LESSON 7.

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Key Players in Criminal Investigation

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Lesson Goal:

The participants will gain an

understanding of the tasks, procedures,
and priorities that need to be
considered by knowing the roles of Key
Players in Criminal Investigation: First
Responder, Investigator-on-Case,
SOCO and Case Manager.

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Learning Objectives:
1. Discuss the duties, tasks and functions of
the key players and the relevance of their
work in criminal investigation.

2. Discuss the importance of maintaining and

observing the protocols for chain of custody
in a criminal investigation.

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How teamwork is IMPORTANT

to you?

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The Criminal Investigation Team

a. First Responder
b. Investigator-on-Case
c. SOCO
d. Case Manager

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The Criminal Investigation Team

Investigator
on Case

First
Responder

Crime
 Solid lines
Scene Case
refer to
owners of the Manager
processes

 Broken lines SOCO

refer to
supporting
owners of the Crime Universe
processes

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How important are the roles of

each team members into the
process of criminal
investigation?

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First Responder
1. The first
First
Responder
Police Officers to
arrive at the
Crime crime scene are
Scene
the FRs who
were dispatched
SOCO
by the local
police station/
Crime Universe unit concerned
after receipt of
incident/flash/
alarm report;
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Investigator-on-Case
Investigator
on Case

1. Upon arrival at
the crime scene, Crime
the IOC shall Scene
request for a
briefing from the
FR and make a
quick assessment
Crime Universe
of the crime;

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Scenes of the Crime Operation

1. The SOCO
Team shall not join
any operations
conducted by the
local police or
Crime
accompany the
Scene FRs or the IOC in
going to the crime
scene.
SOCO

Crime Universe

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The Case Manager

Crime
Scene Case
Manager

Crime Universe

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The Case Manager

1. Manage and coordinate with all the members
of the investigating team on the case;
2. Evaluate the evidences gathered and
coordinate with the IOC and other actors in
the investigation of the crime scene;
3. Establish and prepare the case management
system; and
4. Plan and manage follow up activities for
criminal cases.

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IV. Release of the Crime Scene

The IOC shall decide on the lifting of the

security cordon and the release of the crime
scene upon consultation with the SOCO Team
Leader;

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IV. Release of the Crime Scene

The IOC shall ensure that the appropriate

inventory has been provided by the SOCO
Team;

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IV. Release of the Crime Scene

 
The CSI Report shall be the first entry in
the Case Folder for the investigation of the
incident.

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What is the importance of

maintaining and observing the
protocols for chain of custody?

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V. Importance of Chain of Custody

  A secure chain of custody, combined with

the use of proper analytical methods and
techniques, is necessary for a legally defensible
reporting of the sample.

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Purpose of Chain of Custody

 In litigation, investigating unit or agencies must be
able to prove the legal integrity of all samples and
data introduced as evidence.

 To establish an accurate written record to track the

possession, handling, and location of samples and
data from collection through reporting. 

 Efficiency in verifying the identity of the person

responsible for or who has possessed the
samples and data and where the samples have
been
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End of Presentation

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