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what are the two key tasks in any investigation
the two key tasks in any investigation are:
- the gathering and preserving of evidence
- documentation
what is a factor
A factor is any circumstance or fact that could possibly have an effect on the manner in which you achieve your desired outcome.
Ask the question
- so what?
- what does this mean?
- in order to thoroughly examine each factor and draw logical conclusions from it
what factors would you consider if you arrive at a stabbing in a park on a stormy day
- preserving the knife
- the stormy weather
- the park is a public space
- the time of day so and who is present at the park
- legal powers to seize the knife
what is an appreciation
an appreciation is a proven method of problem solving. the process follows a series of steps to ensure the optimum course of action is decided upon. it considers all appropriate factors and weighs the benefits and risks of all alternative solutions, allowing sound decisions to be taken.
how do you maintain high standards in an investigation process
- have an investigative mindset
- have ability to apply appreciation technique
- consider how decisions will look under cross examination later on
- meticulous attention to detail
- carry out assigned tasks efficiently
- value the importance of professionalism, integrity and objectivity in investigations
- good communication skills
- team work
what would you provide a pathologist before the post mortem examination
- MEK
- toxicology kit
- protective clothing
- exhibit packaging supplies
- scene exhibit schedule
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- photographs from the scene if available
if a witness in a crime scene has evidence that is of probative value what must you instruct the staff member dealing with the witness
- record the witness account in a formal written statement and ensure it is endorsed by the witness
in the appreciation technique what is a plan
- a proposed course of action designed to put the selected course into action in order to achieve the desired aim
- should be the logical outcome of the appreciation, clear and concise
what information should you obtain from a key informant or witness while police are still on the way to the scene
- id and location of the offender
- id of the victim
details of anyone else at the scene - what informant/complainant knows
- details of location of the scene
in the appreciation technique, what is courses open
- a list of all possible ways for the aim to be achieved
- considers all the factors and the deductions made from those factors
- carefully examines advantages and disadvantages of each alternative
how would you preserve and recover evidence from a forensically important witness
- immediate dna swabs from any areas of the witness the suspect may have touched
- immediate dna swabs of any blood present on the witness
- forensic medical examinations
- seizure of clothing and footwear
- seizure of any items or property touched by the suspect
what is the purpose of team conferences
- to keep all members up to date
- to allow team members opportunity to exchange views and pass on important info
- to allow 2IC to pass on info about file management and admin matters
- to allow oc to give brief on investigatively important topics, priorities and enquiries
team conferences must be
- planned
- recorded
- focussed and managed
what actions should you take at the hospital with injured subject/victim
- establish medical condition via doctor or nurse
- establish victim id
- seize victims clothing
- note and photos of injuries
what actions could you take to control people at a scene to gain control of the scene
- take control of the scene
- exercise warrantless powers under sns 2012
- clear the scene of persons and if possible contain them nearby
- identify and locate the complainant and conduct a preliminary interview
