Suspects

Question 1

Initial briefing from O/C suspects to suspects team

Answer 1

The initial briefing should encompass:

• the circumstances of the offence including an analysis of the scene and witness evidence available
• the full details of all persons of interest and any suspect where the identity of the suspects are
• details of any descriptions of the suspect provided by witnesses a ( a schedule of descriptions may prepared to assist)
• whether any particular modus operandi/crime signatures have been identified.

Question 2

When appointing an officer to interview a witness to a serious offence what four main issues should be considered regarding the potential interviewing officer

Answer 2

• The level of training of the interviewer
• the experience the officer has interviewing witnesses in major investigations
• any additional skills the interviewer has which may be advantageous in the circumstances
• the suitability of the officer to undertake the interview

Question 3

Describe who is responsible during the investigation for determining the status of a persons a suspect/witness/victim etc

Answer 3

Lies with the O/C investigation

Question 4

During an investigation into multiple suspects for a serious offence what steps can investigators take to mitigate or eliminate the possibility of forensic contamination between the suspects

Answer 4

Suspects must be kept apart including during travel in vehicles and when in cells.
All clothing should be packaged labelled and sealed in accordance with standard procedures before transfer ot O/C exhibits.

Question 5

During the suspects phase of an investigation it is important for the O/C suspects to regularly brief their team members. What general matters should covered be during the debrief.

Answer 5

The enquires they have conducted and results of those enquires
Priority information must be brought to the attention of the O/C investigation as necessary

Question 6

What should you consider with dealing with a suspect(something to do with physically)

Answer 6

Consider the condition of the suspect whether they are injured under the influence of alcohol drugs or suffer from medical or mental impairment or special consideration

Question 7

The O/C suspects must investigate all suspects throughly in order of priority as decided in consultation with the O/C investigation . What particular matters may influence the setting of the priorities

Answer 7

• relative weight of evidence against the other person or the likelihood of them leaving the area.
• You may also be influence by the particular urgency in solving the case or the availability of staff

Question 8

What responsibilities does the O/C suspects have when an alibi is put forward by an offender concerning a matter in respect of which proceedings have commenced

Answer 8

It is the responsibility of the O/C suspects to make thorough enquiries to determine the veracity of the alibi and to fully report the result to the crown solicitor , via the 2IC

Question 9

Provide four points for dealing with the suspect of a homicide

Answer 9

• Separate suspects from other persons at the scene
• Consider the condition of the suspect whether they are injured under the influence of alcohol drugs or suffer from medical or mental impairment or special consideration
• As them to remain at the scene and to co - operate with police.As soon as possible, remove the suspect from the scene by consent or with lawful justification
• If suspect refuses to co-operate consider whether grounds exits to arrest them and what the most appropriate offence will be.
• To prevent cross contamination issues, consider using officer who have not entered the scene to manage the suspect if available