serious crime Flashcards
the two key tasks in any investigation is
- gather and preserve evidence.
- accurate and detailed documentation
purpose of a team conference
- keep everyone up to date
- exchange views and important information
- create opportunity for 2IC to task members and pass on instruction.
- give OC a chance to brief all members on investigatively important topics/ priorites/ lines of enquiries.
team conferences are chaired by the OC and should be …
planned.
recorded.
well time managed.
types of conferences
initial conference
regular conference
debrief
phase team conference (ran by OC phase- attended by that team only)
Initial police responders primary function
attend the scene
take control
co-ordinate tasks until a supervisor, CIB staff or OC arrives.
examples of when a homicide is identified.
Body found.
crime scene w/o body present.
drug related deaths.
fatal fire.
hit and runs.
Offenders omissions.
report of abduction
Report of missing persons
reports of violence.
sudden death- infant.
suicide.
unexplained death
Initial responsibilities and the general investigation model
(VAWSEEPO)
Victim (identify and locate)
Appreciation
Witnesses (locate and contain)
Scene (preserve scene)
Exhibits (preserve Exhibits)
Elements (ingredients of offences)
Powers (what powers do I have)
Offenders (identify and apprehend)
What are the four things I should do at a scene when I turn up?
control
freeze
guard
preserve
basic principles of serious crime investigations
appreciation process
Preserve life/ scene.
identify/ apprehend suspects, secure evidence, identify victim
what is an appreciation
an ongoing method for problem solving in which considers the pros and cons of all options available to you.
Benifits of an appreciation
effective use of resouces.
eliminates duplication.
ensures nothing is overlooked
goals setting
Increases chances of success.
idenitifes tasks
manages risk
reduced uncertainty
How do you conduct an appreciation?
Four points
aim- short one line statement with objective.
factors- anything that could affect your objective.
courses open- all ways I can achieve my goal.
plan-proposed course of action.
what information should you get from the complainant/informant?
Actions taken and movements by complainant/informant at scene.
Circumstances leading up to discovery.
Demenour of complainant/informant.
Details of others at scene.
First hand account of what they know.
Full contact details.
Hazards they have identified
Identity of victim.
precise details of location of scene.
Relationship to victim or suspect.
suspect ID and location
To reduce risk of losing /contaminating scene before police arrival, the informant may be asked to….
Act as scene guard if safe to do so.
await police arrival and identify themselves.
Not to enter scene.
not to touch anything.
prevent others from entering/touching scene.
what should police record about the informant when speaking to them.
Clothing.
Demenour.
exactly what they say.
what is your first priorty at a scene?
safety of attending police and others present
what are the three cateogories the physical condition of a victim?
Alive and uninjured
Alive and injured.
no signs of life.
if a victim is alive but injured and has to be moved, what should you record in your notebook?
their original body position and any previous movements.
What should you record in your notebook if the victim needs to be taken to hosptial
details of the ambulance crew.
exact destination.
What should you do when you arrive at the hospital with the victim?
Obrain medical opinion of victims current condition.
seize clothing and possessions for evidence.
establish identity.
obtain pre-transfusion blood sample using police toxicology kits.
Seize any discarded bandages used to cover gunshot wounds and record the position on the victim where each bandage had been applied.
Obtain firearms residue samples when firearms are suspected.
Note and photograph injuries.
arrange DNA swabs to be taken from victims skin where they would be relevant to case.
obtain details of any all persons who visit and contact victim.
conduct scoping interview with victim.
conduct a prelim interview with ambo/emergency staff who treated victim.
can i take a statement from someone who is going to die?
yes, regardless of whether they can sign it or not. It may be admissible as heresay evidence in a trial.
What factors should I consider under 16(1) of evidence act when taking statements?
accuracy of observations.
circumstances relating to making the statement.
contents of statement.
nature of the statement.
Verasity.
Can you assume that someone is dead?
Not unless it is obvious that they are not.
If there is a chance of life first aid must be administered and ambulance called.
what should i do when a body is discovered?
Call ambo.
