Additional questions

Question 1

When should OC body strip the clothing from the body

Answer 1

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

Question 2

What specific matters regarding each exhibit must OC exhibits determine

Answer 2

• 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

Question 3

OC area canvass submitting a report, what should it contain

Answer 3

• 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

Question 4

During course of some trials witness intimidation may occur. What can OC do

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

Four matter to cover from OC suspects in briefing team

Answer 5

• 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

Question 6

Section 10(4)

Answer 6

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

Question 7

4 benefits of applying appreciation technique

Answer 7

• 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

Question 8

Cultural liaison, the FLO should…

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Requirements file manager ensure are completed when setting up investigation headquarters

Answer 9

• location
• office support staff
• transport
• equipment
• communications
• ICT requirements

Question 10

Why is it impt to develop a forensic strategy for exam of exhibits

Answer 10

Allows the OC exhibits to prioritise tasks in line with the direction of the investigation.

Question 11

2 main purposes for police attending scene of any death

Answer 11

Investigate thoroughly and gather sufficient evidence to satisfactorily explain the circumstances of the death

Question 12

Action police take when body disturbed at scene

Answer 12

• 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

Question 13

What matters should OC Canvass record in a detailed master record

Answer 13

• which addresses have been visited
• which occupants interviewed
• the documentation completed
• any relevant comments made

Question 14

In case of homicide who takes VIS and then no older than…

Answer 14

Either FLO or homicide trained victim support worker. No older than 28 days at time of sentencing

Question 15

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.

Answer 15

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

Question 16

How can OC Area Canvass keep morale up of staff

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Describe 4 methods of identifying body when body decomposed

Answer 17

• fingerprints
• DNA profiling
• dental records
• eye examination records

Question 18

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

Answer 18

A plan must be prepared to preserve and recover all available physical evidence from the witness.

• Fibres
• Body fluids
• glass
• other material

Question 19

Initial actions of Disclosure manager

Answer 19

• 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

Question 20

Action of OC exhibit to take when are further enquiries

Answer 20

Must be highlighted to the 2IC investigation so that follow-up enquiries can be initiated

Question 21

Explain common approach path

Answer 21

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

Question 22

At conclusion of PM, OC body must hand exhibits to OC – list three things that must do

Answer 22

provide them with:

• the post mortem scene exhibit schedule
• copy of the OC bodys notebook entries
• formal statement

Question 23

When Crown solicitor directs police to interview alibi witness – actions police take

Answer 23

• 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

Question 24

In serious crime, dr may examine suspect- apart from noting injuries and taking samples, what else can dr report on.

Answer 24

provide a professional opinion regarding the condition of the suspect

Question 25

Describe chain of custody and state the purpose

Answer 25

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.

Question 26

3 categories of a victims medical status

Answer 26

• Alive and uninjured
• Alive but injured
• Shows no signs of life

Question 27

instructions to person identifying body

Answer 27

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

Question 28

Why important in some cases conduct area canvass at same time as offence

Answer 28

to capture people who regularly pass through that area at that time of day

Question 29

2 reasons why important to do risk assessment relating to witness of serious offence.

Answer 29

must be conducted to establish the extent to which a witness might be at risk of intimidation and or physical harm.