General / App / Intial Action Flashcards
What are the primary functions of intial Police responders to Serious Crime Scenes?
Attending the Scene at an early stage
Taking control of the situation
Co-ordinating tasks
Some instances notified to Police are not intially identifiable as a homicide, such instances may include?
Missing person Sudden / unexplained death of an infant Abduction Suicide Drugs Death Fatal fire Scene where no body has been located
Why are the Intial actions of the first responding Police important to the investigation?
The actions of the first responder police have a critical effect on an investigation and the potential for capturing evidence. Enquiries depend on specific circumstances. The general investigation model VAWSEPO should be applied in all cases
The O/C Investigation will expect a briefing from the officer in intial charge of the incident as to?
What has occured
What action has been taken
What has NOT been done
What needs to be done
What are the 3 Key Elements to Homicide
Location
Victim
Suspect
If members of the media are present at the scene of a Scene………..2
Keep them away from the immediate crime scene cordon
make no comment about the incident
Risk Assessment
Intial action at the scene is crucial BUT may also present physical risks as well as a risk of contamination to the scene.
Before intial action can be safely undertaken, those in charge at the scene must conduct an appreciation on the known information to dictate how, why and what form intial action should take.
Subject to the appreciation of risks, a reconnasaince should be conducted to establish who is present at the scene. This may include other injured people or a hidden offender. The first priority will always be to ensure the safety of the attending Police members.
What is the General Investigation MODEL:
Victim - Identfy and locate Appreciation - Make an intial appreciation Witnesses - Locate and Contain Scene - Preserve the scene Exhibits - Note evidence and preserve Powers - What powers are open to you Offender - identify and apprehend
What is the definition of the appreciation method?
An appreciation is a proven method of problem solving. The process follows a series of set steps to ensure the optimum course of action is decided upon. It considers all appropriate factors and weighs the benefits and risks of all alternative solutions, allowing sound decisions to be taken. An appreciation is an ongoing process which involves continually thinking through each new piece of information as it is uncovered.
What are the benefits of applying the appreciation techinique?
Informs Police what they are expected to achieve
Manages risks
Ensure nothing is overlooked
Reduce uncertainty
Effective use of resources
Establish a sequence of activities to be carried out
What are the steps for an appreciation? AIM
Aim - A short one line statement - demonstrates a single objective
Factors - Is any circumstances or fact that
Courses Open
Plan
What are the steps for an appreciation? FACTORS
Factors - Is any circumstances or fact that could possibly have an effect on the manner in which you will achieve your required outcome.
What are the steps for an appreciation? COURSES OPEN
Courses Open - Are a list of all the possible ways the aim could be achieved
What are the steps for an appreciation? PLAN
Proposed course of action
Preservation of Life. Is is imperative……
that police responders ensure their own safety, that of other responders and any other persons present at the scene.
