Reporting and Investigating Crime (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What key feature makes Crime Stoppers particularly valuable for encouraging public participation?
What key feature makes Crime Stoppers particularly valuable for encouraging public participation?
It allows people to remain anonymous
What percentage of sexual assaults in Australia are estimated to go unreported to police?
What percentage of sexual assaults in Australia are estimated to go unreported to police?
Up to 85%
Which barrier commonly prevents people from reporting crimes they have witnessed or experienced?
Which barrier commonly prevents people from reporting crimes they have witnessed or experienced?
Fear of retaliation from the offender
What is the first factor police consider when deciding whether to investigate a reported crime?
What is the first factor police consider when deciding whether to investigate a reported crime?
Severity of the offence
What does the term 'in situ' mean when documenting evidence at a crime scene?
What does the term 'in situ' mean when documenting evidence at a crime scene?
In the place where evidence was found
What can police do if a person refuses consent to provide a DNA sample?
What can police do if a person refuses consent to provide a DNA sample?
Apply to a magistrate for an order
What caused the 2009 wrongful conviction for break and enter in the DNA testing errors case?
What caused the 2009 wrongful conviction for break and enter in the DNA testing errors case?
Samples incorrectly placed in test series
On what grounds can NSW police search a person without a warrant in a public place?
On what grounds can NSW police search a person without a warrant in a public place?
Reasonable belief they carry stolen items
What did the Court of Appeal decide in Darby v DPP [2004] regarding the sniffer dog search?
What did the Court of Appeal decide in Darby v DPP [2004] regarding the sniffer dog search?
Two of three justices found it wasn't a search
What must a search warrant state when police apply to search premises?
What must a search warrant state when police apply to search premises?
Reason for search and articles sought