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How are homicides the same/similar as break and enters?
They require the same skill set. It is really just a B&E with violence and is a more
serious offence.
What crime describes the following: Begins as a sprint and becomes a marathon.
Homicide
T/F: Homicides are high status in the policing world and being assigned to the
homicide unit is prestigious and a sign of trust, experience, and ability. It is the
pinnacle of a LEO's career
True
T/F: Many homicides are solved in less than 30 days
True
Why do agencies have such high expectations of investigators with homicides?
There is high interest from the public, media, and other agencies (best foot forward)
which induces pressure upon the investigators themselves
Describe the basics of the Colonel Williams case.
From July 2009 until his arrest in February 2010, Williams commanded CFB Trenton,
Canada's largest military airbase and was a former Colonel in Canadian Air Force. He
,committed 2 murders, 2 SAs, and ~85 B&Es which all occurred separately from each
other and in different places. Prior to his arrest, he had no previous criminal record
Describe the basics of the Bruce McArthur case. What were the main issues?
Between 2010 and 2017, 8 men from the gay village area in Toronto went missing and
were found murdered. In January 2018, Bruce was arrested for the murders. There
were issues with handling the missing persons reports and ultimately led to the
formation of dedicated missing persons unit
Describe the Tess Richey case basics
Tess Richey went missing after a night out in Toronto (Nov/2017). When the TPS opted
to search an area where she previously lived as opposed to where she was last seen,
her mother travelled from North Bay to search for her. She found her daughter at a
property just doors away from where she went missing with compression wounds on her
neck. The TPS initially claimed the death was accidental but later said it was in fact
homicide.
Describe the basics of the Robert Pickton case.
Pickton confessed to killing 49 women at his farm between 1983 and 2002. The trial had
200k exhibits with the investigation+trial costing over 100 million. He had been charged
with attempted murder in 1997 but his charge was stayed.
What are the skills and techniques used in homicide investigations?
- Photography and video
- Notes
- Autopsy
- Exhibits
,- Sketches & Drawings
- Specialized skills
- Processing
- Lab submissions
- Disclosures
- Court
Most homicides are readily apparent. Those that aren't are considered to be
what?
They are considered suspicious in nature and follow procedure until proven/disproven at
autopsy
FITB: Homicide investigations in Ontario are required to follow ____ system.
MCM
What does MCM stand for?
Major Case Management
What is the MCM system?
A case management methodology emphasizing accountability and a multi-disciplinary
approach to investigations of a major case criteria offences
What are the key components that comprise the Ontario MCM?
It comprises a centralized coordinating body; investigative standards covering all areas;
standardized training; and common case management technology for use by all Ontario
police services during the investigation of criteria offences
FITB: The MCM system will also facilitate the ____ of all law enforcement
agencies involved in ______________ _______
, facilitate the coordination.... involved in multi-jurisdictional cases
How does the MCM help police solve major cases?
- Providing an efficient way to keep track of, sort and analyze huge amounts of
information about a crime
- Streamlining investigations
- Making it possible for police to see connections between cases so they can reduce the
risk that serial offenders will avoid being caught
- Preventing crime and reducing the number of potential victims by catching offenders
sooner.
What was the catalyst for the formation of the MCM?
Issues within the Paul Bernardo case that prompted the Campbell Inquiry of 1996,
indicating a need for a common automated case management software
What were the issues identified by the Campbell Inquiry?
Lack of co-operation, lack of communication, and need for common automated case
management software
What was the point of the Green Ribbon Task Force?
It was made in honour of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy to find their killers. It
involved police services from Halton, Niagara, and Toronto
What is the main reason most believe the video tapes were missed in the
Bernardo case and what was recommended to ensure it doesn't happen again?
They believed that the searcher's mindset had been restricted by the limits of their
expertise and experience, so they recommended that officers who conduct these major
searches should be selected based on a specific skillset and experience. They also
COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 100% GUARANTEED
PASS
How are homicides the same/similar as break and enters?
