UNIT DESCRIPTIONS INTRODUCTION Police officers will, on many occasions in their service, either be required to describe a person or obtain a description Think about the topic Discuss the following questions What is a description? Why we use descriptions in police work? What should you pay particular attention to when compiling a description of a person? When compiling a description of property what details should you pay particular attention to? Are there any special skills required for police officers in producing a reliable and accurate description of things which they have seen? Activity Think about the members of your class Try to describe one of them so accurately that all the others in the class would identify that person from your description The following checklist may be of help to you- but obviously you not mention his/her name yet! a) b) c) d) e) Full name, including any alias/ nickname age: he/she is 20 years old; he is 20 years of age; he is aged 20; he is a 20 year old youth; he is in his twenties/ early 20s/ late 20s; he is about/ approximately 20 age group: school age / young/ middle aged/ old age range: under…/ over… Appearance Height: tall/ short/ medium height/ average height Build: fat/ heavy/ medium/ slim/ thin/ slightly built/ well built Colour (ethnic origin): Caucasian or white European/ dark European/ Asian/ AfroCaribbean /Latin-American Complexion: fresh/ ruddy/ pale/ pimply/ uses cosmetics Hair: length/type- short/ long/ curly/ wavy/ bald/ colour- dark/brown/blond/grey/dyed He has got dark hair/ he is dark haired Hair on face (facial hair): beard/ moustache/ dark chin/stubble Eyes – colour of the eyes: He has got blue eyes/ he is blue eyed Distinctive (distinguishing) marks: birth marks/ moles/ warts/ scars/ tattoos/ deformity other identifying marks Characteristics and habits: drinking/ smoking/ known associates Dress (clothing): smart/ casual/ sporting/ scruffy/ vagrant Items of clothing Try to build up a complete description of yourself Activity Grammar: Order of adjectives She has got curly blond long hair He is wearing a long black leather jacket He is a middle aged short man He is driving a black small car What’s wrong with these sentences? This is generally the correct order of adjectives: Size Style/pattern Colour/material (Noun) Put the adjectives in order in these phrases: a) b) c) d) e) f) grey brown grey short cotton blue short large woolen silk striped dark straight round long floral blouse four-door hair eyes sweater dress short-sleeved saloon Activity Translate the following text into English: Martorul incidentului a declarat ofiţerului anchetator că l-a văzut pe cel care a tras două focuri de armă asupra victimei El a descris suspectul după cum urmează: “ Suspectul era un bărbat alb, de talie mijlocie, ỵn vârstă de aproximativ 30 de ani Avea părul negru tuns scurt şi mustaţă Purta un tricou de culoare deschisă şi pantaloni negri După atac s-a urcat ỵntr-o maşină albă, model japonez, cred, şi a părăsit locul faptei ỵn viteză Asta-i tot ce ỵmi amintesc.” Activity Reading OPERATION GRANGER Detectives investigating a series of serious indecent assaults in Havant and Hayling Island know that at least two were carried out by the same man And the methods used in the other incidents- between December 1999 and July 2000- suggest that he could also have been responsible for at least three others A major inquiry team has been set up to investigate the assaults, and DNA evidence has shown there is a positive link between two of the attacks – on a 51-year- old woman between Havant and Emsworth and on a 13- year- old girl in a Hayling Island church yard Detectives are especially keen to find the perpetrator before he strikes again because his attacks are becoming progressively more violent and showing signs of more planning In the most recent attack – on Friday, July 7, 2000, at 7.50pm – a 15- year- old girl was cycling home north along the disused Hayling Billy railway line, now a public footpath As she reached West Lane she heard someone on the path behind her Thinking it was a jogger or walker she made way for them to pass, but instead she was grabbed from behind by a man The attacker threatened to kill her if she struggled and tried to drag her into the bushes at the side of the footpath