Module 9 - CRIME SCENE Flashcards
What is Section 90 and Section 95?
Section 90 – Establish Crime Scene
Section 95 – Powers at Crime Scene
How do you establish a crime scene?
• Traffic
• Serious Indictable
• Secondary Serious Indictable
What are the perimeters at a crime scene?
Inner and outer
What is a crime scene?
An area/place where you reasonably suspect that a crime scene/serious incident may have occurred
Why is it important to investigate?
Scene is a focal point of the investigation and it is here that valuable physical evidence is most likely found
How many times can you establish a crime scene in the same premises?
ONE – if you want another one you need a really good reason for a crime scene warrant unless It is a separate offence, you can go back without a warrant for a difference incident
How long can you exercise crime scene powers?
a. Rural = 6 hours
b. Everywhere else = 4 hours
What is Section 11, 12, 13 & 19?
• 11 = Identity of unknown may be required to be disclosed (Witness)
• 12 = If you fail, charged
• 13 = False or misleading identity
• 19 = request but no offence
What is the Theory of Transference in regards to a crime scene?
Every contact leaves a trace
What is Section 146?
Investigation
What is Section 147?
Powers and Law
What is Section 105?
CANCEL
According to LEPRA 2002 (NSW) 92 (3), how long can police exercise crime scene powers before having to obtain a scene warrant?
Four hours or less, or for a period of 6 hours or less in the case of a rural area
Under LEPRA 2002 (NSW) Section 95 a police officer may seize a knife believed to have been used in the commission of an offence?
True
It is desirable that a notebook statement?
a. Complies with the form of a typed statement
b. Contains the detail of a typed statement
c. Complies with the content of a typed statement
Under LEPRA, Section 95 a police officer may not remove a person from a crime scene when they fail to comply with such a direction
False
Can a subsequent crime scene be established on the same premises within a 24-hour period?
True
The power for police to inspect vehicles for defects comes from the Road Transport Act 2013 (NSW), Section?
Section 76
The theory of transference dictates that when two objects come into contact with one another, each will take something from the other object or leave something behind, what is the name of this theory?
Locard’s
LEPRA 2002 (NSW) contains a number of sections governing a police officer’s crime scene powers, what part covers these sections?
Part 7
When a police officer, in their course of duty, requires the disclosure of a persons identity, what Act and section gives them the power to request identity?
Section 11
LEPRA 2002 (NSW) provides police who are lawfully on premises with the power to establish a crime scene, what section is this?
Section 88
Under LEPRA 2002 (NSW), Section 95 a police officer may open locked drawers and cupboards, as long as no damage is made to the thing or lock?
True
According to LEPRA 2002 (NSW) there are circumstances that a crime scene may be established, what section supports this?
Section 90
Under LEPRA 2002 (NSW), Section 95 a police officer may not investigate the crime or incident?
False
What impact does doli incapax have on an offender aged under the age of 10?
Offender below the age of 10 years old cannot be charged with a criminal offence
Under LEPRA 2002 (NSW), Section 95 a police officer may prevent a person from removing evidence from a crime scene?
True
Under LEPRA 2002 (NSW), Section 95 a police officer may not remove panels from a vehicle?
False
The charter of victims’ rights lists 18 rights for victims of crime in NSW. What applies to these rights?
a. Access to Service
b. Courtesy, compassion, and respect
Under LEPRA 2002 (NSW), Section 95 a police officer may not photograph the scene?
False
Under LEPRA 2002 (NSW), Section 95 a police officer may remove obstruction?
True
Under LEPRA 2002 (NSW), Section 95 a police officer may turn on light switches and lamps?
True
Corrupt activities can include perjury, tampering, verballing, and planting evidence?
True
NSW police may transport persons to and from mental health facilities and other health facilities, What Act and Section supports this?
Mental Health Act 2007 (NSW), Section 81
Under LEPRA 2007 (NSW), Section 95 a police officer may not direct a person to leave a crime scene?
False
