Police Instructions - Kidnap for ransom

Question 1

Who must immediately be informed of reports of kidnap for ransom?

Answer 1

Supervisor who will advise the Senior CIB member on call for the district. The Senior CIB officer must take initial command of the incident

Question 2

Initial action role of the senior CIB officer on call

Answer 2

(1) Ensure initial reporting staff have followed relevant procedures
(2) Ensure Police response remains covert
(3) Immediately notify the District Crime Manager CIB
(4) Immediately appoint a victim liaison officer

Question 3

What must you ensure of the appointed victim liaison officer?

Answer 3

(1) They are appropriately experienced
(2) They are fully briefed with accurate information
(3) They contact the victim ASAP using the existing codeword and establishes a new codeword and the current situation (code work used to identify who is calling, without being explicit)
(4) Follows the relevant principles when dealing with kidnap for ransom
(5) Is not allocated any other tasks and is available to communicate with victim at all times (until PBT available)