The Criminal Investigation Process Flashcards
1
Q
What are Police Powers?
A
An executive arm of government, responsible to enforce criminal laws and to assure they are adhered to
2
Q
What are police powers responsible for?
A
Prevention and detection of crime to maintain public order
3
Q
What are the police power roles in the criminal investigation process?
A
- Investigating crimes
- Make arrests
- Interrogate suspects
- Gathering evidence
4
Q
What duties do police powers help NSWPD?
A
- Detain and question suspects
- Search and seize
- Using technology
- Arrest and interrogate
5
Q
Why are people reluctant to report crimes?
A
- Involvement
- Fears consequences
- Inability
- Resolved dispute
6
Q
How is the investigation initiated?
A
Police decide on:
- Severity
- Likeliness of success
- Available resources or priorities
7
Q
What can ‘involving evidence’ entail?
A
- Witness statements
- Evidence left at scene
8
Q
What is ADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE?
A
Contaminated or compromised evidence
9
Q
What is needed for a search and seizure?
A
A warrant
10
Q
Reasons for arrest
A
- Catching a suspect committing cime
- Suspicion of future offender
- Possessing a warrant for their arrest
