Investigation Principles

Question 1

The two key tasks of any investigation are:

Answer 1

1. Gathering and preserving evidence.
2. Accurate and detailed documentation.

Question 2

To maintain high standards in the investigation process, you must: (8)

Answer 2

-have an investigative MINDSET.
-have the ability to apply the APPRECIATION technique.
-always consider how your decisions will be SCRUTINISED under cross-examination later.
-pay meticulous ATTENTION to DETAIL.
-carry out your assigned tasks EFFICIENTLY.
-value the importance of PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY and OBJECTIVITY in conducting investigations.
-maintain excellent COMMUNICATION skills.
-work as a TEAM.

Question 3

Purpose of team conferences

Answer 3

-keep all members of the team UP TO DATE with developments.
-give team members the opportunity to EXCHANGE VIEWS and pass on important INFORMATION.
-give the 2IC the opportunity to PASS ON INSTRUCTIONS to staff on file management and other admin matters.
-give the OIC the chance to brief the team on important topics, priorities and which lines to follow.

Question 4

Types of conferences (4)

Answer 4

-initial.
-regular.
-debriefing.
-phase team.

Question 5

Team conferences must be carefully (3)

Answer 5

-planned.
-recorded.
-focused and managed to avoid excessive time use.