DTS Pre Course Material - Crime Attendance and Investigation PDF

**[DTS PRE COURSE MATERIAL]** **[CRIME ATTENDANCE AND INVESTIGATION]** Frontline member responsibilities at crime scenes: - Preserving the scene - Notifying Crime Scene Services - Preparing Initial Action Checklist - Record findings on 502 - Emergency management - Senior member t...

**[DTS PRE COURSE MATERIAL]** **[CRIME ATTENDANCE AND INVESTIGATION]** Frontline member responsibilities at crime scenes: - Preserving the scene - Notifying Crime Scene Services - Preparing Initial Action Checklist - Record findings on 502 - Emergency management - Senior member to notify supervisor I&R Members responsibilities at crime scene: - S -- Supervise Initial Action -- I.E witness Interviews, Evidence collection/preservation, scene management - C -- Categorise & Prioritise -- Categorise incident using the Crime Screening Principles and if applicable ARM criteria - R -- Report to Police Communications if crime is Category 1 or 2, and if additional resources required. **[Crime Screening Principles: -]** Depending on the seriousness of the crime or resources required crime investigations may be conducted by Frontline, I&R or Specialist Resource to determine appropriate recourses we use the Crime Screening Principles to respond accordingly, this being: FAMMED - P 1. Against the Person (including F.V) EXCEPT where: a. Minor assault, offender identified and resides in the PSA **[AND]** b. Investigation is non complex **[OR]** c. Frontline unit able to arrest and process within the shift or not significant follow up 2. Deaths -- Suspicious or non-routine (murder suicide, SUDI, drug OD) 3. Explosions, Major Arson 4. Fraud -EXCEPT Frontline unit able to arrest and process within the shift or not significant follow up 5. Missing Person -- Suspicious, 30 days or longer, human remains unidentified after 3 days 6. Property Offences ongoing -- After handover package 7. Motor vehicle collisions -- Only if meets MCIU criteria or Criminal neglect from driver. Two types of handover: - In Person -- Where I&R unit attends the scene and takes over - Packaged handover -- No requirement for I&R to attend but frontline handover package \*\* Crimes Against the person handover is to be done in person -- I&R unit is accountable if allow handover package via packaged handover or allow frontline to keep\*\* **[Investigations retained by frontline]** I&R may permit frontline to investigate for 30 days if: - OIC's of I&R and Frontline agree and its recorded-on LEAP - I&R investigator is primary and provides guidance - I&R supervisor records on Interpose in oversight - I&R OIC monitors quality and timeliness of investigation If after 30 days the I&R unit is to take over unless OIC's agree AND resolution is imminent or relies on external agencies (RMS ect) An I&R OIC can direct investigation be reallocated to I&R at any time **Target resolution of all investigations is 30 days** **[I&R UNIT INVESTIGATIONS:]** All incidents identified to be I&R investigations are categorised by the I&R investigator using the Crime Screening Principles and If applicable the 'Accountability and Resource Model' (ARM) and reported to police communications The ARM outlines criteria used to: - Classify a crime as either: - Category 1 -- Crime Command takes primacy with regional support - Category 2 -- Region has responsibility with Crime Command Support - Suggest a resource mix between Crime Command and the area where the crime occurred according to priority - Prioritise crime from A to D (most serious to less serious) Regardless of the classification the D/Supt, Duty Crime Supt, T&C operations can declare that crime command will take primacy The crime command workgroup that is primarily responsible for the investigation must: - Provide appropriate support as determined by the ARM classification and prioritisation -- and facilitate services were required. - Notify relevant crime squad of the crime - Record on LEAP, Interpose and IFS **[I&R investigator responsibilities: ]** - Accept the handover package (1313) and ensure investigative standards met (Initial action) - Manage the scene and identify and implement investigative procedure - Record details of investigation on LEAP and/or Interpose - Update victims - AIM for investigation resolution within 30 days - Prepare brief of evidence - Handle exhibits in agreeance with VPM. - Supervisors will escalate any investigation with risk to exceed 120 days to I&R OIC **[Acquittals:]** Any brief for a category 1 or 2 brief that goes to