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Short Answer Questions Mock Test 1 Flashcards

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When should the OC Body strip the body?

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Answer:
It will take place immediately before the Post Mortem commences

Only undertaken on the specific direction of the OC Investigations. Generally done after a:

  • visual examination
  • Collection of evidence from clothed body has been completed
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The OC Exhibit maintains awareness and significance of each exhibit. What specific matters regarding each exhibit must the OC Exhibits determine?

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Answer:

  • The EVIDENTIAL value of each exhibit
  • Investigate OPPORTUNITIES presented by each exhibit
  • Further ENQUIRIES that are needed
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OC Area Canvass submits a report. What matters should it contain?

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  • A SUMMARY of all ACTION TAKEN
  • Any significant FINDINGS HIGHLIGHTED
  • Attention drawn to any action that has been undertaken which was OUTSIDE the original PHASE STRATEGY.

S. A. T. F. H. O. P. S

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What does the master record of an Area Canvass Show?

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An ongoing progress of the:
- Addresses that have been visited
- which occupants have been interviewed 
- The documents completed and the comments made
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In relation to a Area Canvass risk assessment what considerations are made when the location parameters are set?

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Answer:

  • Violent offenders
  • Persons wanted by Police for crimes or wanted on warrant
  • Groups with particular linguistic or cultural needs
  • Local incidents or issues which residents may raise with police.
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To maintain staff morale involved in an area canvas phase, How is this achieved?

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  • By providing regular feedback
  • The way the inquiries are contributing to the progress of the investigation
  • Staff should remain focused that the person they are speaking to could be a witness or the offender
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What is the purpose of an Area Canvass?

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Presents a high likelihood of:
- Identifying or contacting the offender
- An associate of the offender
- Significant witnesses
- Identifying evidence or exhibits
- Establishing significant facts
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What is the purpose an Area Canvass Reconnaissance?

Who conducts the Reconnaissance?

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To conduct an appreciation
Set the parameters and objective of the canvass
Provide a clear perspective of the area when it is referred to in statements and briefings

Answer:
OC Investigation, OC Area Canvass and OC Suspects should attend the scene as soon as practicable

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During the course of some trials witness intimidation may occur. What considerations can OC witnesses make?

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  • By maintaining contact with witnesses, Police more likely to become aware of any intimidation
  • Arrange for appropriate action to be taken
  • Initiating witness protection programme.
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List four matters the OC Suspects will brief their team on?

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1) - The circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES of the offence including ANALYSIS of the SCENE and WITNESS evidence available.

2) - Full DETAILS of all PERSONS of INTEREST and any SUSPECT where the identity of the suspect is known.
3) - Details of any DESCRIPTIONS of the SUSPECT provided by witnesses.
4) - Whether any MODUS OPERANDI /Crime signatures have been identified

Circumstances, Details, Descriptions, Modus Operandi

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List 4 benefits of applying the appreciation technique?

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  • Increase the chances of success
  • Informs all Police of what they are expected to achieve
  • Manages Risk
  • Eliminates Duplication
  • Ensures nothing is overlooked
  • Reduces uncertainty
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What are the 2 main purposes of Police attending the scene of any death?

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  • To investigate thoroughly and
  • To gather evidence to satisfactorily explain the circumstances of the death.
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What action must police take when the body has been disturbed?

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- Do not attempt to restore the scene to its original unchanged condition
- Make enquiries to enable the original unchanged scene to be reconstructed and photographed if required
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List four methods of identifying a body that is decomposed?

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In consultation with the coroner:
- Fingerprints
- DNA Profiling
- Dental records or Eye exam records
- Medical examination records, x-rays, including scars, birth marks, implants or prosthetics
- Surgical wounds, amputations or tattoos
- Personal effects
- facial reconstruction
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What are the 3 categories of a victims medical status?

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Alive and uninjured
Alive but injured
Shows no signs of life

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What instructions must be given to the person identifying the body?

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- They should be fully informed what is required of them and
- What they should expect to see when they view the deceased
particularly after a post mortem exam has taken place

17
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At the conclusion of a Post Mortem the OC Body must hand exhibits to OC - List 3 things that the OC must do?

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Answer:
To maintain an unbroken chain of custody the OC Body must hand over to the OC Exhibits:
1) - The Post Mortem Exhibit Schedule
2) - Copy of the OC Body’s Notebook entries
3) - Formal statement

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List 4 objectives of an area canvass?

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Answer:

1) - Identifying the offender
2) - Identifying and locating evidence eg vehicles, discarded clothing, weapons
3) - Identifying witnesses
4) - gathering information

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Why is it important to develop a Forensic Strategy for the examination of exhibits?

