Collision Scene Managment Flashcards
What are the main roles & responsibilities of the Police?
Preserve life Co-ordination of response Secure and preserve evidence Handover of scene to appropriate agency Acting on behalf of HM coroner
When will the police lead in a road incident?
Death or injury including collisions or suicides.
Suspected, alleged or anticipated criminality.
Threats to public order and public safety.
Occurrences where the powers in law or skills of a Constable are required.
What key info should you gather about an incident?
Time of report, Time/location of incident, Informant details, Number of persons/vehicles involved, Injuries, Witnesses, First Account, Supervisor PSC
What does the ACECARD mnemonic stand for?
Approach Caution Examine the scene Casualties Ambulance Remove obstructions Detailed investigation
Once an assessment has been completed, the METHANE aide-memoirs is used. What does it stand for?
M - Major incident declared?
E - Exact location
T - Type of incident
H - Hazards present or suspected
A - Access - routes that are safe to use
N - Number, type, severity of casualties
E - Emergency services present and those required
Positioning of police vehicle at a collision
Position your vehicle about 50 metres in front of the vehicles involved in the collision.
Keep blue lights flashing to warn others.
Place cones from the front of the vehicle to the vehicles involved, creating a 50m sterile area in which to work.
Place additional cones in diagonal line from the side of the road at approx 100m from police vehicle.
What are the golden hour principles of preserving evidence at a collision?
Victims Scenes Suspects Witnesses Log Family/community Physical evidence Intelligence Prevent contamination Lines of responsibility
Once the scene is safe, consider COW.
C - Casualities
O - Obstructions
W - Witnesses
