Systematic Approach

Question 0

Factors when carrying out an appreciation

Answer 0

What you want to achieve.
Factors relevant to achieving your aim.
Alternative courses of action available.
A plan outlining the best course of action available.

Question 1

8 steps of the systematic approach

Answer 1

Victim/informant
Appreciation
Witness
Scene
Exhibits
Ingredients
Powers
Offender

Question 2

Why is flexibility required when using the systematic approach?

Answer 2

May not be able to carry out each step in order. May need to alter plan due to a dynamic situation.

Question 3

Definition of an appreciation

Answer 3

Method of problem solving that uses a set pattern so that all possible factors are considered.

Question 4

Four recommended open type questions

Answer 4

TEDS
Tell me
Explain
Describe 
Show me

Question 5

6 basic probing quesions

Answer 5

What
Where
Why
Who
When
How

Question 6

2 main aims when interviewing an offender

Answer 6

1) obtain an explanation for their behaviour.

2) obtain full particulars and potentially a formal interview at a later stage.

Question 7

3 steps after identifying a scene

Answer 7

Set scene boundaries
Freeze, control and preserve the scene
Examine the scene or call in the specialists

Question 8

Police gather information to…

Answer 8

Locate people 
Confirm or corroborate other evidence or info
Prosecute offenders
Keep up with crime trends and patterns
Use the problem solving technique
Enhance patrol planning