Initial Action Flashcards
1
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Freeze Control Preserve
A
Freeze: - Keep the scene in its original state -Nothing is to be touched or moved Control: - All movement to and from the scene. - All activity in the contained area Preserve: -All relevant exhibts.
2
Q
Scene Guard Responsibilities.
A
- Prevent unauthorised people from entering.
- Record in notebook details of anyone entering the scene
- Briefing Authorised people (Entry, Exit, Approach Path)
- Promptly recording any suspicious activity
- Avoiding contamination or interference with the scene.
- Being aware of any animals and remove them from the scene.
3
Q
Scene Guard Acronym : UNBENT
A
Unauthorised Entry Notebook Recording Brief Authorised People Explore are report suspicious activity No contaminating it yourself Think of Animals.
4
Q
Things to consider when on route to the scene.
A
Obtain: -Description of the suspect -A description of the suspects vehicle -Suspects direction of travel -Description of any weapons Watch: -Any vehicles that may have come from the scene. -Note registration numbers Plan: -Where you will park -SFP (Safe Forward Point) - Initial actions upon arrival.
5
Q
Obtaining Info on Arrival.
A
- Locate Informant obtain brief facts.
-Ask the informant/witness to identify victim/ offender
or direction of travel, mode of transport with description or rego number.
-Update comms and advise who is present, details of offender, mode of transport and vehicle details. - Ask informant the location of the scene.
- If possible ask them to remain at a specified place and explain they may need to be interviewed after.
6
Q
SITREP
A
Keep Comms informed of any changes at the scene, include :
- Amy info that could help locate the offender
- Advise on what assistance is needed.
- Use radio or Mobile Phone in private if possible.
- Be weary of giving victims particulars over the radio.
- Provide location of SFP to staff on their way way to the incident.
7
Q
Common Approach Path : CAP
A
- Path which avoids any route possibly taken by the suspect or the victim.
- All movements in and out of the scene must use the CAP
- Maintain integrity of the scene.