initial action Flashcards
what is a SFP
a safe forward point
what is an SFP used for
a safe location which forward operation can be supported
what is the first priority when attending a scene
the safety of the attending police members
what is a common approach path
a path that avoids any route possibly taken to and from the scene by the suspect(s) or victim
what are the three basic principles of initial action
freeze, control, preserve
what does freeze mean
keep the scene in its original state, nothing is to be touched or moved
what do we preserve
all relevant exhibitis
what do we control at the scene
all movement to and from the scene, all activity in the contained area
what do we remember when setting scene boundaries
think BIG, include the area the offender approached/entered/left the scene as well as vehicles
what is UNBENT for a scene guard
unauthorised entry, notebook recording, brief authorised people, explore and report suspicious activity, no contaminating it yourself, think of animals
what information is required before taking up scene guard
who is authorised, where the scene boundaries, where is the entry point, what route is to be taken, where is the exit, what happened, are there any suspects
what is VAWSEEPO
victim/informant, appreciation, witnesses, scene, exhibits, elements, powers, offender
what is obtained from the victim/informant
full name, full residential address and phone number, occupation, employer, date of birth, email, mobile number
what are TEDS
tell me, explain to me, describe to me, show me
what is 5W + H
who, what, when, where, why and how
