FOR2605
Assignment 1
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025
DUE 31 March 2025
, ACTIVITIES
Question 1 [10] 1.1. It is important that witnesses who are found on a scene be handled and
managed in the correct, professional manner so as not to contaminate evidence or the
scene. Mention ten important aspects that an investigator should consider when dealing with
witnesses on a scene. Question 2 [10] The labelling of insects that were collected on a scene
where a body was found is very important for maintaining the continuity of possession.
Discuss how the specimens that were preserved after collection should be marked and
labelled and what details should be included in the covering letter. Present your discussion
under the following headings: 2.1. Labelling 2.2. Information on the labels 2.3. Covering
letter. Question 3 [10] 3.1. Discuss common mistakes that investigators make when they
investigate scenes of incidents. Question 4 [10] 4.1. Explain in your own words what is meant
by the concept “contamination of evidence” and provide a practical example of how
evidence can be contaminated. [5] 4.2. At a post-blast site, it is of paramount importance
that the scene is searched for evidence. Describe what evidence you will collect if you are
asked to participate in the collection of evidence. [5] Question 5 [10] Making complete and
accurate investigation notes is one of the most important responsibilities of an investigator
who attends a scene. Read the information regarding note-taking in chapter 2 of the
textbook. Do not copy the information directly from the textbook when answering this
question. Discuss note-taking by organising your discussion under the following headings:
5.1. Reasons why notes should be taken at a scene. 5.2. Essential information that should
appear in notes taken at a scene. 5.3. Methods of documenting a scene. for2601 for2602
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Assignment 1
(COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025
DUE 31 March 2025
, ACTIVITIES
Question 1 [10] 1.1. It is important that witnesses who are found on a scene be handled and
managed in the correct, professional manner so as not to contaminate evidence or the
scene. Mention ten important aspects that an investigator should consider when dealing with
witnesses on a scene. Question 2 [10] The labelling of insects that were collected on a scene
where a body was found is very important for maintaining the continuity of possession.
Discuss how the specimens that were preserved after collection should be marked and
labelled and what details should be included in the covering letter. Present your discussion
under the following headings: 2.1. Labelling 2.2. Information on the labels 2.3. Covering
letter. Question 3 [10] 3.1. Discuss common mistakes that investigators make when they
investigate scenes of incidents. Question 4 [10] 4.1. Explain in your own words what is meant
by the concept “contamination of evidence” and provide a practical example of how
evidence can be contaminated. [5] 4.2. At a post-blast site, it is of paramount importance
that the scene is searched for evidence. Describe what evidence you will collect if you are
asked to participate in the collection of evidence. [5] Question 5 [10] Making complete and
accurate investigation notes is one of the most important responsibilities of an investigator
who attends a scene. Read the information regarding note-taking in chapter 2 of the
textbook. Do not copy the information directly from the textbook when answering this
question. Discuss note-taking by organising your discussion under the following headings:
5.1. Reasons why notes should be taken at a scene. 5.2. Essential information that should
appear in notes taken at a scene. 5.3. Methods of documenting a scene. for2601 for2602
for2603 for2604 for2606
