Area Canvas Flashcards
1
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Objectives
A
- Identify the offender
- Identify and locate evidence such as vehicles, discarded clothing, weapons and other articles
- identify witnesses
- Gather information
2
Q
Appreciation process for area canvass
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- Determine the parameters and objective of the canvass
- Consider method and timing of enquiries
- Consider to what extent and for what purpose the canvass is being carried out
- Consider information obtained from what has already been done
3
Q
Relevant locations which may influence the setting of location parameters
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- Scenes (where victim/offender have been present, where offence took place)
- Premises within the line of sight of scenes
- Access and egress routes to and from scenes
- Areas where an offender may have lain in wait
- Location where victim was last seen alive
- Locations frequented by the victim
4
Q
A risk assessment of the area to be canvassed should be conducted identifying:
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- Violent offenders
- Persons wanted by Police
- Groups with linguistic or cultural needs
- Local incidents or issues people may raise with Police.
5
Q
Time parameters should be set for:
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- The offence (time between which it occurred)
- The scene (when people visited)
- Sightings
- Previous residents and visitors
6
Q
Witnesses may include people who have witnessed:
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- Events connected to an incident under investigation
- Sightings of the victim or offender before or after the event
- Sighting of other potential witnesses
- Sighting of relevant property or vehicles
7
Q
Key points for team briefings
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- Summarise the situation, and
detail duties and areas of responsibility - Emphasise need for thoroughness
- Stress that the questionnaire is only a guide, more questions may need to be asked
- Advise that evidence of possible probate value must be obtained in a FWS and questionnaire endorsed
- ## Consider visiting the area to reconcile actual address with maps
8
Q
The OC area canvas should continually review newly completed canvass form in order to:
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- Provide quality assurance
- Identify lines of enquiry
- Monitor ongoing progress
- Facilitate the detailed recording of progress
9
Q
A detailed master record of progress should show:
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- Which addresses have been visited
- Which occupants have been interviewed
- The documentation completed
- Any relevant comments
10
Q
Points to consider that may benefit the canvass:
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- Use of experts/cultural advisors
- Use of an aide-memoir/script to provide ready access to relevant information
- Leaflets to leave behind providing details of investigation and contact numbers
- Supplementary practice e.g Media, Mail Drop, high police presence including caravan
11
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To be covered in debriefs
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- Key locations where enquiries have been undertaken
- Parameters of initial police activity
- what questions were asked and any perceived issues from respondents
- What records have been completed
- Who has been spoken to at what address
- Details of premises where there was no response
12
Q
Part A form details
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- Street name
- House number
- Flat number
- Personal details of all residents and visitors at time of offence
- Vehicle details or residents
13
Q
Part B form details for each person spoken to:
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- Personal details
- Home details
- Work Detauls
- Answers to specific questions
14
Q
When a person spoken to in an area canvass has relevant information, the investigating member must:
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- Arrange for them to provide a FWS
- Record on their part B form they have made a FWS and record their description.
- Ensure the witness information is conveyed to OC area canvass and 2IC asap
15
Q
Before area canvass
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- Define objectives, area and scope
- Obtain suitable street and other maps of the area showing houses and sections
- Visit and inspect canvass area and record all addresses
- Assess action taken to date
- Identify parameters to be covered
- Assess staff, transport and other resources
