Decision Making

Question 1

What type of framework to working rules provide

Answer 1

Working Rose provider how we do things around here framework the framework then guides and investigators understanding of the situations they face and the material they need to gather

Question 2

What are some of the key points of the unconscious nature of working rules

Answer 2

Working rules are generally and efficient means of decision-making

Working rules can become so familiar to investigators that they are not always aware that they are using them in this can lead to difficulties with describing our particular decision was reached

In principle then maybe nothing wrong following hunches of got reactions but investigators must be able to account for the decisions to others such as the Chems witnesses supervises and to the criminal justice system

Question 3

Good decisions are reached by a process of reasoning based on the following:

Answer 3

1) acknowledge that the situation or problem exists in which it is necessary to make a decision. Ask: what is the problem here what will be the problem soon

2) identify isolate and analyse the problem clearly ask:
What do I think the problem is and can I stated clearly to define it to others and what do I already know about it

3) formulate a clear objective. Ask: what are we aiming to achieve
4) gather all the data and information required to determine the ways in which the aim might be achieved
5) draw up a list based on the information of all the possible ways in which the aim might be achieved

6)Way and study each of these alternatives individually ask:
What are the possible results of each alternative and what is the most appropriate means for reaching the objective and what are the best alternatives

7) prepare a plan for putting the selected course into action

Question 4

Describe the individual bias

Answer 4

They may be occasions when decision-making is unconsciously affected by an individual’s perception of people places and situations the individual fails to recognise the effect of the perceptions on the thinking in decision-making for example perception is based on prejudice diversity and criminal record

Question 5

Describe the verification bias

Answer 5

Verification bias cares when thinking this channel towards focusing on making decisions that support a certain point of view there by overlooking other alternative lines Of enquiry or sources of material for example witnesses account that wrongfully identifies and offender

Question 6

Describe the availability error

Answer 6

Availability Error occurs when a person bases their decisions on material that is vivid and dramatic emotionally charged but it may not necessarily reflect the scope of material available on which to make a correct decision for example focusing on a victims account and overlooking the collection of forensic evidence

Question 7

What are the four main points of the appreciation technique

Answer 7

Aim or objective. Factors. Courses open. Plan

Question 8

Describe the aim or objective of the appreciation technique

Answer 8

In a more objective is a short statement of intent beginning with a verb. Consider what you will do to address the situation or problem in formulate an objective.

Question 9

Describe Factors - Appreciation Technique

Answer 9

A factor is a statement of truth about some known influence or circumstance.

Identify consider the factors that will affect your aim or objective.

Examine all the information you have regarding the situation or problem.

Identify what must be done to reduce rest and identify the resources you will require

Start with a fact and ask the question so what. Keep on asking that question until all possible inferences are drawn

If the factor does not produce a deduction discarded subject each factor too exhausted examination

Question 10

What are some of the factors that often need to be considered an investigation

Answer 10

The seriousness of the incident or offence and the time available and possible suspects and available witnesses and knowing history of the parties and the weather at the time

Question 11

Describe the main points of course is open from the appreciation technique

Answer 11

Course is open at the options you can identify after having assessed the factors and the deductions made from the factors

If the factors include identification of a suspect consider the courses of action open to the suspect because that will affect your selection of a course of action designed to some degree to anticipate their moves

Question 12

What are the two forms of appreciation

Answer 12

A full appreciation

A short appreciation

Question 13

Describe the full appreciation

Answer 13

A full appreciation is most often for high level or difficult tactical administrator of problems

Question 14

Describe the short appreciation

Answer 14

The short appreciation is for urgent or pressing problems requiring immediate action. The short form is also helpful for non-urgent problems that are not complicated or complex.

A short appreciation is applicable to daily police duties

Question 15

What are written in mental appreciations

Answer 15

A written appreciation should be completed when there are several points to be considered and there is a danger of points being overlooked if they are not looking down and a clear picture of the situation is desired to present a logical argument that will carry a conviction to higher authority

Question 16

Describe the working rules

Answer 16

Research suggests investigators usually rely on a set of working rules developed from there on-the-job learning experience of conducting investigations.

Investigators also learn working rules from their colleagues