IN01 Initial Action Flashcards
<p>What is the systematic approach to investigation?</p>
<p><strong><u>V</u></strong>ictim/Informant - <span>optain particulars, obtain details of incident</span></p>
<p><strong><u>A</u></strong>ppreciation <span>-</span> <span>consider all factors/alternatives and devise a plan, what do I want to achieve</span></p>
<p><strong><u>W</u></strong>itnesses <span>- find out what happened, seek corroboration, seize evidence</span></p>
<p><strong><u>S</u></strong>cene <span>- identify and protect scene (freeze, control, preserve)</span></p>
<p><strong><u>E</u></strong>xhibits <span>- if serious leave as is, otherwise seize them per IN03</span></p>
<p><strong><u>E</u></strong>lements <span>- work out how to prove each element</span></p>
<p><strong><u>P</u></strong>owers <span>- assess what powers available to arrest/detain/search/seize</span></p>
<p><strong><u>O</u></strong>ffender <span>- decide whether to warn, report or arrest</span></p>
<p>What are the responsibilities of a scene guard?</p>
<p>UNBENT</p>
<ul><li>U - Unauthorised entry</li><li>N - Notebook recording</li><li>B - Brief authorised people</li><li>E - Explore and report suspicious activity</li><li>N - No contaminating it yourself</li><li>T - Think of the animals</li></ul>
<p>What do we consider en-route to the scene?</p>
<ul><li>Obtain:<ul><li>desciption of the suspect</li><li>& vehicle</li><li>direction of travel</li><li>any weapons carried (if any)</li></ul></li><li>Watch for any vehicles coming from scene and note REGO</li><li>Plan where to park car in relation to scene and designate this as Safe Forward Point (SFP)</li><li>Plan our initial actions upon arrival<ul><li>areas of responsibility with partner</li><li>who will deal with suspect/victim</li></ul></li></ul>
<p>Ways to obtain details of an incident from a victim/informant?</p>
<p><strong>TEDS</strong></p>
<p>Tell me - Explain - Describe - Show me</p>
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<p><strong>5 WH + H</strong></p>
<p>What? When? Where? Who? Why? How?</p>
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<p><strong>Examples - TEDS</strong></p>
<p><span>“<strong><u>T</u></strong>ell me everything that happened”</span></p>
<p><span>“You have told me that you saw the guy give the woman a crack. <strong><u>E</u></strong>xplain what you mean by this”</span></p>
<p><span>“<strong><u>D</u></strong>escribe the man”</span></p>
<p><span>“<strong><u>S</u></strong>how me what happened”</span></p>
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<p><strong>Example - 5 WH + H</strong></p>
<p><span>“What happened?; What did they say?"</span></p>
<p><span>“When did it happen?”</span></p>
<p><span>“Where did it happen?; Where were you standing?” <i>- Identify and preserve the scene</i></span></p>
<p><span>“Who was involved?; Who said that?"</span></p>
<p><span>“Why did this happen?”</span></p>
<p><span>“How did it happen?" - <i>Think exhibits and corrobation</i></span></p>
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<p>SFP vs CAP</p>
<p>SFP - Safe Forward Point</p>
<p><span>The SFP is a safe location near an incident from which the forward operations can be supported. SFP is generally chosen en-route to the scene.</span></p>
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<p>CAP - Common Approach Path</p>
<p><span>A path for movements in/out of the scene. Using a path which avoid any route possibly taken to/from the scene by the suspect(s) or the victim. This maintains the integrity of the scene (no contamination/removal of exhibits from original location).</span></p>
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<p>What are the main considerations when ensuring a scenes integrity?</p>
<p><strong>Freeze</strong> - keep scene it its original state, do not touch of move anything</p>
<p><strong>Control</strong> - all movement to/from scene</p>
<p><strong>Preserve</strong> - all relevant exhibits <span>(e.g. rubbish tin over footprint)</span></p>
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<p><span><strong>Clear</strong> the scene (contain them, warn not to discuss, obtain particulars).</span></p>
<p><span>Think <strong>BIG</strong> when setting boundaries to include the area from which the offender approached, entered and left the scene (incl. vehicles).</span></p>
<p><span>Allocate scene guards, give SITREPS (situation reports), brief staff.</span></p>
<p>Define appreciation in relation to systematic approaches to investigations</p>
<p>The appreciation technique is a <strong>method of problem solving</strong> that <strong>uses a set pattern</strong>, so that all <strong>possible factors and alternatives are considered</strong>. It is used to <strong>assess any given situation or incident</strong> and decide on the <strong>best course of action to take</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Consider</strong></p>
<ul><li>what you want to achieve</li><li>factors relevant to achieving your aim</li><li>alternative courses of action open to you</li><li>a plan outlining a best course of action open to you</li></ul>
<p><strong>Issues</strong></p>
<ul><li>safety issues to you, other stuff or members of the public</li><li>what assistance is required/available</li><li>time constraints</li><li>resources (other staff, lighting, barriers, PPE, comms)</li></ul>
<p>What contact details should you obtain from a victim or an informant?</p>
<p>>Full name - Address - Phone number - Email - Birthdate</p>
<p>>Occupation</p>
<p>>Employer - Address - Phone number</p>
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<p>Factors to consider when setting scene boundaries?</p>
<ol><li>Think BIG</li><li>Include are from which the offender approached, entered and left the scene (incl. vehicles)</li></ol>
<p>You arrive on scene to find someone dead, what are six steps to now take?</p>
<ol><li>Note warmth of body (or lack thereof)</li><li>Call for assistance from a doctor or ambulance</li><li>Note condition of clothing (wet, bloody, disarranged etc.)</li><li>Don't move body - treat as a scene</li><li>Stand still and record what you see such as position of the body, any exhibits, lighting, blood stains, items that appear out of place and so on</li><li>Sketch a plan including location the position of the body and exhibits</li></ol>
<p>Four things to do when intially speaking with the informant?</p>
<ol><li>Obtain brief facts</li><li>Ask informant to identify the victim and/or offender and give their whereabouts</li><li>Find out from the informant th elocation of the scene and the victim</li><li>Ask them to remain as to be re-interviewed later</li></ol>
<p>Pretend to detain someone</p>
<p>You are being detained under section 21 of the Search and Surveillance Act</p>
<p>or</p>
<p>You are being detained under the Search and Surveillance Act</p>
<p>then</p>
<p>State the rights caution as if you were arresting someone</p>
