Elements and Performance Criteria
- Use information gathering techniques
- Potential sources of information are identified and assessed.
- Informants are cultivated and managed according to organisational guidelines and operational safety requirements.
- Persons/locations of interest are monitored and profiles maintained in accordance with legal and organisational requirements.
- Information is obtained from identified sources ethically and in accordance with legislation, policy and guidelines.
- Information is stored in information systems in accordance with organisational policy, procedures and security requirements.
- Evaluate information
- Elements of offences and coronial needs are established and related information identified.
- All potential evidence or intelligence is identified from information obtained.
- The validity and integrity of the information is evaluated fairly and objectively.
- Information is corroborated independently where possible.
- Act on information
- Information is responded to by immediate action or further inquiry or filing for future reference.
- Information is communicated to other areas or agencies in accordance with organisational timelines, policies and procedures.
- Relevant information is used to inform decision-making.
- Security of information is maintained under all circumstances.