Practical - List 2 Flashcards
What are the File Manager Responsibilities?
ADAMS ACE AO
A Assist with establishing and maintaining the Investigation Headquarters
D Document Management System outlined in the Serious Crime Template
A Assist the 2IC with the Identification and recording of evidential material
M Manage the electronic and physical files relating to the investigation
S Support the 2IC by reading all documents for the purpose of highlighting important information to the 2IC
A Assist with the preparation of the prosecution file
C Complete a synopsis of all documents received, excluding documents relating to covert policing activities.
E Ensure a flow of info throughout the investigation
A Assist with management of the trial
O Operate the paper flow and associated structure in accordance with the Serious Crime Template
OC Body responsibilities
The O/C Body must……….MCR
The O/C Body must find out if……………..MIC
The O/C Body must……
(MCR)
Maintain custody and security of the body, sample and exhibits
Complete the sudden death procedures
Remain with the body and accompany it to the mortuary
The O/C Body must find out if…………..
The body has been moved or disturbed
The body has been identified
The death has been certified
OC Body
Before the moving the body………(SLAPPP)
If the body was disturbed………
Before the moving the body…….
SKETCH plan is prepared and notes have been taking recording:
LIVIDITY, if any and the extent of rigor mortis
AUTHORITY from OC Investigation to move the body
POSITION of the body, the limbs, bodys appearance, wounds and clothing
PHOTOGRAPHED - scene
POSITION of the body has been outlined with chalk, crayon or some other material.
If the body was disturbed…….
Do not attempt to restore the scene to its original condition
Make enquiries to enbale original scene to be reconstructed and photo later if necessary
OC Body
Arrange for…………
(MINC)
Searching and moving the body……..
When directed by the O/C Scene get undertaker and remove the body to the mortuary.
To ensure that no evidence is lost…..
(CEC)
Arrange for……….(MINC)
Medical History to be obtained for the pathologist
Identify the body - a suitable person to ID body
Next of Kin to be informed
Certify - A doctor to certify the death, if this has not been done
Searching and moving the body…….
Accompany the O/C Investigation, Scene and necessary specialist staff during the prelim exam of the body to preserve any evidence that may be lost when the body is moved
To ensure that no evidence is lost……(CEC)
Cover hands and feet with plastic bags, wrap body in a plastic sheet and place in a body bag
Ensure clothing on the body is not contaminated through contact with foreign objects
Carefully search under the body
O.C Witnesses
M.A.A.R.I.N.E.R.S
MAINTAIN contact with witnesses to ensure they are available for court
ATTEND - Ensure that the witnesses attend court and see to their welfare
ADVISE the 2 IC Investigation of any witnesses seeking name suppression, so they can inform the crown prosecutor
REPORT any instances of threats, intimidation/interference with witnesses, so that appropriate action can be taken
INTERPRETERS - Arrange court interpreters
NOK - Ensure victims NOK are informed of the progress of the enquiry & pending court case
EXPLAIN court procedures to witnesses
REFRESH - allow witnesses to refresh their memories from their statements
SUMMONS witnesses to prelim hearing and arrange their attendance at the trial.
OC Witnesses
Ensure that witnesses do not…….
ENSURE THAT WITNESSES DO NOT:
- Have any contact or communication with jurors
- Discuss the case in public areas while waiting to give evidence
- Discuss the case with waiting witnesses after they gave evidence
- Ask prosecutor to obtain courts consent for witnesses to be excused after giving evidence
- Arrange for the witnesses’ expenses to be paid
OC Area Canvas
Confer with the O.C Investigation about……..
BQSVPB
Confer with the O.C Investigation about……..
BOUNDARIES - The area to be covered and its boundaries
QUESTIONAIRES - whether to use one? Draft questions and prepare questionaire
STAFF- assessing staff and transport requirements
VISITING - Consider visiting the canvas area and to record every address, including flats and vacant sections. Reconcile these with the map.
PRIORITY - Divide the area into sections. Plan a progressive canvass, completing priority areas first
BRIEF the members responsible for the canvass, summarising the situation and detailing each member’s duties and areas of responsibility.
OC Exhibits
P.R.E.P.E.R.E.D R.C.S
PREPERED RCS
The role of the O.C Exhibits is flexible. In a routine investigation they may be responsible for locating, uplifting and labelling the exhibits.
PRODUCING the relevant exhibits in court
RECEIVING the exhibits
ENSURING they are labelled by finder and accompanied by a POL 268
PREPARING the exhibits for production in court
ENSURING that exhibits are uniquely numbered
RECORDING all exhibit movements
ENSURING that the continuity of evidence is maintained
DELIVERING the exhibits for examination or analysis
RECORDING the exhibits in the Exhibit register
CONSULTING with the 2IC on the relevance of exhibits and indicating any further enquiries for production in court.