trial and the accused has been acquitted, the brief should be kept for a minimum of 50 years. Can only re-investigate an offence that a person has been acquitted with written authorisation from the OPP. **[FORENSIC PROCEDURES:]** Legislative Power -- S464 Crimes Act 1958 Forensic Procedures can assist investigations in a crime by proving/disproving a person's involvement in the crime. **[A forensic Procedure means]** taking of a sample From any part of the body Whether intimate or non-intimate Or any procedure on or physical examination of the body BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE DNA OR FINGERPRINT [NON-INTIMATE SAMPLE MEANS:] - Sample of hair including the root if required -- Not pubic - Sample of matter taken under nails - Swab/washing from any external part -- NOT genital/anal or breasts of women (basically, the external parts of the body or PG rated) [INTIMATE SAMPLE MEANS:] - Saliva - Mouth Scraping - Blood - Dental impression - Pubic hair - Body swab from genital/anal or breasts of women. (basically, the internal parts or MA rated) [COMPULSORY PROCEDURE:] The taking of an intimate or non-intimate sample or the conduct of a physical examination. [DNA PROFILE SAMPLE:] Means a sample taken for the purposes of obtaining a DNA profile that is blood/mouth scrapping/saliva **[WHEN A FORENSIC PROCEDURE MAY BE CONDUCTED:]** I. Suspects or person charged (if 10 years or older) II. Offenders (who have attended court) III. Volunteers **[Who can make forensic procedure order: (Adult)]** 1. Informed Consent (S464 R) 2. Senior Police Officer Authorisation (S464SA) -- Independent Senior Sergeant to investigation. 3. Court Order (S464 T, U, V) **[Who can conduct a forensic procedure:]** IF SAMPLE IS: INTIMATE: a. Medical practitioner -- same sex if practicable b. Nurse -- same sex if practicable c. Dentist -- dental impression d. A person own sample under supervision of authorised police member NON-INTIMATE: A. Medical practitioner B. Nurse C. Person authorised by the Chief commissioner Physical examination A. Any person listed above B. Any police member \*\* For any sample, the person undergoing the procedure can nominate a medical practitioner/dentist of their choice conduct the procedure or be present -- at their own cost! Police can nominate our own to be present during this \*\* **[TAKING OF THE ORDER:]** During the conduct of a compulsory procedure of a child (aged 10-17) a parent or guardian, or a independent person of the same sex (if practicable) be present for the taking \*\*MUST GIVE A FORENSIC PROCEDURE CAUTION BEFORE TAKING THE SAMPLE -- Form F9 *The order should be taken in such a manner: SPPR* 1. S -- Standards -- in accordance with medical/dental standards 2. P -- Police Presence -- of the same sex (if practicable) 3. P -- Privacy -- as far as practicable 4. R -- Required -- Only the people required need to be present **[USE OF FORCE:]** If under court order or Senior Police Authority MOPF can use reasonable force to assist the medical practitioners to take the procedure HOWEVER: - No power to detain the person unless under arrest by warrant or legislation - Can't use force to obtain mouth scrapping - For operational reasons, blood sample may be sought under 'use of force' conditions for intimate sample. When it becomes apparent that the use of force will be required request a sub-officer to come and try to see what the issues are. **[FORENSIC PROCEDURES -- SUSPECTS OR PERSONS CHARGED (ADULT)]** S. 464R -- Police can request a suspect undergo a forensic procedure if BORG would prove/disprove involvement in an Indictable offence and only if: - SORG of committing the Indictable Offence - Charged with the Indictable offence - Has been summonsed with an Indictable offence. Only by way of: Informed Consent Magistrates Order Senior Police Authority **STEPS INVOLVED TO TAKE FORENSIC PROCEDURE:** 1. Where requirements of 464R (BORG procedure would prove/disprove involvement in I/O) 2. Request Informed consent the request for forensic procedure -- F1 3. Record their response on DEC or in writing and provide a copy of the DEC within 7 days via post or as soon as practicable if writing: 4. [If INFORMED CONSENT GRANTED: ] a. A person can elect to provide a supervised mouth scraping -- this decision is recorded on 'consent to give a supervised mouth scraping form' -- F14 b. If non-intimate sample, organise a prescribed person to take sample and that it's witnessed by independent person c. REMEMBER PRIOR TO TAKING SAMPLE TO GIVE THE CAUTION 5. [INFORMED CONSENT