Initial Action at the Scene of an Incident

Question 1

What does CAP stand for?

Answer 1

Common Approach Path

Question 2

A CAP is for?

Answer 2

All movements into and out of the scene

Using a path which avoids possible routes taken to and from the scene by a suspect(s) or the victim

Question 3

Once at the scene there are three basic principles to consider, what are they?

Answer 3

• Freeze
• Control
• Preserve

Question 4

In the basic principles, Freeze means?

Answer 4

• Keep the scene in its original state

* Nothing is to be touched or moved

Question 5

In the basic principles, Control means?

Answer 5

• All movement to and from the scene

* All activity in the contained area

Question 6

In the basic principles, Preserve means?

Answer 6

All relevant exhibits

Question 7

When setting boundaries, what should you consider?

Answer 7

• think BIG

* remember to include the area in which the offender approached; entered and left the scene; including vehicles

Question 8

The order of priorities when arriving at a scene:

Answer 8

• Park in a safe clear area
• Advise comms of arrival, obtain acknowledgment
• If the scene is different, revise your plan
• Be aware of what is happening; where it is happening; who is involved
• Ask people nearby what is happening; where it is happening; who is involved
• Provide an update to Comms

Question 9

What three principal objectives does a scene guard have?

Answer 9

• Freezing
• Controlling
• Preserving

Question 10

What acronym can be used to remember the scene guards tasks?

Answer 10

UNBENT
U - Unauthorised Entry
N - Notebook Recording
B - Brief authorised people
E - Explore and report suspicious activity 
N - No contaminating it yourself
T - Think of the animals

Question 11

Important information when en-route to the scene:

Answer 11

• Description of the

• Suspect
• Suspects Vehicle
• Direction of Travel
• Weapons carried
• Watch and note vehicle registrations that may have come from the scene
• Plan where you will park your vehicle - designate this as the SFP
• Form a plan for your initial actions upon arrival

Question 12

When forming a plan for your initial actions on arrival, what should be discussed?

Answer 12

• Discuss areas of responsibility at the scene with partners

* Decide who will deal with possible suspects and who will deal with possible victims

Question 13

What is SFP, and what does it mean?

Answer 13

Safe Forward Point

Meaning; a safe location near an incident from which the forward operations can be supported.

Question 14

The first priority will always be to ensure the safety of?

Answer 14

The attending police members

Question 15

When obtaining information, you must ask the informant/witness to?

Answer 15

• Identify the victim and/or the offender

* If the offender is not present, their direction of travel and description of vehicle

Question 16

If there are signs of life; or the slightest possibility a person is still alive, what do we do?

Answer 16

Render first aid immediately

Question 17

If there are no signs of life; what do we record about the Victim?

Answer 17

• Condition of clothing

* What you see, smell and here

Question 18

What do you need to ensure when removing people from the scene?

Answer 18

• that they do not take anything or contaminate the scene
• if possible, have a police member
- contain them in a clear area
- warn them not to discuss what has happened
- obtain their full particulars
- keep warring factions, families or gang members apart

Question 19

What is SITREPS

Answer 19

Situation Reports

Question 20

If you have made a mistake e.g mistakingly moved an exhibit; who do you advise?

Answer 20

Your supervisor, or a CIB member so that your error is corrected.