Critical Incidents Flashcards
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Q
What is the command structure at a critical incident?
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Gold - strategic
Silver - tactical
Bronze - operational
1
Q
What is the definition of a critical incident?
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Any incident where the effectiveness of the police response is likely to have a significant impact on the confidence of the victim, their family or the community.
2
Q
What are the 3 books to complete at a critical incident?
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Decision log - book 194
Crime scene log - book 197
Incident management log - book 198
3
Q
What is the golden hour at a critical incident?
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The period after an incident when an early intervention helps secure essential material that may be lost later on. Does not have to be an hour.
