Initial Action At The Scene Of An Incident Flashcards
0
Q
When setting scene boundaries what must you think off?
A
- think BIG
* remember to include the area from which the offender approached, entered and left the scene, including vehicles
1
Q
What are the basic principles for establishing control of the scene?
A
- CONTROL
- All movement to and from the scene
- All activity in the contained area
- FREEZE
- Keep the scene in its original state
- Nothing is to be touched or moved
- PRESERVE
- All relevant exhibits
2
Q
What are the duties of a scene guard?
A
- Prevent unathorised people entering the scene
- Record in your notebook details of anyone entering the scene
- Brief authorised people
- Promptly report and record any suspicious activity
- Avoid contaminating or interfering with the scene
- Be aware of any animals and remove them from the scene if possible