Crime Scene Initial Action and Examination Flashcards
C.O.N.T.R.O.L all people means:
CS OWTAP NTDAAEO TWTSIW RTBKA OFD LTA
Clear scene Order witness/es to assembly point Not to discuss anything amongst each other Take witness/es to station if willing Rivals to be kept apart Obtain full details Left the area... who has left?
F.R.E.E.Z.E the scene means:
FAMTAF RWA ENIT EAIS Z... EP
Freeze all movement to and from Remove wandering animals Ensure nothing is touched Every activity is stopped Z... Exhibits protected
G.U.A.R.D the scene
GTBA UCIN AP ROETTBU DB
Guards to be appointed Use civilians if necessary Assemble point (safe area) Rolls of emergency tape to be used Define boundary (start big)
D.R.S C.R.A.P. B.I.B R: - Scene Guard Duties
DC, RS, SS, CM, RM, AD, PS,
BO, IO, BR, RD
Demonstrate courtesy - (with civilian witnesses and crowds)
Respect security - (don’t discuss anything with public/media)
Scene Security - (No access if no authority by O/C)
Control movement - (common approach path)
Record movement - (log all persons and vehicles)
Avoid disturbances - (do not enter or interfere with scene)
Protect scene - (stay vigilant of animals etc)
Brief others - (advise relevant info etc to O/C)
Inform others - (report actions to O/C)
Brief replacement - (brief next scene guard of duty (log etc)
Record details - ( name, rank, purpose, times)
Explain “Preserve” in relation to scene examination
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The preservation of the scene will be reliant on your reconnaissance and appreciation to ensure the scene is preserved for the formal scene examination.
What 4 things does initial attending officer need to do.
GI, EIAAT, CAR, COAAATAIA
1) Gain Information
2) Ensure initial actions attended to
3) Conducting a reconnaissance
4) Carrying out an appreciation and taking any immediate action
Gaining information is asking?
WAHBD, WAABD, WANTBD, WITPEH
- what actions have been done
- what actions are being done
- what actions need to be done
- what is the post event history
Post Event History means..
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known events that occurred after the incident that may have altered the scene
Ensure initial action complete.
Consideration should be given to…..
Victim - risks, preserve life, plan approach, prelim interview
Scene - freeze, control, preserve
Witnesses - contain, separate, prelim interview
Suspect - contain, separate, prelim search, comment and demeanour noted
What is a Reconnaissance?
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A prelim inspection or survey made to get an overall picture of the scene without touching anything.
After appreciation and immediate action, you should have ensured…
SICOP, WASASFI, BIP, GIPAB, SLS, CAP, EASP
- scene is clear of people
- witnesses and suspects at station for interview
- boundaries in place (start wide)
- guards are in place and briefed
- scene log started
- common approach path
- exhibits and scene preserved
What do you advise arriving CIB members?
TS, WHBD, WIBD, WNTBDI
1) The situation
2) What has been one
3) What is being done
4) What needs to be done immediately
What is main priority on arrival?
C,F,GAPTS
Control, freeze, guard and preserve the scene.
Crime Scene Examination Objectives is to:
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Establish if offence committed
Establish the offences key elements
Exonerate the innocent
Exclude defences
ID suspect and place at scene/victim
ID other people associated
Corroborate or contest witness / victim accounts
Corroborate evidence
Verify admissions
O/C Scene Responsibility is to:
CCC EEE P
O/C Scene Responsibility is to:
CCC EEE P
