Appointment And Responsibilities

Question 1

What is the purpose of the O/C Suspects?

Answer 1

They supervise the suspects team for the purpose of :

• obtaining info about suspects and POIs.
• obtaining enough info about suspects and POIs for the O/C I to establish their involvement or to eliminate
• seek evidence to cover the ingredients of the offence
• mitigating and dealing with possible defences
• providing a basis for further investigation

Question 2

What three categories do suspects fall into?

Answer 2

1. ID and profiling
2. Arrest/termination
3. Interviewing

Question 3

What are the responsibilities of the O/C Supsects?

Answer 3

• brief the suspects team
• determine investigation priorities
• provide briefings/debriefings

Question 4

What is covered in the suspect team briefing?

Answer 4

• analyse all information including statements, Police reports and scene info. The briefing should encompass:
• the circumstances, scene and witness evidence
• details of POIs, suspects
• description of suspects
• any MO/crime signatures

Question 5

How are investigation priorities set?

Answer 5

Suspects are investigated in order of priority. Where no firm line of inquiry then anonymous tips are given priority and acted on immediately.

Question 6

Why are suspect team briefings done regularly?

Answer 6

Inquiries and their results are discussed to maintain information flow between team members and the rest of the investigation staff. Priority info must be brought to the OCIs attention as necessary.