Commence first aid/ resurection.
record movements of body.
remain with body until relieved by supervisor.
arrange a dr to pronounce life extinct (unless obvious)
treat victim as a scene.
instruct medical staff to leave clothes on body.
request connecting tubes/ needles/ banadages/ medical items left in situ.
conduct scoping interview with medical staff who treated victim and cover their actions, cause of death, injury types.
ascertain if the victim spoke to anyone before death and record.
record body position, lividity, injuries, clothing.
objectively record everything at scene.
record all exhibits.
scene sketch noting exhibits and victim.
provide full info to OC.
Preserving the scene.
four categories
- identify-
initial assessment.
Powers.
establish crime scene.
approach path.
related crime scenes?
what happened/ who was there?
note observations.
establish assembly point.
SITREP
- secure-
powers- secure scene
remove all persons from scene
with minimal disturbance.
cordon off.
arrange /brief scene guards.
arrange crime scene logs.
prevent unauthorised persons from entering or leaving scene.
prevent further loss or damage.
- preserve-
record movements /actions
taken.
preserve what is in situ.
stepping plates.
take immediate action to preserve evidence.
- consider-
photographs
are persons present necessary.
- record-
integrity of scene.
crime scene logs of
movements/names/times/
reaons for entry and exit to scene.
precise details about scene.
complete sketch of scene.
photograph/video record.
identify anything which is moved.
report to OC investigations.
what is a crime scene log?
records details/times/purpose of all persons who enter/ attempt to enter or leave scene.
scene guard duties
secure scene.
maintain crime scene log
control movements
record movements.
brief OC investigations/ crime scene co-ordinator.
avoid disturbance.
protect scene.
remain on duty until releieved.
brief replacement.
demonstrate courtesy.
initial questions to ask a witness
what happened
where exactly did the incident occur
when did it happen
who was involved
what the witness did
where did the witness go
what did the witness touch
who touched the witness
who else was present
descriptions of those present
what did those present say or do
preserving and recovering evidence from a withness at a scene considerations
immediate DNA swabs of any areas on the witness that the suspect may have touched.
immediate DNA swabs of any blood present on witness.
immediate swabs of any other relevant stains on witness.
forensic medical examination- fingernail scrapings, hair combing etc.
seizure of clothing and footwear.
seizure of any items of property touched by suspect.
what to do with witnesses at scene and obtaining key materials from witnesses
obtain full details of all persons present
assemble people in a clear area, ensuring a police officer stays with them.
isolate witnesses whereever practicable.
identify witnesses and conduct scoping interviews.
establish whether any witnesses left.
establish phone calls taken by witnesses, phone numbers and times of calls.
record regos of nearby vehicles.
seize CCTV
procedure for suspect at scene
seperate suspects from other persons at scene
consider condition of suspect. (injured/ under the influence/special considerations)
ask them to remain at scene and co-operate with police.
as soon as possible remove them by consent or with lawful justification.
if susepct refuses to co-operate consider grounds for arrest.
consider cross contamination and get officers who have not entered the scene to deal with suspect.
read them their rights where appropriate
consider searching them/vehicle/property under S&S
what should you do if media are present at scene?
keep them away from scene.
do not make any comments.
consult with OC investigations and identify the media present.
what will the OC investigations expect to know when they turn up to a scene?
what has occured?
what actions have been taken?
what has not been done?
what needs to be done?
if officers entered the scene what should be done with their shoes?
a photograph, photocopy or print of their footwear should be submitted along with any nbx, jbx, documents.
checklist before attending a scene
appreciation
complainant scene guard if safe
info available
plan
safety assessment
checklist when enroute to scene
look out for suspect
note and consider stopping vehicles attempting to leave scene.
priortise tasks and assign duties
checklist arriving at scene
log arrival with comms
gather info/ conduct risk assessment.
ensure safety of yourself and others at scene.
update comms
identify SFP
identify safe common path
record relevant information
exercise warrantless searches.
clear the scene
contain persons nearby
identify complainant- pre lim.
arrange statement.
checklist what to do with victim if they are injured at scene
first aid.
pre lim.
consider statement (if they are close to death)
treat victim at scene if possible.
