Part 5 - Homicide and Serious Crime Victims Flashcards
(43 cards)
What are the three elements of a homicide?
Answer:
Location, Victim, Suspect
Prompt - “Let’s Visit Spain”
What are the responsibilities of OC Body?
Hint:
S. C. E. N. E R. E. N. A. S. A. A. A. E. P. A. A. E
Answer:
Secure and guard the body
Complete sudden death procedures
Establish if the body has been moved or disturbed
Note and record observations relating to the body
Ensure death has been certified by a doctor or qualified paramedic Use POL265
Record what actions have been taken by any party in respect of the body
Ensure the body is photographed “in situ”. Consider using video
Note details of medical staff or others who attended the victim
Arrange transportation of the body to the mortuary on authority of OC Investigation
Security and continuity of the body, samples and exhibits
Arrange formal identification on authority of OC Investigation
Attend the post mortem examination with OC Investigation
Attend briefing with the pathologist
Ensure police photographer takes appropriate and sufficient photos of the body before clothing is removed and after and during post-mortem
Preserve evidence from the body
Arrange fingerprints and palm prints
Attend debrief by the pathologist
Ensure all cultural responsibilities have been addressed
In regards to initial response, Should a police officer assume a person is dead at a scene?
Answer:
No unless the circumstances are such that no other conclusion is possible. Body decapitated or badly decomposed
Who must certify a death?
Answer:
A qualified medical practitioner or qualified paramedic
Should the body be moved. If yes what is the circumstance?
Answer:
NO. Unless it is an emergency situation.
OC investigation must give the authority to move the body
Why might a pathologist and/or the Crown Solicitor attend the scene to view the body?
Answer:
To gain an understanding and interpretation of the injuries to the victim.
Should the on-call pathologist not be able to attend the scene a local pathologist may be required
If consulting experts What consideration should be made before the body is moved?
Answer:
An appreciation must be made of what value experts could contribute to the examination of the body
List what key considerations are included when establishing information gathering about the victim?
Hint:
S. H. I. P. A. T. S. E. A
Answer:
Special evidential expectations
History of the body - includes medical history, drugs at scene
Identity of the body
Photographs/video at the scene
Actions of first responders
Timeframes related to finding the body
Scopes and priorities of the investigation
Environmental factors at the scene. eg. Weather
Additional information received from other experts
S.H.I.P A.T. S.E.A
What 11 points should be covered in appreciation prior to body removal?
Hint:
N. O. S. C. R. U. B. S. S. F. C
Answer:
Notification and response from Coroner
Opinions of pathologist and ESR forensic scientist
Supervision of the body removal
Chain of custody of body to mortuary
Requirements for any examination prior to removal
Use of stepping plates
Best method and route for body removal
Safe custody of exhibits
Standard operating procedures for protective clothing used at scene
Family and cultural considerations
Consultation with other relevant experts
N. O. S. C. R. U. B. S. S. F. C
What must you NOT DO when you have established the body has been moved?
What should you do in this circumstance?
Answer:
Do not attempt to restore the scene ot its original unchanged condition
Answer:
Make enquiries to enable the original unchanged scene to be reconstructed and photographed
Who should be consulted and In what circumstances should samples be taken from the body?
Hint:
E. P. I. C
What is the reason for this?
What are some examples?
Hint:
L. I. F. E DNA. F.R
Answer: Only on consultation with ESR staff PATHOLOGIST INVESTIGATION OC CRIME SCENE coordinator
Answer:
Where evidence would otherwise be lost or contaminated by moving the body
Answer:
LARVAE and INSECTS. L. I.
Potential FINGERPRINT EVIDENCE from the skin on the body of the victim or clothing worn on the body. F. E
DNA swabs
FIREARM RESIDUE samples
What are the 11 actions for recording and removal of the body?
Hint:
M. R. S. C. C. A. R. W. A. S. H
Answer:
1. SKETCH the position of body. Photograph
- Consider MARKING position of body before moving it. That is measuring the distance from at least two nearby fixed features
3. RECORD Position of limbs Appearance of body Wounds Description of Clothing Direction of blood trails on body Lividity Extent of Rigor Mortis
- HEALTH risks presented in handling the body, hygiene
- COVER hands, head and feet with paper bags to prevent trace evidence being lost Use wide tape not rubber bands
- Ensure CLOTHING is not contaminated with foreign objects
- WRAP the body in a plastic sheet and place in the body bag
- Carefully SEARCH underneath where the body lay
- RETAIN as exhibits all sheets, bags or other materials used to transport the body
- Obtain APPROVAL from the OC Investigation to remove the body from the scene
- When approval given to move body ARRANGE a contracted undertaker to remove the body to the mortuary.