They require the same skill set. It is really just a B&E with violence and is a more
serious offence.
What crime describes the following: Begins as a sprint and becomes a marathon.
Homicide
T/F: Homicides are high status in the policing world and being assigned to the
homicide unit is prestigious and a sign of trust, experience, and ability. It is the
pinnacle of a LEO's career
True
T/F: Many homicides are solved in less than 30 days
True
Why do agencies have such high expectations of investigators with homicides?
There is high interest from the public, media, and other agencies (best foot forward)
which induces pressure upon the investigators themselves
Describe the basics of the Colonel Williams case.
From July 2009 until his arrest in February 2010, Williams commanded CFB Trenton,
Canada's largest military airbase and was a former Colonel in Canadian Air Force. He
,committed 2 murders, 2 SAs, and ~85 B&Es which all occurred separately from each
other and in different places. Prior to his arrest, he had no previous criminal record
Describe the basics of the Bruce McArthur case. What were the main issues?
Between 2010 and 2017, 8 men from the gay village area in Toronto went missing and
were found murdered. In January 2018, Bruce was arrested for the murders. There
were issues with handling the missing persons reports and ultimately led to the
formation of dedicated missing persons unit
Describe the Tess Richey case basics
Tess Richey went missing after a night out in Toronto (Nov/2017). When the TPS opted
to search an area where she previously lived as opposed to where she was last seen,
her mother travelled from North Bay to search for her. She found her daughter at a
property just doors away from where she went missing with compression wounds on her
neck. The TPS initially claimed the death was accidental but later said it was in fact
homicide.
Describe the basics of the Robert Pickton case.
Pickton confessed to killing 49 women at his farm between 1983 and 2002. The trial had
200k exhibits with the investigation+trial costing over 100 million. He had been charged
with attempted murder in 1997 but his charge was stayed.
What are the skills and techniques used in homicide investigations?
- Photography and video
- Notes
- Autopsy
- Exhibits
,- Sketches & Drawings
- Specialized skills
- Processing
- Lab submissions
- Disclosures
- Court
Most homicides are readily apparent. Those that aren't are considered to be
what?
They are considered suspicious in nature and follow procedure until proven/disproven at
autopsy
FITB: Homicide investigations in Ontario are required to follow ____ system.
MCM
What does MCM stand for?
Major Case Management
What is the MCM system?
A case management methodology emphasizing accountability and a multi-disciplinary
approach to investigations of a major case criteria offences
What are the key components that comprise the Ontario MCM?
It comprises a centralized coordinating body; investigative standards covering all areas;
standardized training; and common case management technology for use by all Ontario
police services during the investigation of criteria offences
FITB: The MCM system will also facilitate the ____ of all law enforcement
agencies involved in ______________ _______
, facilitate the coordination.... involved in multi-jurisdictional cases
How does the MCM help police solve major cases?
- Providing an efficient way to keep track of, sort and analyze huge amounts of
information about a crime
- Streamlining investigations
- Making it possible for police to see connections between cases so they can reduce the
risk that serial offenders will avoid being caught
- Preventing crime and reducing the number of potential victims by catching offenders
sooner.
What was the catalyst for the formation of the MCM?
Issues within the Paul Bernardo case that prompted the Campbell Inquiry of 1996,
indicating a need for a common automated case management software
What were the issues identified by the Campbell Inquiry?
Lack of co-operation, lack of communication, and need for common automated case
management software
What was the point of the Green Ribbon Task Force?
It was made in honour of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy to find their killers. It
involved police services from Halton, Niagara, and Toronto
What is the main reason most believe the video tapes were missed in the
Bernardo case and what was recommended to ensure it doesn't happen again?
They believed that the searcher's mindset had been restricted by the limits of their
expertise and experience, so they recommended that officers who conduct these major
searches should be selected based on a specific skillset and experience. They also
