Initial Action Flashcards
What four things should you do en route to an incident?
.Obtain - description of suspect + suspect vehicle + any weapons carried.
.Watch - for vehicles that may be leaving the scene and take down registration.
.Plan where to park. designate this as SFP
. Plan initial actions/responsibilities at scene. Who deals with suspect/victims and how.
What is a SFP ?
safe forward point
A safe location near an incident where forward operations can be supported from.
What should you do on arrival?
.Park in safe area .10-7 let comms know you've arrived .Revise initial plan if necessary .Ask people what happened and who's involved .Update comms
What is a Common Approach Path?
It is a path for all movement in and out of the scene that avoids any possible route the Victim/Suspect could have taken.
Why do we use a CAP?
maintains integrity of the scene and ensures we don’t contaminate or destroy exhibits when approaching the victim
What are the three main considerations (describe briefly) to keep scene integrity?
Freeze - do not touch or move anything. Keep scene in original state.
Control - all movement in and out of scene and the activity in the contained area.
Preserve - all relavent exhibits
What should you think about when setting boundaries?
think BIG. Include the area the suspect approached, entered and left the scene including vehicles.
What does UNBENT stand for?
scene guard responsibilities
Unauthorised entry Notebook recording Brief authorised people Explore and report suspicious activity No contaminating it yourself Think of the animals
What info should you obtain from witness?
.Identify victim/suspect
.Location of scene
.If suspect has left, which way and description of vehicle used (if any)
.To remain in specified place incase further interview is required
How many steps are in the systematic approach?
8
What does VAWSEEPO stand for?
Victim/Informant Appreciation Witness Scene Exhibits Elements Powers Offender
What details should you obtain from Victim/Witness in first step of VAWSEEPO?
.SURNAME + all first names .Full home address and phone number . Occupation .Employer - full address and contact numbers .Date of birth .Email address .Mobile number
What does TEDS stand for?
open-ended questions
Tell me
Explain
Describe
Show me
What are the 6 probing questions?
Who, What, Where, When, Why, How.
What is the difference between TEDS and 5WH+H?
5WH+H are probing questions. They give a word or short answers. TEDS are open-ended questions . The person has to elaborate.
What does appreciation mean in relation to the systematic approach?
A problem- solving method using a set pattern that considers all possible factors and alternatives. Used to assess any situation and decide on the best course of action to take.
Used to critically think/reflect at each stage of vawseepo
What are some things to consider when making an appreciation?
Whats the situation, what’s the aim, what’s all possible ways to get to that aim, what’s the best course of action considering safety, assistance available/required, time constraints and resources.
What could making an appreciation include after speaking to a witness?
Compare statements - do accounts support each other?
.Was it physically possible for them to see/hear?
.Evidence to corroborate?
.Safety issues (for witness. dangerous scene or victim blood)
.Anyone at risk of offender?
Who does scene examination in minor routine offences and serious incidents?
Minor (routine offences) - yourself. Consider photographing.
Major - scene specialists. CIB, SOCO, Forensic scientists.
