DEFINITION
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Murder is the unlawful and intentional causing of the death of another human being
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1ST RESPONDING OFFICER
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CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR
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LOCAL CRIMINAL RECORD CENTRE / FORENSIC SCIENCE LAB
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Attend crime scene immediately.
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Attend crime scene immediately.
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Do planning with role players and crime scene investigator on how the crime scene will be processed
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Interview reporter and establish what happened.Record reporter / witnesses / suspects details.
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Take over crime scene from first member and receive briefing
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Conduct 1st walk through of crime scene together with crime scene investigator
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Take control of crime scene, secure, cordon off and protect.
DO NOT MOVE BODYDo not touch or move potential evidence.
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Conduct 1st walk through of crime scene together with first member and reporter.Create an emergency access route to be utilized by all authorized persons who enters / leaves the crime scene
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Capture crime scene on video.Compile plan / sketch and key to plan.
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Summon all role players to crime scene, eg. Detective, LCRC, FSL, Forensic Pathologist, etc.
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Establish the motive for the murder
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Search for, identify and collect physical evidence, e.g. Fingerprints, DNA, etc.
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Request additional human resources to assist in securing the scene when necessary.
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Record all observations on crime scene in pocketbook / crime scene log sheets
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Utilize Ballistic experts where necessary
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Trace witnesses and record their details.
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Do planning with role players and crime scene experts on how the crime scene is going to be managed and processed
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Take photographs of crime scene, close-up photographs of wounds, injuries and exhibits.
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Identify suspect and arrest if on crime scene.
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Interview reporter and witnesses and obtain detailed statements
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Establish whether any persons are injured and arrange for medical treatment.
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Establish a Crime Scene Command Center (CCC) outside the inner cordon from where all access to the crime scene will be controlled
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Arrange for victim support.
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Summon LCRC / Forensic Crime Scene Experts for DNA, fingerprints, Ballistics, ID kits etc.
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Contact radio control to broadcast lookout for motor vehicles that could have been used by the suspects. If applicable.
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Conduct enquiries regarding CCTV footage in the vicinity.Conduct further enquiries with car guards and other witnesses.
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Record all observations on crime scene in pocketbook / crime scene log sheet
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Interview witnesses and obtain detailed statements
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Submit statement regarding crime scene and condition of victim.
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Search for physical evidence, e.g. Murder weapon and seize
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Hand over crime scene to first detective on the scene
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Hand in physical evidence and exhibits into the SAPS 13.
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Remain on crime scene and assist the Crime Scene Investigation Team to manage the scene.
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Request assistance from Technical Support Unit (TSU) where cellular phones were robbed / are involved
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Arrange for ID Kits to be compiled if witnesses are able to identify suspects
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Identify suspect and arrest if on crime scene
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Arrange for the removal of the deceased to the Medico Legal Laboratory (mortuary)
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Complete SAPS 180 in detail and hand over to Forensic Officer (mortuary attendant)
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Establish the identity of the deceased
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Inform next of kin of the deceased
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Conduct final walk through of crime scene together with all role players who assisted in managing the crime scene
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Conduct final debriefing session
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Arrange for the clean up of the crime scene
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