Responsibilities Of The OC Flashcards
What are the features of an area canvass?
It must be approached in a methodical manner using a strategy centred around key locations identified by a thorough analysis of available information.
It must be timely, flexible and tactical.
What is the purpose of an area canvass?
It presents a high likelihood of identifying or contacting the offender, offenders associate, witnesses, evidence or exhibits and establishing significant facts.
A canvass can identify witnesses to movements of the offender before and after the offence occurred as well as witnesses to the actual offence.
What are the responsibilities of the OC area canvass?
They must insure the area canvass is conducted thoroughly and recorded accurately.
They must insure the area canvass team remains focused and the canvas results in efficient use of resources, and the return of relevant and manageable information and material.
What are the main objectives of an area canvass?
Identifying the offender.
Identifying and locating evidence.
Identifying witnesses.
Gathering information.
What are some of the other benefits of conducting an area canvass?
Sightings of the victim or offender before or after the event.
Sightings of relevant property or vehicles.
Sightings of potential witnesses.
Creating the opportunity for an early arrest through early identification of the offender.
Obtaining key information.
Promoting awareness of significant occurrences.
Eliminating unidentified vehicles or persons.
Obtaining an accurate record of the local community.
