INO1 - INITIAL ACTION

Question 1

WHAT 4 THINGS SHOULD YOU EXAMINE EN-ROUTE TO THE SCENE?

Answer 1

1. OBTAIN - description of the suspect, suspects vehicle, direction of travel and any weapons.
2. WATCH - for any vehicles coming from the scene and note rego.
3. PLAN - where you will park, and designate a SFP.
4. FORM A PLAN - initial actions on arrival, everyones responsibility, who will deal with victims, and who will deal with suspects.

Question 2

What does SFP stand for and what does it mean?

Answer 2

SFP - Safe Forward Point

A safe location near an incident scene where the forward operations can be supported/encouraged/planned.

Question 3

WHAT MAIN THINGS SHOULD YOU DO ON ARRIVAL AT A SCENE?

Answer 3

• Park in a safe, clear area
• Advise comms of your arrival
• Revise your plan is scene is different than expected
• Be aware / ask people nearby of what and where it is happening and who is involved
• Give update to comms

Question 4

What is a Common Approach Path?

Answer 4

It is a path for all movement in and out of the scene that avoids any possible route the Victim/Suspect could have taken.

Question 5

Why do we use a CAP?

Answer 5

maintains integrity of the scene and ensures we don’t contaminate or destroy exhibits when approaching the victim

Question 6

What are the three main considerations (describe briefly) to keep scene integrity?

Answer 6

Freeze - maintain the scene’s original state.
Control - all movement in and out of scene and the activity in the contained area.
Preserve - all relevant exhibits

Question 7

What should you think about when setting boundaries?

Answer 7

• Think BIG

- Include the area the suspect approached, entered and left the scene including vehicles.

Question 8

What does UNBENT stand for?

scene guard responsibilities

Answer 8

• Unauthorised entry
• Notebook recording
• Brief authorised people
• Explore and report suspicious activity
• No contaminating it yourself
• Think of the animals

Question 9

What info should you obtain from the witness?

Answer 9

• Identify victim/suspect
• Location of scene
• If suspect has left, which way and description of vehicle used (if any)
• To remain in specified place incase further interview is required

Question 10

How many steps are in the systematic approach?

Answer 10

8

Question 11

What does VAWSEEPO stand for?

Answer 11

Victim/Informant
Appreciation
Witness
Scene
Exhibits
Elements
Powers
Offender

Question 12

What particulars/details should you obtain from Victim/Witness in first step of VAWSEEPO?

Answer 12

• Full name
• Full home address and phone number
• Occupation
• Employer - full address and contact numbers
• Date of birth
• Email address
• Mobile number

Question 13

What does TEDS stand for?

open-ended questions

Answer 13

Tell me
Explain
Describe
Show me

Question 14

What are the 6 probing questions?

Answer 14

5W + 1 H

Who, What, Where, When, Why, How.

Question 15

If there are signs of life for a victim, what main procedures do you take?

Answer 15

• Immediate first aid
• Call for doctor or ambulance
• Make a pathway for medical staff on arrival
• Note any injuries
• Consider their ability to make a immediate statement
• Record the position of the victim before removal
• If the victim is being transported, a staff member must accompany them (statement, clothing & exhibits are retained and medical staff details)

Question 16

If there are NO signs of life for a victim, what main procedures do you take?

Answer 16

• Immediate first aid if there is the slightest sign
• Call for doctor or ambulance assistance
• Note condition of clothing (wet? bloody? disarranged?)
• Treat the victim as the scene (don’t move them)
• Objectively record everything observed
• Sketch a plan of position of body and exhibits

Question 17

In VAWSEEPO, what does appreciation include?

Answer 17

It is a problem solving technique to consider all possible factors and alternatives to decide the best course of action to take.