Bully Flashcards
When should OC body strip the body of clothing or personal effects?
Stripping of the body will take place immediately before the post mortem examination commences, but must only be undertaken on the specific direction of the OC investigation
The OC exhibits has a responsibility to maintain an awareness of the significance of each exhibit and what examinations may be available. What other specific matters regarding each exhibit must the OC exhibits determine?
The OC exhibits will determine, plan and record the examination and interrogation of every exhibit and establish it’s relevance to the investigation.
Upon the completion of the area canvass phase the OC area canvass must submit a report to the OC investigation outlining the circumstances of this particular aspect of the investigation. What matters must the report contain?
- ) summary of all actions taken
- ) any significant findings highlighted
- ) attention drawn to any action that has been undertaken which was outside of the original phase strategy
During the course of some criminal trials it is necessary for police to consider that witness intimidation may occur. By maintaining contact with a witness who may be the subject of intimidation, what information can the OC case or OC witness ascertain?
By maintaining contact with witnesses, police will be more likely to become aware of any threats, intimidation or interference and arrange for appropriate action to be taken; such as initiating the witness protection program.
The first duty of the OC suspects is to brief their suspects team members. What four matter must the OC suspects cover in the briefing?
- ) 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 is known
- ) details of any descriptions of the suspect provided by witnesses
- ) whether any particular MO/crime signatures have been identified
S10(4) of the CDA 2008 governs the disclosure of material to the defence. What obligation is imposed by this subsection on the person providing disclosure?
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 readily be accessible to the defendant. Consideration must be given to whether a defendant has ‘ready’ access to a computer with which to access electronic disclosure, particularly if remanded in prison.
Describe four of the benefits of applying an appreciation technique when problem solving.
Informs all police what they are expected to achieve
Increases the chances of success i.e. the investigative aims/objectives being met
Establishes a sequence of activities to be carried out
Manages risk
Reduces uncertainty
Eliminates duplication
Ensures nothing is overlooked
Effective use of resources
Describe why it is important for the FLO to identify cultural origins of the victims family and to ensure they are familiar with relevant cultural beliefs and protocols?
To enhance relations with the family and to contribute to the victim’s profile
What requirements must the file manager ensure are completed when setting up the investigation headquarters in a serious crime investigation?
Location Office support staff Transport Equipment Communications ICT requirements
Why is it important to develop a forensic strategy for the examination of exhibits?
Developing a strategy for examination of exhibits allows the OC exhibits to prioritise tasks in line with the direction of the investigation
What are the two main purposes for Police attending the scene of any death?
To investigate thoroughly
To gather sufficient evidence to satisfactorily explain the circumstances of any death
What action must police attending a scene where the body has been disturbed take?
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
What matters should the OC area canvass record in the detailed master record of ongoing progress?
Which addresses have been visited
Which occupants interviewed
Documentation completed
Any relevant comments made
In the case of a homicide, who takes the VIS from family?
Homicide trained victim support volunteers are trained to assist police by taking VIS from surviving family members
A VIS must be available for sentencing of the defendant. The statement should be no older than how many days?
28 days
Initial response staff who have arrived at the scene of a stabbing have found the victim in a serious condition. The victim is anticipated to die of the injuries and a verbal statement is recorded by police. In order for the statement to be admissible under s18(1)(a) of the EA 2006, how can police satisfy the court that the statement is admissible?
In order for the verbal statement to be considered as admissible under s18(1)(a), the court must be satisfied that both the content of the statement and the person who made it are reliable.
How can OC area canvass ensure the staff moral remains high?
The OC area canvas should ensure moral remains high and this can be achieved by 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.
Describe the method of investigation that may be used to assist in identifying the victim where the body is decomposed, dismembered or otherwise unsuitable for visual identification?
Fingerprints
DNA profiling
Dental records medical examination; including scars, birth marks, prostethics, xrays, surgical wounds, amputations and tattoos.
Some witnesses may have been so proximate to events that it is likely evidence was transferred to the witness, from the victim, suspect, or the scene itself.
a) what action must the interviewing police officer take regarding the witness prior to an interview taking place?
b) state the types of physical evidence that may be present on the witness.
a) before the witness is interviewed, a plan must be prepared to preserve and recover all available physical evidence from the witness.
b) DNA, fingerprints, clothes, footwear, fibres, bodyfluids, glass, or other material
Describe the initial actions the disclosure manager must take when appointed to the role in a serious crime investigation?
Read the disclosure managers desk file
Access the current serious crime temple downloaded to the local district shared drive, for use during the investigation
Report to the 2IC to receive a briefing, tasking, establishing what information is and is not discoverable, and ongoing supervision
What action must the OC exhibits take when becoming aware that further enquiries are required in relation to a particular exhibit?
Where the OC exhibits becomes aware that further enquiries are required in relation to a particular exhibit, this must be highlighted to the 2IC so that follow up enquiries can be initiated.
Explain what a common approach path is used for at serious crime scenes?
A common approach path is an approach path for all movements into and out of the scene, using a path which avoids any route possibly taken to or from the scene by the suspect or victim
At the conclusion of the post mortem, the OC body must hand all exhibits to the OC exhibits. List the other three things that the OC body must also provide.
The post mortem scene exhibit schedule
Copy of notebook entries by the OC body
Formal written statement
When a crown solicitor directs police to interview an alibi witness, what actions must the police take?
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
In a serious crime investigation it may be necessary for a police doctor to examine a suspect. Apart from taking samples and noting injuries on the suspect, what other matters can the doctor attend to?
Provide a professional opinion regarding the condition of the suspect
Record any explanations comments made by the suspect about the offence or the cause of any injuries
Describe what is meant by the chain of custody and the purpose?
The chain of custody includes 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 the admissibility of exhibits.
A priority at a serious crime incident is to establish the physical condition of the victim. What are the three categories of the victim’s medical status?
Alive and uninjured
Alive but injured
Shows no signs of life
The OC body is responsible for arranging the formal identification of the victim. What instructions must the OC body provide to the family or friends who are to make the identification?
It is important those carrying out the identification are fully informed what is required of them and what they should expect to see when they view the deceased, particularly after a post mortem examination has taken place.