Crime Scene Initial Action Flashcards
List considerations regarding initial action with a suspect.
I-CARS
Identify routes, isolate, arrest? caution? Consider S&S search. Appearance, demeanour, condition Record comments made. Station for preliminary interview.
List considerations for Control.
CONTROL
Clear scene Order witness/suspects to stay clear Not to discuss with each other Take witness to station if willing Rivals kept apart Obtain full particulars Left area?
List considerations for Freeze.
FREEZE
From or to scene no movement Remove animals Ensure nothing touched or moved Every activity stopped Zoolander? Exhibits protected
List consideration for guard.
GUARD
Guard Use civilians if necessary Assembly point/safe location Rolls of emergency tape Define boundaries
List duties of a scene guard.
11 POINT SCENE GUARD STORY
I am scene guard. D.I. arrives and wants access but I have SECURED SCENE. I allow him in because he has permission from OC Scene. But I RECORD DETAILS (I PANT because I’m nervous). I direct him towards common approach path because I must CONTROL MOVEMENTS. He leaves and I RECORD MOVEMENTS of his vehicle. I immediately ring the OC Scene because I must BRIEF OTHERS.
I need to piss - AVOID DISTURBANCE!
A cat tries to piss - PROTECT SCENE!
Finally my replacement arrives. I BRIEF REPLACEMENT.
As I’m leaving the media want to talk. I don’t talk because I RESPECT SECURITY but I also DEMONSTRATE COURTESY.
Lastly I ring OC Scene because I must INFORM OTHERS.
What are the 4 (or 5) steps to the initial attendance process?
GEAR
Gain information - situation, past, present, future - talk to scene guard
Ensure initial actions are attended to - has he done his job?
Appreciation and immediate action - to do this will need to conduct a…
Reconnaissance
List 10 common factors in an appreciation.
Human resources Persons to be policed Ground Time available Area Climate Admin and logistics Communications Law Weather Time of day
If further CIB members arrive you should advise them of…
- Situation, 2. What has been done, 3. What is being done, 3. What needs to be done immediately
Objective of scene examination:
You want to C BEEHIVES
Corroborate or contest witness/victim accounts
Back up (corroborate) other evidence Exonerate the innocent Exclude possible defences Has an offence been committed? Identify people associated with offence Verify confessions/admissions Establish elements of offence Suspect identification and contact with scene
OC Scene responsibilities:
SCOPE CRIPS
Strategy for forensic examination
Control, freeze, preserve
Oversee and coordinate scene examination
Provide communication link between scene and OC
Ensure scene is photographed, f/printed etc.
Common approach path from cordon to focal point
Reconnaissance to gain overall picture and test reconstructions
Inspect, uplift and ensure delivery of exhibits
Prove relevant exhibits in court
Staff briefing on their duties
Points to remember for reconnaissance.
GCLISHR
Gather all available info Common approach pathway Look over whole area without disturbing Immediate action Sketch Hot, warm, cold zones Reconsider boundaries
Necessary appreciation factors
SWOT SLPERZ
Staff availability
Weather conditions and protecting scene
Offence seriousness
Type and size of area
Search powers Logistics Priorities Equipment, communication, transport, specialists Risk of contamination Zones
The plan/strategy must include:
SLAPS RICE
Starting point Likelihood of evidence deteriorating Any specialists required Placement of zones Search method
Recording system
Individual tasks/responsibilities
Contamination
Exhibits
List for minimising contamination.
PUNK ROCCA
Preserve and control
Use stepping plates/decontamination zone
New, clean packaging material
Keep records of personnel
Record scene activity and exhibits
Obtain elimination prints/samples
Clothing (protective)
Correctly deal with exhibits for integrity
Avoid examining associated scenes and suspect with same staff
