Initial Response

Question 1

2 key tasks of an investigation

Answer 1

Gathering and preserving evidence

documentation

Question 2

Types of conferences

Answer 2

Initial

regular

debriefing

phase team

Question 3

Initial responders primary functions

Answer 3

Attending the scene at an early stage

taking control of the situation

coordinating tasks

Question 4

Incidents not initially identifiable as homicide include

Answer 4

Report of a missing person

sudden unexplained death of an infant

unexplained death

report of an abduction

crime scene without a body

hit and run

suicide

fatal fire

drug related deaths

Question 5

VAWSEIPO

Answer 5

Victim 
appreciation 
Witnesses 
scene
exhibits 
ingredients 
powers 
offenders

Question 6

Define appreciation

Answer 6

A proven method of problem solving follows a series of steps to ensure the optimum course of action it considers all appropriate factors and weighs the benefits and risks. It is an ongoing process.

Question 7

4 parts to an appreciation

Answer 7

Aim
factors
courses open
plan

Question 8

At the scene preservation of life

Answer 8

Police must ensure their own safety, safety of other responders and that of others present

Question 9

What to ask an informant if there may be a delay

Answer 9

Return to the scene and guard it if safe to do so

not to enter the obvious boundaries

not to touch or move anything

to prevent others from entering or touching the scene

to identify themselves to the first police

Question 10

Medical status of the victim

Answer 10

Alive and uninjured

alive but injured

shows no sign of life

Question 11

4 steps at hospital

Answer 11

Obtain a medical opinion as to current condition

seize victims clothing and possessions

establish victims identity

note and photograph any injuries

Question 12

Purpose of a scene guard

Answer 12

No unauthorised entry to the scene

Integrity of evidence is secured

intelligence opportunities are maximized

contamination issues are managed

Question 13

Scene guard duties

Answer 13

Secure scene

record details

control movements

record movements

brief others

avoid disturbance

protect the scene

brief replacement scene guard

Question 14

Steps to preserve scene

Answer 14

Identify

secure

preserve

consider

record

Question 15

Procedure for suspects at the scene

Answer 15

• Separate
• consider their condition
• ask them to remain and co-operate
• if refuses consider grounds to arrest
• prevent cross-contamination
• search the suspect
• note their appearance and behaviour
• record everything they say

Question 16

What’s to brief the OC investigation at a scene

Answer 16

What has occurred

what action has been taken

what has not been done

what needs to be done

Question 17

Steps to control people at the scene to gain control of the scene

Answer 17

• Take control of the scene
• exercise warrantless powers
• clear the scene of persons and contain them nearby
• identify the complainant and conduct a prelim interview
• arrange detailed interviews and statement

Question 18

Benefits of an appreciation

Answer 18

Manages risk

effective use of resources

eliminates duplication

reduces uncertainty

Question 19

2 purposes NZ police attending sudden death

Answer 19

1. Investigate thoroughly

2. Gather evidence to explain the circumstances of the death

Question 20

What is a factor ?

Answer 20

Any circumstance or fact that could possibly have an effect on the manner in which you will achieve your desired outcome