REFUSED:] d. Apply for a Senior Police Authority using 'Application for order directing adult to undergo compulsory procedure -- F2 OR e. Apply for a court order 6. Conduct the forensic procedure as required 7. Distribute copies of the forms as required and retain originals as notes 8. Enter the sample on PALM and convey to FSD. **[A Senior Police Authority]** -- is a Independent Senior Sergeant who can authorise a 'Non-Intimate' sample compulsory procedure or physical examination on non-intimate part of the body if they are satisfied: A. Person is a relevant suspect who is: a. Arrest under warrant b. Arrest by Act c. In custody in accordance to S464B B. Person is 18 or older. C. Person is not mentally impaired. D. Person refused to provide sample E. BORG person committed the offence F. Requirements of 464T(3)(9)(c)-(f) are met **Apply for Senior Police Authority -- Investigating member completes the form 21A -- Application for a Senior Police Officer's authorisation.** **A Person who is ordered by 'SPA' to undergo compulsory forensic procedure [CAN] elect to undergo a supervised mouth scraping!** Steps: The investigating member must: 1. Execute the authorisation and complete F21, F21A F10 and F14 (the required forms) 2. Provide a caution and take the sample 3. Give copies of the documents (forms) to the donor and retain originals as contemporaneous notes 4. Scan and email forms to DNA-SNRAUTHFORMS-MGR 5. Enter samples on PALM and convey it to VPFSC 6. Provide copy of the recording to the person within 7 days (if not already provided) **COURT ORDER - ADULT** A MOPF may apply to the Magistrates Court for an order to undergo compulsory procedure if: - Person refused to undergo a forensic procedure after request OR is incapable due to mental impairment AND - The sample may be obtained by compulsory procedure AND - Person is a relevant suspect AND - MOPB BORG person committed the offence. MOPF are to complete F2 and Affidavit for court order F19 THE PERSON MUST BE PRESENT IN COURT! If the person is not in custody under warrant, arrest then there is no power to hold them to enable the sample be taken -- i.e they can just walk out. **[STEPS FOR COURT ORDER:]** IF OFFENDER ATTENS COURT AND ORDER ISSUED: - Execute the order and complete forms F9, F10, F14 - Administer Caution -- F9 - Obtain sample - Provide copies of the records as required and retain original documents - Enter sample on PALM and convey to FSD IF DOES NOT ATTEND COURT: - Apply for a warrant to bring them before court using: - F6 -- Application for warrant to undergo compulsory procedure - F7 -- Warrant to undergo compulsory procedure - F19 -- Affidavit for court order - If receive warrant -- arrest the person and bring before the court for the hearing IF IN CUSTODY AND REFUSED TO UNDERGO A FORENSIC PROCEDURE: - Apply for a warrant to transfer custody of detained person for a compulsory procedure order F6 - Execute the warrant & bring the person before court - Arrange warrant to be in name of 'Corrections Victoria' and executed in the same manner as a Gaol Order - Ensure the person is returned to the officer in charge where they were held after the C.P taken. **[CHILD SAMPLES:]** MOPF may obtain DNA sample from child aged 15-17 WITHOUT seeking court order IF: - SUSPECTED of committing DNA sample offence under schedule 9 Crimes Act 1958 (the heinous crimes) OR - Charged with DNA sample offence - Summonsed with DNA sample offence IN ALL OTHER CASED A FORENSIC SAMPLE IS REQUIRED INCLUDING TO TAKE DNA FROM CHILD AGED 10-14. **APPLYING FOR FORENSIC PROCEDURE:** MOPF may apply for court order for child to undergo compulsory procedure if: Child is 10 but under 18, AND: SORG of committing/attempting to commit - Indictable offence against the person at common law OR - Indictable offence under Div 1 or Part 1 Major assaults, Robberies, Burglaries, Criminal damage - arson - Trafficking -Drugs, poisons and controlled substances act Child MUST be present at court (except for interim order) IF UNDER 10 AND NOT VICTIM -- NO FORENSIC PROCEDURE **[FORENSIC PROCEDURES -- VOLUNTEERS]** - Person aged over 18 may volunteer to provide a sample -- Intimate or non-intimate to a MOPF - Person aged 10 -17 CANNOT volunteer to give samples - Volunteer samples are not to be used in place of suspect samples or post-conviction samples. PROCESS: a. Person gives consent in presence of independent person -- they can withdraw consent at any stage BEFORE giving the sample b. Person may choose if used for: i. This investigation only then destroyed ii. Criminal investigations iii. Any other DNA database **[OBTAINING URGENT SAMPLES FROM SUSPECTS]** MOPF may apply for interim order if they BORG that a F.P necessary and that the sample or evidence may be lost if application is delayed. CAN'T USE INTERIM ORDER FOR TAKING OF BLOOD. SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR TAKING OF INTIMATE SAMPLE! FOR NON-INTIMATE SAMPLE USE SENIOR POLICE AUTHORITY **[APPLICATION BY PHONE: ]** 1. Complete required forms and affidavit 2. Contact Magistrates Court after-hours registrar 3. If subject is present with MOPF the court must as soon as practicable hear the person on matters relevant to granting the order. 