Initial Action

Question 1

On way to scene you should ..

Answer 1

Obtain:
Description of suspect
Description of vehicle
Direction of travel
Description of weapons

Question 2

SFP is a what ?

Answer 2

Safe forward point

Question 3

Upon arrival you ….

Answer 3

Park in a safe area

Advise comms

Question 4

Scene guards job. 8 bullet points

Answer 4

UNBENT
unauthorised entry
Notebook recording
Brief authorised people
Explore/report suspicious activity
No contaminating yourself
Think animals

Question 5

Info to include in a sitrep….

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Info required before becoming scene guard …. 7QS

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What is a CAP

Answer 7

Common approach path

Any route possibly taken to and from the scene by the suspect(s) or victim

Question 8

What does VAWSEEPO stand for

Answer 8

Victim/informant
Appreciation
Witness
Scene
Exhibits
Elements
Powers
Offender

Question 9

Define appreciation

Answer 9

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)

Question 10

What is the TEDS questioning style

Answer 10

Tell me…
Explain…
Describe…
Show me…

Question 11

5WH + 5

Answer 11

What
When
Where
Who
Why
How

Question 12

Contact details to obtain from victim or informant….

Answer 12

In full:
Surname and first names
Residential address and phone
Occupation
Employer-add phone of employment
DOB
Email add 
Mobile number

Question 13

When at the scene think what ?

Answer 13

F.C.P
Think BIG, big boundaries, vehicles etc.
photograph

Question 14

What can you decide to do with offender ?

Answer 14

Arrest, warn, report

Question 15

Details to include in a start of shift entry

Answer 15

Date and time
Partners name
Supervisors name
What shift
Unit call sign
Line up time

Question 16

What does LEGO stand for

Answer 16

Leaves
Erasures
Gaps
Overwriting

Question 17

Why do we use notebooks ?

Answer 17

Investigative tool
Record of correspondence
Record of interview

Question 18

How long should you keep notebooks

Answer 18

At least 2 years

Question 19

Procedures for seizing different exhibits …

Answer 19

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

Question 20

What is the chain of evidence

Answer 20

Each person who has custody of an exhibit from its location until produced in court

Question 21

How many people should handle the exhibit

Answer 21

Few as possible

Question 22

The period of which property found must be held….

Answer 22

$50 and under - one month

Over - two months or as authority member considers necessary

Question 23

Requirements for labelling property

Answer 23

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

Question 24

When must seized items be disposed or returned ?

Answer 24

After no longer needed or

6months is request has been made

Question 25

How long can someone be held for breaching the peace ?

Answer 25

Up to two hours

Question 26

Section 21:

Answer 26

Secure against unreasonable search and seizure of their property or correspondence

Question 27

Section 22:

Answer 27

Arbitrary detention

Everyone shall be protected against arbitrary arrest or detention.

Question 28

Section 23:

Answer 28

The rights of those arrested or detained