Account for the SECURITY and CONTINUITY of the body at all times
Marking
Record
Sketch
Clothing
Cover
Approval
Retain
Wrap
Arrange
Search
Health
List the 9 considerations that should be made in an appreciation prior to post Mortem?
Hint:
I. A. P. A. C. S. R. F. S
Answer:
- IDENTIFICATION of the body at the mortuary
- AUTHORITY from the coroner to conduct Post Mortem
PATHOLOGIST consultation
- Identifying who should ATTEND the PM
Safe CUSTODY of exhibits
Specific need required for examination of SAMPLES
RESOURCES at the PM for packaging exhibits and taking photographs
FAMILY and/or cultural consideration arising from Post Mortem
Any likely requirement for a SECOND or subsequent post Mortem
What is the primary role of OC Body in a Post Mortem?
Answer:
To
OBSERVE, DOCUMENT and DEAL with exhibits associated with the body in a structured methodical manner
What is the OC Body checklist used for in the OC Body folder?
Answer:
This is an aid memoire to ensure all relevant post mortem procedures are conducted
What is the primary purpose of a Post Mortem?
Answer:
To establish the cause of death.
What must the OC body do until the examination is concluded?
Answer:
Remain until the examination is concluded and note the findings of the pathologist during the Debrief
Who may attend the Post Mortem?
Hint:
P. C. P. D.
Who else must obtain approval from the Coroner to attend a PM?
Hint:
O. D. D. C. E. O.
Answer: Pathologist Coroner Police Doctor who treated the deceased
Answer:
Other pathologist assisting - If authorised by coroner (IABC)
Doctor, nurse or funeral director representing the deceased (IABC)
Dentist (IABC)
Crown Solicitor (TSAFC)
ESR forensic scientist (TSAFC)
Other doctor or trainee doctor (IABC)
What Police staff should attend a PM?
Hint:
D. S. P. O. O
Answer: Designated exhibits officer of PM if required SOCO Fingerprint officer Police Photography OC Investigation OC Body
What other experts may be used to consult regardng the conduct of a PM?
Hint:
C. A. T. B. O. M. B. E. D
Answer: Crime Scene Examiner Anthropologist Toxicologist Ballistics Expert Odontologist Medical Illustrator Biologist Entomologist Disaster Victim Recovery
What information can be provided from the post Mortem?
Hint:
M. I. N. D. A. I. D
Answer:
Mode and time of death
Injuries or events at the scene have contributed towards the death of a victim
Nature and size of any weapons used
Determining approximate height and structure of the suspect
Areas of interest for subsequent interviews of witnesses suspects
Identifying the victim, if identify has not been established
Defenses negated
What equipment is required during a post Mortem examination?
Hint:
BL. B. E. E. F. N. P(4) T.
Answer:
Toxicology kit
Body label
Notebook and pens for you slowly during the post more them
Scene exhibit schedule form
Copy of the completed POL47
POL265 a deceased person identification
The packaging supplies envelopes tape labels
Protective clothing paper suit gloves carbon fiber masks
Photographs from the scene showing the body in situ
Where available exhibit numbers for the post Mortem
Prepared exhibit labels being allocated numbers
Roll brown paper for placing layers between Folds of any bloodstained clothing
Firearms Residue Kit
Should weapons be taken to the mortuary?
Answer:
Weapons must not be taken to the mortuary until after the postmortem examination has been conducted
In Maori culture What must be done as soon as possible in relation to a death and the body?
What must the OC Body, police and Coronal service ensure when dealing with a Maori victim?
Hint:
I. W. E. B. S.
Answer:
A IWI liaison officer must be engaged as early as possible
WILL support an understanding and awareness of Maori traditions protocols and beliefs and
ENHANCE relations between investigations, family and deceased
Answer:
BE committed to fulfilling obligations as a Treaty partner and must
SHOW that Maori have culturally appropriate services when dealing with human remains
OC body will contribute to building positive relationships between investigation team, the family and the Maori community
