On Approach And Arrival

Question 1

On approach to the scene what information should you be requesting from comms? (4)

Answer 1

Description of the suspect
Description of a possible vehicle
Direction of travel
Presence and description of any weapons

Question 2

On approach to the scene what should you discus with your partner?

Answer 2

Safe Forward Point
Areas of responsibility
Contact and cover
Use of force needed
Withdrawal option if necessary

Question 3

What is a SFP?

Answer 3

Safe Forward Point

A point of arrival where you will approach the scene from

Question 4

What steps do I need to take on arrival?

Answer 4

Update Comms
Park in safe clear area
Discuss approach to the scene
Have a radio and torch available
Note what's happening

Question 5

Once the scene is established and any threat/locating of the suspect has been taken care of; you should then do what three things to the scene?

Answer 5

Freeze
Control
Preserve

Question 6

How do we control the scene?

Answer 6

BIG scene boundaries
Scene guards
Note people and passing vehicles
Control all activity in out of the scene

Question 7

How do we freeze the scene?

Answer 7

Freeze the scene in the state you found it

Nothing should be touched or removed

Question 8

How do we preserve the scene?

Answer 8

Ensure all exhibits are kept in their useful state until they can be examined and processed

Question 9

What are the 6 duties of a scene guard?

Answer 9

1. Prevent unauthorised people entering scene
2. Record details of anyone entering and exiting the scene
3. Brief authorised people
4. Record suspicious activity
5. Avoid contaminating or interfering
6. Beware of animals