the criminal investigation process

  • Police powers → investigate, detain/question, arrest, gather/present evidence

  • Reporting crime → by a witness, victim, or info holder (reluctance involved) 

  • Investigating crime: Gathering evidence (assists in making a court charge), Use of tech, search+seize, use of warrants

  • Arrest and charge, summons, warrants

  • Bail or remand → temporary release and temporary custody

  • Detention, interrogation, and rights

Legislation:

Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002 (NSW) = LEPRA ‘02

Crimes (Serious Crime Prevention Orders) Act 2016 (NSW)

Evidence Act 1995 (NSW)

Knife Crime Act 2024 (NSW)

Terrorism (Police Powers) Act 2002 (NSW)

Bail Act 2013 (NSW)