Initial Action- VAWSEEPO

Question 1

5WH

Answer 1

What? Happened, what they say?

When? Did it happen?

Where? Did it happen, where were you standing?

Who? Was involved, who said what?

Why? Did this happen?

How? Did this happen?

Question 2

V?

Answer 2

Victim/Informant
- Obtain their full particulars
- Obtain details of the incident 
T- tell me
E- Explain
D- Describe 
S- Show me

Question 3

A?

Answer 3

Appreciation is used to assess any given situation or incident and decide on the best course of action to take.

Question 4

W?

Answer 4

Witness- locate and find out what happened. TEDS and 5WH

Question 5

S?

Answer 5

scene- Identify the scene, freeze, control and preserve, Examine, safety and hygiene, make an appreciation.

Question 6

E?

Answer 6

Exhibits- preserve and or seize, make an appreciation. Need help? Safety issues? Risk to exhibits

Question 7

E #2

Answer 7

Elements- identify offence and make sure all elements are present.

How to prove each element? Statement can match offence.

Question 8

P?

Answer 8

Powers- arrest or detain

Question 9

O?

Answer 9

Offender- decide whether to warn, report or arrest.