Initial Action Flashcards
Identification of homicide cases
Not all incidents involving homicides are readily identifiable as such.
List 9 instances (BADFUMSVV)
- Scene without a body
- Abduction
- Drug related
- Fatal fire
- Unexplained death/infant
- Missing person
- Suicide
- Violence reported
- Hut and run vehicle collision
Investigation Model (VAWSEEPO)
- Victim
- Appreciation
- Witnesses
- Scene
- Exhibits
- Elements
- Powers
- Offender
Basic principles underpinning all serious crime Investigations
Appreciation Process
Preserve life/scene
Identify Victim/Suspect (apprehend)
Secure Evidence
Appreciation Def.
A problem solving method that follows a series of steps to ensure the optimum course of action.
It considers all appropriate factors and weighs the benefit and risks to allow sound decision making.
An appreciation is an ongoing process which involves continually thinking and assessing new information.
Benefits of the appreciation technique (MRIIEEE)
Manage risk
Reduce uncertainty
Information police what they are expected to achieve
Increases chance of success
Eliminates duplication
Effective use of resources
Establishes a sequence of activities to carry out
AFCO
Aim - A short statement (a single objective)
Factors - any circumstance or fact (risk, location, suspect, resources, evidence, weather, environment)
Courses Open - possible options (act now, delay, advantages, disadvantages)
Outline Plan - proposed course of action/outcome (GSMEAC briefing)
Police purpose for death (I,G,E)
Investigate thoroughly and,
Gather sufficient evidence to,
Explain the circumstances of the death
Obtain from Informant/Complainant
(LSKD VARCHD)
L - location of scene
S - suspect identity and whereabouts
K - knowledge of their account
D - details of anyone at the scene
V - victims identity
A - actions the informant has taken
R - relationship with suspect/victim
C - circumstances leading up to incident
H - hazards or safety issues at scene
D - details of informant including demeanor, clothing
Obtain from Informant/Complainant
(LSKD VARCHD)
L - location of scene
S - suspect identity and whereabouts
K - knowledge of their account
D - details of anyone at the scene
V - victims identity
A - actions the informant has taken
R - relationship with suspect/victkm
C - circumstances leading up to incident
H - hazards or safety issues at scene
D - details of informant including demeanor, clothing
To reduce risk of evidence being lost or contaminated the complainant should? (List 6)
- Return to the proximity of scene
- Guard if safe to do so
- Not to enter the boundaries
- Prevent others from entering
- No to touch anything
- Await police and identify themselves when they arrive.
What should be first priority?
The safety of attending police officers.
Slightest possibility Victim is alive
- Commence first aid
- Call Ambulance
Prompt decisive action to preserve the scene will increase recovery of
Physical Evidence
What must you consider under S16(1) Evidence Act 2006 in relation to statements (circumstances/hearsay) NC CM CV CA
The nature of the statement
The content of the statement
The circumstances relating to the making of the statement
The circumstances relating to the veracity of the person making the statement
The circumstances relating to the accuracy of the person making the statement
Three categories of a victims medical status
- alive and uninjured
- alive but injured
- shows no signs of life
