ASAI - Key Process - Preliminary Interview

Question 1

What is established in a prelim interview?

Answer 1

BUMPS

-BRIEF outline of facts
-URGENT investigation needs considering potential for loss of evidence
MEDICAL circumstances
PUBLIC and victim safety
SUSPECTS likely actions

Question 2

Who should conduct a prelim interview?

Answer 2

An ASA investigator.If not available a supervisor must task the most suitable police officer to conduct the interview and record why this decision was made in the NIA review node.

Question 3

What is the procedure for conducting a prelim interview?

Answer 3

1. Ensure the victim is safe and the interview environment is comfortable and private. (if conducted at police station room must not be used by suspect/offender)
   Also ensure all initial contact actions have been undertaken.

2.Ensure specialist support has been offered/arranged.

3. Use open TEDS questions to establish
What has happened
When did it happen
Where did it take place
Who is the offender
making sure not to contaminate the victims recall

4. Record all info obtained in your notebook
5. Do not conduct a formal interview unless asked to by a supervisor.

Question 4

What steps should be taken after the prelim interview?

Answer 4

1. Re-assess the investigation considering what further investigation precedures are necessary including:
   - public safety
   - need to secure and preserve fragile evidence
   - secure/contain crime scene
   - ID/locate witnesses
   - ID/apprehension of suspect considering whether to talk to the suspect or delay speaking with them
2. Consider if recent photo of victim is necessary for comparison purposes
3. If the victims clothing is required then ensure suitable clothing is available for the victim
4. Ensure victim is advised of specialist support services