4. IF COURT MAKES INTERIM ORDER: a. The member must notify the person in writing they are required to be present fat a further hearing of the application and the time and place of that application. Record this giving of the information by audio/video tape or in writing. 5. Any sample must not be analysed until the final determination **[Managing forensic samples: ]** The investigator is responsible for: i. Establishing the ID of the person providing the forensic sample ii. Recording the details on PALM iii. Keeping the paperwork as notes iv. Ensuring the Senior Police Authority forms are emailed v. Submitted sample to FSD ASAP vi. Ensuring sample is stored in a dry area **[DNA: Supervised Mouth Scraping 2019:]** [Why we take DNA profile samples: ] A person's DNA is the same for every cell -- meaning their skin, blood, saliva is made up of the same cells. DNA is unique to each person, apart from Identical twins. As they have the same DNA. **[Database: ]** The National Criminal Investigation DNA Database (NCIDD) is the database that a person's DNA is uploaded to. The NCIDD will send any matches of DNA to the Forensic Services Division to send to the local OIC of the investigating unit. **[Benefits of DNA to Policing: ]** DNA profiles taken from a crime can be compared to matches at the scene in order to confirm or deny that person's involvement. NCIDD keeps records from unsolved cases across Australia -- So when we take new sample through Interview of Indictable Offences (for adult) or Schedule 9 (for children) they are compared to the NCIDD. ***[Why do we need a DNA profile: ]*** - Identifying a suspect involved in criminal activity - Evidentiary purposes - Elimination purposes - Matching suspect with relevant intelligence in VicPol possession. DNA can be taken from Adults (suspected of I/O) or children (aged 15-17 suspected schedule 9) where: 1. No record on LEAP 2. DNA on LEAP and need to obtain person's DNA (i.e -- DNA located at scene and need comparison) 3. Person gives consent 4. Senior Police Authorisation in certain circumstances. **[IS DNA A FORENSIC PROCEDURE? ]** From 1^st^ of July, 2019 DNA can be requested from Adults suspected of having committed Indictable Offences or for Children suspected of committing Schedule 9 offences -- much the same as a fingerprint. **[What happens if they refuse to consent to DNA?]** The Crimes Act now allows for a Senior Police Officer to grant permission for a compulsory procedure for DNA. If refuse to consent -- blood sample from nurse is used -- And a Sergeant will conduct risk assessment and fill out use of form paperwork. **[Children and DNA sample ]** DNA sample age for children is 15 -- 17 who are suspected of a schedule 9 offence to undergo a DNA compulsory procedure. Children 10-14 must have court order. ***For children aged 15 -17 BOTH PARENT AND CHILD MUST CONSENT FOR INFORMED CONSENT. IF ONLY 1 AGREES THEN COURT ORDER. IF NEITHER CONSENT THEN SENIOR POLICE AUTHORISATION*** **[Mouth Scrapping: ]** A person can elect to undergo their own mouth scrapping. ***[Senior Police Authorisation ]*** *A Senior Police Authorisation is an independent Senior Sergeant -- IF a court or another SPA has refused the taking of the DNA -- another SPA cannot be obtained.