Suspect inquiries in respect of fires not involving explosives Flashcards
1
Q
What procedure do you follow?
A
- identify suspects
- possible suspects
- investigate suspects thoroughly and according to priority
- consider surveillance
- complete inquiries to establish suspects
- consider a search warrant
- interview the suspect
- consider an identification montage
- complete inquiries to corroborate or negate suspect explanation
- advise your supervisor and consider if ingredients have been met and prima facie case has been established. obtain authority to prosecute
- arrest the suspect
- prepare prosecution file
2
Q
How do you identify suspects?
A
FIRMER C
FINGERPRINTS informant/witness INFORMATION police RESOURCES MEDIA response area ENQUIRIES info from fire crews on people who REGULARLY attend fires CIRSUMSTANCES of the fire
3
Q
Who are common possible suspects?
A
APOCOPE BCM an Aggrieved person Pyromaniac Owner Criminals Occupier Pupils/ex pupils Employees Business Competitors Member of the fire service
4
Q
when investigating suspects thoroughly what should you obtain?
A
CAMPP
CRIMINAL histories ASSOCIATES MOTOR vehicle details Full PARTICULARS PHOTOGRAPH
5
Q
complete inquiries to establish the suspects…
A
CCOBMMMM
character connection to the scene opportunity behavior motive means rea mental back ground movements
6
Q
When executing a search warrant what should you do?
A
search the suspects clothing, residence, vehicle and work place.
photograph evidence in situ
ask for and note the suspects explanation regarding the evidence
issue a pol268 for any property taken
ensure all exhibits seized are labelled, examined and uplifted by the exhibits officer
7
Q
When arresting the suspect what do you obtain?
A
Fingerprints
Photograph
DNA
Consider medical examination for injuries
offender report details
consider getting suspect to do reconstruction
