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Participate in police investigations

Participate in police investigations

Unit of competency
National Code
POLAUX011
State Code
AVO46
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/03/2016
Field of Education
091105 - Police Studies
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to participate in police investigations, including initial response, exhibit management, interviewing and managing persons of interest.This unit applies to those working as community policing staff, in metropolitan and/or remote areas.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those relating to work health and safety (WHS) and codes of conduct.Those undertaking this unit would demonstrate autonomy, judgement and limited responsibility in known or changing contexts and within established parameters. They would complete routine and complex tasks in a range of sometimes unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Respond to incident scene
  • 1.1 Identify whether investigation of incident is required.
  • 1.2 Identify persons of interest and potential witnesses to support the investigation.
  • 1.3 Conduct search of incident scene to identify potential evidence for collection.
  • 1.4 Provide guidance to junior members on identifying and securing incident scenes and evidence.
2. Collect exhibits
  • 2.1 Consider exhibits to identify whether they should be collected or left undisturbed for further examination.
  • 2.2 Select packaging for exhibits for preservation and contamination prevention.
  • 2.3 Handle exhibits in a manner which minimises contamination and maintains integrity.
  • 2.4 Ensure continuity of evidence to maintain the evidentiary value of exhibits.
  • 2.5 Record details of exhibits for evidentiary purposes.
3. Consider information and evidence related to incident/crime scene
  • 3.1 Assess information and evidence for potential relevance to investigation.
  • 3.2 Identify and gather potential evidence for recording and investigation purposes.
  • 3.3 Review incident to determine whether an offence has occurred.
4. Support interview process
  • 4.1 Identify potential interviewees to facilitate investigation.
  • 4.2 Assess welfare of interviewee to determine fitness for interview.
  • 4.3 Take statements from interviewee to support investigations.
  • 4.4 Participate in offender interview to support judicial process.
  • 4.5 Ensure chronology of information is accurately recorded.
5. Conduct searches
  • 5.1 Determine search options in accordance with legislated police powers.
  • 5.2 Conduct risk assessment to protect safety of self, colleagues and public.
  • 5.3 Plan search according to investigation requirements and resource constraints.
  • 5.4 Conduct searches in a manner that minimises risk to self and organisational reputation.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BEP1 POL40119 Certificate IV in Aboriginal Community Policing Qualification