* SPA cannot be used if the person is incapable of giving informed consent due to mental impairment The person is held in prison, police gaol or mental health facility. A SPA can be used if a person is found guilty of Indictable Offence (adult) or not guilty because of mental impairment. IF NOT MORE THAN 6 MONTHS AFTER FINAL APPEAL. COURT ORDER REQUIRED IF UNDER 18. **[Recording of the DNA sample: ]** Record the conversation about the person to ensure they understand the DNA profile process and their consent/refusal -- Copies of the forms given to the person IF FOUND NOT GUILTY OR MATTER NOT PROCEEDED WITH -- NOTIFY FSD and destroy the sample. If matter still ongoing after 12 months, can we keep the DNA sample? -- Yes -- we must apply to the court IF a person who **[provided DNA sample voluntarily]** withdraws his consent can we keep the DNA -- NO we must destroy. **[Contamination Minimisation]** **Use Contamination Minimisation when we find something that man need forensic analysis or at a scene after it is controlled** Just a touch on a surface could leave enough DNA to provide a profile, as a consequence contamination of scenes and exhibits can easily occur. Some items that is invisible, but still detected by forensics such as: - Gunshot residue - Explosive residue - DNA DNA profiles on items -- 4 DNA profiles are the most that can be on a report. If there are 5 profiles then no result given. DNA can travel 3 metres when breathing or talking -- Sneezing is even worse WHEN COLLECTING EXHIBIT: 1. Set up a rubbish bag -- as changing gloves allot 2. Tuck away lanyards/ties 3. Put on mask first -- bend nose. Place over nose and mouth. 4. Gloves from plastic bag 5. Try not to touch the inside of bag or the box 6. Touch from the cuff area -- not the finger area 7. Double glove 8. **Change gloves just before collecting each exhibit** (but change at any time if think they may have DNA on them) Use clean person/dirty person system: The clean person collects the exhibits, the other photographs the items in situ and label the packaging and keep the exhibit log -- Still wear gloves and masks. *Blue drape is good for minimising contamination and should be used if putting any exhibit onto a surface.* *\*\* Do not collect the blue drape -- UNLESS TRACE EVIDENCE LIKE GLASS/PAINT has fallen onto the sheet \*\** Don't touch any item that the forensic lab would likely want a sample -- And keep distance away from the exhibit. IF CONTAMINATION MINIMISATION PROCEDURES ARE NOT FOLLOWED: WIELDER C: W --Wasting investigation time I -- Incorrect linking of evidence E -- Elimination of real offender L -- Loss of evidence D -- DNA results inadmissible E -- Erroneous Prosecutions R- Rejection of exhibits at FSD C -- Contamination of Evidence **[VIDENCE COLLECTION]** **[STEPS]** **[1UP]** **[2UP]** ------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **** Check the contents of the kit bag Check the contents of the kit bag **** Select area that has been cleared to set up kit/rubbish (OUTSIDE OF SCENE) Establish roles -- collector (clean) -- assistant (dirty) **** Remove lanyard/tie or tuck into shirt Assistant is only person who goes into the kit bag. **** Establish & label rubbish bag Assistant is the note taker **** Put mask on, booties, double gloves Select area that has been cleared to set up kit/rubbish (OUTSIDE OF SCENE) **** Examine scene & determine items of interest/exhibits Remove lanyard/tie or tuck into shirt **** Record scene by notes and sketches Assistant establish & label rubbish bag **** Place markers next to exhibits if applicable Assistant then puts on mask, booties (if going into scene) and double gloves **** Photograph scene -- start with reference point -- O.I.C -- Overall/Intermediate/Close up -- use scale if necessary Assistant hands collector mask, booties, double gloves **** Prepare and label exhibit bags/containers/swabs with texta All preparation of bags/tubes will be done by the assistant **** Change outside gloves Assistant doesn't need to change gloves -- unless accidentally touched an exhibit **** Collect exhibit Both members examine the scene, plan, and discuss what and how exhibits will be collected, assistant sketches scene **** Change gloves Assistant will photograph scene -- O.I.C **** Collect exhibit and repeat process Assistant prepares and label exhibit bags/containers/swabs with texta **** Collector will collect and seal exhibit, sign across seal (can be done later) **** Collector changes gloves **** Assistant prepares next bag/label/swab **** Collector collects next exhibit and repeat **[The items that are written on the label is: ]** 1. Exhibit description 2. Address 3. Location found 4. Who collected Rank/number 5. Time/date 6. Sign [If swab -- prepare envelope and aerate the swab tube] **[EVIDENCE ACT --]** **[Sections 12 -- 18 -- witnesses, competence and compellability of witnesses.]** **S.12 -- Every person is deemed to be competent to give evidence [UNLESS] otherwise provided under this Act.