Initial Action At The Scene Of An Incident Flashcards

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When setting scene boundaries what must you think off?

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  • think BIG

* remember to include the area from which the offender approached, entered and left the scene, including vehicles

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What are the basic principles for establishing control of the scene?

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  • 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
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What are the duties of a scene guard?

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  • 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
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