Lists

Question 1

How would you obtain key material from witnesses while at a scene? 8 steps

Answer 1

1. Obtain full details
2. Assemble them in clear area with officer
3. Isolate from each other if possible
4. Scoping interview
5. Establish whether anyone has left the area
6. Check if the witnesses have made any phone calls
7. Record registration numbers of nearby vehicles
8. Seize CCTV

Question 2

What are the steps to take when the victim is alive but injured? (11 steps)

Answer 2

1. Obtain status
2. Seize clothing
3. Establish ID
4. Obtain pre-transfused blood sample
5. Seize discarded bandages
6. Arrange firearm residue sample
7. Note and photograph injuries
8. Arrange DNA swabs
9. Obtain details of anyone who visits
10. Conduct scoping interview with victim
11. Prelim interview ambulance/hospital staff

Question 3

What steps to take when victim shows no signs of life: (12 steps)

Answer 3

1. Consider calling ambulance, note original body position
2. Remain with body for CIB
3. Arrange Dr to pronounce death
4. Treat victim as a scene
5. Leave clothes on body
6. Scoping interview medical staff
7. Ascertain if victim spoke to anyone before death
8. Record everything involving body
9. Record everything involving scene
10. Record all exhibits
11. Sketch a plan, position and exhibits
12. Provide info to O/C

Question 4

11 steps when removing a body from a scene:

Answer 4

1. Record position by sketch and get photos
2. Consider marking position
3. Record all details of position
4. Consider health risks
5. Cover hands and feet with paper bags
6. Ensure clothing on the body is not contaminated
7. Wrap the body in plastic sheets and place in body bag
8. Carefully search underneath where the body lay
9. Retain as exhibits, all sheets, bags or other materials used to transport
10. Obtain approval from OC investigation to remove body from the scene
11. Arrange contracted undertaker to remove body