Short Answer Questions Mock Test 3 Flashcards
What are primary functions of the initial Police responders at a serious crime scene?
Answer:
– Attending the scene at an early stage
– Coordinating tasks
– taking control of the situation
A. C . T
What can positive action during the initial stages of an investigation lead to?
Answer:
- Minimize any loss
- Maximize opportunities to secure relevant
intelligence and admissible evidence
What 4 matters must be recorded at a crime scene in the crime scene log to maintain integrity?
Hint:
P. A. N. T.
Answer: - PURPOSE for the visit – AUTHORITY to enter the scene - NAME and designation of person - TIME of entry and exit
P. A. N. T.
Explain V. A. W. S. E. I. P. O
Answer:
V - Victim: identify and locate
A - Appreciation: make initial appreciation of incident. Assess personal risk and preserve the life of others
W - Witnesses: locate and contain witnesses
S - Scene: preserve the scene (set boundaries)
E - Exhibits: note evidence and preserve any that may be lost or destroyed
I - Ingredients: consider whether the elements of the offence have been met
P - Powers: what powers are available and consider whether to execute them
O - Offender: locate and apprehend suspect(s)
What must you consider when undertaking course of action at a serious crime scene?
Answer:
The safety of those present and the next priority is to establish the physical condition of the victim.
These fall into three categories:
- Alive and uninjured
- Alive but injured
- Shows no signs of life
What are the benefits of applying the appreciation technique?
Answer:
– Informs all police what they are expected to achieve
- Increases the chances of success
- Manages risk
- Ensures nothing is overlooked
- Eliminates duplication
- Resources ensure they are used effectively
What are the responsibilities of OC body?
Answer:
M. R. S. E. E. N. E
- Maintain security of the body, samples and exhibits
- Record a note what action has been taken
- Secure in God the body, samples and exhibits from the scene to the Post Mortem
- Ensure that the Deceased Persons Certificate has been certified by a doctor or a qualified advanced paramedic. POL265
-Establish of the body has been moved
- Note and record observations
– Ensure that photographs have been taken at the scene as well as the Post Mortem
What samples may be taken at a scene from the body?
Answer: Glass and paints Loose hairs Items of clothing worn by the victim Firearm residue Fingerprints evidence on victims Larvae and in six DNA swabs
What is the role of the Family Iwi Liaison Officer?
Answer:
They will support and understanding and awareness of the Maori traditions/protocols and beliefs.
And enhance the relations between;
- The investigations
- Family of the deceased
- Maori Community
List 8 methods of identification of a mutilated or badly decomposed body?
Answer: F. A. T. F. E. D. M. D - Fingerprints - Amputations - Tattoos - Facial reconstructions - Eye examinations - Dental records -Medical examination records - DNA
What is the OC exhibit responsibility?
Answer:
Disposal of exhibits
Recording
Labeling
Packaging
Preparing for court
Sealing
What three things must the OC body hand over to OC exhibits at the conclusion of a Post Mortem?
Answer:
- OC body notebooks
- Formal statement
- Provide OC exhibits with PM exhibit schedule
- All exhibits collected associated to the body at PM
What forms are required for preparing the sudden death file by the OC body?
Answer:
Copy of the POL265 Deceased Person Certificate
Copy of POL265 a Deceased Person ID
Statement relating to Victims Formal ID
POL47 report to coroner - adult
POL47A report to coroner (sudden death of infant)
What is the purpose of OC investigations, OC Area canvass and OC suspects attending the scene?
Answer:
To make a reconnaissance of the scene make an appreciation that will:
- Set parameters
- Objectives of the canvas
timing of the canvass phase - at the same time of the incident
