2. LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Understand further investigation phase process
• Explain methods and techniques of tracking suspects
• Know how to write a good statement
• Identify different types of statements
• Recognize the structure of a statement
3. INTRODUCTION
• The investigator embarks on the second phase of the investigation process, namely;
the further investigation ( scene is successfully processed and cleared and formally
registering an investigation as a case).
• This phase starts immediately after the scene of incidents has been completely
processed (clues, leads have produced enough info).
• This means that all evidence, information and leads or clues are followed up to the
point where the investigation is finalised.
• For example: Following up and tracing a: Complaint, Victims, Witnesses, Information
and evidence, Suspect – Arrest.
4. TRACING A KNOWN SUSPECT
Using the suspect’s ID no to obtain personal particulars
Using personal particulars to locate the suspect (personal
contacts such as friends, medical scheme record, internet and
social media and Interpol);
Intelligence-led policing;
Using crime photo albums and informers as resources
(identikit and informers);
5. TRACING A KNOWN SUSPECT
P.g 213 – 218
Suspect’s property; and
Surveillance;
Using personal particulars to locate the suspect;
6. STATEMENTS
P.g 224
In criminal research literature a “statement” is defined as a verbal
account of events and evidence that relates to the crime
committed. It is used as the vehicle whereby the investigator
transfer evidence to the courts and other hearings and its purpose
is to record evidence.
7. Characteristics of a good statement
Pg. 225
A good statement is one which is free from any contradiction as these can destroy the
credibility of the deponent. To avoid this; the person taking the statement needs to
prepare for taking and writing down a statement.
These preparations normally entail interviewing the witness or complainant and
making notes of important facts and aspects before starting to formulate the
statement itself.
This helps to create a better picture of what happened and how the statement is
going to be structured. Time and effort should be spent on preparing for taking a
statement.
8. Requirements of a statement
• P.g, 228
Accuracy
Completeness
Objectivity
Comprehensiveness and
Truthfulness.
9. Types of statements
P.g 231 - 234
Unsworn statement (Ordinary / Warning statement);
Sworn statement (statement under oath) / affirmations;
Section 212 and 213 statements and
Dying declarations or deathbed statements.
10. Par. 7.9.8 STRUCTURE OF THE STATEMENT of Pg. 236-239.
• PREAMBLE: An introduction to the statement, containing information that identifies the person who
makes the statement (deponent) and their addresses and telephone number(s), which can be used to
locate the deponent, if necessary.
DURBAN CENTRAL POLICE STATION CAS 03/09/2015
Witness MALULEKE solemnly declares in English:
1.
I am a Tsonga male, identity number 890219 0033 085, Twenty Eight (28) years of age, residing at City Life
number 1314, 12 Smith Street, Durban, home telephone number 031 454 0000, employed as a Lecture at
University of KwaZulu-Natal, 28 Mazisi Kunene Road, Room F187, Berea, 4001, work telephone number
031 433 8792.
11. • BODY (the most important part of the statement, it carries the information that is often needed to
solve a particular crime or incident. Everything done or to be done in the investigation derives from
the content in the body of the statement):
2
At around 07:00 on Thursday, 2015-05-14, upon my arrival at work I noticed that the
security gate and front door to the premises had been forced open, I suspect that a
person breaks into the premises by forcing a lock to gain entry with intention of
committing a crime inside without a consent from the owners. An Electric Resistance
Welded (ERW) steel pipe, 4 inch in size, about 10.2 MM OD was lying on the floor in
the reception area, while the two Dell 14 7000 laptop computers, both black in colour
with 360 GB HDD capacity, 2 GB Ram, Intel Core of i3 processor, 12.9 display sixe
(inch) windows 8, weigh 2 kg and serial number – X16-96 086 were missing on my
arrival. In addition; drive D of the two missing laptop computers was loaded with work-
related documents of administrative duties, as well as my gospel and R&B music. I shall
definitely be able to identify the-said laptop computers if I can see them again.
12. 3
The Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) video footage is available that shows a suspicious
blue Corolla vehicle with registration number CC 1345 GP with two occupants, both
Africans, of average heights, between 20-40 years of age, the other one was having a big
forehead, light complexion, brown eyes and oval face, wearing an orange overalls, whereas
the other suspect was having dyed hair in gold colour, with a gap on his teeth, with a big
black moustache, with a scar next to his left eye, wearing a brown leather jacket and a black
trouser at the time of the incident, these individuals arrived at the scene on Thursday,
2015-05-14, at around 04:15 and leaving 45 minutes later. I shall definitely be able to
identify the suspects in question if I should see them again.
4
I am an active member of W&H insurance company with policy number
RRT56235377892000 based in Pretoria, telephone number 031 888 6764 for the processing
of the claim to be staged for the damages incurred.
13. • CONCLUSION AND ADMINISTERING THE OATH OR AFFIRMATION (This
information helps to record certain elements that are important to decide whether a prohibited act
was really committed or prescribed act really omitted – this information may be included in the
conclusion of the statement – that the perpetrator did not have the right to perform the act or omit
the prescribed act – that the deponent desires prosecution and that the deponent is willing or not
willing to testify)
5.
I will able to identify the alleged suspects as the CCTV video footage shows.
6.
I did not give any person permission to break and enter the premises to take the properties without my
consent.
7.
I require further police investigation into this matter.
8
I know and understand the contents of this statement.
I have objection to taking the prescribed oath.
I do not consider the oath as binding to my conscience.
14. ........................................................
DEPONENT
I certify that the above statement was taken by me and that the deponent has acknowledged that
she knows and understands the contents of the statement. This statement was affirmed before
me and the deponent signature was placed in my presence at DURBAN on 2015-08-20 at 14:00.
..................................... 1754882 WARRANT OFFICER
S. OLOFINBIYI
COMMISSIONER OF OATHS
DURBAN C POLICE STATION
255 STALWART SIMELANE STREET
MARINE PARADE, DURBAN 4000
WARRANT OFFICER, SAPS