But the girl managed to fight her way free and screamed for help, frightening the man off The terrified girl was then able to cycle to a petrol station and phoned the police She has been able to describe the man who attacked her as follows: • White • Clean shaven • 5ft 7ins tall • Short grey to fair hair • Physically weak • Wearing a black woollen hat • Long sleeved dark coloured top and jogging bottoms • Gloves She has also helped detectives piece together a CD-fit image of the attacker This attack bears all the hallmarks of at least four other incidents since December 1999 – and another reported prowler incident could also have been the work of this man Based on the victims’ statements, the composite description of the man responsible for their ordeals is that he is: • Aged 35 to 55 years • 5ft in to 5ft 8in tall • Slim to slight build • Described by all the victims as physically weak • Reasonably deep voice • Smelled very strongly of cigarettes • In four out of the five attacks he wore gloves In the May attack, -the only one in daylight – he wore a dark blue sweatshirt or, possibly a blue jacket with side pockets, and pale blue or possibly white trousers or jeans Police officers want to hear from anyone who recognise the description Exercise Decide which statements are true and which are false Write T if you think the statement is true and F if you think it is false Detectives are investigating a series of indecent exposure cases DNA evidence has shown there is no positive link between two of the attacks A 15-year-old girl was cycling home She was grabbed by the hand The attacker dragged her into the bushes at the side of the footpath The victim drove off to a petrol station and phoned the medical services The girl described the man as being black, short but strong, wearing light coloured clothes 8 The suspect is known as a heavy cigar smoker The same attacker may also be responsible for at least three other attacks 10 Police launched a nationwide hunt for the man who carried out the assaults Follow - up discussion Work in groups or with a partner and discuss the following issues: Motive for the attack Known description Expected description Follow-up investigation Chances of the attacker being caught Punishment for such offences under the criminal code Activity a) Vocabulary – specialist terminology related to suspects’ description Find the right equivalent in Romanian To describe a person To give a description To compile a description To produce a reliable and accurate description To draw a sketch To build a description/picture Personal description/word picture/spoken picture /sketch portrait Face image Computer description (CD) fit/identity kit/photo-fit system Computer –generated image (E-Fit) Mugshots/ mugbook Features (the face or countenance) Description of suspect/offender To fit/ match the description To locate suspects Suspects wanted for Suspects considered to be armed and dangerous Suspect described as follows Last seen wearing Exercise Choose the right word from the list above to complete the text : INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM To all Station Commanders The Serious Crimes Squad is requesting the assistance of your office in four suspects _ for the shooting of a Turkish businessman at the Palace Hotel in Bucharest The members of our Squad are in the process of _ the pictures of the alleged shooters based on descriptions _ by witnesses Using _ from police criminal records we’ve found no one _6 _ the offenders’ _ Photocopy pictures of the suspects will be made available to you as soon as possible Should your officers locate any of the suspects, report location immeadiately Do not attempt to apprehend Suspects are to be considered _8 and _9 _ Thank you for your assistance in this matter and if you have any further questions please not hesitate to contact our investigating officers Exercise Use a verb from the left and a noun phrase from the right, make phrases describing police activities You can use the verbs with more than one phrase Make up sentences of your own Investigate Conduct Collect Take (to) Attend Give Arrange Search (for) Check Interview Describe evidence identification parade crime scene examination investigation police files suspects witnesses crimes prints