DNA swabs
record and photograph injuries.
checklist if you think the victim is dead
call ambo
obtain confirmation of life extinct.
establish identity.
do not remove body
record exhibits, body position, livity
make sketch
photos
update oc investigation
checklist for witnesses at scenes
contain, isolate, and seek co-operation
scoping interview
prioritising interviews
photograph injuries
consider are they scenes themselves?
what are the three elements of a homicide
suspect
victim
scene
responsibilities of OC BODY
ensure death has been verified by DR/ paramedic with deceased person cert is completed.
maintain security of body.
maintain continuity of body and its associated exhibits from scene through to post motem examination.
note and record observations relating to body.
note details of medical staff or others who attended to body.
record what actions have been taken by any party in respect to body.
establish if body has been moved/disturbed.
in situ photographs.
arrange transportation of body to mortuary with authory from OC investigation.
arrange formal identification on authorty of OC investigation.
obtain historical medical history for pathologist.
attend post mortem.
direct photography to take sufficient photos before and after clothes removed and during post mortem.
preserve evidence from body.
record label and secure all samples and exhibits.
arange finger prints /palm prints if required.
attend debrief with pathologist.
ensure all cultural responsibilties have been addressed.
notify coroner early re death and update re post mortem ect.
who determines if the patholigst / crown solicitor may attend?
Oc investigations
information to be considered when consulting with experts.
photos/ video recordings
actions of first responders.
idenitity of body
medical history
history of body.
timeframes relating to finding body.
scope and priorites of investigation
special evidential expectations/ requirements.
eveironmental factors at scene
what should be considered when you are removing the body
notified coroner
views of pathologist, ESR, forensic scientist, crown solicitor.
consultation with any other experts.
what examinations need to be made in situ?
best way to remove body to minimise scene contamination.
supervision of body removal.
chain of custody from scene to mortuary.
safe custody of exhibits.
family/ cultural considerations.
what should you do if body has been moved?
do not attempt to restore original condition.
establish what movements have occured.
consider reconstruction if required.
considersations when taking samples from body at scene
OC investigations will make that call, to consider.
larvae/ insects.
potential fingerprint evidence from skin/clothing.
DNA swabs.
extraneous items such as loose hairs, fibres, glass, paint
firearm residue
should you take samples from the body at the scene
do not take unless consultation has occured between attending ESR, patholigst, OC investigations, crime scene co-ordinator, fingerprints officer.
checklist to record when removing the body.
Position of body
all details of the position including:
appearance
clothing
direction of trail blood
limb position
lividity
wounds
rigor mortis
consider health risks associated with moving body
contain hands feet and head in individual paper bags (use wide tape)
protect any wounds etc.
ensure clthing on body is not contaminated by contact with foreign items.
wrap body in pastic sheet and place in body bag
carefully search underneath where body was.
retain exhibits.
obtain authority to remove body from OC investigations.
arrnage undertaker for transport to mortuary.
considerations prior to post mortem
ID of body at mortuary.
auth from coroner to conduct post-mortem.
consult patholigst.
safe custody of exhibits.
ID who should attend PM.
ID specific examinations that should be done.
ensure all resources at PM.
family/ cultural considerations.
any likely requirements for second/ subsequent post mortem.
what is the primary role of OC body at PM
observe.
document.
exhibits.
purpose of PM
mode of death
how did injuries/ events contribute to death.
nature/size of weapon.
determine stature/height of suspect.
highlight areas of interest for subesquent interviews.
negate possible defences.
ID victim.
who may attend the PM
Pathologist
Coroner.
Dr who treated deceased.
Dr/Nurse/ Funeral director representing deceased.
A Dr representing the suspect who has or may have charges laid again them.
Any other dr/trainee dr/ pathologist/ other person authorised by coroner.
Police.
who from police can attend a PM?
Oc investigations.
OC body.
Member assisting with exhibits.
Photographer.
SOCO
should you tell legal rep of suspect about PM?
The legal rep of any suspect who has been or may be charged for death must be informed of the time date and place of the PM so they have the opportunity seek authority from the coroner to have a Dr attend on their behalf.
what other experts might be consulted during a PM?
anthropoligist.
ballistics expert.
bioloigst.
crime scene examiner.
disaster victim indentification.
entomologist.
medical illustrator.
Odontologist.
toxicologist.
what should OC body take to a PM
Body label
Exhibit packaging.
Firearms residue kit.
MEK.
Notebook.
Toxicology kit.
