Initial Action

Question 1

What four things should you do en route to an incident?

Answer 1

.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.

Question 2

What is a SFP ?

safe forward point

Answer 2

A safe location near an incident where forward operations can be supported from.

Question 3

What should you do on arrival?

Answer 3

.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

Question 4

What is a Common Approach Path?

Answer 4

It is a path for all movement in and out of the scene that avoids any possible route the Victim/Suspect could have taken.

Question 5

Why do we use a CAP?

Answer 5

maintains integrity of the scene and ensures we don’t contaminate or destroy exhibits when approaching the victim

Question 6

What are the three main considerations (describe briefly) to keep scene integrity?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What should you think about when setting boundaries?

Answer 7

think BIG. Include the area the suspect approached, entered and left the scene including vehicles.

Question 8

What does UNBENT stand for?

scene guard responsibilities

Answer 8

Unauthorised entry 
Notebook recording 
Brief authorised people 
Explore and report suspicious activity
No contaminating it yourself
Think of the animals

Question 9

What info should you obtain from witness?

Answer 9

.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

Question 10

How many steps are in the systematic approach?

Answer 10

8

Question 11

What does VAWSEEPO stand for?

Answer 11

Victim/Informant 
Appreciation 
Witness
Scene
Exhibits 
Elements
Powers 
Offender

Question 12

What details should you obtain from Victim/Witness in first step of VAWSEEPO?

Answer 12

.SURNAME + all first names
.Full home address and phone number 
. Occupation
.Employer - full address and contact numbers
.Date of birth 
.Email address 
.Mobile number

Question 13

What does TEDS stand for?

open-ended questions

Answer 13

Tell me
Explain
Describe
Show me

Question 14

What are the 6 probing questions?

Answer 14

Who, What, Where, When, Why, How.

Question 15

What is the difference between TEDS and 5WH+H?

Answer 15

5WH+H are probing questions. They give a word or short answers. TEDS are open-ended questions . The person has to elaborate.

Question 16

What does appreciation mean in relation to the systematic approach?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What are some things to consider when making an appreciation?

Answer 17

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.

Question 18

What could making an appreciation include after speaking to a witness?

Answer 18

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?

Question 19

Who does scene examination in minor routine offences and serious incidents?

Answer 19

Minor (routine offences) - yourself. Consider photographing.
Major - scene specialists. CIB, SOCO, Forensic scientists.