emergency call information Exercise Put in the correct prepositions: POLICE BUILD PICTURE _1 ALLEGED TERRORIST WHOSE CHOICE _2 CAR WAS BASED _3 SIZE _4 BOOT A saleswoman who sold the car used 5_ the Ealing bombing _6_ a suspected member _7 the Real IRA cell behind the attack said the man had chosen the vehicle _8 the biggest boot Speaking yesterday as police issued an e-fit _9 the man believed to have bought the car, the woman said the man had paid _10 cash and it had taken only 20 minutes _11 him first seeing the car untill he drove away _12 it The five-door grey Saab turbo was bought 13 the car lot _14 Ilford, Esseex, _15 July 19, two weeks before the explosion 16 Ealing, west London, last week which injured 11 people The e-fit shows a white man _17 his mid-30s, 5ft 10in _18 5ft 11in tall and _19 slim build He has straight blond hair and a pitted face which suggests he suffered _20 _ acne 21 some time The man has a slightly dimpled chin and speaks _22 a soft Irish accent After buying the car he asked directions _23 the A46, known _24 Londoners as the north circular road, suggesting he was not local Re-read the text and translate it into Romanian Use all information in the text to fill in the “Police Report” at the end of this unit Activity PARTS OF THE HUMAN BODY AND INJURIES Injuries - vocabulary To receive/sustain injuries Minor/ serious/ injuries Slightly injured Severely injured Killed Deaths – fatalities Casualities Wounding – to wound Stab – to stab Concussion – to concuss Bruise – bruising Shotgun wound Exercise Translate the following sentences into Romanian: Two police officers received serious injuries while attemting to quell a disturbance outside a town centre discotheque 1) The post mortem examination revealed that death had been caused by a single shotgun wound to the head 2) The victim of the assault complained that he had two broken ribs and bruising to his head and back 3) The murderer stabbed his victim in the heart with a kitchen knife 4) No casualities were reported in last week’s accident but the driver was treated for severe concussion 5) The gunman shot his victim once in the chest Activity LISTENING MISSING FATHER AND SON Before listening Discuss the following questions with a partner: Why people go missing? What you if you are concerned about a missing person? Are there any specific requirements in reporting a missing person to the police? Is there a national service or helpline one can apply to when there is a longterm absence or where there is cause for concern? What problems are associated with finding persons who go missing? Give your own opinions (speculate) as to what may happen to a missing person In such cases, it is common to speculate about where a person may be now or what may have happened to her So we can speculate about the present using May/might +infinitive May/might be +….ing ( may be holding; might be keeping her prisoner; might be working) Or about the past using May/might have + past participle May/might have been + past participle (PASSIVE) Examples She/he may be with her/his relatives in countryside.(PRESENT) Someone may have abducted her/him (PAST) and may be keeping her/him hostage During listening Make notes while listening to the tape Write down all important details After listening You have just listened to a police report Use the notes you have made to answer the following questions How old is the missing son? Since when have the pair been missing? What is the prime concern of the police? How tall is Simon ( the father)? What distinctive mark does he have? Where? What was the baby wearing when last seen? What vehicle (s) could the pair be travelling in? Where have the police displayed posters featuring photographs of the pair? What is Simon keen on? 10 What the police urge the father to do? Activity Translate the following text into English: POLIŢIST UCIS CU MITRALIERA LA TIMIŞOARA Un poliţist a fost ucis cu focuri de mitralieră, iar un altul a fost izbit cu maşina ỵn timp ce urmăreau un autoturism furat Este pentru prima oară când hoţii recurg la mitralieră ỵn confruntarea cu apărătorii legii şi ordinii Un poliţist din Timişoara a fost ucis cu focuri de mitralieră, ỵn zori zilei de duminică, martie 2001, ỵn timp ce urmăreau o maşină furată Un alt poliţist implicat