Scene exhibit scehdule
Pol 47.
pol 265 (deceased person cert)
Pol 265A (deceased person identification)
Protective clothing.
exhibit numbers.
pre-printed exhibt labels.
Roll of brown paper ( for placing between layers of blood stained clothing)
Taking exhibits to mortuary.
must be properly packaged but clearly visible.
must not be taken to mortuary until after PM to avoid contamination.
when visual id is not possible, how else do you ID a body?
Dental records.
DNA profile
Eye examination records.
fingerprints.
medical examination records, scars, birthmarks, implants, prosthetics, xrays, surgical wounds, amputations, tattoos.
personal affects.
facial reconstruction.
body arrived to mortuary
ensure body is not washed.
body is labelled and secured in fridge.
retain key to body.
ensure it remains in condition it arrived in.
arrange formal ID.
what can be determined through remains
a pathologist and forensic anthropologist can tell you
are the remains actually bones
are they human
age, gender, height, race
what should be provided at PM briefing to pathologist
notification to coroner (POL 47)
MEK
Toxicology kit.
medical records
photographs/video recordings taken from scene.
steps when stripping body
only in presence of pathologist.
remove body from fridge.
take to PM room.
remove body from bag.
take possession of the body bag and any wrappings.
direct police photographer to take photos.
remove items of clothing (avoid cutting if possible)
search clothing pockets, note and seize.
inventory of all items.
label each item.
seal in seperate bags.
ensure cross contamination does not occur.
maintain security of body and exhibits.
consider seive to capture trace evidence
what should be photographed at PM
body before stripped.
body after stripped.
close ups of wounds, injuries, marks, internal injuries, unusual features. (include measuring scale)
Clothing
when should fingerprinting be done on body?
at end of PM
what should the PM cover? (Descriptions)
description of body (height, weight, build, eye colour, hair)
external appearance including injuries, bruises, scars, scratches, discolouration, imperfections.
Use specialist kits for collection evidence.
actions after PM (exhibits)
take possession of all exhibits.
dry wet or damp exhibits in a controlled environment.
exhibits to go to exhibits officer.
provide: exhibit schedule, notebooks, formal written statement.
toxicology samples to ESR asap
sudden death file
to be prepped by OC body.
to include:
statement relating to victims formal ID.
Pol 47- report to coroner.
deceased person certificate.
deceased person identification
when should a second PM be done.
pathologist unable to determine death.
suspects lawyer seeks approval from coroner to conduct independant PM.
solicitor general orders further PM after application to high court.
how is the body released
OC investigations makes decision that body is no longer required.
coroner notified and request made for bodies release.
inform family asap.
do you need to inform family of body samples that are taken?
yes you should notify family as to what samples have been taken and sent off.
you should ask family what their views are regarding these samples when they are no longer needed for religious/ cultural reasons and offer to dispose on their behalf.
why are blood samples taken from body?
taken for all suspicious deaths.
for toxicological /serological purposes.
why are stomach content samples taken?
taken for both toxicological analysis and to identify nature of last meal.
could also help establishing time of death.
why would head and pubic hair samples be taken?
to use as a control to distingush between foreign hair found on body.
could also be used for DNA profiling.
why would urine samples be taken during pm?
toxicological purposes.
why would ocular fluid samples be taken during PM?
could help indicate drug/alc present in body a few hours before death.
useful if bloods cannot be taken or if body is badly decomposed.
why would bile samples be taken during pm?
produced by liver.
sometimes taken for toxicological examination.
can reveal information about intoxication levels at time of death
why would you take liver samples
sometimes taken for toxicological examination.
can reveal information about intoxication levels.
why would you take lung samples?
if the body is burnt it can help identify accelerants.
in drowning cases it can help determine whether or not face was submerged at time of death or identify sources of water.
why would you take organ samples?
can be studied for injuries and natural disease.
samples might be taken for microscopic examination
why would nasal cavities be sampled?
nasal washings should be considered in cases where the victim has been killed or located outside.
to be collected for pollen analysis.
what is the role of a family liason officer?
day to day management of the partnership between the family and police.
co-ordinate, support and address the needs of the family.
