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What are the two key tasks of an investigation?

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Gathering and preserving evidence
Accurate and detailed documentation.

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The initial Police responders must assess the situation quickly yet carefully and decide what the most important things to do are and what order should be done. Their primary functions are?

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Attending the scene at an early stage
Take control of the situation
Coordinate tasks

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Appreciation definition

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Is a proven method of problem solving. The process follows a series of steps to ensure optimum course of action is decided upon. It considers all appropriate factors and weighs the benefits and risk of all alternative solutions, allowing sound decisions to he taken. It is an ongoing process.

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What are the benefits of appreciation?

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Informs all Police of what they are expected to achieve
Manages risk
Eliminates duplication
Ensures nothings overlooked

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Common approach path

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Any possible routes the victim or suspect has taken should be avoided.
Should be considered for all movements in and out of the scene to avoid damaging or losing potential evidence.
Consider stepping plates.

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What actions should Police take if the body has been disturbed at the scene?

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Do not touch anything
Establish what has been moved
Do not attempt to restore scene to original condition.
Make enquiries to enable original scene to be reconstructed or photographed

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OC bodys responsibilities at the PM

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Responsible for recording packaging sealing labeling and securing physical exhibits from the body. Including samples taken during PM

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Describe the OC Body role during PM

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Observe, document and deal with exhibits from the body in a methodical manner
Consider each piece of information carefully to identify its significance for the investigation.

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OC general responsibilities

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Complete sudden death procedures
Ensure death has been certified
Establish whether the body has been moved or disturbed
Photo of body at the scene and PM
Note details of medical staff or others who have attended the body
Record label secure all exhibits from the body including samples.

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What is the purpose of a methodically conducted area canvass

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Often there’s a link between the scene and victim/suspect and witnesses

There is a high likelihood of identifying or contacting the suspect, associates witnesses evidence and establish significant facts.

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When investigating an alibi the OC suspect must:

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Establish where the suspect was, who they were with and what they were doing at the time of the offence.
Complete enquiries with people other then the alibi
Corroboration should be sought from an independent source

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Why is it important in some cases to conduct area canvass at the time of the offence?

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To ID people who often use that area at the same time of the day.
Provides a snapshot of the community at the and place of the offence

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How does criminal/geographical profiling assist the area canvass?

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Setting parameters or ID locations where suspects are likely to frequent or reside.

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State the types of information that could be obtained by early preliminary witness interview?

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Early ID and K9 of suspect
Evidence and info relevant to the offence
Prevent CADD
Prevent further offending

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Evidence that can be recovered from witnesses prior to interview?

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Physical evidence including;
Footwear
Glass
Clothes
Fibre
DNA
Fingerprints

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During the course of trial some witness intimidation may occur, what options are there to mitigate this?

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Give evidence in an alternative manner.
National witness protection program.
May be entitled to anonymity by way of application or order by judge

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What four main issues should be considered regarding the potential interview of a witness?

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Best approach to take with the witness
The availability of the witness
Whether the witness requires special consideration/assistance

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What four matters should OC suspect cover in the briefing?

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Circumstances of the offence
Full details of suspect
Description of suspect provided by witnesses
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Investigating an Alibi witness.

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Enquire where the suspect was who they were with and what they were doing at the time of the offence
Complete enquiries with people other than the alibi
Corroboration should be from an independent source.

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What particular aspects may influence the setting of priorities when investigating suspects?

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The relevant weight of evidence
The likelihood the suspect leaves the area
The urgency to solve the case
The availability of staff

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When interviewing the suspect, OC suspect must ensure the interviewer?

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Conducts the interview accordance to the suspect investigative interview guidelines
Monitored by experience detective
All explanation is sought for any exhibits found

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What specific matters regarding each exhibit must the OC exhibit determine?

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Evidential Value
Investigative opportunities
Lines of enquiries

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Why is a forensic strategy meeting important?

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Allows OC exhibits to prioritize tasks with the direction of the investigation

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Describe Chain of Custody..

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Every person who has had custody of an exhibit, from the time it was first discovered until the time it is produced in Court. It is used to demonstrate the integrity and admissibility of exhibits

