Exam Questions (3) Flashcards
(12 cards)
For matters to cover from OC suspects in briefing
- MO or crime signatures
- details of all POI
- Description of suspect
- Circumstances of the offence including scene and witness evidence
S 10(4) Disclosure obligations
- disclosure can be provided in any form including electronically
- Disclosure readily accessible to the defendant
- considerations whether defendant has ready access to a computer
Importance of FLO identifying cultural origins and being familiar with belief
- enhance relations with the family
- contribute towards the victim profile
- developing an awareness of the needs and accommodating these were over a practical
Requirements of file manager when setting up investigation headquarters
Two main purposes for police attending scene of death 
- investigate thoroughly
- gather sufficient evidence to satisfy the circumstances of death
Who takes VIS?
Specially trained member of victim support who was trained for taking homicide related VIS or police
Transferred evidence on scene witnesses
Due to being so approximate to events
- Before interviewed a plan to be prepared to preserve and recover or physical evidence such as fibres, body fluids et cetera
- tact and consideration are required to recover such evidence
- warrantless search powers
Initial actions of disclosure manager
- read disclosure managers desk file
- Consult with IMT disclosure protocols and familiarise with process
- Report to OC for briefing and tasking to establish processes and protocols
- identify which documents are disclosable in which are withheld
Actions of OC exhibits when further enquiries are required
- further enquiries identified via forensic strategy meeting
- Authorised by OC
- Complete POL143
- Include brief circumstances, examinations are required, where and how exhibit was located, special considerations
- Ensure exhibit is packaged and sealed to ensure integrity and sent to ESR
- Include relevant exhibit numbers and match those on the form
- advise when examination is no longer required
Actions police take when directed to interview alibi witnesses
- only interviewed under the direction of the crown solicitor
- make enquiries to determine veracity of the witness by checking circumstances of the alibi, NIA checks on the witness
- forward to crown and report 
Instructions to person identifying body
- fully informed of what is required of them
- Condition of the body and what they should expect to see
- cannot touch 
Importance of conducting area canvas at same time as offence
Capture people who regularly passed through the area at the time of day of the incident 
