Inital Action

Question 1

What to do En route to the scene?

Answer 1

Obtain

• a description of the subject
• a description of the subjects vehicle (if any)
• the suspects direction of travel
• a description of any weapon
• Watch for vehicles that may have come from scene.
• Discuss areas of responsibility at the scene. Who will deal with what.
• plan vehicle approach to ensure safety.
• safe forward point. Where you can safely park and where others can park.
• consider your options

Question 2

What must you do on arrival?

Answer 2

• advise Comms of your arrival and obtain acknowledgement
• park in safe, clear area
• discuss approach to the house, building or scene
• always take a portable radio and touch at night
• STOP! Take note of what’s happening, where and who is involved. (Brief situation report to Comms)
• if needed, advice Comms of safe arrival point
• ask anybody near what’s happening, where and who is involved
• ask for your informant

Question 3

When Obtaining information you must?

Answer 3

Locate the informant and

• obtain brief facts
• ask the informant/witness to identify the victim and or the offender.
• give the offender whereabouts
• location of the scene and victim
• keep the informant occupied and in one place