SECURING the exhibits
Objectives of Crime Scene Examination (9)
Establish x2 Identify x2 Corroborate x2 Exclude Exonerate Verify
ESTABLISH if a crime has been committed
ESTABLISH the crime’s key elements and provide the facts for the basis of an inquiry
IDENTIFY the suspect and place them in contact with the victim or scene
IDENTIFY people associated with the crime
CORROBORATE or contest witness and victims accounts
CORROBORATE or exclude other evidence relating to the crime or incident
EXCLUDE possible defences
EXONERATE the innocent
VERIFY confessions and admissions
Responsibilities of O/C Scene (10)
BRUC3 P2
BRUCE P
BRIEFING staff on their duties
RECONNAISSANCE - Conduct a reconnaissance to gain overall picture of scene and test possible reconstructions
UPLIFTING, inspecting and ensuring delivery of labelled exhibits to the exhibit recorder
CONTROLLING, freezing and preserving the scene and ensuring it is safe
COMMUNICATION - Providing communication link between the scene and O/C Investigation
COMMON - Establishing a common approach path between police cordon and scene’s focal point
COORDINATING and overseeing the crime scene examination
ENSURING scene is photographed, fingerprinted and examined by specialists before searched
PLANNING a strategy for forensic examination
PROVING relevant exhibits in court
Roles and Responsibilities of Handler/co-hander (11)
EXAMINE motivation of potential CHIS as part of the assessment of risks during recruitment
CONSULT with Supervisor or Controller prior to use or tasking of a CHIS who’s relationship has been established without an initial cultivation or recruitment process
ENSURE they are managed and registered in accordance with policy
COMPLY with conditions of contact as imposed by the Controller and/or
REGISTER within 5 days unless approved otherwise by
CONDUCT authorised recruitment processes of potential
CONSIDER the welfare of the YP in accordance with the CYFS act
REQUEST reimbursement of ancillary expenses, using the HSM 7 - Request for Reward form
MEET with the Supervisor and Controller to complete a risk assessment and HSM 1 - Registration form at the time of registration and reassess for any risk throughout the relationship
ENSURE the Supervisor and Controller are aware of any concerns about the personal circumstances of the CHIS
REGULARLY assess the associated risks, quality and reliability of information being provided in consultation with the CHIS Supervisor
CHIS Management
(14 - C AS CUSTARD CAMP)
Handlers and Co-Handlers must:
Handlers and Co-Handlers must:
COMPLETE HSMU - Info reports after every CHIS contact and return to OC HSMU
ALLOCATE sufficient time for profiling meetings
SECURELY handle CHIS documents
CONTROL strictly the ID, anonymity and security of the CHIS
UPDATE CHIS profiles after meetings and when requested by OC HSMU
SUBMIT a HSM4 - Contact Report for CHIS contact and especially where concerns that might impact the CHIS risk assessment
TAKE time to ensure CHIS understands not protected from prosecution for ANY unlawful act
ADVISE CHIS supervisor/Controller before planned meetings
REGULARLY review procedures
DEVELOP initial CHIS profile and update continually with new information
COMPLY with conditions of contact as imposed by
CONTROLLER and/or OC HSMU
ASSESS CHIS regularly, their risks, quality and reliability, consultation CHIS Supervisor
MAINTAIN Files to preserve the confidentiality of the CHIS and the info given
PROFILES of CHIS to be complete and comprehensive
CHIS Rewards
(4 - CAPS)
Handlers and Co-Handlers must:
Handlers and Co-Handlers must:
MANAGE - To avoid exposure carefully plan for and MANAGE the impact that large sums of money may have on the CHIS.
AVOID creating expectations on the part of the CHIS in relation to the level reward
PAID - Ensure rewards are PAID as per policy and the receipt forwarded to OC HSMU
SUBMIT applications for rewards and ancillary expenses
What is the Appreciation process?
The appreciation process consists of attending to four basic steps in an ordered
sequence:
The Appreciation Process includes:
Fix a firm AIM or objective Study all the FACTORS involved Consider the different COURSES open and select the one that is the best
and most appropriate to the circumstances
make a plan to implement the chosen course
What is an Appreciation?
An appreciation is a proven method of problem solving. It is an ongoing process which involves continually thinking through each new piece of information as it is uncovered.
What are the Benefits of applying an Appreciation?
