A Systematic Approach to Investigation

Question 1

Tabulate the eight steps of the systematic approach:

Answer 1

Victim / Informant
Appreciation
Witness
Scene
Exhibits
Ingredients
Powers
Offender.  (VAWSEIPO)

Question 2

What factors should be considered when carrying out an “Appreciation”?

Answer 2

What you want to achieve.

Factors relevant to achieving your aim.

Alternate courses of action open to you.

A plan outlining the best course of action open to you.

Question 3

Explain why flexibility is required when using the systematic approach:

Answer 3

The systematic approach gives a good order in which to approach an incident, however as all incidents differ, it needs to be adapted to suit the particular situation.

Question 4

What are the four recommended open type of questions?

Answer 4

Tell me
Explain
Describe
Show me. (TEDS)

Question 5

What are the six basic probing questions?

Answer 5

What
When
Where
Who
Why
How.  (5WH+H)

Question 6

What should you consider when you talk to people or examine scenes of crime?

Answer 6

Are there any safety issues?

Is there evidence to corroborate accounts?

Does the scene match the accounts given by the victim or witnesses?

Question 7

How can the principals within the Prevention First strategy be applied to the Systematic Approach?

Answer 7

The need to understand the underlying factors behind each incident or offence which will help to develop future strategies to assist in reducing the likelihood of repeat occurrences.

Question 8

What is the definition of “an appreciation”?

Answer 8

The appreciation technique is a method of problem solving that uses a set pattern, so that all possible factors and alternatives are considered.