Serious Crime E Flashcards
What information to gain from the informant/complainant which will assist the investigation?
Suspect Info: Identify and locate the suspect.
Complainant’s Account: Get a first-hand account of what the complainant/informant knows.
Scene Details: Note the precise location of the scene and circumstances of discovery.
Victim Identity: Identify the victim.
Other People: Record details of anyone else at the scene.
Complainant Info: Collect full contact details and assess their demeanor.
Relationship: Determine the complainant’s relationship to the victim/suspect.
Actions Taken: Record actions the complainant/informant has taken and their locations.
What is the primary role of the O/C body during a postmortem examination?
Observe, document and deal with exhibits associated with the body in a structured, methodical manner.
The main objectives of an area canvass?
Identifying the offender
Identifying and locating evidence, such as vehicles, discarding clothing, weapons and other articles
Identifying witnesses
Gathering information
Interviewing a suspect the OC suspect must ensure the interviewer?
Interview Protocol: Conduct the interview following the investigative interviewing suspect guide.
Supervision: The interview should be monitored by a supervisor or experienced detective to ensure key points are covered.
Exhibit Explanation: Ensure the suspect provides an explanation for any exhibits found.
What to update the O/C investigation on as O/C Exhibits?
What exhibits have been found and their movements
Any examination results
Whether any further enquiries are required
As O/C exhibits attend all investigation team conferences and?
Make the exhibits register available
Update others regarding exhibits which have been found and the results of expert examinations conducted.
Arrange Forensic Strategy meetings in consultation with the OC Investigation. Ensure an appreciation is conducted to ensure?
Every exhibit is interrogated to establish its evidential value and investigative relevance, and to identify any further enquiry required.
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
When should OC Body strip the body of clothing ?
Stripping the Body: Only done under the OC investigation’s direction, immediately before the post-mortem (PM) examination.
Pre-Stripping: Must occur after a visual examination and evidence collection from the clothed body.
During course of some trials witness intimidation may occur. Something about what info can OC do
Witness Contact: Maintaining contact with witnesses helps identify threats, intimidation, or interference.
Appropriate Action: Enables timely action, such as initiating the witness protection program, if needed.
