Preparatory Studies Worbook - A Flashcards
What is the Systematic Approach?
VAWSEIPO
Victim/Informant Appreciation Witness Scene Exhibit Ingredients Powers Offender
What are the number of sources police use to gather information?
- Attending scenes
- Access held in computer systems
- Using informal methods
- Examining documentation
What are open ended questions?
TEDS
Tell me
Explain
Describe
Show me
What are the proping type questions?
5WH + H
What? Where? When? Who? Why? How?
Why do police gather information?
Locate people Confirm or corroborate other evidence or information Prosecute offenders Keep up with crime trends and patterns Use problem solving techniques Enhance patrol planning
What are the Ten codes?
10-1: A message for all units follows
10-2: En-route to CAD event previously dispatched
10-3: Available for dispatch to CAD event
10-7: Arrived at the scene of a CAD event
10-9: An urgent message follows
10-10: Officer in danger and requires immediate action
What are the K-codes?
K1 - No furthet action. Close the CAD event
K3 - Although reported as an offence, no offence disclosed. No further action required. Close the CAD event.
K6 - A written report will be submitted for this incident. Close the CAD event.
K9 - A person has been arrested. Close the CAD event.
What is the phonetic ABC?
Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo Foxtrot Golf Hotel India Juliette Kilo Lima Mike November Oscar Papa Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Victor Whiskey Xray Yankee Zulu
The judical system in NZ, list the hirachy of courts (from highest to lowest)?
- Supreme Court
- Court of Appeal
- High Court
- District Court
- Family Court * Judge Alone Trials * Jury Trials * Youth Court
What are the four catgories of offences?
- Category 1 - fine only eg fighting
- Category 2 - imprisonment less than two years or those punished by a community base sentence or a fine (or both) eg intentional damage
- Category 3 - imprisonment for two years or more, with the right to elect trial by jury
- Category 4 - Offences must be tried by High Court jury eg murder
Where are category 4 offences dealt with?
High Court
Where are category 1-3 offences dealt with?
District Court
What is a Statue?
An Act of Parliament eg the Arms Act 1983.
What is actus reus?
Physical act or effort required to carry out crime or offence.
What is mens rea?
Intent of the offender. It refers to the persons guilty knowledge or what was in their mind when they did the actus reus.
