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Evidence Guide: POLFOR002 - Conduct complex forensic crime and incident scene investigations

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POLFOR002 - Conduct complex forensic crime and incident scene investigations

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Develop plan for complex crime/incident scene investigation

  1. Establish type and nature of incident to determine the methodology and resource requirements.
  2. Conduct an initial assessment of the incident to identify potential risks.
  3. Assess the incident to determine what additional services may be required to progress the investigation.
  4. Assess the forensic investigation plan continually to adjust to developments within the incident scene and/or new information.
  5. Analyse information to develop a forensic investigation plan.
Establish type and nature of incident to determine the methodology and resource requirements.

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Conduct an initial assessment of the incident to identify potential risks.

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Assess the incident to determine what additional services may be required to progress the investigation.

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Assess the forensic investigation plan continually to adjust to developments within the incident scene and/or new information.

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Analyse information to develop a forensic investigation plan.

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Manage complex crime/incident scene investigation

  1. Conduct an initial assessment of scene/s to prioritise the order of examination and collection of evidence.
  2. Perform a methodical search to identify and locate physical evidence.
  3. Determine the sequencing of evidence collection and the use of resources to maximise evidentiary value.
  4. Apply evidence collection techniques and sequencing to preserve evidence and prevent contamination.
  5. Evaluate the evidence collection techniques to identify whether further evidence collection is required.
  6. Interpret physical evidence and available information in order to develop a hypothesis.
  7. Perform reconstructions and/or testing regimes to test hypothesis.
  8. Negotiate stakeholder requirements throughout the forensic investigation.
  9. Assess the incident continually to identify and manage potential risks.
Conduct an initial assessment of scene/s to prioritise the order of examination and collection of evidence.

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Perform a methodical search to identify and locate physical evidence.

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Determine the sequencing of evidence collection and the use of resources to maximise evidentiary value.

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Apply evidence collection techniques and sequencing to preserve evidence and prevent contamination.

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Evaluate the evidence collection techniques to identify whether further evidence collection is required.

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Interpret physical evidence and available information in order to develop a hypothesis.

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Perform reconstructions and/or testing regimes to test hypothesis.

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Negotiate stakeholder requirements throughout the forensic investigation.

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Assess the incident continually to identify and manage potential risks.

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Apply specialist forensic techniques

  1. Assess evidence to determine whether specialist forensic techniques and evidence enhancement methods are required.
  2. Select recording methods to maximise evidentiary value.
  3. Record characteristics of evidence for further specialist analysis.
  4. Select collection and preservation techniques to protect evidence and prevent loss or cross contamination.
  5. Apply evidence enhancement methods to maximise evidentiary value.
  6. Facilitate the analysis of evidence by specialists for interpretation/identification purposes.
Assess evidence to determine whether specialist forensic techniques and evidence enhancement methods are required.

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select recording methods to maximise evidentiary value.

Completed
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Record characteristics of evidence for further specialist analysis.

Completed
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Select collection and preservation techniques to protect evidence and prevent loss or cross contamination.

Completed
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Apply evidence enhancement methods to maximise evidentiary value.

Completed
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Facilitate the analysis of evidence by specialists for interpretation/identification purposes.

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Review examination critically

  1. Summarise information gathered during the forensic investigation to develop initial interpretations.
  2. Assess the outcomes of the forensic investigation to reach a conclusion for recording and reporting purposes.
  3. Analyse the outcomes of the examination to inform the current investigation.
  4. Review forensic investigation and outcomes of examination to determine whether investigative needs have been met.
  5. Liaise with stakeholders to determine whether further forensic investigation is required.
Summarise information gathered during the forensic investigation to develop initial interpretations.

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Assess the outcomes of the forensic investigation to reach a conclusion for recording and reporting purposes.

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Analyse the outcomes of the examination to inform the current investigation.

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Review forensic investigation and outcomes of examination to determine whether investigative needs have been met.

Completed
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Liaise with stakeholders to determine whether further forensic investigation is required.

