,UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
October/November 2023
OVM2601
Investigative Principles for Policing IIA
100 Marks
Duration 4 hours
First examiner: Mrs. T Van Niekerk
Second examiner: Dr. LL Motsepe
Third examiner: Mr. GM Makola
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TAKE-HOME EXAM ON MYEXAMS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING THE
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper counts 100 marks.
2. It consists of TWO questions. Answer ALL of the questions.
3. The duration of the examination on the timetable is 4 hours.
4. In addition to the duration of the examination indicated on the timetable, you are given 30 minutes to
FINALISE the uploading of your exam file. Your exam file must be uploaded via the myExams
platform on 16 October 2023 BEFORE 17:15 (South African Standard Time).
5. This is an open-book examination. You may consult your prescribed study material during the
examination as well as additional resources shared by your lecturer on your module site.
6. This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App. You are required to activate (or log in to) the
Invigilator app between 12:30 and 13:15 (South African Standard Time).
The QR code is below:
,QUESTION 1
Case study
You are called to the scene of an armed robbery at the casino in your station area. When
you arrive at the scene you find that several shops have been targeted by the robbers.
Clothes, handbags, shoes, and other items are scattered on the floor of some of the shops,
which were targeted and some items are also lying in the corridors in front of the shops
leading to the entrance where the robbers exited the building. According to information, there
were about 25 robbers and a few shots were also fired. Spent cartridges are also lying
strewn across the scene. Two security guards were beaten with firearms by the robbers
when they tried to intervene, they were seriously injured and blood is spattered against the
outside walls of the bookstore. You are also informed that members of the highway patrol
managed to arrest five suspected robbers, who were fleeing from the scene after chasing
them on the highway. The robbers fired several shots at the police, who returned fire. Five
firearms and several stolen items were also confiscated together with the white Toyota
Quantum minibus the robbers were travelling in.
Use the case study to answer the questions
1.1 Explain the importance of case management during the investigation of this
crime. (5)
1.2 In your own words, describe the term “identification parade”. (2) 1.3
Which Section of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 provides statutory authorisation
for holding an identification parade? (1)
, 1.4 Discuss, in detail, how to construct an identification parade. (10) 1.5
Briefly explain the information that would need to be established by you, as an
investigator, for the purpose of a bail application. (8)
1.6 Discuss in detail (in your own words) how you will deal with the firearms
confiscated during the arrest of the suspect. (7)
1.7 Describe FIVE(5) evidential pieces of information that a ballistics expert can identify
during a ballistic examination of the firearms to assist the investigator
during this investigation. (5)
1.8 Explain, in detail, what evidence entails. (5)
1.9 Identify three (3) types of physical evidence that can assist to identify suspects and link
them to the scene of this crime. (3)
1.10 Describe five (5) factors that must be considered when selecting a suitable
search method at the scene of crime. (10)
1.11 Describe the advantages of control and coordination of this crime scene (5)
1.12 Discuss the importance of recording the crime scene, with reference to the case
study. (5)
1.13 Identify four (4) experts you may summon to the scene, for evidence collection.
(4)
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QUESTION 2
The results of applying investigative concepts and principles can be dramatic and depend
on how effective you are in your role as an investigator of crime.
October/November 2023
OVM2601
Investigative Principles for Policing IIA
100 Marks
Duration 4 hours
First examiner: Mrs. T Van Niekerk
Second examiner: Dr. LL Motsepe
Third examiner: Mr. GM Makola
INSTRUCTIONS FOR A TAKE-HOME EXAM ON MYEXAMS
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ANSWERING THE
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.
1. The examination question paper counts 100 marks.
2. It consists of TWO questions. Answer ALL of the questions.
3. The duration of the examination on the timetable is 4 hours.
4. In addition to the duration of the examination indicated on the timetable, you are given 30 minutes to
FINALISE the uploading of your exam file. Your exam file must be uploaded via the myExams
platform on 16 October 2023 BEFORE 17:15 (South African Standard Time).
5. This is an open-book examination. You may consult your prescribed study material during the
examination as well as additional resources shared by your lecturer on your module site.
6. This examination is proctored via the Invigilator App. You are required to activate (or log in to) the
Invigilator app between 12:30 and 13:15 (South African Standard Time).
The QR code is below:
,QUESTION 1
Case study
You are called to the scene of an armed robbery at the casino in your station area. When
you arrive at the scene you find that several shops have been targeted by the robbers.
Clothes, handbags, shoes, and other items are scattered on the floor of some of the shops,
which were targeted and some items are also lying in the corridors in front of the shops
leading to the entrance where the robbers exited the building. According to information, there
were about 25 robbers and a few shots were also fired. Spent cartridges are also lying
strewn across the scene. Two security guards were beaten with firearms by the robbers
when they tried to intervene, they were seriously injured and blood is spattered against the
outside walls of the bookstore. You are also informed that members of the highway patrol
managed to arrest five suspected robbers, who were fleeing from the scene after chasing
them on the highway. The robbers fired several shots at the police, who returned fire. Five
firearms and several stolen items were also confiscated together with the white Toyota
Quantum minibus the robbers were travelling in.
Use the case study to answer the questions
1.1 Explain the importance of case management during the investigation of this
crime. (5)
1.2 In your own words, describe the term “identification parade”. (2) 1.3
Which Section of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 provides statutory authorisation
for holding an identification parade? (1)
, 1.4 Discuss, in detail, how to construct an identification parade. (10) 1.5
Briefly explain the information that would need to be established by you, as an
investigator, for the purpose of a bail application. (8)
1.6 Discuss in detail (in your own words) how you will deal with the firearms
confiscated during the arrest of the suspect. (7)
1.7 Describe FIVE(5) evidential pieces of information that a ballistics expert can identify
during a ballistic examination of the firearms to assist the investigator
during this investigation. (5)
1.8 Explain, in detail, what evidence entails. (5)
1.9 Identify three (3) types of physical evidence that can assist to identify suspects and link
them to the scene of this crime. (3)
1.10 Describe five (5) factors that must be considered when selecting a suitable
search method at the scene of crime. (10)
1.11 Describe the advantages of control and coordination of this crime scene (5)
1.12 Discuss the importance of recording the crime scene, with reference to the case
study. (5)
1.13 Identify four (4) experts you may summon to the scene, for evidence collection.
(4)
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QUESTION 2
The results of applying investigative concepts and principles can be dramatic and depend
on how effective you are in your role as an investigator of crime.
