Initial Action

Question 1

Freeze

Answer 1

• Keep the scene in its original state (SITU)

- NOTHING is to be moved or touched

Question 2

Control

Answer 2

• ALL movements to and from the scene

- all activity in the contained area

Question 3

Preserve

Answer 3

• SEIZE all relevant exhibits

Question 4

Clearing the scene

9 Points
R.N.W.O.K.B.P.S.R

Answer 4

1) REMOVE all people from the scene
2) NOTHING is to be moved or touched
3) WARN them not to discuss what happened
4) OBTAIN full particulars
5) KEEP warring factions apart, families, gangs
6) think BIG when setting boundaries
7) POLICE staff to CONTROL ENTRY AND EXIT POINTS
8) Give SITREPS regularly
9) RECORD everything you do at the scene in your NOTEBOOK

Question 5

Responsibilities of a scene guard

P.R.B.P.A.B

Answer 5

• PREVENT all unauthorised staff entering the scene
• RECORD details of anyone entering the scene
• BRIEF all authorised personnel on arrival or of any changes
• scene or entering. Remove if possible
• PROMPTLY record any suspicious activity
• AVOID contaminating or interfering with the scene
• BEWARE of animals at the