OC Suspects 1

Question 1

Purpose of Suspects Team (5)

Answer 1

-obtaining INFORMATION about suspects and POIs.
-thoroughly PROFILING and INVESTIGATING all suspects and POIs.
-Seeking EVIDENCE to cover all elements of the offence.
-Mitigating and dealing with possible DEFENCES, where appropriate.
-Providing a BASIS for further investigation.

Question 2

Three categories for management of suspects…

Answer 2

-Identification and profiling.
-Arrest/termination.
-Interviewing.

Question 3

Initial briefing for suspects team should encompass…(4)

Answer 3

-CIRCUMSTANCES of the offence, including scene analysis and witness information.
-full details of all POIs and any known suspects.
-Any suspect DESCRIPTIONS from witnesses.
-MOs or signatures identified.

Question 4

Identify suspects via…(12)

Answer 4

-area canvass
-Intel analysis
-NIA Notings
-fingerprints
-DNA samples
-witness evidence.
-Family Harm teams
-CHIS
-response to publicity, media appeals.
-Other Police units, teams
-External Govt agencies (OT, Corrections, Customs)
-NGOs or venues (ethnic groups, charities, hostels)

Question 5

Where the place of residence of an unknown suspect has been identified, consider…(7)

Answer 5

-NIA
-Local council for property ownership records.
-Reconnaissance
-Surveillance
-Photos of persons/vehicles coming and going.
-Monitoring use of suspect’s phone (interception).
-Utility providers.

Question 6

Intelligence Categories - type of info that can be gathered/analysed for a suspect (20)

Answer 6

-NAMES and aliases used by the suspect
-previous criminal HISTORY, convictions, MO
-residences, work address and any other PREMISES they have access to.
-VEHICLE details.
-landlines and cell PHONES used.
-full DESCRIPTION.
-recent PHOTO.
-MEDICAL records.
-FLICNO?
-ONLINE accounts (email, social media)
-offender REPORTS from previous occasions.
-intel NOTINGS from previous Police sightings.
-EMPLOYMENT details and attendance records.
-LIFESTYLE, associates, places frequented.
-movements.
-marital status, family members.
-known associates.
-intel suggesting the suspect has committed other offences.
-intel that will enhance rapport building for the interview.

Question 7

Sources of information about a suspect (12)

Answer 7

-FINANCIAL info/bank records.
-CCTV and other images.
-personal COMPUTER info.
-telecommunications information.
-voice recording systems.
-CUSTOMER and subscriber information.
-access/door SECURITY systems.
-tachographs
-vehicle GPS
-toll records
-cell phones.
-websites, including social media.

Question 8

Before arrest/termination, OC Suspects must consult OC Inv re: an arrest strategy, to ensure…(7)

Answer 8

-an investigator is APPOINTED to each suspect.
-decision to prosecute, choice of charges and prosecution processes are conducted in accordance with SG GUIDELINES.
-clarity on Police position re: BAIL
-AUTHORITY to engage Crown is obtained from PPS where appropriate.
-deceased’s family are UPDATED by LIAISON.
-prompt preparation of the PROSECUTION FILE.
-COMPLIANCE by disclosure manager or file manager.