OVM2601 ASSIGNMENT 01 SEMESTER 02 ANSWERS

OVM2601 ASSIGNMENT 01 SEMESTER 02 ANSWERS QUESTION 1 Refer to the scenario when answering this question. Scenario You attend a housebreaking case which happened in a residential area. Upon your arrival, you contact the SAPS Local Criminal Record Centre to come to the scene. When the fingerprint expert examines the scene he finds that there are fingerprints on the Defy double-door fridge in the kitchen of the house that was broken into. 1.1 In you own words, discuss what the next process will be after the fingerprints have been taken and what crime investigation principle which is relevant in this scenario will apply. (3) 1.2 Section 37 of the Criminal Procedure Act, 51 of 1977, authorises police officials to ascertain the bodily features of suspects under certain instances. Name and discuss, in your own words, the different options available to you as a police official. (8) [11] QUESTION 2 Refer to the scenario when answering this question. Scenario You are working at the Highway Patrol control room and receive a telephone call from a distraught resident who was the victim of an armed house robbery. OVM2601/102/2/2024 3 Discuss the details you would need to obtain from the victim about the crime. (12) [12] QUESTION 3 Scenario A roadblock is held and motor vehicles are searched. Two minibus taxis are stopped and searched and upon testing the vehicles on the NATIS system, it is found that both are wanted for being used in several reported business robberies. A thorough search of both vehicles is necessary. Five possible suspects are arrested for possession of suspected stolen property and two unlicensed firearms. 3.1 Using your own words, discuss the process of searching both the INTERIORS and EXTERIORS of these vehicles. . (10) 3.2 The investigator in this case is going to arrange a photo identification parade. In your own words, discuss which requirements would need to be met for the compilation of the photographic identification album. (5) [15] QUESTION 4 The crime scene coordinator will be responsible for determining which experts and resources are necessary on a crime scene and the investigation team will be responsible for the overall investigation of the crime scene. 4.1 In your own words, name and discuss which activities need to be included in the investigation. (5) [5] QUESTION 5 5.1 Due to the latest developments in technology, computers and printers are often used in the commission of crimes. In your own words, discuss which information can be derived from examining a document that was used in a crime where a suspect was found OVM2601/102/2/2024 4 in possession of suspected fake R200 notes. Upon further investigation a computer and a printer, possibly used to print the notes, were found in his residence. (8) [8] Total: 50