Scenes Flashcards
What are the duties of a scene guard?
- Prevent unauthorised entry to the scene
- To keep a scene guard log of every person entering and leaving - including their names, purpose of visit, notify the scene co-ordinator of their arrival
- Ensure they direct everyone what route to take into the scene
- Record movements, vehicle details at/ near the scene
- Communicate info received with the O/C scene or scene coordinator
- Be vigilant of animals
- Wait until the next scene guard arrives and then thoroughly brief the next scene guard - give log
- Don’t discuss with media, witnesses, bystanders
- Don’t personally enter and contaminate the scene.
What does commanders constraint mean?
Limitations placed on the situation by the commander. Eg time constraints.
What is an appreciation?
What are some factors you might consider while making an appreciation at a scene?
A decision making process that enables you to determine the best course of action.
- ground
- time
- climate
- communications
- law
- people being policed
- courses open to people being policed
- Human Resources
- admin and logistics.
What is the purpose of a reconnaissance?
To gain a brief overview of a scene without disturbing any evidence.
This will include establishing what specialist groups might be required and any urgent matters that need to be addressed.
When would you use a full formal appreciation? And when would you use a shortened note appreciation?
Full - high level or difficult tactical or administrative problems
Short - not complicate or complex, or urgent problems requiring immediate action.
What are the four parts to the appreciation technique?
Aim - what trying to achieve
Factors - an influence or circumstance contributing to a result. Think ‘so what’ and ‘therefor’ until nothing more can be drawn out
Courses open - what options are there bearing in mind the factors. Discuss advantages and disadvantages and identify the best option available.
Plan - logical result of the appreciation. Then use GSME.
What does GSMEAC stand for?
Ground
Situation
Mission
Execution
Admin/ logistics
Command
