Principles

Question 1

There are two teams in a serious crime investigation

Answer 1

Investigation-
Physically make enquires in order to solve the case. Is divided into phases (area, general enquires, passive data generators, suspects, persons of interest).

Support (or admin)-
Provides support resources for the investigation team

Question 2

Key tasks of an investigation-

Answer 2

Gathering and preserving evidence

Documentation

Question 3

To maintain high standards in the investigation process you must-

Answer 3

• Have an investigative mindset
• Have the ability to apply the appreciation technique to think through issues to ensure the best COA is followed
• Always consider how your decisions will look under cross examination 18 months later
• Pay meticulous attention to detail
• carry out your assigned tasks efficiently
• Value the importance of professionalism integrity and objectivity in conducting investigations
• Have good communication skills (written and oral)
• Work as a team

Question 4

Team conferences

Purpose

Answer 4

Keep all members of the team up to date with developments

Give team members the opportunity to exchange views and pass on important information

Give the 2IC the opportunity to pass on instructions to staff on file management and other administrative matters

Give the officer in charge the chance to brief the team on important investigative topics, priorities and which lines of inquiry to follow

Question 5

Team conferences

Organisation

Answer 5

Team conferences are usually chaired by the office in charge. They must be carefully;

• Planned
• Recorded
• Focussed and managed(so they are not overly drawn out)

Question 6

Team conferences

Types of Conferences

Answer 6

Different types of conferences include

• Initial Conference
• Regular Conference
• Debriefing Conference
• Phase Team Conference (Run by the OC Phase and attended by their staff only.

Question 7

Team Conference

Maintain confidentiality

Answer 7

The venue must be secure from public, media, and interviews in progress nearby.

For investigations of high public and media interest be mindful of strategies used by media outlets to get exclusive stories.

Question 8

Team conferences

Note taking

Answer 8

Notes made at conferences are generally not subject to disclosure.

It is good practice to clearly identify which entries were made at conferences so that the disclosure officer can exclude them from disclosure material.