When choosing an FLO, FLO plan should consider
selection of FLO
exit plan for FLO
objectives of FLO
assessing most appropriate methods of conducting family interviews.
information that is disclosed and withheld from family.
requests made by family.
complaints made by family.
any members of the family considered to be suspects.
victim support liason
exit plans with FLO
should be discussed with family at commencement of deployment.
considerations made if need to redeploy.
FLO to ensure victim support services ongoing.
what does the term family cover
partners
parents
siblings
children
guardians
whanau
direct or close relations with the victim.
includes chosen family.
reflects culture and lifestyle of victim.
how to mitigate risk with FLO when suspect is a family member
regularly check FLO safety.
increased monitoring of FLO’s work and interactions with family.
disclosures made to family.
how intelligence from family is managed.
clear boundaries between FLO and family.
fully documenting all interactions with family.
deploying a more experienced FLO if needed.
a second FLO to back up primary FLO.
dont use FLO in any warrants /arrests
will FLO reside with family (may occur for kidnap/ randsom cases)
what should be covered off upon FLO appointment
liaise with OC investigations
what will be disclosed and withheld.
familiarise themselves with the investigation and intelligence.
familiarise themselves with family dynamics, culture, lifestyle, language considersations.
what contact has family had with police so far
what information has already been given to family.
what is already public knowledge.
early issues for resolution as an FLO
immediate and appropriate information to family concerning death of victim.
explain what happens next with body.
provide family with coronial information booklet.
establish evidence/ information/ rumours that family know of.
identify concerns for safety asap.
give/facilitate practical support
protect family from unwarranted media intrusion.
arrnage temporary housing if home is a crime scene.
arrange for crown solicitor to meet with family if appropriate.
how up to date should VIS be before sentencing?
should be no more than 28 days old.
financial support to families of homicides/ serious crime.
discretionary grant of $1500 for families of homicide victims.
free counselling of 6 hours with option to approve for a max of 30 hours.
what can ACC help towards?
costs of burial/cremation/ related ceremonies with extra grants available to the families of confirmed homicide victims.
what should the family be notified of?
prgrammes or services available to them.
progress of investigation.
their roles as witnesses in court.
inform them of their rights re victims notification register.
ascertain views on the accused re bail etc.
charges laid or not laid or charges changed.
date and place of each court appearance.
release on bail/ changes to bail.
applications made by accused.
viewing the body
arrangements for family to view body to be done through FLO or OC body.
Authority from OC investigations must be obtained before the body is viewed and touched by family.
the family need to be given as much info as possible re condition of body before viewing.
the two types of source information when profiling victims lifestype
passive data and people.
who are the people you can talk to about victims lifestyle
friends
colleagues
partners
associates
online or social media contacts
hobbies
travel movements
people along the routes they were known to take.
customers or suppliers.
religious leaders or associates.
cultural associates.
other people they came into contact with.
collection of passive data re victim
NIA
CAD
medical history
mental health records.
HSMU
landline telephone data.
mobile phone records.
internet useage.
vehicle details.
banking/financial records.
diaries/letters/personal docs.
photos/ videos belonging to victim/family and friends.
passport and immigration data.
what should be considered when returning property to family
what doe they want returned.
how do they want it returned?
delays in returning property.
ensure all police tags are removed.
what should FLO do to prep family re media
prepare them for media interest.
provide them with a copy of media information letter.
establish views on media appeals.
request they nominate a family spokes person.
consult family before any media releases.
provide copies of media releases where possible.
inform them of signifigant information before it goes to media.
request authority to release victims photo to media and respect their choices around which one/s can be released.
what are the main objectives of an area canvas
ID offender.
ID and locate evidence such as clothing, vehicles, weapons.
ID witnesses.
Gather info
benifits of an area canvas include
sightings of victim/ offender before and after the event.
sightings of relevant property/ vehicles
sightings of potential witnesses.
