Pt9 AREA CANVASS Flashcards
What are the 4 main OBJECTIVES of the AREA CANVASS:
Identifying:
(1) OFFENDER
(2) EVIDENCE
(3) WITNESSES
(4) INFORMATION
What TIMING technique should be considered when conducting an Area Canvass and why?
Conduct the Area Canvass at the same time of day as the offense occurred.
This is because it may increase the chances of encountering witnesses who may frequent that area at the same time each day.
List 4 locations to consider conducting Area Enquiries:
(1) the SCENE of the offence
(2) Site where EXHIBITS were found
(3) ACCESS and EGRESS routes
(4) Area victim LAST SEEN ALIVE
(5) Where offender may’ve LAIN IN WAIT
What 4 things should be considered in a RISK ASSESSMENT prior to conducting the Area Canvass:
(1) Violent offenders
(2) Wanted persons
(3) Area with LINGUISTIC or CULTURAL needs
(4) LOCAL incidents or issues
What should be used to ensure all matters are addressed when speaking to the public within the Area Canvass boundaries?
A Questionaire
Area Canvass
List 4 key points for a TEAM BREIFING:
(1) SUMMARISE the situation
(2) Emphasise THOROUGHNESS
(3) RECONCILE every address with the map
(4) Advise what INFORMATION must not be disclosed
What may contribute to staff morale during Area Canvass?
Regular updates on progress
What must the OC Area Canvass do at the conclusion of the Area Canvass phase:
Submit a SUMMARY REPORT
What’s the difference between PART A and PART B of the Area Canvass Questionnaire?
Part A records details about the address (who is at the address, vehicle, dwelling description)
Part B provides greater detail about the people at the dwelling. It also has questions to elicit information and potential evidence from the persons at the address
List the 4 points on the Area Canvass Checklist:
(1) SUITABLE MAP
(2) VISIT, INSPECT, AND DEFINE THE AREA
(3) RECONCILE with the map
(4) Develop CANVASS STRATEGY
(5) DIVIDE area into sections
