Which statement best describes a non-role of FLOs?

• A. Providing link between police and family during investigation
• B. Collating information gained from the family to further the investigation
• C. Appointed for fatal RTCs and other fatal vehicle related incidents
• D. Providing technical support to the incident scene

Answer: (D)

Family Liaison Officers focus on supporting families and ensuring clear, sensitive communication between the police and relatives during an investigation. They act as a single point of contact, relay factual updates, and gather information from the family that can help the inquiry. They are appointed for fatal road traffic crashes and other fatal vehicle-related incidents to help families cope and stay informed, while coordinating with other agencies as needed. Providing technical support at the incident scene is not within their remit; that role belongs to specialists such as crime scene investigators and technical responders who handle evidence collection, scene measurements, photography, and forensic tasks. So the statement that FLOs do not provide technical support to the incident scene best describes their non-role.