INV101 Flashcards
Test Questions
Full Appreciation
A lengthy plan that is done for difficult or complex problems
Short Appreciation
More likely to be a brief list of bullet points on a notebook page and done for urgent or less complicated problems
An appreciation is the mental process, the written plan….
Records decision making and shows why a certain course of action was decided
Working Rules
The knowledge and skills learnt from investigator experience.
Hypothesis and why you use them
Hypothesis suggest explanations for a group of facts. They can be used to generate lines of inquiry.
In the appreciation technique, what is a factor?
A statement of truth about a known influence or circumstance.
Sequential steps of the Appreciation technique
Aim, factors, courses open, plan
Statement that best describes investigative mindset
A principled approach to the way investigators examine material and make appropriate and reasonable decisions.
For any investigation you should aim to collect, what?
The maximum amount of material and examine for its use
When is CSV1 required?
When there’s a victim, because they entitled to specific services at the court
Principle laid down in the Victims Rights 2002, Police must inform victims what?
They are entitled to access to welfare, health, medical or legal services.
O/C or suitably tasked person is responsible for preparation of VIS
True
Must ascertain early n the initial interview with a victim who has been assaulted…
The safety of the victim and the seriousness of the offence.
If not subject to orders or restrictions, can a VIS be distributed?
Yes
VIS is a record of the victims own words about what happened and their opinion of the offender
False
A victim of a section 29 offence should be advised of their right to be on a VNR….
At the time of the offenders arrest (if practicable)
Intention of the POL 1060 is to…
Record Police action for the on going physical and emotional safety of the victim
When a victim is identified a VIS must be taken when the offender is due in court for sentencing.
False
When Police are called to a prowler and the victim is a mother and children living alone or an elderly person a victim support referral must be completed.
True
Who is responsible for giving the victim of a section 29 offence a POL1065?
O/C who arrests and charges the offender.
Police responsibilities to the victim when a section 29 suspect is released on bail?
Police must advise all victims as soon as practicable of the outcome and conditions of any bail application
How to ascertain whether a victim has been registered on the VNR?
Query the notifications database on the national bulletin board
Define section 29 offences
Sexual or serious assault resulting in injury, death or being rendered incapable or leading to the having fears for their safety or the safety of their family.
Being on the VNR means the victim will be notified….
By the agency where the offender is held of any information concerning changes to the offenders bail, release, escape or death.
If a special consideration witness refuses to be interviewed but is happy to discuss informally you may still discuss the offence with them and continue to question and clarify information.
True
Care must be taken in police interaction with a witness because…
A witness needs and individual circumstances must be taken into account by an interviewer.
A witness reluctant to give information that will incriminate a friend should be advised of the consequences if they withhold information…
False
Is a child or youth under the age of 18years a special consideration witness?
Yes because their age and maturity level may mean they are vulnerable in an interview situation.
Should an intoxicated witness be considered a special consideration witness.?
Yes because their ability to give accurate information is affected.
In the engage and explain phase of an interview with a witness who is fearful or distressed about the consequences of making a statement you should….
Consider their concerns, assess their reasons, discuss with your supervisor if a visually recorded interview is required.
Special consideration witness maybe described as vulnerable. Vulnerable means…
Susceptible, defenceless, in a weak position.
A special consideration witness is…
Affected by the nature of the offence or has personal characteristic affecting their ability to communicate easily.
