Suspects

Question 1

When planning an approach to a suspect, list 5 things to consider?

Answer 1

• The time of day
• The location and situation (alone/work/family)
• Investigators style, manner & approach
• Possible perceptions of the suspect and what they may interpret is occurring, and follow-up options (medicals/photos)
• Intelligence holding regarding previous interactions with Police/interview

Question 2

Medical examination of suspect:

Lost four things to ask the practitioner to do (SIME)

Answer 2

• Take requisite samples such as buccal, blood, saliva, head hair, pubic and body hair, foreign hairs and fingernail scrapings
• Note any injuries such as scratched or bruises and how they may have originated
• Give their opinion of the suspects mental condition (police can obtain further psychiatric opinion where necessary)
• Record any comments or explanations made by suspect about injuries or other relevant comments

*Consider photographing injuries