidation to witnesses sort witness order advise witnesses on media attention interpreter issues welfare issues control witness - prevent speaking to other witnesses and jury refresh memory arrange name suppression sort expenses
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Purpose of OC Suspects
OBtaining info about suspects and POI's as identified thoroughly profiling and investigating all suspects and POIs to enable the OC to establish involvement seeking evidence to cover all elements of the offences mitigating and dealing with defences raised providing a basis for further investigation
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What are the 3 catagories of oc suspects
ID and profiling arrest / termination interviewing
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Responsibilities of OC suspects briefing
brief full circumstances and evidence full details of all POIs adn any suspect details of descriptions of suspect provided by witnesses details of particular MO
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How may suspects be Identified
Area canvass intel notings fingerprints dna witness chis family violence response to appeals for info external partner agencies enquiries with NGOS
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What may a suspect sketch or description be used for
release to media investigators during area canvass conduct of suspect enquiries
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What should you do when an address of interest is located
nia enquiries with council to ID owner recon of area SV of address photos of people coming and going monitor phones of address enquiries with utility providers
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What is the TIE system
Trace, interview and eliminate OC will identify groups of people that may contain the offender identified by characteristics. such as access to the victim or scene.
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What do you want to know about a suspect
names alias criminal history place of residence and work vehicles phones description photo medicals firearms? online accounts intelligence pattern of live associates
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What are good sources of suspect info?
financial cctv computer telco voice recording customer info access security systems techographs vehicle gps toll cellphones internet
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What must be done prior to termination?
OC for each suspect assigned interviews prepared charging decisions made bail decided crown solicitor engaged prosecution file ready family updated disclosure and file manager appointed
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What should be consider for suspect interviews?
selection of interviewer level 2 or 3 required? most appropriate interview method what type of interview witness etc special consideration of suspect legal advice full brief of file familiar with suspect interview element to establish plan interview
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What else is important for suspects team to consider?
cross contamaintion between co offenders and officers suspect medicals suspect prints psychiatic evidence
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What evidence can be gained from a suspect medical
documentation of injuries samples such as blood saliva, nail scraping, head hair, pubic hair ,swabs GSR residue opinion on condition of suspect victim dna
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can you examine a suspect by force?
only for evidence on the exterior of the suspect to search them for dna of victim on penis or gsr.
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What should a OC exhibits be?
ideally qualified detective with experience in mass exhibit handling forensic principals methods of exhibit recovery approved procedures for packaging and security of evidence managing contamination and cross contamination use of standard documentation in IMT and prop
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What must the OC exhbits update OC with
what exhibits are found and their movements the results of any exhibit exams whether further enquires are needed
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What shoudl be on the label of an exhibit
exhibitr number, name of op, descriuotion of item, person who seized and location correctly packjaged and sealed prompt aaction necessary is taken such as wet exhibits dried.
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What is a forensic stratagy?
a prioritazation of tasks in line witrhthte direction of the investigation. prioritization of examinatiuon of exhibitds
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What may discussed at a forensic strategy meeting and who is present
OC, OC Exhibits 2IC, CSC OC Scene, maybe pathologist ESR, SOCO what examination esr could conduct the priority of each exam whethjer work is needed for reconstruction plan for work to be comlpeted that asssist reconstruction agreed reconstruction of events.
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What is the process for submitting exhibits for exam
confirm decision in strategy meeting record im IMT all decisions ensure OC has approved prepare papers for esr ensure items are prepared for delivery and packaged correctly. and the paperwork is clear for ESR deliver exhibits inform expert if it is no longer required after exam.
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What is the chain of custody
is who has had control of an exhibit up to the point it is produced in court from first seizure
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What must a person be able to demonstrate who had custody of an exhibit
when they recioeved custody and from who where and how it was stored when why and how the exhibit was moved how the exhibit was treated safeguarded and preserved when and whyu they transferrred the exhibit and to who
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what are cross contamination issues
hair fibres paint and blood is readily transferred. trace evidence to a exhibit can be significatn evidence, however if their is the potential it could have been transferred by a third party dna is extremely sensitive and often made alive issue at trials.
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what is the point of the exhibit numbering
consistent allow delgation of numbers to staff who will use cope with multiple scenes be compatible with technology encompasses all of the exhibits in an op.
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What are oc exhibits duties during investigation
attend team conferences and make exhibit register available and update people regarding exhibits arrange forensic strategy meetings complete exam strategy documets update exhibits register prepare documents for exhibits to accompany to esr transport exhibits personally where possible or by person who seized record chain of custody liase with examiners
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What are oc exhibits duties during prosecution
prepare schedule prepare the exhibits provide oes

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