** **S.13 -- Competence -- Lack of capacity:** **[A person is 'not competent' to give evidence if: ]** f. **The person does not have the capacity to understand a question** **OR** g. **The person does not have the capacity to give an answer that can be understood** **The court allows for translators to be used for people who don't speak English. The court will give instructions for people who cannot see/speak.** **[SWORN EVIDENCE]** **A person who doesn't understand that they have to give truthful evidence under oath/affirmation is 'Not Competent' to give sworn evidence.** **A person deemed 'Not Capable' to give sworn evidence may provide unsworn evidence if the court has told the person:** 1. It is important to tell the truth 2. He may be asked questions that can't remember or don't know and they should tell the truth if this happens. 3. He may be asked questions that suggest statements are true/untrue and he should agree and should feel no pressure to agree. If a person who is competent and giving evidence suddenly dies/becomes non-competent (stroke) while giving evidence -- their evidence is still admissible. **[S 14 - Compellability - ]** A person is not compellable to give evidence if substantial cost or delay would be incurred in ensuring the person would have the capacity to understand **[AND]** Adequate evidence on that matter has been given/ can be given from other sources **[S15. POLITICS:]** These people are **[NOT COMPELLABLE: GAAGS]** - The Sovereign - The Governor of a state - The Governor-General - Administrator of a Territory - A foreign sovereign or the head of state of a foreign country **[Parliament members are NOT COMPELLABLE:]** \* If the member would be prevented from attending parliament or another meeting of a committee of that parliament. **[S16, JUDGES AND JURY:]** Jury members **CAN\'T** BE COMPELLED to give evidence in that proceeding, BUT **CAN** BE COMPELLED on matters affecting the conduct of the proceedings. Judges (or ex judges) in Australian or overseas proceedings is NOT compellable **UNLESS** the court grants leave. **[S17, ACCUSED IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS:]** An accused is not competent to give evidence as a witness for the prosecution. An associated accused CANNOT be compelled to give evidence against an accused UNLESS being tried separately. **[S.18 COMPELLABILITY OF SPOUSES IN CRIMINAL MATTERS]** An accused\'s \'spouse\', \'de-facto\', \'parent or child\' **MAY object** to being required to: - Give evidence - Give evidence of a communication between themselves and the accused As a witness for prosecution. *\*\* Ex-wife is compellable \*\** The objection needs to be made: 1. Before the evidence is given OR 2. ASAP becomes aware of the right to object. What ever is first. The court has to hear this objection in the absence of the jury The Court\'s decision to **[GRANT/DENY]** the Objection is based on:  1\. The likelihood that harm would/might be caused to the person or the relationship with the accused **AND** 2\. The nature and extent of that harm outweighs the desirability of having the evidence given. The court also takes into account: A\) Nature of the offence B\) Importance of that person\'s evidence C\) Whether any other evidence is available D\) Relationship between the accused and the person E\) IF the person would have to disclose matters raised in private from the accused. If any objection is made the prosecutor CANNOT comment on the objection, the courts decision or the failure to give evidence. **[Incident Command & Control System -- ICCS]** **Emergency Management 1986 & 2013.** Victoria Police respond to incidents/emergencies by implementing the Incident Command & Control system An Emergency can be: - Natural events -- Earthquakes - Road accident - Siege - Fires/explosions The resources often required are beyond those of the first responders. ICCS is how we plan to get enough resources to deal with the emergency -- how to apply the resources to the emergency and communicate between the agencies. This is where: 1. Command 2. Control 3. Co-Ordination Comes in through ICCS. The **[role of a Commander]** deploys resources of their agency -- I.E Police commander is responsible for the resources of Victoria Police and have no power of the roles and tasks of the other agencies. - Police Forward Commander has the control of police resources at the scene. Police commander has overall responsibility for the emergency. The **[role of the controller]** involves the overall direction of the response activities in an emergency -- The Controller can task other agencies. The **[role of the co-ordinator]** involves the bringing together of agencies and elements for the emergency In some