IN01: Systematic Approach To Investigations Flashcards

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What does V in the Acronym mean and it’s relevance

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Victim

Details need to be noted
- Name
- D.O.B
- Address
- Occupation
- Employer Details
- Email
- Number

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What is the A in the VAWSEEPO Acronym and it’s relevance

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Appreciation

Think, plan and strategise. Consider all safety risks, assistance required, resources available, timeliness

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What does W in the Acronym mean and it’s relevance

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Witness

Interview them, take a statement and ensure it is signed in notebook. Use TEDS and 5W+H

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What does S in the Acronym mean and it’s relevance

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Scene

Freeze, control and preserve the scene. Ensure you know the exact location, entry exit points and think B I G.

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What does the 2 E’s in the Acronym VAWSEEPO mean and it’s relevance

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Exhibits and Elements

Ensure all exhibits are preserved as it helps builds the story. DNA, Weapons, Furniture, Clothing

Identify the offence committed, establish elements, prove each elements. Offence Analysis

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What does P in the Acronym mean and it’s relevance

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Powers

Arrest, detain and search and seize to legislation

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What does O in the VAWSEEPO Acronym mean and it’s relevance

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Offender

Warn, report or arrest. Read BOR. May carry out pat down

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Explain “Appreciation”

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Appreciation help assess any given situation, thinking of the best course of action

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Explain TEDS

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T-ell me
E-xplain
D-escribe
S-how me

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Explain 5W+H

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What, when, where, who, why and how

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What particulars do you need to obtain from the victim/informant?

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  • Full name
  • Full address
  • D.O.B
  • Email
  • Number
  • Occupation
  • Employer Details (Name, Number, Address)
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