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Serious Crime Investigation Flashcards

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O/C Suspects is responsible for supervising the Suspects Team for the purpose of?

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(M) mitigating and dealing with possible defences.
(O) obtaining info about suspects/ POI’s.
(S) seeking evidence to cover all ingredients of offence
(T) thoroughly profiling/ investigating suspects/ POI’s

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Definition of Family

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Children, siblings, parents, partners, guardians, whanau or others with direct or close relationship with victim.
Includes chosen family.
Should reflect victim’s culture and lifestyle.

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O/C Suspects:

The initial briefing of Suspects Team should encompass?

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Circumstances of offence.
Details of suspect or POI’s.
Description of suspect.
Any particular Modus Operandi identified.

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Management of suspect falls into 3 categories that O/C Investigation will prepare strategy for dealing with each

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  1. Identification and profiling.
  2. Arrest/ termination.
  3. Interviewing.
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What are the main functions of a File Manager?

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Est. and maintaining Investigation HQ.
Complete synopsis of all documents received.
Manage electronic and physical files.
Assist preparation of prosecution file.
Assist management of trial.
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Who is responsible for determining status of persons during investigation (suspect, POI, witness, victim)

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O/C Investigations

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After an arrest is made O/C Suspects should

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  • Isolate suspects from each other.
  • Ensure suspects advised of rights/BOR Act 1990.
  • Juvenile suspect, police obligations under CYPFA 1989.
  • Consider search for evidence of suspect, home, vehicle - warrantless or with warrant.
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In investigating any alibi O/C Suspects must

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  1. Make enquiries of people other than the persons whose details have been supplied.
  2. Make enquiries to est. where suspect was at time of offence, who with, what doing.
  3. Corroborate with forensics and other independent sources.
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Setting up Investigation HQ: File Manager and 2IC est. requirements including:

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(C) communications
(E) equipment
(L) location
(T) transport
(I) ICT requirements
(O) Office support staff
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What should you do if media arrive at crime scene?

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  1. Move media away from immediate crime scene.
  2. Make no comment.
  3. Advise O/C Investigation.
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Principles of disclosure

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Governing principle of disclosure is relevance.

  1. All relevant material is discoverable, unless grounds to withhold/delete under Sec.16, 17, 18.
  2. No obligation to acquire for purposes of satisfying disclosure obligations, material not in police possession or held in recorded form. Sec.15
  3. Disclosure is an ongoing process and reasons to withhold material continually reassessed.
  4. Must be auditable and record decisions relating to each document.
  5. Effective file management systems critical to success.
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Initial Action.

On appointment to role, Disclosure Manager must:

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  1. Read Disclosure Manager desk file.
  2. Access Serious Crime Template.
  3. Report to 2IC for briefing/tasking and est. what is/is not discoverable.
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Explain Sec.10(4) C.D. Act 2008

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Disclosure may be supplied in whatever form, including electronically, provided it is readily accessible to the defendant.

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What disclosure should be made to the Crown?

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  1. Identical copy of all material disclosed to defence counsel.
  2. Crown should review an unedited copy of the material.
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Explain Chain of Custody

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Includes every individual who has had custody of an exhibit, from time it was first discovered, until produced in court. Demonstrates integrity/admissibility of exhibits.

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Alternative options during Area Canvass

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  • media release
  • mail drop
  • poster campaign
  • high profile police presence, e.g.caravan
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What can witnesses in court refer to, to refresh their memory?

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Statement and transcript.

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Alibi Witness under Sec.22 Criminal Disclosure Act 2008

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  • must only be interviewed at direction of Crown Solicitor,
  • make enquiries to est. veracity of alibi.
  • make enquiries as directed by Crown Solicitor.
  • forward results to Crown Solicitor.
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Police responsibilities to witnesses

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By maintaining contact likely to become aware of any threats, intimidation and can take appropriate action such as witness protection programme.

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O/Suspects

During suspect interview O/C Suspects must ensure:

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  • interview conducted in accordance with ‘Investigative Interviewing Suspect Guide’
  • interview is monitored by supervisor/experienced Det.
  • an explanation is sought re. any exhibits found
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O/C Suspects

In investigating any alibi O/C Suspects must

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*make enquires of people other than the persons whose details have been supplied.
make enquiries to est. where suspect was at time of offence, who with, what doing.
*corroborate with forensics and other independent sources.

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Disclosure Manager.

