Suspects

Question 1

If a homicide is suspected what are the priorities? (IAI)

Answer 1

Identification, Apprehension and Isolation of the suspect

Question 2

Locating the suspect quickly can provide?

Answer 2

The investigation with forensic and other evidence that may otherwise be lost.

Question 3

Management of suspects falls into three categories? (IAI)

Answer 3

1. Identification and profiling
2. Arrest and termination
3. Interviewing

Question 4

When a suspect is arrested for a homicide the following documentation must be completed.

Answer 4

NIA - NIA entry
D/C - message the deputy commission - operations by updating the Serious Incident Report database
NIA - Cancellation of NIA Wanted alert.

Question 5

Who is a suspect?

Answer 5

A POI who gained added status because of a direct or indirect connection to the circumstances of the crime.

Question 6

Why is it important to debrief team members?

Answer 6

So they can maintain a constant flow of information. Priority information must be bought to the attention of OC investigation as necessary.

Question 7

Briefing team

Answer 7

• circumstances of the offence
• full details of all POI
• details of any descriptions of suspects
• whether any MO or signatures have been identified