Initial investigation

Question 1

CAP

Answer 1

Common Approach Path
- Finding a path that avoids any route possibly taken to and from the scene by the suspect or the victim to preserve evidence.

Question 2

FREEZE

Answer 2

Stop movements in and out of the scene. Prevent further contamination or evidence being lost

Question 3

CONTROL

Answer 3

Maintain control of the scene by controlling witness/victim and suspect movements

Question 4

PRESERVE

Answer 4

Prevent further loss or potential loss of evidently important items

Question 5

SITREPS

Answer 5

Keep comms informed of any changes at the scene and any action require eg:
Locate offender
What assistance is needed
Provide location SFP to staff who are on their way

Question 6

VAWSEEPO

Answer 6

Victim
Appreciation
Witness
Scene
Exhibits
Elements
Powers
Offender/Suspect

Question 7

TEDS

Answer 7

Tell me - everything he that happened
Explain - what you mean by this
Describe - the man
Show me - what happened

Question 8

5WH + H type questions

Answer 8

What - happened/what did they say
When - did it happen
Where - did it happen/were they standing
Who - was involved/said that
Why - did this happen
How - did it happen