General Flashcards
What are the 2 key tasks of any investigation?
- Gathering and Preserving evidence
- Accurate and detailed documentation
List ways you can maintain high standards in the investigation process:
- Have an investigative mindset
- Apply the appreciation technique
- Consider how your actions will be cross examinated months later
- Carry out assigned tasks efficiently
- Maintain excellent communication skills
- Work as a team
What is the purpose of holding team conferences?
- Keep all members of the team up to date with developments
- Give members opportunity to exchange views and pass on information
- Give 2IC chance to pass on instructions
- Brief the team on important topics
Team conferences must be….
- Planned
- Recorded
- Focused (to avoid excessive time use)
Different types of conferences include?
- Initial
- Regular
- Debriefing
- Phase team
What are the 3 key elements to a Homicide?
- Location
- Victim
- Suspect
What is the Police purpose at a death?
To investigate thoroughly and gather sufficient evidence to explain the circumstances of death
What are the requirements of the file manager in relation to setting up the investigation headquarters?
Liaise closely with 2IC to establish requirements including:
- Location
- Office support staff
- Transport
- Equipment
What are the main functions/role of the file manager?
- Establishing and maintaining the investigation headquarters
- Support 2IC
- Manage file relating to investigation
- Assist with preparation of file
- Assist with management of trial
To ensure an effective communication flow within the investigation the file manager must?
- Set up and manage electronic staff folders
- Generate a NIA file manager
- Source stationary
- Set up trays
- Provide staff with new notebooks
The file manager, under the direction of the 2IC, must review the file in order to?
- Establish if any enquiries remain outstanding
- Ensure enquiries underway are still relevant
- Prepare for any external reviews
