Prep A - Systematic Approach to Investigation

Question 1

What are the 8 steps of the Systematic Approach?

Answer 1

Victim/Informant, Appreciation, Witness, Scene, Exhibits, Ingredients, Powers, Offender

Question 2

What factors should be considered when carrying out an appreciation?

Answer 2

Whats my goal? How do I achieve it? What are some alternative options? What’s the BEST option? Are there safety issues? Do I need assistance? How much time do I have? What resources are available to me?

Question 3

Why is flexibility required when using the Systematic Approach?

Answer 3

Order may not suit every situation - may not be possible in every situation. Key point is to cover all aspects of each step.

Question 4

What are the four open types of questions?

Answer 4

TEDS - Tell me, Explain, Describe, Show me…

Question 5

What are the six basic probing questions?

Answer 5

What, Where, When, Who, How, Why?

Question 6

What should you consider when you talk to people/examine crime scenes?

Answer 6

Do the stories add up? Are the stories possible? Does the physical evidence support stories? Are the ingredients for an offence here?

Question 7

What principles of the Prevention First strategy can be applied to the Systematic Approach?

Answer 7

Deploying to beat demand, Understanding and responding to drivers of crime, Changing the mindset of our people - all of them.