Witness Management

Question 1

Methods of identifying witnesses

Answer 1

• Viewing CCTV
• Area canvass
• Media releases and appeals
• Existing witness/victim interviews
• Annoversary appeals
• Road Check points

Question 2

Prompt prelim interviews should be conducted with witnesses who possess information that may lead to:

Answer 2

• Early identification or arrest of a suspect
• Recovery of evidence or information
• Prevention of imminent disposal/destruction of evidence
• Prevention of the commission of other offences

Question 3

Initial witness assessment must be conducted to identify

Answer 3

• Whether the witness requires special consideration
• Availability of the witness
• The optimum approach

Question 4

Consideration when appointing an interviewer:

Answer 4

• The experience and any additional skills of the officer which may be advantageous
• Suitability I.e welfare issues or any previous dealings with the witness that made encourage or inhibit rapport building

Question 5

The witness interview plan should include

Answer 5

• Time and location of the interview
• Amount of information to e disclosed to interviewer
• Setting interview objectives
• Whether a monitor is required
• Structure of interview I.e recorded or written

Question 6

Actions to be taken with Alibi witnesses

Answer 6

• Make enquiries to determine the veracity of the alibi
• Conduct enquires direct by the OC and the Crown I.e NIA checks
• Forward the results to the Crown