Family Liaison

Question 1

Primary function of FLO

Answer 1

Is that of an investigator and not a support person. However, still may offer and coordinate support

Question 2

Who family relates to

Answer 2

Partners, parents, siblings, children, guardians, whanau and other who had close relationship with the victim. Also chosen family and should reflect victims culture/lifestyle.

Question 3

4 things FLO to inform family after arrest

Answer 3

• Rights to VNR / Ascertain views on bail / Charges laid or reasons why not / Date of each court appearance/ Bail conditions / Any name suppression sought

Question 4

Family liaison plan

Answer 4

FAMILY LIAISON PLAN

• Exit plan for FLO
• Objectives of family liaison
• Assessing appropriate methods of conducting interviews with family
• Information to be released/withheld
• Complaints made by family and actions to progress/resolve
• Liaison with victim support

Question 5

Instructions to person ID body

Answer 5

Ensure they are fully informed of what is required of them and what they should expect to see, particularly after PM

Question 6

Cultural beliefs

Answer 6

FLO should identify any cultural origins of victims family and ensure they are familiar with relevant beliefs/protocols to enhance relations

Question 7

Who takes the vis and how old can it be for sentencing

Answer 7

Homicide trained VS volunteers are trained to assist Police by taking VIS.
No older than 28 days at sentencing

Question 8

Way Iwi can provide assistance

Answer 8

Support an understanding/awareness of Maori traditions, protocols, beliefs and enhance relations between investigation, family and deceased family

Question 9

Victim lifestyle enquires

Answer 9

People - friends, colleagues, partners, travel, social media

Passive - NIA, medical history, HSMU, banking records, mental health