Completed
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Develop plan for complex crime/incident scene investigation

  1. Establish type and nature of incident to determine the methodology and resource requirements.
  2. Conduct an initial assessment of the incident to identify potential risks.
  3. Assess the incident to determine what additional services may be required to progress the investigation.
  4. Assess the forensic investigation plan continually to adjust to developments within the incident scene and/or new information.
  5. Analyse information to develop a forensic investigation plan.
Establish type and nature of incident to determine the methodology and resource requirements.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conduct an initial assessment of the incident to identify potential risks.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess the incident to determine what additional services may be required to progress the investigation.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess the forensic investigation plan continually to adjust to developments within the incident scene and/or new information.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Analyse information to develop a forensic investigation plan.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manage complex crime/incident scene investigation

  1. Conduct an initial assessment of scene/s to prioritise the order of examination and collection of evidence.
  2. Perform a methodical search to identify and locate physical evidence.
  3. Determine the sequencing of evidence collection and the use of resources to maximise evidentiary value.
  4. Apply evidence collection techniques and sequencing to preserve evidence and prevent contamination.
  5. Evaluate the evidence collection techniques to identify whether further evidence collection is required.
  6. Interpret physical evidence and available information in order to develop a hypothesis.
  7. Perform reconstructions and/or testing regimes to test hypothesis.
  8. Negotiate stakeholder requirements throughout the forensic investigation.
  9. Assess the incident continually to identify and manage potential risks.
Conduct an initial assessment of scene/s to prioritise the order of examination and collection of evidence.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perform a methodical search to identify and locate physical evidence.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Determine the sequencing of evidence collection and the use of resources to maximise evidentiary value.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apply evidence collection techniques and sequencing to preserve evidence and prevent contamination.

Completed
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Evaluate the evidence collection techniques to identify whether further evidence collection is required.

Completed
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Interpret physical evidence and available information in order to develop a hypothesis.

Completed
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Perform reconstructions and/or testing regimes to test hypothesis.

Completed
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Negotiate stakeholder requirements throughout the forensic investigation.

Completed
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Assess the incident continually to identify and manage potential risks.

Completed
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Apply specialist forensic techniques

  1. Assess evidence to determine whether specialist forensic techniques and evidence enhancement methods are required.
  2. Select recording methods to maximise evidentiary value.
  3. Record characteristics of evidence for further specialist analysis.
  4. Select collection and preservation techniques to protect evidence and prevent loss or cross contamination.
  5. Apply evidence enhancement methods to maximise evidentiary value.
  6. Facilitate the analysis of evidence by specialists for interpretation/identification purposes.
Assess evidence to determine whether specialist forensic techniques and evidence enhancement methods are required.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select recording methods to maximise evidentiary value.

Completed
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Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Record characteristics of evidence for further specialist analysis.

Completed
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Select collection and preservation techniques to protect evidence and prevent loss or cross contamination.

Completed
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Apply evidence enhancement methods to maximise evidentiary value.

Completed
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Facilitate the analysis of evidence by specialists for interpretation/identification purposes.

Completed
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Review examination critically

  1. Summarise information gathered during the forensic investigation to develop initial interpretations.
  2. Assess the outcomes of the forensic investigation to reach a conclusion for recording and reporting purposes.
  3. Analyse the outcomes of the examination to inform the current investigation.
  4. Review forensic investigation and outcomes of examination to determine whether investigative needs have been met.
  5. Liaise with stakeholders to determine whether further forensic investigation is required.
Summarise information gathered during the forensic investigation to develop initial interpretations.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assess the outcomes of the forensic investigation to reach a conclusion for recording and reporting purposes.

Completed
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Analyse the outcomes of the examination to inform the current investigation.

Completed
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Review forensic investigation and outcomes of examination to determine whether investigative needs have been met.

Completed
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Liaise with stakeholders to determine whether further forensic investigation is required.

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Assessed

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Develop plan for complex crime/incident scene investigation

1.1 Establish type and nature of incident to determine the methodology and resource requirements.

1.2 Conduct an initial assessment of the incident to identify potential risks.

1.3 Assess the incident to determine what additional services may be required to progress the investigation.

1.4 Assess the forensic investigation plan continually to adjust to developments within the incident scene and/or new information.

