Final short answers Flashcards
AIM
Appreciation
The aim is the whole object of the exercise. It is the expression of what you are trying to achieve.
Appreciation
Define:
Commanders intent
Constraints
What you are tasked to do or what the situation may require you to do
Any limitations given to you by the commanders intent or out of other information.
Factors to consider
Appreciation
- Human Resources
- persons to be policed
- ground
- time
- area
- climate
- administration and logistics
- communications
- courses open to person being policed
- law
S & S
Section 117
Special power with application of search warrant
- S.W has been/about to be/currently being made
- officer present
- enter and secure place/vehicle/other (where authorisation is being sought)
- secure items
- direct any person to assist with entry/secure
- RGTB evidential material may be CADD before decision is made to grant/refuse S.W
- powers expire in 6 hours or when S.W arrives or is denied
Age for CPP and criteria
Under 18 at time of making complaint
- sexual abuse
- physical abuse
- neglect
CPP neglect
Person neglect or ill treats a child in a manner likely to cause actual bodily harm, injury, mental disorder, disability
- not providing food shelter
- not protecting child from physical harm
- not accessing medical treatment
- exposing child to drugs
- expose child to toxic chemicals
Physical abuse injuries/actions for CPP referrals
- blow or kick to head
- shaking an infant
- strangulation
- use of an object as a weapon
- attempted drowning
- a bone fracture
- burn
- concussion or loss of consciousness
- any injury hat requires medical attention
- any bruising or abrasion (when infant)
CPP timeframes
Critical - 24hrs
Very urgent - 48hrs
Urgent - 7 days
Initial 3 steps OT and police must follow
CPP
Referral (info sharing between the 2 agencies)
Consultation (discussion at appropriate levels)
Agreement (on initial action, initial joint investigation plan)
Definition of physical abuse
CPP
The actions of an offender that result in or could potentially result in physical harm or injury being inflicted on a child. This can also be known as a non-accidental injury. The test for seriousness is determined by considering the action, injury and circumstances.
Definition of sexual abuse
CPP
Act involving circumstances of indecency with, or sexual violation of, a child, or using a child in the making of sexual imaging
CPP circumstances
- Child Vulnerability (age, disablity)
- More than one offender (both parents, family members)
- History (other incidents, previous death of sibling)
- High degree of violence (frenzied, enhanced maliciousness or cruelty)
- Offenders history (severe and frequent family violence, criminal history)
- Location (educational or health facility)
- Nature and level of concern (notifier is witness, source)
Questioning a child
Do not ask if
- Child has made a clear disclosure to adult and the adult can give the information
- If it is unclear what the child has said AND there are no safety concerns
- if it becomes clear while speaking with child that an offence has occured
O/C Exhibit responsibilities
MURDERCLASP
Movement - record all movement of exhibits
Uniquely numbered - ensure all exhibits are
Receiving exhibits from O/C scene
Delivering the exhibits for examination or analysis
Exhibit register - record all exhibits
Relevance of the exhibits, consult the 2 I/C on the relevance and indicate any further enquiries required in relation to exhibit
Continuity maintained through chain of custody
Label - ensure all exhibits are labelled by the finder and accompanied by an exhibit schedule
At court, prepare the exhibits for producing in court
Secure the exhibits
Produce the relevant exhibits in court
Exhibit numbering system key atributes
Be Consistent
Allow delegation of exhibit numbers to the staff who will be using them
Cope with multiple scenes
Be compatible with technology, allowing searching to be conducted using exhibit numbers
Encompass all exhibits, e.g MEK’s, reference blood samples and photographs sent to ESR.
Exhibit numbers
Admin - 10000 Victim - 15000 Witness - 20000 Area Enquiries - 25000 Scenes - 30000 Suspects - 70000
Storing and examining exhibits
Ensure any prompt action necessary to preserve the exhibit has been taken, for example, drying wet or bloodstained clothing in an appropriate drying facility.
AIR DRY ENSURING NOT TO CROSS CONTAMINATE
Damages by Fire
Although fire damage will often involve burning or charring, it is not necessary that the property is actually set alight; melting, blistering of paint or significant smoke damage may be sufficient
Robbery
Act + Ingredients
Section 234(1), Crimes Act 1961 10 years
- Theft
- Accompanied By Violence OR Threats of Violence
- To any person “or” Property
- Used to extort the property stolen OR Prevent or overcome resistance to it being stolen
Commission of an imprisonable offence with a firearm
Act + Ingredients
Section 198B(1)(a), Crimes Act 1961 14 Years
- In committing any imprisonable offence
- Uses any firearm
Administers
In the context of drug dealing, the appropriate meaning of “administer” is “to
direct and cause a … drug to be taken into the system” of another person.
BLACK’S LAW DICTIONARY
Abduction
Section 208(a) or (b) or (c), Crimes Act 1961 14 years
- Unlawfully
- Takes away or detains
- A person
- Without his or her consent OR with his or her consent obtained by fraud or duress
- With intent to (a) marry him or her “or “ (b) have sexual connection with him or her “or” (c) cause him or her to be married to “or” to have sexual connection with some other person
ASA
Purpose of preliminary interview
Gain a better understanding of what has occurred and to determine:
- What further investigation actions are necessary
- Whether an offence may have occurred, and
- Whether the victim wishes to make a formal complaint
- Victim safety
- Public Safety
4 Steps in controlling a scene
FREEZE From or to scene, no movement. Remove animals and activity. Ensure nothing touched or moved. Every activity is stopped. Z Exhibits are protected
If movements are required keep a register
GUARD Guard is appointed and briefed. Use civilians if necessary Assembly point - SFP Rolls of emergency tape Define boundaries
CONTROL Clear the scene, take nothing. Order witnesses/suspects to clear area. Not to discuss with each other. Take witnesses/suspects to station. Rivals kept apart. Obtain full particulars. Left the area - Who has
PRESERVE
The preservation of the scene will rely on your reconnaissance and appreciation to ensure the scene is preserved for the formal scene examination.
All the main areas of examination and any possible exhibits must be protected.