Complainant's/Informants

Question 1

What information should be obtained from complaints/informants

Answer 1

ID and location of suspect
First-hand account
Precise details of scene location
Circumstances leading to discovery
Id of victim
Details of others at the scene
Full contact details of C/I
Demeanour of C/I
Relationship of C/I to victim or suspect
Action taken by C/shy and where they have been
Details of hazards or safety issues

Question 2

What may be done to reduce lost evidence from initial report to police attendance

Answer 2

Ask the C/I to:
Guard the scene of safe to do so
Do not enter boundaries of the scene
Don't touch or move anything
Prevent others from entering for touching the scene
Await place and ID themselves