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Question 1

What instruction should be given to the photographer at the mortuary?
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Answer 1

Ensure the photographer takes sufficient photographs of:

1. The body, before it is stripped
2. The body, after it is stripped
3. Close up photographs of any wounds, marks, internal injuries and unusual features.
4. These photographs must include a measuring scale place in proximity to the feature being photographed, to make a permanent record of the dimensions of the feature

Question 2

Describe two types of information that can be obtained from Police intelligence systems when carrying out a risk assessment during the planning phase for an area canvass.
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Answer 2

Establishing whether there are people or events in the area which those carrying out the enquiries should be aware of, including:

1. Violent offenders
2. Persons wanted by Police for other crimes or wanted on warrant
3. Groups with particular linguistic or cultural needs
4. Local incidents or issues which residents may raise with Police

Question 3

Prior to a criminal trial relating to a serious offence, who makes the decision as to what exhibits are to be prepared and produced at the trial?
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Answer 3

1. The OC Investigation in conjunction with OC Exhibits and other relevant investigation team members must decide which exhibit are considered to be relevant.
2. Decide the significance of any forensic examinations and establish the most appropriate manner in which exhibits and examination results are to be presented at trial.

Question 4

List the duties of the Family Liaison Officer in their role as an investigator.
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Answer 4

1. Responsible for profiling the victim
2. Preparing a family tree
3. Gathering all relevant information from the family
4. Taking statements to identify the victim

Question 5

What is the primary function of a FLO?

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Answer 5

The primary function of a FLO is that of an investigator, not a support person. However, in performing the role, the FLO must also offer, facilitate and co-ordinate support that addresses the needs of the family.

Question 6

List three of the key responsibilities of the Disclosure manager.
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Answer 6

1. Ensure all relevant and disclosable material is provided to the defence counsel
2. Ensure all relevant and non-disclosable material is identified, listed, and defence advised
3. Continually assess the risk to ensure non-disclosable material is identified and not disclosed.

Question 7

Describe who is responsible during an investigation of determining the status of a person as a suspect, person of interest, witness, or victim.
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Answer 7

The OC Investigation is responsible. It would be incorrect for the OC Suspects to make an unilateral decision to attribute an individual with the status of a ‘suspect’ where time and consultation was available for the OC Investigation to make that determination.

Question 8

Initial response Police at a serious crime incident must make a risk assessment. What is the key priority of this risk assessment?
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Answer 8

The first priority will always to be the safety of the attending Police, the safety of other responders, and that of others present at the scene – this may include other injured people or a hidden offender.

Question 9

Detail the responsibilities of the OC Body regarding the exhibits taken from the body at the mortuary.
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Answer 9

1. Recording
2. Labelling
3. Sealing
4. Securing all exhibits relating to the body, including samples taken, during the post mortem
5. All exhibits must be packaged, sealed, and labelled before leaving the mortuary without exception – and be recorded in a scene exhibit schedule.

Question 10

In smaller investigations the OC Exhibits in conjunction with the OC Investigation may conduct an appreciation and facilitate a thorough interrogation of every exhibit. What is the purpose for this procedure?
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Answer 10

To establish:

1. Evidential value of each exhibit
2. Investigation opportunities presented by each exhibit
3. Further enquiries that are needed