R.I.I.M.E.E.E
RIME
R.I.I.M.E.E.E
REDUCES uncertainty
INFORMS all Police what they are expected to achieve
INCREASES the chances of success, i.e the investigative aims/objectives being met
MANAGES risk
ESTABLISHES a sequence of activities to be carried out
ELIMINATES duplication
ENSURES nothing is overlooked
EFFECTIVE use of resources
What is the definition of ‘Aim’?
‘Factor’
An Aim is a short (one line) statement which succinctly demonstrates a single objective.
It must be clear, accurate and concise.
FACTOR A factor is any circumstance or fact/influence that could possibly have an effect on the manner in which you will achieve your desire outcome. Includes: - Further risk to life - the location of possible suspects - resources available - weather - time and space - Administration - Ground 0 the terrain where you use your resources and the limitations it imposes - evidence requiring preservation - the environment and weather conditions and history of the relevant parties.
COURSES OPEN
Courses open are a list of all the possible ways the aim could be achieved, bearing in mind the factors and the deductions made from those factors.
PLAN
A plan is proposed course of action designed to put the selected course into action in order to achieve the desired aim. It must cover three areas -
SITUATIONS - provides background info and a brief summary of the incident
MISSION - Similar to the aim
EXECUTION - overall indication of how members will be deployed, positions, timings What/When/How/Where/Who
ADMIN/LOGISTICS/COMMAND AND SIGNALS
Adult Sexual Assault Definitions
- ADULT
- VICTIM
- Timeframes for reporting a sexual assault
ADULT
A person 17years at the time of reporting a sexual assault
VICTIM
The person whom a sexual assault has been committed against - Survivor/Complainant
Acute - Within 7 days
Non Acute - 7days or more but before 6mths
Historic - after 6mths
KPP3 - PROVIDING SPECIALIST SUPPORT
Explain what you should do for victims in relation to providing specialist support.
STGP
Ensure specialist crisis response person is arranged for the victim.
Appropriate crisis response is provided by:
STGP
1. SPECIALLY trained person
2. TRAINED sexual assault counsellor where there are no groups available locally which support victims
3. GROUP or Agency including Iwi or Maori Groups
4. PROVIDING specialist crisis support or counselling services for the victims
KPP4 - PRELIMINARY INTERVIEW
- Who undertakes a Prelim interview with a ASA victim?
- What is the purpose of a Prelim Interview?
- What are the procedures for conducting a Prelim Interview
- An appropriate CIB member/ASA investigator
- PURPOSE is to necessary to gain a better understanding of what has occurred and to determine:
WHAT further investigative actions are necessary
WHETHER an offence has occurred and
WHETHER the victim wants to make a formal complaint. - Ensure the victim is SAFE
- All necessary INITIAL CONTACT ACTIONS have been undertaken
- INTERVIEW ENVIRONMENT is appropriate and evidence neutral
- Arrange crisis support ASAP
What should you do after the Prelim Interview?
PSSID
Re-ass and consider what further investigative procedures are appropriate…..
- PUBLIC SAFETY - likelihood of a similar/connected further offending
- SECURE/preserve fragile or diminishing evidence
- SECURE/contain Crime Scene
- IDENTIFY/locate witnesses
- DETECTING/apprehending suspects
KPP5 - What Information feedback do you need to give an ASA victim?
SPECIALIST support services available to them and provide access to them.
INVESTIGATION process and realistic expectations about time frames
INITIAL ACTIONS - Scene exams
MEDICAL/Forensic exam
FORMAL INTERVIEW - and the recording process
EXHIBITS - Explanation regarding exhibits being taken and the purpose and likelihood of return
COURT PROCESS
WHETHER the victim wants to make a formal complaint/seeking info to help make decision.
Give the victim an opportunity to make comment on their needs regarding the section of………………….
What else should you discuss with a victim
- ASA investigator
- Specialist Adult Witness interviewer
- Medical/Forensic doctor
- Support persons
Also should discuss:
- Progress updates to the victim throughout
- Whether the investigation AND/OR prosecution COULD/SHOULD continue if a complaint is withdrawn
- Explain any decision not to proceed with an investigation/prosecution and assist the victim understand the reasons.
What are the initial Responsibilities to Homicide or Serious Crime?
V A W S E I P O
VICTIM - Identify and locate the victim(s)
APPRECIATION- Make an initial appreciation of the incident. Assess personal risk and then preserve the lives of others.
WITNESSES - Locate and contain witnesses
SCENE- Preserve the scene (e.g. set boundaries)
EXHIBTIS - Note evidence and preserve any that would otherwise be lost or destroyed.
INGREDIENTS - Consider whether the ingredients of the alleged offence have been established.
POWERS - Identify what powers are available and consider whether to execute the.
OFFENDERS - Identify and apprehend suspects(s)
