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STATES OF JERSEY POLICE
• The human blood search dog was deployed in a detailed close supervision search role
within crime scenes to locate human blood deposits that may be explained at a later
date as being accidental or suspicious.
The system of deployment was recorded in the Standard Operating Procedures and policy
documents. The policies and procedures were applied consistently throughout the search to
conclusion.
The following search scenarios were considered and adopted where deemed appropriate.
Feature based searching. (Deposition)
Although feature based search is adopted in most cases of homicide in this particular case
there are no obvious features that are evident in the present day that were evident at the
operational material time. However, present day features such as trees and obvious ground
disturbance would be included within the scenario based search strategy.
Offender profile based search. (Deposition)
There are no known offenders in this case in relation to homicide. However the abuse of
child/juvenile' residents was reportedly committed by staff and residents.
Offender profile based search (Evidential- abuse) 1
Although there are a number of suspected offenders in the case all policed searches would be
included within scenario based searches.
Speculative search.
Speculative searching was not included. All searches conducted were subject to discussion
and policy decision in relation to scenario, based upon anecdotal witness evidence.
Scenario Based Searching
Prior to any searches being undertaken scenarios to be considered included:
the search for the sub surface, non dismembered, skeletal remains of children within the
building and grounds of Haut de la Garenne.
Intelligence of a child having been chased through the building and leaping through a
window.
Intelligence of forced illegal abortion.
Intelligence of Still borne child
The search for and recovery of any evidence that would directly corroborate witness .
testimony of abuse, or support witness testimony of abuse, or any suggestive intelligence of
same.
Witness accounts of systematic abuse, both violent and sexual, include anecdotal evidence of
events in the cellar areas hidden from view under the ground floor of the building.
The search for and recovery of any evidence that would directly corroborate witness
testimony of abuse, support witness testimony of abuse, or any suggestive intelligence of
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