Police Investigation Flashcards
1
Q
When are the police required to investigate the offence and surrounding circumstances
A
When they receive information about the commission of a crime
2
Q
What is the purpose of police investigation (3)
A
- Determine who did and did not commit the criminal act
- Charge suspect
- Gather evidence
3
Q
What is the accused presumed?
A
Innocent until proven guilty
4
Q
Why do suspects have certain rights during police investigation?
A
To protect them from unfair treatment
5
Q
How can society keep functioning in an orderly way?
A
Person who has offended must be apprehended
6
Q
Name 3 individual rights during police questioning?
A
- right to ask for name, rank and station
7
Q
Name 3 police rights during questioning
A
Ask a persons name, address and sometimes ask them to accompany them to the station