Key responsibilities -Disclosure Manager must:

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  1. all relevant discoverable material disclosed to defence.
  2. all relevant non-discoverable material ID’d, listed and defence advised.
  3. continually assess risk to ensure non-discoverable material ID’d and not disclosed.
  4. continually review to ensure lawful justification to withhold exists.
  5. ensure robust auditable systems used.
  6. manage disclosure timeframes.
  7. correspondence with counsel in 5000 series.
  8. create NIA record of disclosure
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O/C Exhibits

Appreciation

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  1. Evidential value of each exhibit.
  2. Investigative opportunities provided by each exhibit.
  3. Further enquiries needed.
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O/C Exhibits is responsible for:

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  1. Establishing and maintaining exhibit management systems.

2. Maintaining physical security and continuity of all exhibits including transportation to and production in Court.

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Developing a Forensic Strategy allows O/C Exhibits:

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  • allows O/C Exhibits to develop a forensic strategy in line with direction of investigation.
  • must by approved by O/C Investigation and continually reviewed.
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What is a Forensic Strategy meeting?

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Meetings held to determine which exhibit or forensic examinations are required and the priority of those.

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Topics at Forensic Strategy Meeting

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  • what examinations ESR and others could conduct on exhibits.
  • priority each examination should receive.
  • whether further work needed to assist reconstruction.
  • a plan for any work to be completed that is required to assist reconstruction.
  • an agreed reconstruction relevant to crime under investigation.
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O/C Exhibits

Is responsible for preparing exhibits at Court. This must be conducted in a manner which:

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  • demonstrates evidential value of exhibits.

* avoids risk of physical injury, disease, accident, contamination or damage.

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O/C Exhibits

Before accepting any exhibit, must ensure the person who seized the exhibit has:

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  • assigned unique number from allocated range.
  • labelled each exhibit with number and name of Operation.
  • labelled, packaged separately and sealed.
  • recorded in Exhibit Schedule.
  • correctly preserved exhibit.
30
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Initial Police responders primary functions:

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  1. Attend scene at early stage.
  2. Take control of situation.
  3. Coordinate tasks.
31
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What general investigation model should be applied in all cases?

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VAWSEIPO
V = victims
A = appreciation
W = witnesses
S = scene
E = exhibits
I = ingredients
P = powers
O = offenders
32
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Definition of Appreciation

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  • a method of problem solving
  • following a series of steps
  • to ensure optimum course of action is decided upon
33
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Benefits of an Appreciation

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  • Informs all Police what is expected to achieve
  • Increases chance of success
  • Est. sequence of activities to be carried out
  • Manages risk
  • Reduces uncertainty
  • Eliminates duplication
  • Ensures nothing overlooked
  • Effective use of resources
34
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Police purpose at death/homicide

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  • investigate thoroughly
  • gather sufficient evidence
  • to satisfactorily explain circumstances of death
35
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Explain Sec.18(1) Evidence Act 2006

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Statement may be admissible as hearsay evidence if Court satisfied:
*content of statement and person who made it are reliable.

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O/C Exhibits

Safety Considerations: should only accept an exhibit if:

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  1. Exhibit label contains number and name of Operation. Other details recorded on Exhibit Schedule.
  2. Exhibit correctly packaged, sealed and label visible on outside.
  3. Prompt action taken to preserve e.g.drying
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Initial Response

Obtaining forensic evidence from witness at a scene

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  • a plan must be prepared
  • to preserve and recover
  • all available physical evidence from the witness
  • e.g. fibres, bodily fluids, glass or other material
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Initial Response

The briefing by the officer in initial charge of the incident to O/C Investigation should cover:

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  • What has occurred.
  • What action has been taken.
  • What has not been done.
  • What needs to be done.
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Initial Response

What should you do en route to the scene?

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  • Look out for the suspect.
  • Note and consider stopping vehicles attempting to leave the scene.
  • Prioritise tasks and assign duties (VAWSEIPO)
40
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O/C Body

Who should be appointed O/C Body?

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  • an experienced investigator

* with awareness of forensic issues

41
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O/C Body

What photos should you direct the Police Photographer take of a body at PM

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  • photos before clothing removed
  • photos after clothing removed
  • close ups of wounds, marks, injuries and unusual features using measuring scale.
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O/C Body

When should Formal ID be conducted

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  • authority of O/C Investigation
  • before PM
  • this may not be possible due to: (1) Contamination concerns (2) PM held at another location to where body found.
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O/C Body

Appreciation before body removed

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  • Notification and response from Coroner
  • Consultation with relevant experts
  • Requirement for any examination/action before removal
  • Best method and route for removal
44
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Where the body has been disturbed or moved:

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  • Do not attempt to restore scene to original unchanged condition
  • Make enquiries to enable original unchanged scene to be reconstructed and photographed
45
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Family Liaison Officer

What is the primary role of a FLO?

