Initial Action

Question 1

10-2 Scene

Answer 1

Obtain details of suspect, vehicle, weapons etc
Watch for vehicles coming from scene
Discuss roles - contact, cover etc
Plan approach, vehicle, on foot etc
Discuss safe forward point

Question 2

10-7 Scene

Answer 2

Advise comms
Park in a safe, clear area
Discuss again the roles and approach
Assess situation
Obtain information from informant

Question 3

If Victim Has Signs Of Life

Answer 3

Render first aid and call ambulance
Define a pathway for assistance
Freeze, control, preserve
Dying declaration
One member accompany to hospital to protect exhibits

Question 4

If Victim Has No Signs Of Life

Answer 4

Check for pulse, note skin warmth or lack of, call ambulance
Don’t move the body
Stand still and record as many details as possible

Question 5

Freeze, Control, Preserve

Answer 5

Control all movement to and from scene and all activity within scene
Keep scene in original state, nothing to be touched or moved
Preserve all relevant exhibits

Question 6

Duties Of A Scene Guard

Answer 6

Prevent unauthorised people entering the scene
Record details of anyone entering
Brief authorised people
Promptly report and record suspicious activity
Avoid contaminating or interfering with scene
Be wary of animals and remove them as quickly as possible