ỵn urmărire a fost izbit cu maşina Poliţia din Timişoara a primit, sâmbătă noaptea, o sesizare privind furtul unui autoturism Mercedes de pe o stradă din oraş Maşina a fost dată ỵn urmărire locală şi a fost identificată, la puţin timp, de o patrulă mobilă de poliţie, care i-a făcut semn şoferului să oprească Persoana aflată la volan a redus iniţial viteza, după care l-a lovit ỵn plin pe unul din subofiţerii de poliţie, Ioan Mateescu, aruncându-l la doi metri distanţă, pe carosabil Celălalt membru al echipajului de poliţie, plutonier major Saşa Disici, a urcat în maşina personală şi a plecat în urmărirea autoturismului furat Disici a luat legătura telefonic cu poliţistul lovit, pe care l-a anunţat că ỵn maşina urmărită se aflau trei persoane care au deschis focul asupra sa, cu o mitralieră „ Trag cu o mitralieră Mă ciuruiesc!”- acestea au fost ultimele cuvinte ale poliţistului Mateescu a plecat cu un autoturism ỵn căutarea colegului său, pe care l-a găsit pe marginea şoselei, împuşcat mortal în piept şi cu pistolul din dotare în mâna stângă Poliţiştii timişoreni au realizat portretul robot al uneia din persoanele implicate ỵn uciderea unui poliţist ỵn timpul exercitării atribuţiilor legale Poliţiştii susţin că unul dintre agresori este brunet, cu părul lung, are faţa ovală, nasul lung, ochi mari, negri, şi fruntea ỵngustă Ei afirmă că agresorul are ỵn jur de 30 de ani, aproximativ 1,80m ỵnălţime şi era îmbrăcat cu o geacă maro din piele ( „ Monitorul”, martie, 2001) Activity Try to describe the two persons photographed here What are the most important distinguishing features for each? Activity 10 Identify and correct the mistakes in each sentence He is long brown hair She has a freshly complexion He is average high She has dark brown dye hair He is blue eyes He is a tattoo on his right forearm The suspect was casual dressed He is known to associate with drug addictions The suspect uses heavy make-ups 10 He is a white european Border police and other law enforcement officers have special training to enable them to spot imposters! Can you identify from the two photographs if it is the same man? POLICE REPORT Person reporting: Address: Complainant: Address: Incident as Reported Reported To: 2.Where Committed House No 3.When committed At/ Between and If M/Vehicle Used Show Reg No (or Part) Age Time& Date Name of premises Street District or Town Time Day Date Month (24hrs) Sex Year No.of witnesses Description of Suspect/Offender Dress Marks Smart Tattoos Casual Scar Sporting Deformity Enter Appropriate Code in Box Below Heigh Build Ethnic t origin under fat White 1.60m European 1.602 heavy Dark 1.75m European over medium Asian 1.75m 4 slim Oriental 5 thin Arabian 6 6 7 7 8 8 un9 un9 unknown known known Offender/Suspect Name&Address Hair colour balck local brown north ginger south blonde white grey bald dyed unknown Reported Sex C.R.O.No Scruffy Other identifying marks Accent Scots Welsh Irish foreign unknown Suspected DOB Vagrant Age group school age young Age Range under 12yrs 12-13yrs middle age old 14-16yrs 17-20yrs 21-29yrs 30-39yrs 40-49yrs 50-59yrs 60yrs& over Wanted Complainant requests no publicity (Tick) Officer in Case ……………………… Officers Attending Scene (Officers Time and Date of Arrival ) Section Officer Reporting Officer Plain Clothes C.I.D Crime &Vandalism Squad Crime Prevention Other Supervising Officer Others Witnesses: (Name, address- nature of evidence) Report of Investigating Officer: I have made enquiries as follows: SCENE Searched Fingerprint examination result awaited Occupants interviewed Visitors Relations Employees Tradesmen Others VICINITY OF SCENE Local residents Tradesmen Passers by Suspected persons Suspected vehicles Unusual telephone calls SEARCH OF AREA FOR Route taken by offender Abandoned property Instrument Abandoned vehicles ENQUIRIES TO TRACE SUSPECTS Places of entertainment Hospitals/surgeries Licensed premises Places of refreshment Hotels/hostels Gipsy encampments Observations to be kept Photographs shown Informants Periodic visits Photo-fit shown Liaison C.R.O Crime Int P.N.C Date Officer Rank & No  ... The members of our Squad are in the process of _ the pictures of the alleged shooters based on descriptions _ by witnesses Using _ from police criminal records we’ve found no one _6 _