Evidence

Question 1

2 examples of physical evidence

Answer 1

Documents

Objects

Question 2

2 examples of forensic evidence

Answer 2

Fingerprints

DNA

Question 3

2 examples of digital evidence

Answer 3

Computer records

CCTV

Question 4

What is the best evidence?

Answer 4

Direct evidence

Question 5

Define material

Answer 5

Material of any kind, including information and objects, which is obtained in the course of a criminal investigation and which may be relevant to the investigation

Question 6

Name digital technology and best evidence

Answer 6

CCTV
Body worn video
Witness mobile phone
Cameras in cars 
Cameras on helmets
Evidence

Question 7

Specialist support

Answer 7

Financial crime
Hi tech crime
Medical experts
Criminal investigation department
Open source experts

Question 8

Define regulation of investigatory powers 2000 (RIPA)

Answer 8

The act allows for the lawful interference with the right to respect for private and family life, under article 8 of the European convention on human rights, in justified circumstances where law enforcement agencies can show that such interference is necessary, proportionate and in accordance with a legitimate aim

Question 9

What is surveillance

Answer 9

The monitoring, observing, listening to person, their movement, their conversations or other activities or communications
Surveillance by or with the assistance of a surveillance device

Question 10

Explain covert

Answer 10

Carried out in a manner that is calculated to ensure that the person who are subject of the surveillance are unaware that it is or may be taking place

Question 11

What is directed surveillance?

Answer 11

Within RIPA, covert surveillance is classed as directed surveillance if it is undertaken:
For the purpose of a specific investigation or specific operation
In such a manner as is likely to result in the obtaining of private information about a person

Question 12

Authorisation for directed surveillance

Answer 12

Requires authorisation of a superintendent although if urgent can be given by an inspector

Question 13

What is intrusive surveillance

Answer 13

Within section 26 (4) RIPA, covert surveillance is classed as intrusive surveillance if it
Is carried out in relation to anything taking place on a residential premises or in a private vehicle and involves the presence of an individual on the premises or in the vehicle or is carried out by the means of surveillance device

Question 14

What is ANPR?

Answer 14

Automatic number plate recognition

Question 15

What is ANPR used for

Answer 15

Used to help detect, deter and disrupt criminality at a local, force, regional and national level
Provides lines of enquiry and evidence in the investigation of crime

Question 16

Always remember 4 Rs

Answer 16

Record
Retain
Review
Reveal

Question 17

What is ATLAS?

Answer 17

A- Ask
T- test
L- learn
A- adapt
S- share

Question 18

College of policing definition for evidence based policing

Answer 18

In an evidence based policing approach, police officer and staff create, review and use the best evidence to inform and challenge policies, practises and decisions

Question 19

Stages of EBP

Answer 19

Identify problem
Define problem
Understand problem 
Develop ideas
Identify opportunities
Plan
Implement 
Evaluate

Question 20

Consider when applying EBO

Answer 20

Who’s involved
What’s involved
Data sources

Question 21

The nudge concept

Answer 21

Nudge is a concept in behavioural Economics, political theory and behavioural sciences which proposes positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions as ways to influence the behaviour and decision making of groups or individuals