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Describe the topics to be covered in a forensic strategy meeting.
What examinations ESR and others could conduct on exhibits Priority each examination should receive Whether any work needed to assist a reconstruction.
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In relation to a scene with witnesses that are proximate to an event, explain what is meant by evidence transfer?
Trace evidence can be transferred from one item to another. If evidence transfer occurred via a third party during the investigation, this suggest cross-contamination. Trace evidence can be important when it is found on a significant exhibit.
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Best method to protect the integrity of exhibits.. maintaining chain of evidence involves.
Recording details: When why and who they received custody of exhibits from. Where exhibits stored When why and how exhibits moved locations How exhibits handed guarded and preserved.
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Why is a reccie important for area canvass
Conducting an appreciation and setting parameters and objectives of the canvass
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Samples taken from the body at the scene?
Firearm residue DNA Glass Fingerprints Items of clothing
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What should you consider in relation to the suspect at the scene?
Condition of the suspect Injuries Alcohol or drugs Medical or mental conditions Other special considerations
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Types of conferences
Initial conferences Regular Debriefing Phase team
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What can a doctor do while examining a suspect?
Note any wounds, marks, injuries Provide professional opinion regarding condition of suspect Record any explanation made by the suspect
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Explain the process of consultation with the crown regarding witness considerations?
Have early consultation with the crown to manage witnesses in need of special considerations and who may need to give evidence in an alternative manner.
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Before arresting the suspect?
Assigned investigator to each suspect K9 approved by OC Inv Prompt prep of file PPS provide authority to contact crown
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OC exhibits appointment
Experience in: Mass handling exhibits Forensic awareness Managing cross contamination Exp in using PROP Procedure for packaging, securing etc
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What must OC exhibits update the OC Investigation about exhibits?
Any examination results Further enquiries required What exhibits are found and their movements
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Psychiatric evidence
If mental health or sanity is an issue, Must seek application to court for mental health assessment Police aim to establish whether suspect knew of nature and quality of their actions. Also if defence argues diminished responsibility Police to obtain assessments that cover: Circumstances of arrest Mental/criminal history Symptoms of mental illness
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Producing exhibits for trial.
Exhibits will be presented in trial for maximum forensic presentation which: Demonstrates the forensic value Is safe and doesn't risk injury, disease or accidents. Prep court exhibt schedule as an exhibit for chain of custody purposes
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Exhibits for submissions must be;
Ensure approval from OC Investigator Forensic strategy meeting to confirm examination of exhibit Record decision of exam in PROP/IMT Pol 143 Prep exhibits for exam Deliver to examiner Advise if no exam necessary
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Maintaining high standards for the investigation
Appreciation technique ATD Investigative mindset Effective communication
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Why a conferences important
Allows teams to be updated Allows team to share info 2IC can delegate tasks OC can debrief separate teams
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What to brief scene guard
Secure scene - deny any unauthorized entry Record details - name, rank, time in/out, purpose, authority to enter Control and record movements - CAP, record all movements and vehicles Protect scene - be vigilant around the scene Debrief replacement - brief replacements Inform others - report any actions takenOC scene and OC INC
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Purpose of Postmortem examination
Establish mode/time of death Nature and size of weapon How injuries contributed to death Height weight of body Negate defences
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What information should experts consider at the body briefing?
Actions taken by Frontline ID Photos and/or videos Environment Special considerations
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Appreciation before body is removed from the scene.
Notify and get response from coroner Consult with experts Family and cultural issues Views from path and crown Supervision Custody of exhibits
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Mortuary arrival
Ensure body is untouched Staff do not wash the body Body is labeled and in the fridge OC body is in charge of the key Arrange formal ID process
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Pre postmortem appreciation
Coroner authorizes PM ID who attends PM ID body at mortuary Custody of exhibits Second PM? Cultural family concerns
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What is OC Bodys responsibilities with exhibits at the mortuary
OC body responsible for recording, labeling, packing,sealing exhibt from body Items of mutual interest like ligatures projectiles should be recovered and dealt with accordingly Path may take own sample
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OC body checklist at mortuary
Label body Secure body Secure body bag Notify coroner Notify time and place Fingerprints
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Discuss what procedures and protective materials should be used when preparing the body to be removed.
Procedure to ensure the integrity of the body remains and to prevent cross contamination when handling the body. If knife secure to body Full body protection cover Footwear covers Protective glasses Forensic gloves
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Second postmortem might be ordered if:
Unable to determine cause of death Defence seek order for independent PM Solicitor general orders another PM
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Family liason office responsibilities
Work closely with family, bridge relationship between family and INV Investigative role but can offer support Liase witn OC INV professionalism and needs of family are met Governed by Liason plan
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What should be covered in the liason plan?
Objectives of liason Liasing with victim support Exit plan Information withheld and provided to family Appropriate interviews
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OC INV Safety appreciation for selecting FLO
Suitability of FLO Retention of FLO Additional FLO Needs of family
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Suspect in the family
Not use FLO for K9 Safety of FLO Consider information shared to family Monito family communications Fully document all contact
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Prior to meeting the family FLO must
Be aware of the circumstances Familiarize with details of family What information they have What communication they have
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Duties of a FLO
Address fears family have in giving evidence. Fully advise of court process Ensure info is given to family in a timely and regular manner Open and honest conversation Ensure welfare and support in place before exiting Exit plan clearly communicated early on Protect from media Obtain evidence Arrange VIS Notify family of VNR
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Police who arrive at a serious crime scene should identify preserve and record the scene. What actions should Police take to preserve scene upon initial arrival?
Identify - Gather info conduct appreciation Provide sitrep to comms Consider common path Consider warrantless powers Secure Remove all people from the scene Establish cordon Arrange and brief scene guards Arrange crime scene log Prevent unauthorized entry/exit Preserve Ensure nothing is touched or moved Consider common path approached Consider Observe record notes of precise details of the scene Complete sketch Photos videos Identify anything that's moved and note original position.
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What should be covered in an Area canvass briefing?
Full circumstances of the case Emphasize need for thoroughness Evidence of probative value should be covered by FWS Match completed places with master record
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Before questioning witness, what forensic information can be obtained?
CCTV Isolate witnesses from others Assign officer to witnesses ID if any person left Note registration of cars in area
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What should be covered after the area canvass phase?
Investigatively important areas visited ID of any offenders Things that could have been done better Intel obtained Notebooks and FWS obtained
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What should an area canvass final report cover?
Circumstances of this part of the phase Description of any actions taken and any significant findings Any actions taken outside of the strategy.
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What to do if the suspect is identified at the scene?
Separate from others BOR Ask to remain and cooperate Note anything they say Seize clothing Note if 1K or 1M Note any injuries
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What is TIE?
Trace interview eliminate TIE categories are used based on characteristics of a group of people of relevance. Characteristics depend on the circumstances of the crime
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List the points of investigation model that should be applied in all cases?
VAWSEEPO
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What is the appreciation technique?
AFCO
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How can Police satisfy that a hearsay statement is admissible?
18 1 A 16 1 A Nature and content of circumstances Circumstances in making of statement The veracity Accuracy
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What goes into an interview plan?
Monitor Interview objectives Time and location Mode of interview Quantity of info disclosed
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Managing prosecution witnesses
2IC and OC witnesses; Ensure appearances at court Arrange witness order Provide welfare issues to OC INV Copy of statement provided Don't speak to jury

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