1.5 Analyse information to develop a forensic investigation plan.

2. Manage complex crime/incident scene investigation

2.1 Conduct an initial assessment of scene/s to prioritise the order of examination and collection of evidence.

2.2 Perform a methodical search to identify and locate physical evidence.

2.3 Determine the sequencing of evidence collection and the use of resources to maximise evidentiary value.

2.4 Apply evidence collection techniques and sequencing to preserve evidence and prevent contamination.

2.5 Evaluate the evidence collection techniques to identify whether further evidence collection is required.

2.6 Interpret physical evidence and available information in order to develop a hypothesis.

2.7 Perform reconstructions and/or testing regimes to test hypothesis.

2.8 Negotiate stakeholder requirements throughout the forensic investigation.

2.9 Assess the incident continually to identify and manage potential risks.

3. Apply specialist forensic techniques

3.1 Assess evidence to determine whether specialist forensic techniques and evidence enhancement methods are required.

3.2 Select recording methods to maximise evidentiary value.

3.3 Record characteristics of evidence for further specialist analysis.

3.4 Select collection and preservation techniques to protect evidence and prevent loss or cross contamination.

3.5 Apply evidence enhancement methods to maximise evidentiary value.

3.6 Facilitate the analysis of evidence by specialists for interpretation/identification purposes.

4. Review examination critically

4.1 Summarise information gathered during the forensic investigation to develop initial interpretations.

4.2 Assess the outcomes of the forensic investigation to reach a conclusion for recording and reporting purposes.

4.3 Analyse the outcomes of the examination to inform the current investigation.

4.4 Review forensic investigation and outcomes of examination to determine whether investigative needs have been met.

4.5 Liaise with stakeholders to determine whether further forensic investigation is required.

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Develop plan for complex crime/incident scene investigation

1.1 Establish type and nature of incident to determine the methodology and resource requirements.

1.2 Conduct an initial assessment of the incident to identify potential risks.

1.3 Assess the incident to determine what additional services may be required to progress the investigation.

1.4 Assess the forensic investigation plan continually to adjust to developments within the incident scene and/or new information.

1.5 Analyse information to develop a forensic investigation plan.

2. Manage complex crime/incident scene investigation

2.1 Conduct an initial assessment of scene/s to prioritise the order of examination and collection of evidence.

2.2 Perform a methodical search to identify and locate physical evidence.

2.3 Determine the sequencing of evidence collection and the use of resources to maximise evidentiary value.

2.4 Apply evidence collection techniques and sequencing to preserve evidence and prevent contamination.

2.5 Evaluate the evidence collection techniques to identify whether further evidence collection is required.

2.6 Interpret physical evidence and available information in order to develop a hypothesis.

2.7 Perform reconstructions and/or testing regimes to test hypothesis.

2.8 Negotiate stakeholder requirements throughout the forensic investigation.

2.9 Assess the incident continually to identify and manage potential risks.

3. Apply specialist forensic techniques

3.1 Assess evidence to determine whether specialist forensic techniques and evidence enhancement methods are required.

3.2 Select recording methods to maximise evidentiary value.

3.3 Record characteristics of evidence for further specialist analysis.

3.4 Select collection and preservation techniques to protect evidence and prevent loss or cross contamination.

3.5 Apply evidence enhancement methods to maximise evidentiary value.

3.6 Facilitate the analysis of evidence by specialists for interpretation/identification purposes.

4. Review examination critically

4.1 Summarise information gathered during the forensic investigation to develop initial interpretations.

4.2 Assess the outcomes of the forensic investigation to reach a conclusion for recording and reporting purposes.

4.3 Analyse the outcomes of the examination to inform the current investigation.

4.4 Review forensic investigation and outcomes of examination to determine whether investigative needs have been met.

4.5 Liaise with stakeholders to determine whether further forensic investigation is required.

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.

analysing information to establish type of incident, resources required, and risks

locating and identifying evidence, using evidence collection techniques

interpreting, developing and testing hypotheses

liaising with internal and external agencies, services and specialists

identifying the need for, and facilitating, specialist forensic analysis of evidence

recording, collecting and preserving evidence

applying specialised forensic technology when investigating complex scene/incidents, including reconstructions, enhancement techniques and testing

applying scientific principles to interpret information

communicating with diverse stakeholders and interpreting complex concepts for diverse audiences

applying scientific methodology to support forensic analyses, logical thinking and problem solving within a crime/incident scene investigation

evaluating and reviewing examinations and their results

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.

jurisdictional policies and procedures that relate to multi-agency operations, quality management systems, and forensic investigations

jurisdictional standards related to forensic science and investigations

jurisdictional legislation related to Coroners Acts, Police Acts and regulations, forensic procedures and Criminal Investigation Acts

application and limitations of forensic investigative techniques used when investigating complex crimes/incidents

court procedures, evidentiary requirements and their influence on forensic investigations knowledge of specialist forensic disciplines, the type of examinations they conduct and their requirements