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Question 1

What is the purpose of an Area Canvass?

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Answer 1

To identify or contact the offender, an associate of the offender, significant witnesses, identifying evidence or exhibits and establishing significant facts.

Question 2

List four resources or tools that the OC Area Canvass can use to assist the canvass.
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Answer 2

1. Suitable street maps
2. Arial photographs showing houses and the locations of sections
3. Geological information
4. Local council records
5. Police intelligence systems
6. Open source internet applications
7. Public library resources – electoral rolls

Question 3

What is the purpose of a Forensic Strategy Meeting?

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Answer 3

Forensic Strategy Meetings are held to determine which exhibit or other forensic examinations are required and the priority of those examinations

Question 4

What are the primary functions of the initial Police responders at a serious crime scene?
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Answer 4

1. Attending the scene at an early stage
2. Taking control of the situation
3. Co-ordinating tasks

Question 5

Describe four matters that must be recorded in a crime scene log to maintain the integrity of the scene.
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Answer 5

1. Identify the keeper of the record
2. Movements
3. Names
4. Times
5. Reason for entry and exit to the scene

Question 6

Describe the general investigation model VAWSEIPO.

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Answer 6

VICTIM – Identify and locate the victim(s)
APPRECIATION – Make an initial appreciation of the incident. Assess risk and then preserve life
WITNESSES – Locate and contain witnesses
SCENE – Preserve the scene (e.g. set boundaries)
EXHIBITS – Note evidence and preserve any that would otherwise be lost or destroyed
INGREDIENTS – Consider whether the ingredients of the alleged offence have been established
POWERS – Identify what powers re available and consider whether to execute them
OFFENDERS – Identify and apprehend offenders