IA at the Scene of an Incident

Question 1

Outline why your ability to work in a logical manner is important when carrying out Initial Actions at the scene of an incident:

Answer 1

Working in a logical manner can be crucial to the successful prosecution of an offender or successful resolution of the incident.

Question 2

List the IA you would take when 10-2 (en route to scene):

Answer 2

Obtain:
  description of the suspect
  description of the suspects vehicle (if any) 
  the suspects direction of travel
  a description of any weapons carried

Watch for vehicles that may have come from the scene and note registrations

Discuss areas of responsibility with your partner - who will deal with suspects, who will deal with victims

Plan your approach to the scene ensuring safety

Discuss the Safe Forward Point (SFP)

Consider options

Question 3

List the IA you would take when 10-7 (arriving at scene):

Answer 3

Advise Comms of your arrival (10-7) and obtain ack

Park in a safe clear area

Discuss approach to the house, building or scene

Have a radio, and torch available at night

Stop: Take note of what is happening, where it is happening and who is involved

If required, advise Comms of a safe arrival point for other staff

Ask anybody near what’s happening and where, and who’s involved

Ask your informant

Question 4

List the IA you would take when obtaining information:

Answer 4

Obtain brief facts

Ask informant/witness to ID victim and/or offender. Give the offenders whereabouts

Find out from the informant the location of the scene and victim

If possible, keep the informant occupied. As them to remain at a specific place so that you can re-interview them later, if appropriate

Question 5

List the IA you would take when checking the victim (sign of life):

Answer 5

Render first aid immediately

Call for assistance from a doctor or ambulance

Define a pathway for any medical assistance

Note any injuries

Consider whether possible to gain a dying declaration

One member must accompany victim to hospital (to protect exhibits, give sitrep to dispatcher and record medical staff details)

Record the position of the victim o the ground before removal

Question 6

List the IA you would take when clearing the scene:

Answer 6

Remove all people from the scene, ensuring:
They do not take anything or contaminate the scene

If possible, have a police member
Contain them in an area
Warn them not to discuss what has happened
Obtain their full particulars
Keep warring factions, families or gang members apart

Question 7

Explain the following terms:
Freeze
Control
Preserve

Answer 7

Freeze:
Keep the scene in its original state
Nothing is to be touched or moved

Control:
All movements to and from the scene
All activity in the contained area

Preserve:
All relevant exhibits

Question 8

Identify and outline the responsibilities of a Scene Guard in controlling, freezing and preserving the scene:

Answer 8

Prevent unauthorised people entering the scene

Record in your notebook details of anyone entering scene

Brief authorised people

Promptly report and record any suspicious activity

Avoid contaminating or interfering with the scene

Be aware of any animals and remove them from the scene if possible

Question 9

List the IA you would take when checking the victim (no sign of life):

Answer 9

Check for pulse, note skin warmth, or lack of

Call for assistance from doctor or ambulance

Note condition of clothing. Is it wet or bloody? Is it disarranged?

DONT MOVE THE BODY

STAND STILL and record what you can see, position o body, exhibits etc

If time allows draw a sketch plan and note the position of everything in the room/location