3 C's

Question 1

How does the CPS affect an investigation? (3)

Answer 1

1. Decide whether a case has sufficient evidence to charge.
2. Decide if a case has sufficient evidence to proceed to court.
3. Decide if the evidence put before the court is likely to secure a conviction.

Question 2

What are the 3 C’s?

Answer 2

1. Control.
2. Cordon.
3. CAP

Question 3

Describe the Control section of the 3 C’s.

Answer 3

Ensure that the scene is under police control.

Question 4

What does the Cordon section of the 3 C’s mean?

Answer 4

Ensure and review cordons.

Question 5

What does the Common Approach Path section of the 3 C’s mean? (2)

Answer 5

1. Establish if anybody has entered the scene and if so, by what route.
2. Consider their movement and establish a CAP.

Question 6

Prior to creating a CAP, what should be done?

Answer 6

All areas must be photographed from the cordon.