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Flashcards in Area Canvas Deck (12)
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1
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Objectives of an area canvas

A

Identify the offender

Identifying and locating evidence

Identifying Witnesses

Gathering information

2
Q

Timing of a canvas phase

A

Area canvas should be conducted at the same time as the original offence occurred to capture people who regularly pass through the area at that time of day

3
Q

4 locations for area canvas parameters

A

Scenes

Location victim was last seen

Location frequented by victim

Premises within the line of sight of scenes

4
Q

Resources and Canvas tools

A

Street maps

aerial photographs

geological information

local council records

5
Q

What to brief about questionnaires

A

Summarise the situation and detail duties

Emphasize the need for thoroughness

The questionnaire is only a guide but should be flexible as info may lead to other questions

Evidence must be obtained in a formal statement

ensure all forms are completed

advise staff on what actions to take

6
Q

How to motivate area canvas team

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Provide regular feedback on how canvas enquiries are contributing to the investigation together with updates on progress

7
Q

Purpose of monitoring progress

A

Evaluate quality

identify lines of enquiry

monitor progress

record progress

8
Q

Alternative options to area canvas

A

Media

Poster campaign

Mail drop

High profile police presence use caravan

9
Q

Area canvas debrief to include

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The locations enquiries were completed

Any intelligence obtained

What questions were asked

Relevant information provided by persons

10
Q

Final report should include

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Summary of all action taken

any significant findings

attention drawn to any action undertaken which was outside original strategy

11
Q

Part A form

A

Street name

house number

flat number

personal details of occupants

12
Q

Part B form

A

Personal details

home details

work details

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