Early ID of suspect.
identify lines of enquiry.
eliminating unidentifable vehicles or persons reported by witnesses.
obtain accurate record of local community.
relevant locations to consider during an area canvas
locations where victim, suspect, witnesses were.
sites where offences took place.
where evidence was located.
premises within line of sight of offence location.
access and exit routes from scenes
where the offender may have main and wait.
locations where victim was seen alive.
locations frequented by victim
locations of incidents of where similar offending occured.
what should be considered in OC canvas risk assessment
where violent offenders live.
persons wanted by police.
groups with particular linguistic or cultural needs.
local incidents or issues whic residents may raise with police.
time parameters considered by OC canvas
times when offence/s occur.
times when people visited scene.
sightings of people. things.
varying work times.
resources to assist canvassing
street maps
aerial photgraphs showing locations and houses.
geographical information.
local council records
key points during briefings OC Canvas
summarise situation.
detail duties and areas of responsibility.
emphasise need for thoroughness.
ensure questionaire is filled out by be flexibile incase other info presents itself.
evidence to be captured in formal written statement not notebook.
visit canvas area to record addresses, flats, vacant sections.
ensure all forms are completed.
reconcile completed locations in master copy and ensure no duplications.
advise staff what to do if they
think they ID suspect.
locate evidence
have people who refuse to assist.
what information can be disclosed.
what information cant be disclosed.
why should OC canvas conduct regular reviews
quality control
ID lines of enquiries.
monitor progress.
facilitate detailed recordings.
what information should be in the OC Canvas’s master spreedsheet
addresses visited.
occupants interviewed.
documents completed.
relevant comments made.
Things that could benifit an area canvas
use of experts re cultural/religious consideration.
providing staff with scripts/aide memoirs.
leaflet drops.
media releases.
poster campaigns.
mail drops.
high profile police presence
what to talk about at a canvass debrief?
key locations of door to door enquiries.
parameters of initial police activity.
questions asked.
perceived issues from community.
what records have been completed.
who was spoken to at what address.
personal descriptions of occupants.
NIA checks/ intelligence checks done.
intelligence obtained.
credible alibi’s.
witness interviews conducted.
ID of suspects.
details of premises where there was no response.
all notebooks of staff accounted for.
issues that arose that could be improved next time.
what information will be found on part A of an area canvas questionaire
street name.
house number.
flat number
personal details of all residence.
personal details of anyone visiting at time of the offence.
vehicles used by those occupants.
what information will be found on part B of an area canvas questionaire
personal details.
home details.
work details.
the questions required to be answered.
how to identify witnesses
throuhg CCTV canvas
media releases/ appeals.
area canvases.
interviewing other witnesses.
suspect interviews.
anniversary appeals.
road check points.
S105 Evidence Act 2006
a means to give evidence via alternative means such as
behind a screen.
via video link from another room/location.
via premade video recording
who should interview investigatively important adult witnesses?
level 3 specialist witness interviewers.
or an advanced level 2 interviewer if a level 3 interviewer is not available.
who should interview children or those with intellectual impairments?
a child interviewer
what is covered off in an interview plan?
time and location of interview.
amount of info that can be disclosed.
interview objectives.
support to be utilised during interview.
structure of interview.
why debrief after interviews conducted
debrief the interviewers.
assess whether follow up interviews need to be done.
assess any risk to witnesses.
financial support to victims includes
discretionary grant of up to $1500 for families of homicide victims.
free counselling for families of murder victims. initally six hours with ability to apply for up to 30 hrs.
ACC will assist with funeral and cremation.
seeking immunity for witnesses to give evidence
the crown solicitor may consider seeking authority from the solicitor general to give a witness immunity from prosecution to enable their evidence to be used which would otherwise be unavailable, for example if their evidence would also incriminate them in a lesser crime.
whatto do with alibi witnesses
shuld only be interviewed under direction of the crown solicitor.
the investigator must:
make enquiries as to the verasity of that alibi.
conduct enquiries as directed by OC investigations and the crown solicitor.
forward the results of these enquiries to the crown solicitor, including any statements obtained.
what is the OC suspects role?
obtain info about suspects/ persons of interest.
profile and investigate suspects/ POI’s
seek evidence to cover all elements of offence.
mitigate possible defences.
provide a basis for further investigation.
management of suspects falls into three categories…
ID and profile.
Arrest
Interview.
Responsibilities of OC Suspects
brief the suspect team
determine investigative priorities.
regular briefings and debriefs.
ID suspect
Media
photograph board.
suspect residence.
elimination enquiries.
seeking intelligence.
arrest
interview
SW’s.
reduce cross contaminiation.
consider medical examination.
documentation.
alibis.
identifying suspects
area enquiries
intelligence analysis.
police notings.
