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1
Q

The OC Suspects is responsible for supervising the members of the suspects team for the purpose of:

A

MOST

Mitigating and dealing with possible defences that may be raised

Obtaining information about suspects/persons of interest

Seeking evidence to cover all ingredients of offence

Thoroughly profiling and investigating all suspects/persons of interest

2
Q

What are the three categories that management of suspects falls into?

A
  • identification and profiling
  • arrest/termination
  • interviewing
3
Q

What is a suspect?

A

Person of interest who has gained added status because of either a direct or indirect connection to the circumstances of the crime

4
Q

What should an initial briefing of the suspects team encompass?

A
  • circumstances of the offence
  • details of any suspects/POIs when the details are known
  • suspect description
  • MO/crime signatures ID’d
5
Q

Possible suspects may be indicated from/by?

A
  • area canvas
  • DNA samples
  • fingerprints
  • CHIS
  • witness evidence
  • Police notings
6
Q

Where the place of residence of a suspect who has yet to be identified is known, consider:

A
  • monitoring address through surveillance
  • NIA enquiries
  • council enquiries to ID property owner
  • taking photos of persons as they enter/leave
7
Q

What are TIE enquiries?

A

Trace
Interview
Eliminate

  • Identifying the types of groups that may contain the offender
  • Selecting a common characteristic shared by the group of people, which may include the offender
8
Q

Research should aim to collect all available information and attempt to establish or find the following information about the suspect:

A
  • the suspects previous history/MO
  • places of residence/work
  • details of vehicles owned
  • details of landline and cellular telephones
  • full description of the suspect
  • recent photograph of the suspect
  • medical records
9
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Potential sources of information about suspects may be obtained by:

A
  • financial information/bank records
  • CCTV and other images
  • Telco information
  • cellular telephones
  • internet websites
  • vehicle GPS
10
Q

What should be considered before arrest/termination?

A
  • investigator appointed to each suspect
  • Police position on bail
  • engage Crown solicitor
  • family of deceased are updated via the FLO
  • prompt preparation of the prosecution file
  • compliance by the disclosure manager
11
Q

Preparing to interview a suspect:

A
  • selection of interviewer
  • appropriate mode of recording interview
  • status of witness - caution necessary?
  • interviewer fully briefed
  • ingredients that need to be established
  • interview plan
12
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During an interview of a suspect, the OC Suspects must ensure that:

A
  • the interview is conducted IAW the Investigative Interviewing suspect guide
  • the interview is monitored by a supervisor or experienced Detective to ensure the key points are covered
  • ensure an explanation is sought from the suspect in relation to any exhibits found
13
Q

After an arrest is made the OC Suspects should:

A
  • ensure suspects are isolated from each other
  • ensure suspects have been advised of BOR/rights
  • 1J suspects - Police obligations under the CYPFS Act are met
  • consider executing a search for evidence of the suspects person, home and work place
14
Q

On executing a search warrant:

A
  • establish strategy for the search
  • ensure legal authority exists for the search to be conducted
  • arrange photographer/fingerprint officer
  • ensure OC Exhibits attends
  • if practicable, suspect is present while a search is conducted
  • assess all the evidence found and ascertain it’s relevance
  • seek explanations from the suspect regarding any exhibits found
  • issue a receipt for any property seized
  • ensure all exhibits seized are sealed before removal
15
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The OC Suspects will arrange, in consultation with the OC Investigation, for a Police Dr to examine the suspect. The Dr must:

A
  • note any injuries (e.g. scratches/bruises)
  • take samples identified as necessary by the OC Investigation using a specialist MEK including: blood/saliva/head hair/pubic/body hair(if relevant)/fingernail scrapings/swabs of the suspects hand or other relevant areas/swab hand for firearms residue
  • provide a professional opinion re: suspects condition
  • record any explanations or comments made by the suspect about the offence or cause of injuries.
  • photos of the suspect and any relevant marks or injuries must be taken
16
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What details should be obtained to confirm the identity of a suspect?

A
  • fingerprints/footprints/palmprints and blood for DNA analysis
  • arrange photos of the suspect. Front face and profile, full body length, any injuries/identifying features (e.g. tattoos/scars)
  • samples of handwriting
  • record physical description of suspect
  • record details for the offender report