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Answer:
It prioritises tasks in line with the direction of the investigations and considers:
- What examinations ESR and others could conduct on exhibits
- The priority each examination should receive
- Whether any further work is needed to assist reconstruction
- A plan for the work to be completed that is required to assist reconstruction
- An agreed reconstruction of events relevant to the crime under investigation

20
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In reference to a scene, What is a common approach path (CAP)?

What is a benefit of a CAP?

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A Common Approach Path (CAP) is a path for all movements in and out of the scene using a path that avoids any route which was possibly taken to and from the scene by the suspect or the victim

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Reduces contamination at the scene

21
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What 5 initial actions should one take to preserve a scene?

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Answer:
1) - IDENTIFY
Gather information and carry out initial assessment of the scene. Consider actual scene and establish CAP

2) - SECURE
Remove all persons from scene. Establish cordons
Prevent unauthorised persons from entering scene

3) - PRESERVE
Consider best path to scene. Record movements. Ensure nothing is touched

4) - CONSIDER
If initial Photographing the scene and persons present is necessary

5) - RECORD
Crime scene log
Observe and record full notes of precise details at scene. Complete sketch and take photos in situ

22
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Why is it important to conduct an Area Canvass at the same time as the offence?

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Answer:

To capture people who regularly pass through that area at that time of day

23
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Describe the Chain of custody and its purpose?

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Answer:
A record that Includes every individual who has had custody of the exhibit from the time it was first discovered until it was produced in court
It is used to demonstrate the integrity, and therefore the admissibility of the exhibit

24
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In a serious crime a doctor may examine the suspect. Apart from noting injuries and taking samples, What else can the doctor report on?

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Answer:
Provide a professional opinion regarding the condition of the suspect
- Record any explanations or comments made by the suspect about the offence or the cause of injuries

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What samples could a doctor take from the suspect?

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A specialist MEK can be used to collect
- blood
- saliva
- head hair
- pubic and body hair, if relevant
- fingernail scrapings
- swabs of the suspects hands or relevant areas

A specialist Firearms Detection Kit to collect gunshot residue.

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Give 2 reasons Why it is important to do a risk assessment relating to the witness of a serious offence?

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Answer:
To ascertain if a witness may be at risk of intimidation and/or physical harm

If the witness has been traumatised, vulnerable or intimidated by the experience
Support services can be recommended that will assist in alleviating anxiety and fear in the witness

27
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Initial Police arrive at a stabbing and the victim is anticipated to die. A verbal statement is obtained.
Under S18(1)(a) EA 2006, How can the police satisfy the  statement is admissible?
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Answer:
The content of the statement and the person who made it are reliable
Police must record any factors which demonstrate the reliability of the statement or its maker
16(1) of the EA 2006
The 5 Circumstances include:
- The contents of the statement
- The Nature of the statement
- The circumstances relating to the making of the statement
- Circumstances relating to the veracity of the person
- Circumstances relating to the accuracy of the observation of the person

28
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For scene witnesses proximate to evidence can be transferred to the witness from the victim or the suspect. What action can Police take prior to the interview?

What types of physical evidence may be present?

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Answer:
A plan must be prepared to preserve and recover all available physical evidence.

Answer:

  • DNA
  • Fingerprints
  • clothes
  • footwear
  • fibers
  • body fluids
  • glass or other material
29
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When a Crown Solicitor directs police to interview an alibi witness, What actions should Police take?

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Answer:
An investigator must:
- Make enquiries to determine the veracity of the alibi
- Conduct enquiries as directed by the OC Investigation and the Crown solicitor (NIA checks on alibi witness)
- Forward the results of these enquiries to the Crown Solicitor including any statements made

30
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In a case of a homicide who takes a VIS?

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Answer:
Homicide trained Victim Support Volunteers can take a VIS from surviving family members

Victims Rights S17-27 . VIS must no more than 28 days old.

31
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What must a FLO identify regarding the cultural origins of the family?

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Answer:
They should ensure familiarity with relevant cultural beliefs and protocols to enhance relations with the family and to contribute to the victim profile.

32
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Under S10(4) of the Disclosure Act 2008 What obligations are placed on the person providing disclosure?

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Disclosure may be supplied in whatever form, including electronically.
That the person disclosing the information holds it in at the time of the request in whatever form provided that it will be readily available to the Defendant

33
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What are the requirements a File Manager must ensure are completed when setting up a Investigation Headquarters?

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Answer:
Communications
Location
IT Staff
Transport
Staff

C. L. I. T. S

34
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What are the initial actions of a Disclosure Manager?

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Answer:

  • Read the Disclosure Manager desk file
  • Access the Serious Crime Template
  • Report to 2IC to receive briefing , tasking

CIB014 MV Serious Crime (4 decks)

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