Serious Crime D Flashcards
S 10(4) Disclosure act obligation imposed by this ss on the person providing disclosure
Disclosure Format: Disclosure can be supplied in any form, including electronically, as long as it’s readily accessible to the defendant.
Defendant Access: Consider if the defendant has access to a computer to view electronic disclosure, especially if remanded in prison.
4 benefits of applying appreciation technique
Informs all police what they are expected to achieve
Increases the chance of success. i.e. the investigative aims/objective being met
Establishes a sequence of activities to be carried out
Manages risk
Reduces uncertainty
Eliminates duplication
Ensures nothing is overlooked
Effective use of resources
What is FLO?
A FLO is an investigator who’s primary role is to investigate but also support and work with families of the Victims.
Cultural Awareness: FLO identifies the cultural origins of the victim’s family.
Cultural Protocols: Ensure familiarity with relevant cultural beliefs and protocols.
Enhance Relations: Build stronger relations with the family and contribute to the victim profile.
Requirements file manager ensure are completed when setting up investigation headquarters
The file manager where there is no logistics officer appointed must liaise closely with the 2IC to establish the requirement for the investigation headquarters, including:
Location
Office support staff
Transport
Equipment
Communications
ICT requirements
Why is it important to develop a forensic strategy for examination of exhibits
It allows the OC exhibit to prioritise tasks in line with the direction of the investigation. The strategy must be approved by the OC investigation and continually reviewed throughout the investigation to keep abreast of any developments.
2 main purposes for police attending scene of any death
Police’s purpose is always to investigate thoroughly and gather sufficient evidence to satisfactorily explain the circumstances of the death
Action police take when body disturbed at scene
Establish what movements have taken place and record the information
Do not attempt to restore the scene to it’s original unchanged condition
Make enquiries to enable the original unchanged scene to be subsequently reconstructed and photographed if required.
What matter OC Canvass record in a detailed master record
A detailed master record of progress should be continually maintained and updated by the OC canvas.
A detailed master record of ongoing progress should be continually maintained and updated by the OC Canvass showing:
Which addresses have been visited
Which occupants interviewed
The documentation completed
Any and relevant comments made
In case of homicide who takes VIS and then no older than…….(28days)
Homicide trained victim support volunteers are trained to assist police by taking victim impact statements from surviving family members.
How can OC Area Canvass keep morale up of staff
Regular Feedback: Provide feedback on how canvass enquiries are contributing to the investigation.
Progress Updates: Share updates on the progress of other phases of the enquiry.
Describe 4 methods of identifying body when body decomposed
Fingerprints
DNA profiling
Dental records
Eye examination records
Medical records, including scars, birthmarks, implants or prosthetics, xrays, surgical wounds, amputations and tattoos
Personal effects
Facial reconstruction
