IN01 Initial Action

Question 1

What is the systematic approach?

Answer 1

Victim
Appreciation
Witness
Scene
Exhibits
Elements
Powers
Offender

Question 2

What is appreciation?

Answer 2

Is a method of problem solving that uses a set pattern, so that all possible factors and alternatives are considered. It is used to assess any given situation or incident to decide on the best course of action to take.

Question 3

what factors should be considered when carrying out an “appreciation”?

Answer 3

• what you want to achieve
• factors relevant to your aim
• alternate courses of action
• a plan outlining the best course of action open to you

Consider:

• any safety issues
• what assistance is required
• time constraints
• resources eg other staff, lighting, barriers, comms, protective equipment

Question 4

Victim/Informant

Answer 4

• obtain full particulars
• use TEDS
• use 5W + H
  seek corroboration

Appreciation:

• compare what witnesses/victim has told you. Do the accounts support each other?
• was it physically possible to see/do what they have said?
• is there evidence to corroborate what they say?
• are there safety issues for them, eg blood, dangerous scene?
• are they at risk from offender?

Question 5

Scene

Answer 5

• identify the scene, keep boundaries BIG
• Freeze, Control, Preserve
• do scene examination
• identify exhibits

Appreciation:

• do you need help to protect the scene?
• does the scene match the account of victim/witness
• are there any safety issues?

Question 6

Exhibits

Answer 6

look for articles that:

• anything used in offence, weapons, crowbars, gloves
• can help reconstruct what happened eg blood trails, damaged clothing, disturbed furniture

If offence is not serious or there is risk of exhibits being destroyed seize them.

Appreciation:

• do you need assistance?
• are there safety issues?
• are exhibits likely to deteriorate if conditions change?

Question 7

Elements

Answer 7

Identify what offence has been committed and establish that all the elements for that offence are present.

Appreciation:

• how will you prove each element?
• do other enquiries need to be made?

Question 8

Powers

Answer 8

In most situations you can:
arrest, detain, search and seize
search pursuant to legislation
enter premises pursuant to legislation

Appreciation:

• what powers do you have for the offence?
• if you dont have sufficient powers, do you have enough details to report the matter?
• what assistance do you need?
• what are the tactical safety issues if you use nay powers?

Question 9

Offender

Answer 9

Decide on action, will you: warn, report or arrest offender?

If warning ensure you verify particulars

If arresting tell them what they are being arrested for, advise caution rights, conduct preliminary search

Appreciation:

• what are the safety issues?
• does transport need to be arranged?
• are there other enquiries that urgently need to be done?
• do you need notify your supervisor?
• do you need assistance?

Question 10

Why do police gather information?

Answer 10

To:
locate people
confirm/corroborate evidence
prosecute offenders
keep up with crime trends
enhance patrol planning
use problem solving technique

Question 11

Define Control, Freeze, Preserve

Answer 11

Control:
all movement to/from the scene
all activity within the contained area

Freeze:
keep scene in its original state
nothing is to be touched or moved

Preserve:
all relevant exhibits