Checklist For Initial Action Flashcards
1
Q
Before attending a scene-
A
- Decisions must be driven by circumstances, not just by the requirements of a checklist.
- Obtain all relevant information.
- Consider requesting the complainant to assist/observe, if safe to do so.
- Make an APPRECIATION of the incident.
- Develop a PLAN to progress the inquiry, considering the relevant risks.
REMEMBER: Freeze, Control, Guard, Preserve
- 1 assess own safety and then preserve lives of others
- 2 identify and apprehend suspects
- 3 contain and control witnesses
- 4 preserve the scene
2
Q
En route to a scene-
A
- Look out for the suspect
- Note and consider stopping any vehicles attempting to leave the scene
- Prioritise tasks and assign duties (VOWES)
3
Q
On arrival at the scene-
A
- Log arrival with comms, obtain acknowledgement
- Gather information and conduct a risk assessment/ appreciation.
- Ensure the safety of yourself, colleagues, victims and others.
- Give a SitRep to comms and provide a SFP, if necessary.
- Establish a single
Common path into and out of the scene. - Record relevant information.
4
Q
On arrival; control people at the scene
A
- Take control of the scene
- Exercise warrantless search powers if appropriate, pursuant to s&s act 2012.
- Clear the scene of persons and if possible, contain them nearby.
- Identify and locate the complainant and conduct a preliminary interview.
- Arrange a detailed interview and statement.
5
Q
Victim (injured)
A
- Commence first aid.
- Conduct a preliminary interview.
- If Victim is expected to die, consider taking a statement from the Victim, whether signed by them or not.
- Treat the Victim as a scene.do not move them unnecessarily.
- Take DNA swabs if the victims skin if appropriate.
- Record and photograph any injuries.
- If taken to hospital, police must accompany to hospital, ascertain victims current medical condition, preserve clothing, debrief medical staff and update OC Investigation.
6
Q
Victim- apparently dead
A
- Call ambulance: attempt resuscitation if appropriate(note original body position)
- Obtain confirmation of life extinct unless death is obvious.
- Establish Victims identity.
- Do not move the body. Record any previous movements.
- Record exhibits, body position, lividity, injuries and clothes.
- Make a sketch plan/photographs.
- Give early update to the OC investigation.
7
Q
Scene
A
Identify and preserve (FCGP)
- Carry out an initial assessment.
- Use a common approach path.
- Clear the scene.
- Arrange and brief scene guards. Ensure crime scene logs are used.
- Establish adequate cordon parameters.
- If no immediate life is at risk, consider stepping plates.
- Protect fragile exhibits and any exhibit exposed to the element.
- Call for assistance/ resources as necessary
- Make appropriate records (who what why when where how)
- Sketch plan / initial photographs of the scene.
- Make accurate records and report them to OC investigation ASAP.
8
Q
Witnesses
A
- Contain, isolate and seek cooperation
- Prioritise interviews by investigative importance
- Conduct scoping interviews
- Photograph witnesses/injuries
- Consider whether witnesses are scenes.
9
Q
Suspects
A
- Identify routes suspect used to arrive/ leave
- Isolate from others
- Ask to remain and cooperate
- If suspect refuses consider arrest and caution where necessary
- Consider searching under s&s
- Note appearance and demeanour
- Record comments made by suspect
- Consider a preliminary interview where appropriate, return to police station ASAP
10
Q
Media
A
Keep media from Immediate scene
Make no comment to media and advise oc investigation
11
Q
After leaving the scene
A
- Brief OC before handing over responsibility of the scene
- Cover what has been done, is being done, and needs to be done.
- Provide comms with a sitrep.
- Update OC investigation to include any details or alterations made to the scene.
- All initial attending staff submit copies of NB entries and all required documentation before completing duty that day. FWS should be submitted rather than job sheets.
