Family Liason

Question 1

Describe the primary function of the FLO

Answer 1

An investigator and not a support person. However in performing this role the FLO must also offer, facilitate and coordinate support that addresses the needs of the family

Question 2

A family liaison plan should be recorded, and contain

Answer 2

Selection of the FLO and criteria employed for the selection

Exit plan for the FLO

Objectives of the FLO

Assessing the most appropriate methods of conducting interviews with family members including the use of specialist interviewers

Info to be released and withheld from family

Requests made by family members not agreed to and the reasons for this

Complaints made by the family and the OC INV action to progress and resolve

Any member of family who could be considered a suspect

Liaison with Victim Support

Question 3

When implementing the FLO plan, the FLO should OD which family members to liaise with at an early stage. Describe who family relates to

Answer 3

Partners, parents, siblings, children, guardians, whanau and any others who have a direct close relationship to victim

Includes chosen family

Should reflect the victims culture and lifestyle

Question 4

What should a FLO do in relation to a victims cultural origin

Answer 4

Identify the cultural origins of the victims family and ensure they are familiar with the cultural beliefs and protocols, to enhance relations with the family and contribute to the victims profile

Question 5

What should a FLO do in relation to a victims cultural origin

Answer 5

Identify the cultural origins of the victims family and ensure they are familiar with the cultural beliefs and protocols, to enhance relations with the family and contribute to the victims profile

Question 6

I’m the case of a serious crime involving Māori victim, an to liaison officer ILO must be engaged as early as possible. In what ways can ILO provide assistance to the investigation

Answer 6

Support, understanding and awareness of the Māori traditions, protocols and beliefs and enhance relations between the investigation, family of the deceased and Māori community

Question 7

In a case of homicide, who takes the VIS and how long before sentencing should they be obtained

Answer 7

Homicide trained victim support volunteer
VIS must be available for sentencing and not older than 28 days at time of sentencing