cases, police will be all three Controller, Commander, Co-ordinator. **[ICCS -- INVESTIGATION:]** Managing, co-ordinating and directing a scene Incident Management Team (IMT) overview -- We are required to: **[DUG]** - Develop an Investigation Strategy - Undertake Police Investigations - Gather evidence and conduct enquiries Remember the seven basic sources of evidence *(think full investigation from start of investigation with crime scene attendance to the end of the interview)* 1. Search of crime scene 2. Examination of exhibits 3. Interview of witnesses 4. Information from public Informers colleagues 5. Inspection of official records 6. Surveillance of suspects, premises or vehicles 7. Interview of suspects. **[REST Acronym: - In broad terms the Investigation responsibilities can be categorized into four main activities]** *(refer Part A -- VicPol Emergencies Handbook (page 68-70)* ***[R -- Resources]*** -- What resources are required to perform the investigation -- Detectives, computers -- Crime Command ect. ***[E- Evidence --]*** The act of gathering evidence -- remember the seven sources of evidence ***[S -- Service Liaison]*** -- Investigative support - What services are required for the investigation -- covert support, forensic services, media unit ect ***[T -- Tasking]*** -- Controlling the deployment of investigative personnel. -- Crime scene control, arrest teams, interview teams ect. In most emergencies there will be some sort of investigation undertaken. This could range from basic investigations such as minor collision, to a massive investigation such as a murder. Remember to take into account the Accountability and Resource Model (ARM) to determine if Cat 1 -- where crime command take primacy or Cat 2 where Divisional take primacy. **[OFFENDER MANAGEMENT PROJECT:]** POI management focuses on deterring or disrupting these offenders, through active management Developing management plan ensures that there is consistent and effective engagement to address a POI's behaviours. -- To address their drivers for crime and includes compliance with court orders -- The frequency of the Divisional POI T&C meeting should not exceed a 14-day period. **ALL POI's are recorded on a Divisional T&C Management Log (Family Violence, Serious Offenders, Sex offenders)** T&C manager is responsible for prioritisation of Tier 1 POI's in consultation with the I&R manager and divisional POI T&C representatives Divisional T&C is responsible for: - Scanning - Allocating resources - Prioritisation **[Tier 1 POI are POI's: ]** - With an immediate action -- warrant, whb, forensic I.D ect - Subject of an active approved investigation **[Tier 2 POI's are: ]** Offenders who have a major impact on police resources, offender against divisional priorities and reside within the local area. [Purposes of managing Tier 2 POI's include two key components: ] 1. Increasing perception on the likelihood of apprehension 2. Encouraging POI's to engage with support services to changed behaviour to deter further offending. **[POI MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES:]** 1. Develop Management Plan and upload to interpose 2. Comment on Interpose with POI management every 14 days 3. Build relationship with the POI 4. Monitor compliance with conditions -- Bail/ IVO ect 5. Exploring and implement strategies to stop offending. **Management Plan:** - A management plan must be developed for Tier 2 POI's prioritised by T&C. Which should contain strategies targeted towards the POI's offending and behaviours, to reduce re-offending. If already on a management plan -- I.E Family Violence, there is no need for an additional POI management plan. The Management plan is drafted by the POI manager, will the manager's supervisor approve the plan. Once approved, a LEAP warning flag can be added. The POI manager should be consistent for the duration of the management plan -- where possible. **[The POI management plan may no longer be required when: ]** - The management strategies have been implemented - It appears the POI has reduced (stopped) offending - The POI is now subject to an investigation/enforceable action/in custody - The POI has moved outside of the division. *A decision to deprioritise the POI must be approved by the work group manager followed by the T&C manager.* **[Post Processing Strategies: ]** Any POI should have following strategies adapted: - Pro Arrest - Pro Remand - Manageable Bail with conditions - Mandatory Conditions: - Reside and sleep at address - Non-association with any co-offenders