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Planning an investigation practice questions

The document outlines practice questions for an investigation course scheduled for a lecture on March 4, 2025. It covers key concepts such as the definition and aim of investigations, differences between investigations and organized crime, attributes of effective investigators, and essential components of an investigation plan. Additionally, it includes topics on the crime intelligence investigation process, statement taking, and the structure of a police docket.

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Planning an investigation practice questions

The document outlines practice questions for an investigation course scheduled for a lecture on March 4, 2025. It covers key concepts such as the definition and aim of investigations, differences between investigations and organized crime, attributes of effective investigators, and essential components of an investigation plan. Additionally, it includes topics on the crime intelligence investigation process, statement taking, and the structure of a police docket.

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JCI 3001, 2024

Planning an investigation Practice questions

Attempt the highlighted questions for the 4 March 2025 lecture

 What is an investigation?
 What is the aim of an investigation?
 What is the goal when in initiating an investigation?
 What is the difference between an investigation and an organised crime?
 What is organised crime?
 List five examples of organised crimes? Give reasons for each example.
 List and briefly explain the different attributes (foundations) of an effective investigator.
 List and briefly explain the various areas an investigator must cover for an effective
investigation. (Otherwise known as the check list).
 What information must be included in an investigation plan?
 List and briefly explain at least eight items that must be included/addressed in an
investigation plan.
 Write an essay on a successful and effective investigation. HERE THE ESSAY MUST COVER
THE FOLLOWING: define an investigation, what is its purpose, attributes of an investigator,
checklist for an investigation, a discussion on pocketbooks/notebooks/diaries, a discussion
on taking and writing statements.
 Mention and discuss the sequence of events followed in a crime intelligence investigation
process.
 Discuss the process followed when a criminal prosecution has been finalised.
 Project planning and the examples given. (self-study).
 What are pocketbooks/diaries/ notebooks for to a law enforcement officer?
 What is the purpose of a statement in an investigation?
 List the various principles for an effective statement taking.
 Fully discuss the various sections of a police docket.

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