Acronym general

Question 1

Victim/informant questioning.

Answer 1

Tell me
Explain to me
Describe to me
Show me

Question 2

5wh+H

Answer 2

What
When
Where
Who
Why
How

Question 3

Scene control

Answer 3

Control - comings and goings, activity within the scene.

Freeze - dont touch or move anything

Preserve - all relevant exhibits

Question 4

Systematic approach to investigation

Answer 4

Victim/informant
Appreciation
Witness
Scene
Exhibits
Ingredients/elements
Powers
Offender

Question 5

Threat assessment - TENR

Answer 5

Threat
Exposure
Necessity
Response

Question 6

Describing an article or exhibit

Answer 6

Common name
Materials
Colour
Approx dimensions

Question 7

Offender questioning

Answer 7

Ask - request co operation
Why - explain reasons for actions/powers
Options - good/bad/good explain consequences. Include the 4 great motivators (time, money, family, reputation)
Confirm they understand - “is there anything i can reasonably say or do to get you to xxxxxx i would like to think there is.”
Act - take appropriate action depending on situation.

Question 8

Mens rea meaning

Answer 8

Criminal intention/ knowledge that an act was wrong

Question 9

Actus reus meaning

Answer 9

Criminal action as compared with mens rea

Question 10

Describe an article

Answer 10

Common name
Materials
Colour
Approx dimensions