Crime scene initial action

Question 1

Control - R.A.W.K.O

Answer 1

Remove all people from the scene
Assembly them in a clear area and stay with them
Warn them not to discuss what has happened
Keep warring factions apart
Obtain their full details and prelim interview

Question 2

Freeze

Answer 2

Stop all movement to and from
Stop all activity within the area
Ensure nothing is touched or moved
Protect all exhibits

Question 3

Guard

Answer 3

Establish boundaries
Appoint scene guards
Establish safe arrival point

Question 4

Preserve

Answer 4

Must ensure that the main areas for examination and exhibits are protected

Question 5

Scene guard duties

Answer 5

Secure scene - deny access unless authorised
Record details - keep a scene log of people entering and exiting with times, names and purpose of visit.
Control movements - direct people to common approach path
Brief replacement - as it states
Respect security - don’t talk to media or witnesses about what is happening

Question 6

Initial action 4 step process

Answer 6

Gain information
Ensure initial actions are attended to
Conducting a reconnaissance
Carry out an appreciation and take any immediate action

Question 7

1. gain information from Police at scene

Answer 7

What action have been taken
What action are being taken
What action they feel needs to be taken

Question 8

When appreciation is done immediate action taken you should ensure?

Answer 8

The scene has been cleared of people
Witnesses and suspects are taken to the station for interview
Scene boundaries are correct
Scene guards are briefed
Police on scene are briefed of further duties required 
Scene log established
Common approach path set up
All exhibits are preserved
The scene is preserved