Induction Lists Flashcards
Before taking an exhibit make sure the finder has:
CALLC
Correctly preserved exhibit
Assign exhibit a unique number from the allocated range
Label the exhibit with a unique number and OP name
Labelled package and sealed exhibit in accordance with SOP
Correctly recorded exhibit on exhibit schedule
O/C Exhibits
REDCREEPS
Receiving exhibits
Ensure exhibit is labelled by finder with exhibit schedule
Deliver exhibit for analysis / examination
Consult 2IC regarding relevance and further enquires
Record exhibit in exhibit register
Ensure exhibit is uniquely numbered
Ensure security and continuity maintained
Prepare exhibit for court
Securing exhibit
Initial Action – Arrival
CRAPVISITS Communicate with COMMS Record common approach path Approach scene with radios and equipment Park in a clear safe area Vehicle leaving / record registration /stop it Informant - locate them Sitrep (early) Is there any interference with the scene Time of arrival Stop, look, listen to what is happening
Initial Action -Dead Victim
CORPSE Call Ambulance Obtain life extinct form Record body position / injuries Person's identity established Sketch and photograph Early update to O/C investigation
What to tell arriving CIB members
TWWW The situation What has been done What is being done What needs to be done immediately
Initial Action – Enroute
IRIP Information from COMMS Roles and responsibilities Inform Plan
Initial Action – Offender
CRIMS Conduct Search (S&S) Record admissions / routes taken Interview Make notes of demenour and condition Separate and isolate
Initial Action – Victims
FIRSTAID First Aid Injuries Record and photograph Scene - victim Take DNA Accompany to hospital Interview Dying declaration
Victim
PPP
Preserve life
Prevent further harm
Prelim interview
Minimising contamination risks
PRE SOAK NP Preserve and control the scene Records of personal attending and examining Ensure exhibit integrity Stepping plates Obtain elimination foot / finger prints and DNA Avoid examining associated crimes scenes Keep scene activity and seizure records Use protective clothing Use new and clean packaging material
Scene Examination - Objectives of a crime scene examination
DECIEVE IC
Defences excluded
Establish if offence committed
Corraborate witness and victim accounts
Identify the suspect and establish contact with the scene
Establish offence key elements for basis of enquiry
Verify admissions and confessions
Exonerate innocent
Identify people associated with scene
Corroborate or exclude the other evidence relating to the offence
Actions prior to attending the scene
CLASSES Cordons have been set up Legal requirements Additional O/C appointed - scene, body etc Specialists have been contacted Staff members have been briefed Equipment sent or requested Sufficient staffing
Scene responsibilites - O/C
SCENECRABO
Stategy for examination
Control / freeze / guard / preserve the scene / ensuring it is safe
Exhibit over seen (uplifting / inspecting / delivering)
ReleveNt exhibits in Court
Experts / photos and finger prints arranged
Communication between scene and O/C investigation
Reconnaissance and reconstruction
Approach / Common approach path
Brief staff of duties
Overseeing the crime scene examination
Scene strategy
PARCELS Placement of hot, warm or cold zones Any specialists required Recording system to be used (exhibit schedule) Contamination protection methods Exhibit handling (security / packaging etc) Likelihood of evidence deteriorating Starting place
Definition - Scene Reconnaissance
A reconnaissance is the preliminary or survey made to get an overall picture of the scene without disturbing the evidence
