67 Part 2 • The procedures to obtain the best forensic evidence possible; and • National legislation authorizing the police to enter and search premises and to seize items. Values and Attitudes: • Ability to act to protect the human rights of witnesses; • Capacity to secure safely a crime scene; • Capacity to examine and gather evidence following the spirit of the law; • Proportional and legal use of search powers; • Commitment to use best practice in accordance with human rights standards when gathering evidence. Skills: • Ability to objectively assess the individuals involved and the circumstances with particular continuous consideration to: →→Right to life; →→Prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; →→Respect to private and family life; →→Prohibition of discrimination; →→Right to a fair trial; →→Right to the enjoyment of just and favourable conditions of work; →→Freedom of movement; and →→Property rights. • Ability to analyse and determine the security and other needs of any witness; • Ability to communicate in an open and respectful manner with all witnesses, free of discrimination; • Proficiency in the PEACE interview model; and • Ability to analyse the situation and balance potential clashes between needs, means and human rights in the securing and examination of crime scenes and evidence gathering. Assessment methods: • Written test on knowledge; • Fishbowl exercises to test attitudes and skills; • Review of performance and progress throughout the course; and • Aggressive attitude and negative remarks about working in compliance with human rights to weigh strongly in the final pass-or-fail outcome. Follow-up of expected learning outcomes during performance review sessions with superior and supervisors.

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