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Question 1

OBJECTIVES
 Stabilize scene
 Ensure safety of personnel
 Treat the injured
 Protect crime scene
 Secure and protect evidence
 Protect the deceased from public view
 Transfer scene to law enforcement and assist if necessary
SCENE SAFETY
Pre-arrival
If dispatch information indicates the possibility of violent or criminal activity at the scene, confirm law enforcement is en-route/on-scene.
Size-Up
___ ____ is a major factor in preserving and protecting crime scenes; it must be maintained to assure the safety of everyone involved.
Personnel must be aware that incidents secondary to the commission of a crime are a possibility.
In situations that appear routine, but on arrival activities or statements suggest the possibility of a crime having been committed, the ___ ___ shall request law enforcement to respond.
Arrival On-Scene
Before entering the scene, determine if the scene is secure:
Secure – Continue into the scene and place unit in a position that allows for ready access to equipment and for a rapid departure if necessary.
Not Secure – Do not enter area. Move to a safe ___ location until scene is secure. Advise incoming units of the staging location.

Answer 1

SITUATIONAL AWARENESS

STAGING

Question 2

Entry
Keep crew intact as a team.
If after arrival the scene deteriorates and is no longer secure, all JFRD personnel shall ___ from the scene upon orders from the ___ ___. Personnel should attempt to bring the patient out with them if this can be done safely. Under no circumstances will JFRD personnel be left behind.
Should JFRD personnel become exposed to a potentially life-threatening situation (___ ___), the request for law enforcement must be as specific as possible. If possible, describe the nature of the attack and any ___ ___. Law enforcement will respond at the ___ ___.

Answer 2

WITHDRAW
COMPANY OFFICER
SIGNAL 34
SUSPECT DISCRIPTION
HIGHEST PRIORITY

Question 3

EVIDENCE PRESERVATION
Crime Scene Protection
To keep from altering or destroying evidence (tire tracks, footprints, etc.):
 JFRD vehicles should be kept on the ____, driveway, or other ___ surface, if possible
 Personnel should maintain a ___ ___ into and away from the scene, using sidewalks or other paved walkways, if possible
The ___ __ ___ shall prevent unnecessary personnel from entering the area. Only the number of personnel needed to safely accomplish the task should be utilized.
Do not touch or pick up anything that is not required for the performance of your duties. If it becomes necessary, the law enforcement ____ ___ ___ must be notified.

Answer 3

PAVEMENT
HARD
DIRECT PATH
OFFICER IN CHARGE
OFFICER IN CHARGE

Question 4

The Company Officer will consult with law enforcement personnel to determine if the scene is to be processed by an ___ ___. If so, contaminated _____ ___ debris, clothing, and any other items, with the exception of _____, shall be left at the scene. The law enforcement agency should have the necessary supplies required to clean and properly dispose of contaminated products.

Answer 4

EVIDENCE TECHNICIAN
BLOODBORNE
NEEDLES

Question 5

Firearms
Firearms and weapons are not to be moved unless they jeopardize personal safety or patient care. If movement of a weapon is necessary, move it to a safe location but do not otherwise “clear” or manipulate the weapon or ammunition.
In all cases, weapons must be safeguarded by law enforcement. The Company Officer will document the law enforcement officer’s ___, ___, and __ ___. This information must be entered into the ____ ___.
Patient Care
If victims require treatment, the following guidelines must be followed to preserve evidence:
1. Clothing – Bullet and stab holes shall not be used as starting points for cutting off clothing. Cut along seams if possible. Turn any clothing or personal property removed over to law enforcement.
2. Metal Displacement – Try to keep metal displacement on vehicles or machinery to a minimum, moving only what is necessary for the safety of the patient and JFRD personnel.
3. Movement of Deceased – May be necessary in order to gain access to injured victims. Movement should be limited to that necessary to provide for patient care.
In cases of assault, attempted murder, or other violent crime, ask the patient to identify their attacker(s). This provides two advantages:
1. Alerts personnel if the suspect is still on the scene and prompts awareness if they return.
2. Assists law enforcement personnel if the patient expires before being interviewed.
3. Statements made to EMS personnel are considered ____. This information should be documented and provided to law enforcement.

Answer 5

NAME RANK ID NUMBER
INCIDENT REPORT
EVIDENCE

Question 6

DEATHS
In all cases, JFRD personnel have the legal responsibility to make certain that any suspected DOS assessed meets the ____ for ____. If uncertain, JFRD personnel must provide treatment.
In most cases death can be easily confirmed and requires only ___ personnel to perform the examination.
Do not use ____ or other items to cover the deceased, sensitive ____ ___ may be contaminated.
If a patient is DOS or is transported in a life-threatening condition, request that law enforcement respond if they are not already on-scene.
Natural Deaths
In most situations, no extraordinary measures or intervention will be required. Proceed as follows:
 Confirm death by protocol; refer to SOG 430 (EMS)
 Advise FRCC of apparent natural death
 Request that law enforcement respond if they are not already on-scene
 Exchange required information with law enforcement
Accidental or Foul-Play
A ___ ___ is usually all that is required the in cases below:
 Severe Burns
 Decapitation
 Dismemberment
 Advanced Decomposition
In situations in which death is not readily apparent, determine death by protocol; refer to SOG 430.
Limit movement of victim’s body to that necessary to determine death. Exercise extreme care to minimize casting and trailing of blood and bodily fluids.

Answer 6

CRITERA DEATH
TWO
SHEETS
DNA EVIDENCE
VISUAL EXAMINATION

Question 7

All personnel operating at a crime scene are subject to subpoena.
The Company Officer in charge should be aware of all JFRD personnel that enter the scene. These personnel should be entered into the incident report for ____ ___.
It is imperative that anything observed or overheard, which may be relevant to the crime, be recorded in a written report. It is the duty of all personnel to keep ___ ___ of any relevant information gathered from victims, relatives, witnesses, and bystanders.
Any unusual actions by bystanders shall also be ____ ___.

Answer 7

FUTURE REFERENCE
APPROPRIATE NOTES
RECORDED APPROPRIATELY