A Sytematic Approach To Investigation Flashcards
Explain the eight steps of the systematic approach to investigations
Victim/informant
Appreciation
Witness
Scene
Exhibits
Elements
Powers
Offender
(VAWSEEPO)
Define “appreciation” in relation to systematic approaches to investigation
The appreciation technique is a method of problem solving that uses a set pattern, so that all possible factors and alternatives are considered. It is used to assess any given situation or incident and decide on the best course of action to take.
The appreciation may be mental or written
Describe the TEDS questioning style
Tell (tell me what happened)
Explain (you have told me that you saw the guy give the women a crack. Explain what you mean by this)
Describe (describe the man)
Show me (show me what happened)
Describe the 5W+H (probing questions)
What (what happened, what did they say)
When (when did it happen?)
Where (where did it happen, where were you standing)
Who (who was involved, who said that)
Why (why did this happen) (ensure the why questions do not blame the victim)
How (how did it happen) (think about exhibits and corroboration
What contact details should you obtain from a victim or informant
Surname and all first names
DOB
Full residential address
Phone number
Email address
Occupation
Employer - full address, phone
