Systematic Approach to a scene

Question 1

Victim

• F P
• W H Q’S A’S
• S C
• A V S

Answer 1

• Obtain full PARTICULARS
• find out what happened 5 WH and H
• seek CORROBORATION noting injuries, exhibits etc
• ADVISE Victim Support

Question 2

Appreciation

• S I
• A N
• T C

Answer 2

• Any SAFETY ISSUES for you or other staff attending
• what ASSISTANCE is required i.e delta, AOS, ambo
• TIME constraints

Question 3

Witness

• L
• F P
• S C
• W H Q’S A’S
• I AND S

Answer 3

• LOCATE witness
• obtain full PARTICULARS
• find out what happened 5 WH and H
• seek CORROBORATION noting injuries, exhibits etc
• INTERVIEW and STATEMENTS where possible
  (arrange a time to meet for an interview not able to do it right away)

Question 4

Scene

• F C P
• I
• C F S

Answer 4

• FREEZE, CONTROL, PRESERVE
• IDENTIFY all entry and exit points
• call for support if required

Question 5

Exhibit

• D
• N
• A
• S
• S
• P
• C

Answer 5

• DON’T move or touch it until it has been photographed in situ
• NOTEBOOK position in situ, draw a sketch plan, brief description, place and time it was located
• ALWAYS use gloves to avoid cross contamination
• SEIZE, bag, seal and label exhibit
• SECURE in car/exhibit room
• fill in a POL 268 and file
• ensure a CHAIN of custody

Question 6

Elements (Ingredients)

• P
• L O I or A E

Answer 6

• Must PROVE each element of the offence committed

- LINE OF ENQUIRIES OR AREA ENQUIRIES may need to be done to corroborate what has occurred

Question 7

Power

• A or D
• S
• E P

Answer 7

What options are available to me:

• arrest or detain
• search pursuant to legislation
• enter premises pursuant to legislation

Question 8

Offender

• D W T O I W/E M J
• W, A, R, S
  1) R
  2) C/R
  3) P S

Answer 8

• Deal with the offender in whatever manner justified
• warn, report, arrest or summons
  1) Reason for arrest
  2) Caution/Rights
  3) preliminary search incidental to arrest