2 Flashcards
When should the OC body strip the body of clothing and personal effects?
Stripping of the body should take place immediately before the PM commences, but must only be undertaken on the specific direction of the OC investigation
The OC exhibits has a responsibility to maintain an awareness of the significance of each exhibit and what examinations may be available. What other specific matters regarding each exhibit must the OC exhibits determine?
The OC exhibits will determine, plan and record the examination and interrogation of every exhibit and establish its relevance to the investigation.
Upon the completion of the area canvass pahse, the OC area canvass must submit a report to the OC investigation outlining the circumstances of this particular aspect of the investigation. What matters must the report contain?
- Summary of all action taken
- Any significant findings highlighted
- Attention drawn to any action taken which was outside the initial phase strategy
During the course of some criminal trials it is necessary for police to consider that witness intimidation may occur. By maintaining contact with a witness who may be the subject of intimidation, what information can the OC witnesses ascertain?
By maintaining contact with witnesses, police will be more likely to become aware of any threats, intimidation or interference and arrange for appropriate action to be taken, such as initiating the witness protection program.
The first duty of OC suspects is the brief their suspects team members. What four matters must the OC suspects cover in this briefing?
- The circumstances of the offence including an analysis of the scene and witness evidence available
- The full details of all persons of interest and any suspect, where identity of suspects is known
- Details of any descriptions of the suspect provided by witnesses
- Whether any particular MO or crime signatures have been identified
Section 10(4) of the criminal disclosure act 2008 governs the disclosure of material to defence. What obligation is imposed by this subsection on the person providing disclosure?
Provides that disclosure may be supplied in whatever form including electronically. But consideration must be given to whether the person receiving it will have ready access to it and able to view it. eg Will a defendant on remand have access to a computer to access electronically disclosed material.
Describe four of the benefits of applying an appreciation technique when problem solving.
- Inform all police of what they are expected to achieve
- Increases the chances of success
- Establishes a sequence of activities to be carried out
- Manages risk
- Reduces uncertainty
- Eliminates duplication
- Ensures nothing is overlooked
- Effective use of resources
Describe why it is important for the FLO to identify the cultural origins of the victims family and t0 ensure they are familiar with relevant cultural beliefs and protocols.
To enhance relations with the family and contribute to the victims profile.
What requirements must the file manager ensure are completed when setting up the investigation HQ in a serious crime investigation?
- Location
- Officer support staff
- Transport
- Equipment
- Communications
- ICT requirements
Why is it important to develop a forensic strategy for the examination of exhibits?
Developing a strategy for examination of exhibits allows the OC exhibits to prioritise tasks inline with the direction of the investigation.
What are the two main purposes of police attending at the scene of any sudden death?
- To investigate thoroughly
- Gather sufficient evidence to satisfactorily explain the circumstances of the death
What action must police attending at a scene where a body has been disturbed take?
Where the body has been disturbed:
- Do not attempt to restore the scene to its original unchanged condition
- Make enquiries to enable to enable the original unchanged scene to be subsequently reconstructed and photographed if required
What matters should the OC area canvass record in a detailed master record of ongoing progress?
- Which addresses have been visited
- Which occupants have been interviewed
- Documentation completed
- Any relevant comments made
A) In the case of a homicide, who takes the victim impact statement from the family?
B) A VIS must be available for sentencing of the defendant. The statement should be no older than how many days?
A) Homicide trained victim support volunteers are trained to assist police by taking VIS from surviving family members
B) The victim impact statement should be no older than 28 days at sentencing
Initial response staff who have arrived at the scene of a stabbing have found the victim in a serious condition. The victim is anticipated to die of the injuries and a verbal statement is recorded by police. In order for the statement to be admissible under Section 18(1)(a) of the Evidence Act 2006. how can police satisfy the courts that the statement is admissible?
In order for the verbal statement to be considered as admissible under Section 18(1)(a) of the Evidence Act 2006, the court must be satisfied that both the content of the statement and the person who made it are reliable.
