Initial Action Flashcards
The initial response team must prevent post incident cross contamination between other witnesses, the victim and suspect (s) by considering
Taking physical evidence samples from witnesses at the scene - true
Transporting the victim and suspect in different vehicles - true
Using different interview rooms for other witnesses, the victim and the suspect once back at the station. True
Taking photos of the victims injuries as soon as possible . False.
The first priority for staff arriving at the scene of a serious crime is.
The safety of attending police officers.
An immediate statement taking in circumstances where you believe the victim may die.
May be admissible if it is not signed.
If you are a member if an initial action team at the scene of a suspicious death and a medical officer confirms the victim is deceased, then you must secure the scene and:
Do not touch or move the body under any circumstances.
The briefing and handover to the OC investigation by the OC f the initial incident must include information about.
What has been done . True
What has occurred. True
What needs to be done. True
What action has been taken.true
The initial action scene party must not move any items in a serious crime scene unless it.
Will be affected by the weather and cannot be protected.
Initial action guidelines instruct that when setting the parameters at a serious crime scene you should.
Cordon only the area where the incident occurred. False
Use emergency tape to establish the cordon parameters. True
Extend the parameters as widely as possible to capture any exhibits the suspect may have discarded. True
Arrange and brief scene guards with clearly defined duties. True.
Serious crime initial action procedures aim to prevent the primary transfer of forensic material between victim and suspect through directing that.
Formal interviews at conducted in different interview rooms. True
Victim and suspect are separated at the scene and kept apart. True.
Victim and suspect are not to be transported in the same vehicle. True.
Scene guards are appointment to take care of each separately. False.
The I car is first to the scene of a serious crash incident where2 people in one car are injured and trapped. The cons tables first day is to.
Ensure the crash scene is as safe as possible.
The OC initial action party could decide to immediately uplift an item from a scene of a serious crime when the item.
Cannot be protected from the elements and will deteriorate.
The purpose of the preliminary interview with a witness at the scene of a serious crime is to.
Ascertain who needs to be separated and kept apart. False.
Ascertain their legal reason to be at the scene. False.
Gather information for your handover briefing. True
Obtain their identity particulars and contact details. True.
En route to the scene of a serious crime the initial action team must formulate a plan for scene entry that.
Delegates the responsibilities for action between them. True
Considers factors that may affect scene preservation. True.
Prioritises locating the suspect above all else. False,
Avoids any known suspect path from the scene.true.
When a victim of a victim rights act 2002, s29 offence is transported to hospital from a crime scene, am officer should accompany the victim to ensure their.
Clothing is collected and preserved for the exhibit collection.
The purpose of an initial reconnaissance by the first on the scene officers at a serious crime scene is to.
Survey the scene to establish the action required to secure
Your prompt initial action at a serious crime scene has led to the apprehension of a male close by who is action suspiciously, during a preliminary interview you should.
Make a notebook entry of his demeanour and details.