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  • Investigator

* must also offer, facilitate, coordinate support that addresses needs of the family

46
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O/C Area Canvass

Responsibilities

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*Report to O/C Investigation to ensure canvass *Conducted thoroughly and recorded accurately

47
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Main objectives of an Area Canvass

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  • Identify suspect
  • Identify witnesses
  • Identify and locate evidence
  • Gather information
48
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Benefits of conducting and Area Canvass

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  • Sightings of victim/offender before/after event
  • Sightings of property/vehicles
  • Sightings of witnesses
  • Promoting awareness of significant events
  • Obtaining accurate record from community
49
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Area Canvass - Risk Assessment

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Use intel systems to identify:

  • violent offenders
  • people wanted for other matters
  • local incident/issues residents may raise
  • groups with linguistic/cultural needs
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O/C Area Canvass

Key points for briefings

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  1. Summarise situation and detail duties.
  2. Emphasise need for thoroughness.
  3. Questionnaire guide only.
  4. Evidence of probative value - FWS
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O/C Area Canvass

Final report to O/C Investigation

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  1. Summary of all action taken.
  2. Highlight significant findings.
  3. Action taken outside original phase strategy.
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O/C Body

Primary role during PM

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(O) observe
(D) document
(D) deal with exhibits associated with the body in a
(S) structured, methodical manner

53
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O/C Exhibits

To protect integrity of electronic Exhibits Register:

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  • password protected
  • access to O/C Exhibits and typist only
  • others can view only
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O/C Exhibits- purpose

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  1. Est. and maintain exhibit management systems.

2. Maintain physical security and integrity of exhibits.

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O/C Exhibits

Submitting exhibits for examination

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  1. Agreed at Forensic Strategy Meeting.
  2. Recorded in Exhibit Register.
  3. Authorised by O/C Investigation.
  4. Pol 143 and other documents prepared.
  5. Exhibit prepared correctly.
56
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O/C Suspects

Management of suspects falls into 3 categories

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  1. Investigating and profiling.
  2. Arrest/termination.
  3. Interviewing.
57
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O/C Suspects

When interviewing suspect must ensure

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  1. Interview in accordance with ‘Investigative Interviewing Suspect Guide’.
  2. Interview monitored by supervisor/experienced detective.
  3. Explanation sought for exhibits found.
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O/C Witnesses

Prompt Preliminary Interview may assist

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(E) early arrest/identification of suspect
(R) recovery of evidence and info relevant to offence
(P) prevent imminent destruction/disposal of evidence
(P) prevent commission of further offences

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Purpose of File Manager

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  • assist 2IC to est. and maintain Investigation HQ
  • manage electronic and physical investigation file
  • support 2IC by reading all documents
  • assist preparation of Prosecution File
  • assist management of trial
60
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File Manager

Communication Flow to other staff

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  • assist 2IC to prepare daily bulletins, notices, charts rosters and ensure
  • well displayed within Investigation HQ
  • preferably on Notice Board
61
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O/C Suspects

Liaise with O/C Investigation prior to arrest/termination to ensure (arrest strategy)

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  1. Investigator assigned to each suspect.
  2. Decision to prosecute - Solicitor Generals Prosecution Guidelines
  3. Police position on bail.
  4. Engage Crown Solicitor with permission from Police Prosecutions.
  5. FLO advise family of deceased.
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O/C Exhibits

Preparing exhibits for trial

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  • discuss with O/C Investigation
    1. Which exhibits are relevant.
    2. Significance of forensic examinations.
    3. Manner to produce exhibits/exam results
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Witness management at court: ensure they DO NOT

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  1. Contact/communicate with jurors.
  2. Discuss the case in public while waiting to give evidence.
  3. Discuss the case with other witnesses waiting, after they have given evidence,
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O/C Area Canvass

Tools and Resources

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  • street maps
  • aerial photographs (showing houses/location of sections)
  • local council records
  • other references
65
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Family Liaison Officer

What duties other than investigator and offer, facilitate, coordinate support for family

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  • preparing family tree
  • profiling victim
  • gathering relevant info from the family
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O/C Body

Stripping/removing clothing and possessions from body

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  1. Inventory of each item of clothing/possessions.
  2. Label each item
  3. Seal each item in separate bag
  4. DO NOT cross-contaminate
  5. Maintain integrity and continuity of body/exhibits

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