Additional questions Flashcards
When should OC body strip the clothing from the body
Immediately before the post-mortem exam commences, but must only be undertaken on the specific direction of the OC Investigation, generally after a visual examination and collection of evidence from the clothed body has been completed
What specific matters regarding each exhibit must OC exhibits determine
- when they received custody of the exhibit and from whom
- where and how the exhibit was securely stored
- when why and how the exhibit was moved from one place to another
- how the exhibit has been treated, safeguarded and preserved
- when and why they transferred custody of an exhibit to another person and to whom
OC area canvass submitting a report, what should it contain
- summary of all action taken
- any significant findings highlighted
- attention drawn to any action that has been taken which was outside of the original phase strategy
During course of some trials witness intimidation may occur. What can OC do
By maintaining contact with witnesses, Police will be more likely to become aware of any threats, intimidation or interference and can arrange for appropriate action to be taken, such as initiating the witness protection program.
Four matter to cover from OC suspects in briefing team
- 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 the identity of suspects are known
- details of any descriptions of the suspect provided by witnesses
- whether any MO have been identified
Section 10(4)
provides that disclosure may be supplied in whatever form, including electronically, that the person disclosing the information holds it in at the time of the request, provided this will be readily accessible to the defendant. Consideration must be given to whether a defendant has ready access to a computer with which to access electronic disclosure documents, particularly if remanded in prison
4 benefits of applying appreciation technique
- Informs all Police what they are expected to achieve\
- Increases the chance of success, ie the investigative aims/objectives being met
- establishes a sequence of activities to be carried out
- Manages risk
Cultural liaison, the FLO should…
identify the cultural origins of the victims family and ensure they are familiar with relevant cultural beliefs and protocols, to enhance relations with the family and to contribute to the victim profile
Requirements file manager ensure are completed when setting up investigation headquarters
- location
- office support staff
- transport
- equipment
- communications
- ICT requirements
Why is it impt to develop a forensic strategy for exam of exhibits
Allows the OC exhibits to prioritise tasks in line with the direction of the investigation.
2 main purposes for police attending scene of any death
Investigate thoroughly and gather sufficient evidence to satisfactorily explain the circumstances of the death
Action police take when body disturbed at scene
- do not attempt to restore the scene to its original unchanged condition
- make enquiries to enable the original unchanged scene to be subsequently reconstructed and photographed if required
What matters should OC Canvass record in a detailed master record
- which addresses have been visited
- which occupants interviewed
- the documentation completed
- any relevant comments made
In case of homicide who takes VIS and then no older than…
Either FLO or homicide trained victim support worker. No older than 28 days at time of sentencing
Initial police arrive at stabling victim serious anticipated to die- verbal statement obtained. Under S18(1)(a) E.A 2006 how can police satisfy statement is admissible.
The court must be satisfied that both the content of the statement and the person who made it are reliable. Police must therefore record any factors which demonstrate reliability of the statement, such as:
- the nature of the statement
- the contents of the statement
- the circumstances relating to the making of the statement
- circumstances relating to the veracity of the person
- circumstances relating to the accuracy of the observation of the person
How can OC Area Canvass keep morale up of staff
Providing regular feedback on the way canvass enquiries are contributing to the progress of the investigation, together with updates on the progress being made with other phases of the enquiry
Describe 4 methods of identifying body when body decomposed
- fingerprints
- DNA profiling
- dental records
- eye examination records
Scene witnesses proximate to events evidence transferred etc. What action interviewing police take prior to interview and then state types of physical evidence that may be present
A plan must be prepared to preserve and recover all available physical evidence from the witness.
- Fibres
- Body fluids
- glass
- other material
Initial actions of Disclosure manager
- read the disclosure managers desk file
- access the serious crime template (or IMT)?
- report to the 2IC to receive a briefing, tasking, establishing what information is and is not discoverable
Action of OC exhibit to take when are further enquiries
Must be highlighted to the 2IC investigation so that follow-up enquiries can be initiated
Explain common approach path
A path that is established for movement in and out of the scene, using a path which avoids any route possibly taken to and from the scene by the suspects or the victim
At conclusion of PM, OC body must hand exhibits to OC – list three things that must do
provide them with:
- the post mortem scene exhibit schedule
- copy of the OC bodys notebook entries
- formal statement
When Crown solicitor directs police to interview alibi witness – actions police take
- make enquiries to determine the veracity of the alibi
- conduct enquiries as directed by the OC investigation and the Crown Solicitor including NIA checks on the alibi witness
- forward the results of these enquiries to the Crown Solicitor, including any statements obtained
In serious crime, dr may examine suspect- apart from noting injuries and taking samples, what else can dr report on.
provide a professional opinion regarding the condition of the suspect
Describe chain of custody and state the purpose
every individual who has had custody of an exhibit, from the time it was first discovered until the time it is produced in court. It is used to demonstrate the integrity and therefore admissibility of exhibits.
3 categories of a victims medical status
- Alive and uninjured
- Alive but injured
- Shows no signs of life
instructions to person identifying body
It is important those carrying out the formal ID are full informed what is required of them and what they should expect to see when they view the deceased, particularly after a PM examination has taken place
Why important in some cases conduct area canvass at same time as offence
to capture people who regularly pass through that area at that time of day
2 reasons why important to do risk assessment relating to witness of serious offence.
must be conducted to establish the extent to which a witness might be at risk of intimidation and or physical harm.
