Short Answer Questions Mock Test 2

Question 1

The OC suspects must investigate all suspects thoroughly in order to priority as decided in consultation with the OC investigation.
What particular matters may influence the setting of priorities

Answer 1

Answer:
– Relative weight of evidence against a person
– likelihood of their leaving the area
- A particular urgency in solving the case
– availability of staff

Question 2

The OC exhibit has a responsibility to maintain an awareness of the significance of each exhibit and what examinations may be available.
What other specific matters regarding each exhibit must the OC exhibits determine?

Answer 2

Answer:

• Plan and record the examination and interrogation of every exhibit
• Establish its relevance to the investigation

Question 3

When a witness is in court what material may a witness use to refresh their memory prior to giving evidence?

Answer 3

Answer:

Reading any previously signed statement or interview transcript

Question 4

What are the purposes of a methodically conducted area canvass?

Answer 4

Answer:
– Present a high likelihood of identifying or contacting the offender
– And associates of the offender
- Any significant witnesses
- Identifying evidence or exhibits
- Establishing significant facts

Question 5

The file manager must assist the 2IC on a daily basis to carry out a number of duties.
What are these duties?

Answer 5

Answer:
Assist the 2IC to prepare:
- Daily Bulletins/sit reps
- Special notices
- Organizational charts and daily rosters
- Displayed within investigation headquarters

Question 6

What information should the disclosure manager provide to the crown solicitor regarding disclosure?

Answer 6

Answer:
– Crown provided with an identical copy of all material that is disclosed to defense counsel
- Crown to review all unedited copies of the material where appropriate

Question 7

What action can be taken to preserve the integrity of the exhibits register?

Answer 7

Answer:
Only the OC exhibits and type it should have password access to make alterations
Every member of the investigation should be able to view it

Question 8

What is the first thing to consider when undertaking a cause of action at a serious crime scene?

Answer 8

Answer:

Every person must consider what risks may exist

Question 9

Describe the role of OC body during a post Mortem examination?

Answer 9

Answer:

Primary role is to observe, document, and deal with exhibits associated with the body in a structured methodical manner

Question 10

What action must police staff at a scene of a serious crime take if the media are present?

Answer 10

Answer:

• Keep them away from the immediate crime scene cordon
• Make no comment about the incident
• Consult with the OC investigation on arrival and explain what has happened
• Identify media members and where they are located

Question 11

Why is it important that the officers who have initial contact with the complainant/informant record what they say and their demeanor?

Answer 11

Answer:
These notes could become critical particularly if the complainant/informant is later identified as the suspect.
Recording what the complainant/informant sees and the demeanor and clothing etc. could be important to the investigation

Question 12

What responsibilities of the OC suspects have when an alibi is put forward by the offender considering the matter and respect of which the proceedings have been commenced?

Answer 12

Answer:
Make thorough inquiries to determine the veracity of the alibi
To fully report the result of these inquiries to the crown solicitor by the 2IC

Question 13

What benefits from information obtained by an early preliminary interview with a witness could be gained in the investigation?

Answer 13

Answer:
- early identification or rest of the suspect
- recovery of evidence or information relevant to the offence
- prevention of the eminent disposal or destruction of evidence connected to the investigation
– prevention of the commission of other offenses

Question 14

In the case of a homicidal serious crime involving a moldy victim a TV liaison officer must be engaged as early as possible.
In what ways can the ILO provide assistance to the investigation?

Answer 14

Answer:
ILO will support an understanding and awareness of the Maori traditions, protocols and beliefs
Will enhance relations between investigation, family of the deceased in the Maori community

Question 15

If you’re first on scene of a homicide and you advise that the suspect is still present, List 4 points that should be your first priority be in relation to the suspect?

Answer 15

Answer:

• Separate suspects from other persons at the scene
• Record conduct, injuries, behavior
• Record any explanation given by the suspect
• Ask to cooperate
• Arrest if possible and caution
• If multiple suspects- separate and transport separately. Assign different officers to each suspect

Question 16

Hurricane specialist less units such as a profile unit or criminal or geography profile is assist the OC area canvas during the planning stage?

Answer 16

Answer:

Can assist with setting parameters or identifying locations where suspects are likely to frequent or reside.

Question 17

What do you manage to be covered during OC suspects debriefs?

Answer 17

Answer:
The inquiries they have conducted and the results of those inquiries
Maintain a constant flow of information between the members of the suspects team and other investigation staff
Priority information must be bought attention of the OC investigation as necessary

Question 18

The topics to cover during your forensics strategy meeting?

Answer 18

Answer:

• What examinations is and others could conduct on exhibits
• With a few that work is needed to assist a reconstruction
• A plan for any work to be completed and reconstruction
• An agreed reconstruction of the events relevant to the crime under investigation
• The priority each examination should receive

Question 19

In relation to your family liaison plan. What does the term family relate to?

Answer 19

Answer:
Family includes, Partners, parents, siblings children, guardians, whanau and others who have had a direct or close relationship to the victim
Includes chosen family
Should reflect the victims culture and lifestyle

Question 20

Appointing an officer to interview a witness to a serious offense, what four main issues should be considered regarding the interviewing officer?

Answer 20

Answer:
– the level of training of the interviewer
– we experience the officer has in interviewing witnesses of serious crimes
– any additional skills the interviewer has
– suitability of the officer to undertake interview

Question 21

During investigation into multiple suspects for a serious offence what steps can investigators take to mitigate or eliminate the possibility of rain the cross-contamination between suspects?

Answer 21

Answer:

• Suspects must be kept apart during travel in vehicles and when in cells
• All clothing should be packaged, labeled and sealed in accordance with standard procedures before transfer to OC exhibits

Question 22

List 4 responsibilities of the OC exhibits in a serious crime investigation?

Answer 22

Answer:

• Submission to experts, presentations at court and disposal of exhibits
• Establishing and maintaining exhibit management systems
• Establishing required standards for the recovery, handling, labeling, storage
• Maintaining the physical security and continuity of all exhibits
• Ensuring these processes are completed in accordance with the requirements set by the OC investigations and the serious crime template

S. E. E. M. E.

Question 23

Describe who should be appointed as OC Body at a serious crime scene.d

Answer 23

Answer:

• An experienced investigator with awareness of forensic issues
• Where this not possible the OC Body may require additional support or mentoring

Question 24

Under what circumstances may the OC body make notes of discussions concerning the post mortem?

Answer 24

Answer:
The OC Body may not make any notes of discussions concerning the Post Mortem
Unless specifically directed to by the OC investigation and/or the pathologist

Question 25

At the conclusion of the Area Canvass the OC AC must make a report to the OC Investigations about circumstances of the investigation. What matters must the report contain?

Answer 25

Answer:

• A summary of action taken
• Any significant findings highlighted
• Attention drawn to any actions undertaken which was outside of the original phase strategy

Question 26

What s the priority when assessing the scene of a serious crime?

Answer 26

Answer:

To ensure the safety of the attending Police members

Question 27

Police who arrive at a serious crime scene should identify, preserve and record the scene.
What actions should police take to preserve a scene upon arrival?

Answer 27

Answer:
- Be prepared to take immediate action to preserve and/or record evidence that may change if nothing is done

• Consider the best path to the scene
• Record any movements and actions taken at the scene
• If no immediate life is a risk consider using stepping plates
• Preserve what is there and leave it in situ

B. C. R. I. P