OC Suspect Flashcards
The OC Suspects is responsible for supervising the members of the Suspects Team for the purpose of:
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- obtaining information about suspects and persons of interest, as they are identified
- thoroughly profiling and investigating all suspects and persons of interest to establish involvement or eliminate
- seeking evidence to cover all elements of the offence(s)
- mitigating and dealing with possible defences
- providing a basis for further investigation.
Management of suspects falls into what three categories?
Identification and profiling.
Arrest/termination.
Interviewing.
Who determines the status of a person within the investigation?
Responsibility for determining the status of a person within the investigation whether as a suspect, person of interest, witness or victim rests with the OC Investigation.
What is a suspect?
is a person of interest who has gained added status because of a direct or indirect connection to the circumstances of the crime. Such a connection might relate to motive, opportunity or means.
What does OC Suspects cover when briefing team
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the circumstances of the offence including an analysis of the scene and witness evidence available
the full details of all persons of interest and any suspect, where the identity of suspects are known
details of any descriptions of the suspect provided by witnesses
whether any particular modus operandi/crime signatures have been identified.
Possible suspects may be indicated from or by:
AI FW MPG
area canvass
intelligence analysis
Police notings linking suspect to relevant area fingerprints, DNA samples
witness evidence
CHIS
response to publicity and media reports other
Police employees and groups
External Agencies
Trace Interview Eliminate Enquiries (TIE)
A TIE category is created by selecting a common characteristic shared by a group of people, which may include the offender.
Intel should aim to collect all available information and attempt to establish or find?
-the names and aliases used by the suspect
-the suspect’s previous criminal history, convictions and modus operandi
-places of residence, work and any other premises the suspect has access to
-details of vehicles owned, used or that the suspect has access to and their pattern of movements
- details of all cellular telephones used by the suspect a
- full description of the suspect
- a recent photograph of the suspect
- medical records
- whether the suspect has any access to firearms
- bank accounts
- internet profiles
- offender reports and intelligence notings
- employment details and attendance record
the suspect’s lifestyle and patterns and hobbies
- marital status, family members names and details of known associates
What are potential sources where information about a suspect may be acquired from?
Bank Records
Telco data
Computer Data
Phone/Computer dumps
GPS data
Internet Data
CCTV, and tracking
Before any arrest/termination, the OC Suspects must consult the OC Investigation regarding an arrest strategy, to ensure:
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an investigator is appointed to be responsible for each suspect.
the decision to prosecute, choice of charges and prosecution processes are conducted in accordance with the Solicitor-General’s Prosecution Guidelines
clarity on the position to be taken by Police on the question of bail
authority to engage the Crown Solicitor is obtained from the Police Prosecutions Service, where appropriate
the family of the deceased are updated via the Family Liaison Officer
prompt preparation of the prosecution file
compliance by the Disclosure Manager, or File Manager where one is not appointed
Prepping and interviewing as OC Suspects
Prep Interview:
- Choose right interviewed
- Plan interview, fully briefed, elements of offence. defences, challenges
- Special considerations
- Interview procedures
During any interview the OC () Suspects must ensure that:
- the interview is lawfully conducted
- the interview is monitored
- explanation is sought from the suspect in relation to any exhibits found.
After an arrest is made, the OC () Suspects should:
ensure suspects are isolated from each other, where there is more than one suspect. Understand cross contamination and keep offenders separated, and designate/allocate staff to each offender.
ensure that each suspect arrested is advised of their rights including juvenile rights (CYPF Act)
consider executing a search for evidence of the suspect’s person, vehicle, home and workplace.
On executing a search warrant:
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- establish the strategy for the search (forensic exam, ESR)
- legal authority exists
- specialists engaged (conference held)
- Police roles identified (Exhbitis, searchers, etc)
- Exhibits procedure followed- sealed, separated, itemised, receipted.
The OC Suspects will arrange for a Police doctor to examine the suspect. The doctor must:
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- note any injuries, such as scratches or bruises
- take samples identified as necessary using a specialist Medical Examination Kit, including: blood, saliva, head hair, pubic and body hair, fingernail scrapings, swabs of the suspect’s hands or other relevant areas
- swab the suspect’s hands for firearms residue
- provide a professional opinion regarding the condition of the suspect.
When a suspect is arrested for a homicide or other similarly serious crime, the following documentation must be completed:
NIA entry.
Message to the Deputy Commissioner: Operations by completing an update on the Serious Incident Report database.
Cancellation of NIA () ‘wanted’ references.
