Initial Action

Question 1

What are the 8 steps systematic approach at a scene?
VAWSEEPO

Answer 1

Victim / Informant
Appreciation
Witness
Scene
Exhibits
Elements
Powers
Offender

Question 2

What does appreciation mean at a scene?

Answer 2

Considering all possible factors and deciding on the beat course of action.

Question 3

What is the TEDS open ended questioning style?

Answer 3

Tell me
Explain
Describe
Show me

Question 4

Responsibilities when freeze control preserve?

Answer 4

Freeze - scene original state
Control - movement in and out
Preserve - relevant exhibits

Question 5

Responsibilities of a Scene Guard?
UNBENT

Answer 5

Unauthorized entry
Notebook recording
Brief authorized people
Explore and report suspicious activity
No contaminating
Think of the animals

Question 6

When on route to a scene info to consider?

Answer 6

-Ask for descriptions - suspect, vehicle, weapons, travel direction
- Watch for vehicles to and from
- safe parking
- form an initial plan

Question 7

What info should be gathered from informant at arrival?

Answer 7

-identify victim and or offender
- where offender is , vehicle reg, description if left, direction if travel
- update comms
- ask where the scene is
- ask to remain for questioning later.