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,Question 1 [9]
It makes sense that each investigation must have a purpose and a set of objectives.
1.1 List the objectives of an investigation. (6)
1.2 Discuss the purpose of forensic investigation. (3)
Answer
Objectives of an investigation (6 marks – Allocate 1 mark for each of the following):
To establish that a crime had actually been committed. (1)
To identify and apprehend the suspects. (1)
To recover stolen property. (1)
To assist in the prosecution of the person charged with the crime. (1)
To establish what actually happened and prove the crime/incident (1) by means of
evidence. (1)
Purpose of forensic investigation (3 marks – Allocate 1 mark for each of the following):
Investigate evidence in a scientific manner. (1)
To determine how this evidence can be utilised. (1)
To ultimately bring the perpetrator to book. (1)
Question 2 [32]
The investigation consists of various phases, namely the preliminary investigation phase, the
further investigation phase, the judicial phase and the rounding-off phase. The process
commences when a crime is committed and reported and ends with the closure of the file
or case. Provide an illustration of the crime investigation process detailing the different
phases and steps in the respective phases.
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,Answer
Crime Investigation Process – Detailing the different phases and steps in the
respective phases (32 marks – Allocate 1 mark for each of the following as indicated
in brackets):
Reporting of the crime or incident (1)
Preliminary investigation phase (1)
Processing the scene (1)
Opening a case file/docket (1)
Preliminary investigation at the scene: (1)
Complainant (1)
Victim (1)
Witness (1)
Suspect (1)
Information and evidence (1)
Further investigation phase (1)
Follow up on and trace (1)
Complainant (1)
Victim (1)
Witness (1)
Information and evidence (1)
Suspect (1)
Arrest (1)
Collate all evidentiary material (1)
Statements (1)
Analysis (1)
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, Profiling (1)
Tactical Intelligence (1)
Compiling a comprehensive case file/docket (1)
Decision on instituting proceedings (1)
Judicial phase (1)
Bail application (1)
Trial or hearing (1)
Rounding-off phase (1)
Submission of official reports and forms (1)
Disposal of exhibits (1)
Closure of file/case (1)
Question 3 [16]
The forensic investigation of crime, irregularities and transgressions is a science. It is therefore
important that an investigator should apply scientific methods, up-to-date techniques and logical
reasoning during the investigation process. The principles of investigation include three main
categories, namely identification, individualisation and Locard’s exchange principle.
3.1 Briefly explain what is meant by the concept “identification” and provide a practical
example. (8)
3.2 List the various categories of identification. (8)
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