Statement Writing
Taken by a Justice of the Peace (JP)
A Sworn Statement
What is S.A.R.A?
Scanning
Analysis
Response
Assessment
Jonia is arrested and charged for the offence of Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunitions. She is interested in writing her own statement. Based on your knowledge of the New Judges’ Rule, which rule should be used as a guide to proceed with, for Jonia to write her own statement without any prompt?
4b
CR--- is used to record information of the IO and their assigned cases
CR6
On a case file CR2 is called the ----?
Action Sheet
Acronym used as guide on how to collect Statements
H- Hear the story of the witness
U- Until you are sure you have all the facts...
R- Remember to start at the beginning
T- Take the statement in the person's own words...
What is the problem-solving model used in community policing.
S - Scan
A - Analyze
R - Response
A - Assessment
According to the ------ New Judges' Rules, if a person elects to make a statement, he shall be told that it is intended to make written record of what he says.
4a
An Investigator's Worksheet is known as CR___?
CR1
CR 7 is also known as the ____?
Morning Crime Reports
What is the reason for taking a statement?
J - Justify the action taken by the police
U - Uncover all information in possession of the witness
D - Decide what action to be taken by the police
G - Gain all available facts for the proper authority
E - Ensure proper examination of all witness
“Community Police Officers” are placed in each community to break down communication barriers between the police and the residents. These officers usually are asked to intervene in different situations and to assist members with critical decisions.
Identify which one of the 9 P’s is represented above.
Problem solving
According to The New Judges Rules which caution is to be administered when a person say he wants to make a statement against his co-accused and statement police obligation.
5- The police should hand to the co-accused a true copy of the statement, but nothing should be said or done to invite any reply or comment. If the person says that he would like to make a statement in reply or start to say something, he shall be cautioned using 3a.
In relation to the Case Management Policy, state the Crime Report Form that BEST describes the document that is usually signed by a key player in a case.
The Witness Statement Form
A Witness Bio-data Form is also known as ____?
CR 3
What is the correct sequence in recording a five part statement?
1. Introduction - What is the statement about
2. People - Witness, other person(s) involved...
3. Location - Where the incident occurred...
4. Evidence - Details - ADVOKATE, points to prove
5. Legal - Closing, description of exhibits, suspects
2 Pillars that best explains police working extended period in community and building a relationship with community members
Permanent and Partnership
What does Judges' Rule 3a says?
"Do you wish to say anything? You are not obliged to say anything unless you wish to do so but whatever you say will be taken down in writing and may be given in evidence".
Mr. John stated that two men emerged from nearby bushes, each armed with machetes and knives in both hands, one of the men demanded Mr. John’s money, a watch, and a phone. Fearing for his life, Mr Emmanuel handed over all he had: cash totalling JMD 80,000, a gold watch valued at JMD 60,000, and an iPhone valued at JMD 50,000.
The complainant further stated that he could identify the men. During the same tour of duty, your investigations led to the arrest and charge of Mark Bright, a 19-year-old unemployed male of Mattress Lane, Kingston 18, who was also found in possession of the stolen items.
Where should the case file be submitted and what is the time for submission in relation to the court date?
Divisional Case Registry and at least 48 hours before the court date
Carl was arrested on reasonably suspicion of robbery and a question and answer session was conducted.
Which CR form was used to record this information
CR8 - Question and Answer Suspect Form
Guide to identification when recording a statement?
A.D.V.O.K.A.T.E
A - Amount of time under observation
D - Distance in relation to where the incident occurred
V - Visibility
O - Obstruction
K - Know/unknown suspects
A - Any reason to remember
T - Time lapse
E - Error material discrepancy
Outline and explain the "Big Six" stakeholders
1. Police - All personnel, Constable to Chief officer and include civilian staff.
2. Public - All members of the public
3. Elected Officials- Local Mayors, District Mangers, Councilors, etc.
4. Business Community - include all range of businesses, industry, commerce from major corporation to the corner shop.
5. Statutory/ Voluntary Agencies- All public servants, NGOs
6. Media - Television, Radion, all print media
.”I make this statement of my own free will. I have been told that I need not say anything unless I wish to do so, and that whatever I say may be given in evidence.” According to Judges ‘Rule_____ this is the administrative rule to be administered when a person making a statement is going to write it himself.
Judges’ Rule 4(c)
Mr. John stated that two men emerged from nearby bushes, each armed with machetes and knives in both hands, one of the men demanded Mr. John’s money, a watch, and a phone. Fearing for his life, Mr Emmanuel handed over all he had: cash totalling JMD 80,000, a gold watch valued at JMD 60,000, and an iPhone valued at JMD 50,000.
The complainant further stated that he could identify the men. During the same tour of duty, your investigations led to the arrest and charge of Mark Bright, a 19-year-old unemployed male of Mattress Lane, Kingston 18, who was also found in possession of the stolen items.
State the offence committed and which CR should be used to record the exhibits?
Robbery with aggravation
CR 5 Exhibit Chain of Custody Schedule and CR4 The Stolen Property Form
Whilst Carl was being interviewed for the alleged robbery, he confession that he murdered Kevin in March of 2025.
State the CR Form that should used to capture this information and the action that should be taken by the police.
CR11- Confession Statement Form
1. All confessions should be investigated to determine their truthfulness
2. If the investigation reveals that a confession is truthful, the interviewer shall generate a case file and comply with this Policy and SOP.