Criminal Investigation/Enquiries

Question 1

What questions should you ask the owner in a PRELIM?

Answer 1

1. When the premise was last secured
2. If they know the cause of the fire
3. Details on insurance company
4. Type of business
5. Their movements up until the fire.

Question 2

What enquiries should be made to insurance companies?

Answer 2

Services of an assessor, to value the building and damage
Particulars of the insurance on the premises and their contents
Copies of inusrance policies
Information on prior claims
Details of any:
Recent increase in cover
Over-Insurance

Question 3

What is needed by Porsecution to prove ‘Providing Explosives to commit a crime’ section 272 CA 1961

Answer 3

Mst be proved that the offender knowingly had the susbtance in his possessoin and also that he knew the substance to be an explosive - R v Hallam

Question 4

What is ‘best practise’ when it comes to packaging bodies/body parts?

Answer 4

• Wrap in bubble wrap, and ensure it is clearly marked, and in protected boxing.
• Ensure that the body has cooled prior to wrapping

Question 5

What is the purpose of holding a conference?

Answer 5

To form the basis of the scene examination and risk planning. They are vital to a successful scene examination and ultimately to successful investigation.