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ADPP - Crime Scene, Evidence & Sources Of Information: Q’s And A’s
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ADPP - Crime Scene, Evidence & Sources OfInformation: Q’s And A’s
What is a crime scene Right Ans - In general terms a crime/incident scene
is an area surrounding the site of a crime/incident which evidence might be
found.
What are the two forms of crime scene. give example of each. Right Ans -
Primary crime scene - the place where the crime was committed eg murder
Secondary crime scene - the place where the body was dumped
Section 11 of the Law Enforcement Powers Responsibilities Act 2002 (LEPRA)
allows us to demand what Right Ans - It allows us to demand the name and
address from a person who can assist in the investigation when an indictable
offence has occurred.
Locard's Theory of Transfer is generalised as meaning Right Ans - When
two objects come into contact with one another there is a transfer of material
from one to another. For example, in a sexual assault, there may be a transfer
of material between the offender and the victim, and the victim to the
offender. There may also be a transfer of the victim and offender onto another
surface, for example, a bed or floor.
What are the three PRIORITIES when attending a crime scene Right Ans - 1.
Preserve Life and evidence,
2. Identify the crime scene
3. Protect the crime scene
There are 17 steps when attending a crime that the first officer is responsible
for upon arrival, list the first 5 most crucial steps Right Ans - 1. Assess
Hazards
2. Render or arrange for assistance to any person
3. Determine the nature and size of the scene
4. Determine an entry and exit point that is a point believed to have not been
used by the suspect.
5. Remove all persons from the scene through the entry point and record
details
, A Disaster scene is one where there have been how many deaths in one
location Right Ans - 4 or more deaths at a crime scene
What are the three boundaries for a crime scene perimeter Right Ans -
Inner
Outer
Exclusionary
If you have to move an object at a crime scene what must you do Right Ans
- Record everything and take photos or do a sketch diagram. You must inform
an investigator about it. You must not put the object back
Section 88 of LEPRA states our powers to which can be exercised at a crime
scene when we are at the location lawfully. To be lawfully allowed on the
premises includes Right Ans - a. By warrant
b. LE(PR)A 2002 s.9 entry ( breach of the peace, immediate danger)
c. Allowed entry through informed consent
Section 90 of LE(PR)A 2002 states when a crime scene can be established.
What must have occurred Right Ans - 1. Traffic accident causing death or
serious injury
2. Serious Indictable Offence is being, or was, or may have been, committed
3. There may be evidence of a serious indictable offence in or on the premises.
Do we require a warrant to establish a crime scene in a public place, and what
Section of LEPRA is this located Right Ans - No, LE(PR)A 2002 s.89(2)
When consent is denied to establish a crime scene and Police are waiting for a
warrant what is the only thing they are able to do whilst waiting. Right Ans
- a. Preserve and Protect the crime scene using LE(PR)A 2002 powers s.95 a)
to f)
b. They cannot investigate the scene until they have the warrant
What are the 5 responsibilities when attending a crime scene that the first
officer is responsible for upon arrival Right Ans - 1. Stop - assess the
hazards, stand back and evaluate the area
2. Look - physical evidence, possibly dangerous situations
3. Listen - witnesses or any activity in the vicinity
4. Smell - gas etc.
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