OVM2601
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, OVM2601 assignment 2
QUESTION 1
Scenario:
If a suspect(s) is/are unknown, it is a challenge for an investigator to trace him/her/them.
1.1 Name and discuss the factors that can assist an investigator to trace a
suspect(s). (22)
1. Witness Statements:
Witnesses can provide descriptions of the suspect, their clothing, vehicle,
language, or behavior, which can help narrow down suspects.
2. Modus Operandi (MO):
Suspects often repeat the same method or pattern in committing crimes.
Recognizing a pattern can link the crime to a known offender.
3. Physical Evidence:
Fingerprints, DNA, footprints, and hair can be analyzed to identify or trace the
suspect using forensic databases.
4. Surveillance Footage:
CCTV or private security footage can capture the suspect’s image, movements,
or vehicle used during the crime.
5. Informers and Intelligence:
Using community informants or undercover agents can reveal the identity or
whereabouts of unknown suspects.
6. Technology (Cellphone and Internet Tracking):
Tracking calls, text messages, and social media activity can provide clues to the
suspect’s identity and location.
7. Crime Scene Analysis:
Examining the scene for entry/exit points, objects touched, or items left behind
can help build a profile of the suspect.
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, OVM2601 assignment 2
QUESTION 1
Scenario:
If a suspect(s) is/are unknown, it is a challenge for an investigator to trace him/her/them.
1.1 Name and discuss the factors that can assist an investigator to trace a
suspect(s). (22)
1. Witness Statements:
Witnesses can provide descriptions of the suspect, their clothing, vehicle,
language, or behavior, which can help narrow down suspects.
2. Modus Operandi (MO):
Suspects often repeat the same method or pattern in committing crimes.
Recognizing a pattern can link the crime to a known offender.
3. Physical Evidence:
Fingerprints, DNA, footprints, and hair can be analyzed to identify or trace the
suspect using forensic databases.
4. Surveillance Footage:
CCTV or private security footage can capture the suspect’s image, movements,
or vehicle used during the crime.
5. Informers and Intelligence:
Using community informants or undercover agents can reveal the identity or
whereabouts of unknown suspects.
6. Technology (Cellphone and Internet Tracking):
Tracking calls, text messages, and social media activity can provide clues to the
suspect’s identity and location.
7. Crime Scene Analysis:
Examining the scene for entry/exit points, objects touched, or items left behind
can help build a profile of the suspect.
