Initial Investigation Flashcards
Attending an job
Description of suspect
Direction of travel
Any weapons involved
Arriving at scene
Park in a safe, clear area
Advise Comms of arrival
Revise you’re plan
Be aware of what’s happening
Provide SITREP
What is a common approach path
All movements in and out of a crime scene using a path avoiding any routes taken by suspect or victim
Freeze
Stop all movements in and out of the scene prevent contamination or evidence being lost
Control
Maintain control of the scene by controlling people’s movements
Preserve
Prevent further loss or potential loss of evidentially important items
Duties of a scene guard
Prevent unauthorised access
Record in notebook details anyone entering or exiting scene
Brief authorised personal
Reporting any suspicious behaviour
Avoid contamination or interference with scene
Remove animals from scene if possible
The powers of arrest
Safeguarding the public interest
Ensuring appearance in court
Protecting persons own interests
Section 316 Crimes Act
Any person who is arrested must be informed at the time and reason for the arrest
Section 315(2)(a) Crimes Act 1961
Find
Disturbing public peace
OR
Committing any offence punishable by imprisonment
Section 315(2)(b) Crimes Act 1961
Have good cause to suspect
Of having committed a breach of the peace
OR
Any offence punishable by imprisonment
Section 39(1) Summary Offences Act 1981
Have good cause to suspect
Of having committed an offence against this act
Except sections 17-20, 25, 32-38
Section 39(2) summary offences act 1981
Have within their view
Does an act a constable believes is an offence against sections 17-20,25,32-38
AND
Fails to give name, address or gives false details. Arrest for the offence seen being committed
