Initial Action Flashcards
When directed to a serious scene advise Comms the route you are taking and ETA for scene report
True
Establishing a ‘Common Approach Path’ (CAP) is the responsibility of the O/C Scene and not the initial action party
True
Dying persons statement is everything the victim could tell you about the incident
True
When setting boundaries you should:
- use tape
- use guards
- regularly review the perimeter
- cordon a large area
True
Information to give when handing over to O/C Scene: All Known Events
True
When 1S, don’t touch or move body under any circumstances
True
Avoid cross contamination by:
- using different vehicles
- separate interviewing officers
- separate victim from others in scene
True
Uplift item if it cannot be protected from elements
True
Accompany victim to the hospital to ensure clothing is protected and preserved
True
Initial reconnaissance to survey scene to establish action required to secure the scene
True
When conducting pre-luminary interview with possible offender you should make notebook entries of his details and demeanour
True
Plan for scene entry:
- factors that affect preservation
- delegate jobs
- avoid suspect path
True
Avoid primary transfer of victim and suspect by:
- separating them and keeping them apart
- using different vehicles
- interview in separate rooms
True
The purpose of a preliminary interview with the witness is too obtain details and gather information for briefing
True
Contamination of crime scene usually occurs through personnel within scene
True
