Initial Investigation

Question 1

Common Approach Path (CAP)

Answer 1

A path which avoids any route possibly taken to and from the scene by the suspect(s) or the victim(s).

Question 2

What are the basic principles when it comes to the whole crime scene upon arrival (after dealing with informant/witness/victim/perpetrator)?

Answer 2

Freeze, Control, Preserve

Question 3

Freeze

Answer 3

Keep the scene in it’s original state.

Nothing is to be touched or moved.

Question 4

Control

Answer 4

Control all movement to and from the scene.

Control all activity in the contained area.

Question 5

Preserve

Answer 5

Preserve all relevant exhibits.

Question 6

Setting boundaries

Answer 6

Think B I G

Include the area from which the offender approached, entered & left the scene, including vehicles.

Question 7

Duties of a scene guard

Answer 7

Freeze, Control, Preserve

Question 8

Freeze

Answer 8

Freeze the scene so that it remains in the condition in which it was found.

Question 9

Control

Answer 9

Control people at the scene and those attempting to leave or arrive.

Question 10

Preserve

Answer 10

Preserve any evidence at the scene that may be destroyed or start to decay in some way.

Question 11

Responsibilities of scene guard

Answer 11

Include:

Preventing unauthorized people entering (allow no-one access without the authority of the O/C scene)

Record in your notebook details of anyone entering the scene.

Briefing authorized people.

Promptly reporting and recording any suspicious activity.

Avoiding contamination or interference with the scene.

Being aware of any animals and remove them from the scene if possible.

Question 12

U
N
B
E
N
T

Answer 12

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