Initial Action At The Scene Of An Incident (IN01)

Question 1

Police responsibilities at an incident relating to ‘FREEZE, CONTROL, PRESERVE’

Answer 1

FREEZE

• Keep the scene in it’s original state
• Nothings to be touched or moved

CONTROL
- Control all activities around the scene (entering and exiting)

PRESERVE
- All relevant exhibits/evidence

Question 2

Responsibilities of a scene guard using the UNBENT acronym

Answer 2

U - unauthorised entry to people without permission from O/C

N - notebook recording of details of anyone entering and exiting the scene

B - brief authorised people

E - explore and report suspicious activity

N - not contaminating the scene yourself

T - think of the animals

Question 3

Information to consider when en-route to a scene

Answer 3

OBTAIN

• Description of suspect
• Description of suspects vehicle (if any)
• Suspects direction of travel
• Description of weapons (if carrying any)

WATCH

• Any vehicle entering and exiting the scene
• Vehicles registration number

PLAN
- Find a Safe Forward Point (SFP) to park vehicle in order to carry out further operations safely

FORM

• Plan for your initial actions when arriving
• Discuss areas of responsibilities at the scene with your partner

Question 4

Information to obtain from an informant on arrival at the scene

Answer 4

Ask the informant for…

• Victim/offenders identification
• Offenders direction of travel
• Description of vehicle and rego number if vehicle was used
• Location of scene