area canvas

Question 1

In addition to door to door enquiries during the area canvass what other approaches can also be used to obtain information from the public

Answer 1

Media
poster campaign
mail drop 
high profile police presence 
social media

Question 2

During a briefing of an area canvas what is the appropriate instruction to give staff whom may speak to a witness who has evidence of a possible probative value

Answer 2

advise that evidence of a possible probative value must be obtained in a formal written statement rather than notebook form and endorsed by the person giving the statement

Question 3

how can specialist police units such as criminal profiling unit or criminal or geography profilers assist the O/C area canvass during the planning stage

Answer 3

They may be consulted to assist with setting parameters or identifying locations where suspects are likely to frequent or reside

Question 4

A master record of canvas progress must be maintained , what must this show

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Describe the reasons for the o/c investigation ,o/c area canvass and o/c suspects visiting the external general scene of a serious crime

Answer 5

to make a reconnaissance of the area , conduct an appreciation and set the parameters and objectives of the canvass

This will also provide a clear perspective of the area when it is referred to subsequently in statements and or briefings

Question 6

how can the O/C area canvass ensure that morale remains high

Answer 6

providing regular feedback on the way canvas enquires are contributing to the progress of the investigation , together with updates on the progress being made with other phases of the enquiry.

Question 7

timing of area canvas

Answer 7

in some cases the area canvas should be conducted at the same time as the original offence occurred to capture people who regularly pass through that area at that time of day

Question 8

at the completion of the area canvass phase the o/c area canvas must submit a report to the o/c investigation outlining the circumstances of to his particular aspect of the investigation. What matters must the report contain?

Answer 8

Should include a summary of all action taken,any significant findings,any action that has been undertaken which was outside of the original phase strategy.

Question 9

list four resources or tools that the o/c area canvas should seek to assist the canvas

Answer 9

• suitable street maps
• aerial photographs showing houses and location of sections
• geological information
• local council records and other applicable references

Question 10

describe two types of information that can obtained from police intelligence systems when carrying out a risk assessment during the planning phase of the area canvas

Answer 10

• violent offenders

- persons wanted by police on other crimes or wanted on warrants.

Question 11

what is the purpose of methodically constructed area canvass

Answer 11

presents a high likelihood of identifying or contacting the offender , an associate of the offender , significant witnesses,identifying evidence or exhibits and establishing significant facts