Role Of The First Attending Officer Flashcards
1
Q
What is volume crime?
A
Burglary (simple) , theft of a motor vehicle (TOMV), theft from motor vehicle (TFMV), theft, shoplifting
2
Q
Who is the first officer attending?
A
Usually a constable, sometimes lacks experience, lack of forensic knowledge
3
Q
Key responsibilities
A
APC - assess, protect, communicate
4
Q
Assessing
A
Crime indicated, in the offender’s shoes, think rationally, forensic potential
5
Q
Protect
A
From the weather, glass, the victim, items for examinations, contamination, minimise contact
6
Q
Communication
A
obtain details, complete report, details for bureau, CSI visit required?
7
Q
In all cases
A
Importance of taking effective control, assess, protect, communicate, actions of first attending officer are crucial
