Initial Action Flashcards
On way to scene you should ..
Obtain: Description of suspect Description of vehicle Direction of travel Description of weapons
SFP is a what ?
Safe forward point
Upon arrival you ….
Park in a safe area
Advise comms
Scene guards job. 8 bullet points
UNBENT unauthorised entry Notebook recording Brief authorised people Explore/report suspicious activity No contaminating yourself Think animals
Info to include in a sitrep….
That can help locate offender
Advise what assistance is needed
Location of sfp to units 10-2
Be wary of giving victims details over radio
Info required before becoming scene guard …. 7QS
Who is authorised to enter Where are the scene boundaries Where is the designated point of entry What route must authorised personnel take Where is the point of exit What happened at the scene Any suspects ? Photos, descriptions etc
What is a CAP
Common approach path
Any route possibly taken to and from the scene by the suspect(s) or victim
What does VAWSEEPO stand for
Victim/informant Appreciation Witness Scene Exhibits Elements Powers Offender
Define appreciation
Consider:
What you want to achieve, the factors relevant to achieving aim, alternative courses action open to you, a plan outlining best course of action, any safety issues, what assistance is required/available, time constraints, resources (light, barriers,staff)
What is the TEDS questioning style
Tell me…
Explain…
Describe…
Show me…
5WH + 5
What When Where Who Why How
Contact details to obtain from victim or informant….
In full: Surname and first names Residential address and phone Occupation Employer-add phone of employment DOB Email add Mobile number
When at the scene think what ?
F.C.P
Think BIG, big boundaries, vehicles etc.
photograph
What can you decide to do with offender ?
Arrest, warn, report
Details to include in a start of shift entry
Date and time Partners name Supervisors name What shift Unit call sign Line up time
What does LEGO stand for
Leaves
Erasures
Gaps
Overwriting
Why do we use notebooks ?
Investigative tool
Record of correspondence
Record of interview
How long should you keep notebooks
At least 2 years
Procedures for seizing different exhibits …
Do not remove or touch until examined Consider its significance for reconstruction Consider photographing in situ Can fingerprints assist Notebook how you found it Label it and note a brief description of it, place, time, name of finder Secure it appropriately Complete property app
What is the chain of evidence
Each person who has custody of an exhibit from its location until produced in court
How many people should handle the exhibit
Few as possible
The period of which property found must be held….
$50 and under - one month
Over - two months or as authority member considers necessary
Requirements for labelling property
File number or event number Operation name or name of person taken from What it is Where found Name of finder Your name Your QID Date Temp exhibit number
When must seized items be disposed or returned ?
After no longer needed or
6months is request has been made
How long can someone be held for breaching the peace ?
Up to two hours
Section 21:
Secure against unreasonable search and seizure of their property or correspondence
Section 22:
Arbitrary detention
Everyone shall be protected against arbitrary arrest or detention.
Section 23:
The rights of those arrested or detained
