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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Conduct initial assessment of scene
   • Assess the scene.
   • Establish communication with the senior investigating officer and maintain liaison throughout the investigation.
   • Ascertain the circumstances surrounding the scene through visual assessment and reports from other personnel.
   • Define/redefine the scene boundaries as required to preserve physical evidence for collection.
   • Locate obvious and accessible electronic evidence and, where appropriate, protect from possible contamination.
2. Control integrity of scene
   • Establish and maintain appropriate arrangements for scene access and egress.
   • Identify and access additional resources required to secure incident scene.
3. Examine scene
   • Instigate an appropriate search pattern to ensure all electronic evidence is located and preserved.
   • Record details of the scene and types of electronic equipment and media.
   • Locate, collect, package, label and store electronic evidence to ensure preservation for further examination.
   • Maintain a log of all evidence.
4. Identify potential witnesses and record initial statements
   • Identify and record names and contact details of potential witnesses.
   • Record initial statement using appropriate recording practices.
5. Conduct initial assessment of scene
   • Assess the scene.
   • Establish communication with the senior investigating officer and maintain liaison throughout the investigation.
   • Ascertain the circumstances surrounding the scene through visual assessment and reports from other personnel.
   • Define/redefine the scene boundaries as required to preserve physical evidence for collection.
   • Locate obvious and accessible electronic evidence and, where appropriate, protect from possible contamination.
6. Control integrity of scene
   • Establish and maintain appropriate arrangements for scene access and egress.
   • Identify and access additional resources required to secure incident scene.
7. Examine scene
   • Instigate an appropriate search pattern to ensure all electronic evidence is located and preserved.
   • Record details of the scene and types of electronic equipment and media.
   • Locate, collect, package, label and store electronic evidence to ensure preservation for further examination.
   • Maintain a log of all evidence.
8. Identify potential witnesses and record initial statements
   • Identify and record names and contact details of potential witnesses.
   • Record initial statement using appropriate recording practices.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

conducting the initial assessment of the scene

identifying witnesses

recording and compiling records of interview and statements accurately

maximising the potential evidentiary value of the electronic evidence

paying attention to detail

implementing a methodical and systematic approach

questioning potential witnesses

using recording and specialised evidence collection equipment

working with a variety of professionals

taking and compiling statements

collecting and recording electronic evidence

protecting from contamination evidence including at least one of computer hard drives, recording media, flash drives, and digital and analogue recording and communications equipment

managing access and egress by establishing:

clear brief as to who has control of access

physical barriers

roster guards

limited entry to essential personnel

delegation of authority to control entry

record of all persons who enter or depart the scene

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

legislative, policy and quality system context and requirements

details of scene features and use of a variety of specialised equipment

functions and roles of other professionals and experts

incident scene protection and preservation

indicators of need for specialised investigations

policies and procedures relating to recording details of persons

public safety and duty of care at incident scene

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