Pt1 INITIAL RESPONSE Flashcards
What are the 3 primary functions of the INITIAL RESPONSE:
(1) ATTEND early
(2) CONTROL
(3) CO ORDINATE
Reasoned action during the initial stages can ….(Minimise what? and Maximise What?)
(1) Minimise LOSS
(2) Maximise OPPORTUNITY.
What circumstances may indicate a potential Homicide: (List 4)
(1) MISSING PERSON
(2) UNEXPLAINED DEATH
(3) ABDUCTION
(4) SUICIDE
(5) FATAL FIRE
(6) HIT AND RUN
(7) DRUG OD
(8) CRIME SCENE - NO BODY
What does VAWSEEPO stand for?
VICTIM
APPRECIATION
WITNESSES
SCENE
EXHIBITS
ELEMENTS
POWERS
OFFENDERS
What are the 4 INITIAL ACTION responsibilities regarding potential EXHIBITS:
FREEZE
CONTROL
PRESERVE
PROTECT
Definition of APPRECIATION.
An APPRECIATION IS: (List the 4 main elements)
(1) Proven METHOD of PROBLEM SOLVING
(2) Series of steps ensuring OPTIMUM COURSE OF ACTION
(3) CONSIDERS ALL appropriate FACTORS
(4) ONGOING
List 4 benefits of applying an Appreciation:
(1) Sets the AIM
(2) Increased SUCCESS
(3) Establishes SEQUENCE
(4) Manages RISK
(5) Reduces UNCERTAINTY
(6) Eliminates DUPLICATION
(7) Maximises RESOURCES
Can an appreciation be conducted MENTALLY without writing it down?
Yes
What are the 4 steps in an APPRECIATION:
AIM
FACTORS
COURSES OPEN
PLAN
What is the MAIN AIM when police attend a death?
Gather sufficient evidence to explain the circumstances.
What details should be obtained from the INFORMANT:
(1) SUSPECT identification and location
(2) SCENE
(3) DISCOVERY
(4) VICTIM identity
(5) WITNESSES identity
(6) CONTACT details
(7) DEMEANOUR
(8) PHYSICAL description and clothing
(9) ACTIONS taken
(10) HAZARDS
What are the 3 STATUS categories of the victim:
(1) ALIVE - UNINJURED
(2) ALIVE - INJURED
(3) NO SIGNS OF LIFE
What are the CORRESPONDING ACTIONS for the status ALIVE - UNINJURED:
ALIVE (Uninjured) - Proceed to preserving the scene.
What are the CORRESPONDING ACTIONS for the status ALIVE - INJURED:
(1) Arrange assistance
(2) Note any movement
(3) Note details of Ambulance crew
(4) Accompany victim if possible
What are the CORRESPONDING ACTIONS for the status NO SIGN OF LIFE:
(1) Consider RESUSCITATION
(2) Minimise and note any MOVEMENT
(3) PRONOUNCEMENT (Dr - Certifying life extinct)
(4) VICTIM is a SCENE
(5) RECORD BODY POSITION
(6) RECORD OBSERVATIONS
(7) SKETCH SCENE
What must be done if the victim goes to hospital:
(1) Get MEDICAL OPINION
(2) SEIZE clothing and medical intervention material
(3) IDENTITY of victim
(4) Pre Transfusion BLOOD SAMPLE
(5) PHOTO INJURIES
(6) STATEMENT
(7) SAMPLES (swabs etc)
(8) INTERVIEW AMBO
List the 4 purposes of the SCENE GUARD LOG:
(1) ENTRY to scene
(2) SECURITY
(3) INTELLIGENCE
(4) CONTAMINATION
What effect does maintaining a CRIME SCENE LOG have on the traffic in and out of the scene?
A reduction in traffic
Can a witness be a potential scene
Yes
What will the OC Investigation want to be BRIEFED on by the Initial Responders:
(1) What’s OCCURRED
(2) ACTION taken
(3) What has NOT been done
(4) What NEEDS to be done
