OVM2601 Assignment 1 (Complete & Correct Answers) 2025

Investigative Principles for Policing IIA - OVM2601 Assignment 1 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, Explanations and Solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)........... QUESTION 1 Case study 1 You are called to the scene of a business robbery which took place at a large building and homeware retailer, the Leroux Retail Outlet. The information that you have is that twelve men armed with rifles and pistols robbed personnel and clients in the store. You are also informed that there were about 40 clients in the shop, some of whom were assaulted by the robbers. Several clients sustained injuries that needed medical attention. Among the items robbed were brand-new inverters, angle grinders, wireless Android TV boxes, laptops, computer screens and cellphones, while clients were robbed of jewellery, car keys, cellphones and wallets/purses. 1.1 The preliminary investigation phase of the crime investigation process is the early reporting of prima facie evidence. This phase is done when police are called to a crime scene. Discuss the details that a police official needs to obtain when receiving a message about the crime in this case study in your own words. (12) 1.2 Several victims in this case study were assaulted by the suspects and received medical attention. Mention and discuss why it is crucial to obtain physical evidence. (2) 1.3 Identify and elaborate on the aspects that will be included in the medical examination of victims in this case study. (4) [18] 2 QUESTION 2 OVM2601/102/1/2025 Case study 2 Whilst you are attending to the crime scene mentioned in case study 1, you are informed that the TRT unit together with the K9 unit and other SAPS patrol vehicles that reacted to the information about the suspects, with the assistance of the police helicopter, identified and stopped three suspicious vehicles, two Nissan Navara bakkies as well as a blue Ford Territory. After a high-speed chase ended in the two Navaras colliding and the Territory driving into a tree, the suspects jumped out and fled. Two suspects who sustained injuries during the incident were found in the vehicles, arrested and transported to hospital whilst another 10 suspects were arrested whilst fleeing. All the arrested suspects were in possession of unlicensed firearms and several items, including cellphones, jewellery, tablets and other items. Inverters, grinders and other items were found in the vehicles. 2.1 Section 37 of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 allows a police officer to ascertain the bodily features of a suspect under certain circumstances. Discuss these options in your own words and include the purpose of ascertaining the bodily features of a suspect. (8) 2.2 It is important to decide on a suitable search method to use at a crime scene such as the one in case study 2. Discuss the factors to determine which methods will be most suitable for the crime scene in this case study. (10) 2.3 The investigation team is responsible for all the activities dealing with the two crime scenes in the case studies above. Mention and discuss the activities. (5) [23] 3 OVM2601/102/1/2025 4 QUESTION 3 3.1 It is important to positively identify and detect suspects who committed crimes to ensure a successful investigation and outcome. Discuss how both direct and indirect identification of the alleged perpetrators in the mentioned case studies can be achieved. (8) [8] QUESTION 4 4.1 To present proper evidence in court when testifying, you as a police official need to know the different principles. Discuss these principles in your own words. (4) [4] Total: 53