MODULE 3 SESSION 20

Question 1

LIST 2 INTIAL ACTIONS WHEN TRYING TO IDENTIFY OFFENSE FROM THE CRIME

Answer 1

1. Analyse the circumstances surrounding the complaint
2. Identify a complaint with law

Question 2

ASSESS THE SITUATION

Aim : Link the complaint to what to do next

Main area of assessment

Answer 2

1. Responsibility to investigate
2. Resources needed
3. Nature and size of the job

Question 3

3. ATTEND THE SCENE AND PRESERVE THE EVIDENCE

Answer 3

Important points.

Examination, identification & handling of exibits are important aspects of any investigation.

Prior to leaving the crime scene, the following matters should be considered.

1. Nature of report
2. Offenders location
3. Offenders discription

Question 4

4. DEALING WITH EVIDENCE AND EXIBITS

Answer 4

Exibits may mean objects, documents, and weapons produced in court of law to prove a connection between defendants and the crime.

1. Traces offender as an important link

Constitution Sec 37 ( 4) (a). Innocent until proven guilty.

2. Endeavor to obtain the best evidence.

2.1 Quality
2.2 Physical ( preserve may become exibits later )
2.3 Caution ( accuracy and tact to identify evidence
2.4 Preservation

Question 5

5. IDENTIFY AND INTERVIEW SUSPECT/ OFFENDER

Answer 5

1. The suspect/ offender fled the scene
2. Complainant / aggrieved relatives brought the suspect in.
3. Interview the offender. It’s best to get a story from the complainant/ any other witness

Question 6

6. IDENTIFY AND INTERVIEW POTENTIAL WITNESS

Answer 6

1. Identify potential witnesses as early as possible and get their names, contact, and address immediately at the scene.
2. Prevent witness leaving the scene until you establish contacts