FPs.
DNA.
witness evidence.
CHIS
publicity /media reports.
external government agencies.
- CYFS
-corrections.
-probations
-customs
-phychiatric services.
external non gonverment agencies.
-local ethnic/ community groups.
- motels etc.
when you know the residence of the suspect but not the suspect’s ID…
NIA enquiries.
local council for property owner details.
reconnaissance of area.
monitor address.
take photos of persons/cars arriving and leaving the address.
monitor suspects telephone.
utility providers.
intelligence to collect on suspect
names and alias’s
previous criminal history.
places of residence /work
vehicles owned/ access to.
firearms licences.
access to firearms.
full description of suspect.
recent photograph of suspect.
accounts held by suspect.
offending reports.
notings.
lifestyle.
movements.
marital status.
family/friends/association.
sources of information regarding suspect
financial records.
CCTV
personal computer info.
tellecomms.
voice recordings.
customer information.
access/door security systems.
tachographs.
vehicle GPS.
toll records.
cellular telephones.
internet use.
how long can firearms residue stick to persons/clothing for?
up to three hours
how do you conduct a medical examination with a suspect?
by organising a police doctor to conduct the examination.
get the police doctor to note any relevant injuries.
identify what samples will be relevant to your investigation such as…
blood.
saliva.
head hair.
pubic hair/body hair.
fingernail scrapings.
swabs from hands etc.
when would you consider getting a phych test done on the suspect?
when the suspects sanity/mental health of the suspect at the time of the offence is likely to become a defence.
the court should be asked to make an order for the suspect to undergo a phych test.
when sanity is an issue, what should the police investigation aim to prove?
whether the suspect understood the nature and quality of their actions at the time of the offence and whether they understood their actions were morally wrong.
what should be included in the report to the physchiatric hospital when having the suspects mental health assessed?
circumstances of arrest
summary of the offence.
previous criminal history.
previous mentla health history.
symptoms and duration of suspects current mental state if applicable.
what is the OC exhibits responsibilty?
to maintain exhbit management systems, and for maintaining the physical security and continuity of exhibits.
may also include
assessing evidential value of each exhibit.
investigative opportunities presented by each exhibit.
developing a forensic strategy
will be based on the outcomes of the forensic strategy meeting.
all exhibits must be priortised and fully examined in accordance to that meeting.
topics to cover-
what examinations are required.
exhibits priority.
any fruther work required?
plans for work to be completed.
when fowarding exhibits for examination you must…
ensure the examination decisions are confirmed in forensic strategy meeting first.
record all decisions made for each exhibit.
ensure the oc investigation has authorised the proposed examination
prepare neccessary papers for ESR or other experts.
ensure exhibits identified for forensic examinations are prepped before delivery.
-all items are seperately wrapped.
-all parcels are sealed
-all packaging is labelled and numbered
-a list of all items is attached to the police form 143.
-the police form 143 is consistant with the lables of the items.
-items are in appropriate condition.
promptly deliver exhibits for examination.
inform expert if items no longer need examining.
inspections of exhibits by defence council
the OC exhibits must facilitate the inspection of exhibits by defence council.
preparing exhibits for trial as OC exhibits
OC investigations and OC exhibits will consider what exhibits are relivant to the trial and how to best present them during the trial.
OC exhibits is responsible for arranging transportation of the exhibits to and from court and for their security and production in court.
when an exhibit is under your control, a person should be able to demonstrate…
when they received custody of the exhibit.
who they received it from.
where and how they received it.
when, why and how was it moved.
how it was treated/ preserved.
when and ehy they transferred custody to another person/whom.
checklists for OC exhibits
establish standard operating procedures.
establish exhibit number ranges.
establish secure exhibits storage area.
take charge of all exhibits.
ensure exhibits have been entered into prop correctly.
create IMT exhibits register.
arrange foresnic strategy meetings.
prepare all documentation / reports required.
record chains of custody
inform experts if analysis is no longer required
organise and trasport exhibits for examination.
prep court schedules
prep exhibits for court
prep FWS relating to your duties.
collect exhibits for court and after court.
dispose of exhibits
