Initial Action

Question 1

List 4 things you should do en route to the scene of an incident

Answer 1

1) Obtain: 
A description of the subject
A description of the suspect's vehicle (if any)
The suspect's direction of travel
A description of any weapons carried

2) Plan your vehicle approach to ensure safety
3) Watch for any vehicles that may have come from the scene and note registration
4) Consider your options.

Question 2

What 2 factors should you consider when setting scene boundaries?

Answer 2

1) Think BIG - Gather all evidence. It is always better to start big and work in.
2) Remember to include the area from which the offender approached, entered, and left the scene, including vehicles.

Question 3

When initially attending a scene there are three main considerations to ensure scene integrity. What are they, and what do they involve?

Answer 3

1) FREEZE - Keep scene in original state
- Nothing to be touched or moved
2) CONTROL: All movements to/ from scene
3) PRESERVE: All relevant exhibits

Question 4

Motionless Victim You need to check the person for signs of life and possible render first aid. In order to maintain the integrity of the scene, what 3 things must you remember?

Answer 4

1) Don’t destroy exhibits or contaminate evidence when approaching the victim.
2) Try to avoid the path used by the offender
3) Leave by the same path as you entered.

Question 5

What are the 4 things you should do when initially speaking to an informant?

Answer 5

1) Obtain the brief facts
2) Ask the informant to:
> Identify the victim and/ or offender
> Give the offender’s whereabouts
3) Find out from the informant the location of the scene and the victim
4) If possible, keep the informant occupied. Ask them to remain at a specified place so that you can re-interview them later, if appropriate

Question 6

What are 6 broad duties of a SCENE GUARD?

Answer 6

1) Prevent unauthorised people entering the scene
2) Record in your notebook the details of anyone entering the scene
3) Brief authorised people
4) Promptly record and report any suspicious activity
5) Avoid contaminating or interfering with the scene
6) Be aware of any animals and remove them from the scene.

Question 7

Explain the systematic approach VAWSEEPO

Answer 7

Victim/ Incident
Appreciation
Witness
Scene
Exhibits
Elements (Ingredients)
Powers
Offender