IN01 - INITIAL ACTION

Question 1

What are the three basic principles to remember when dealing with a scene?

Answer 1

• Freeze
• Control
• Preserve

Question 2

What does it mean to “Freeze”?

Answer 2

• Keep the scene in its original state

- Nothing is to be touched or moved

Question 3

What does it mean to “Control”?

Answer 3

Control…

• All movement to and from the scene
• All activity in the contained area

Question 4

What does it mean to “Preserve”?

Answer 4

Preserve All relevant exhibits

Question 5

What are the order of priorities when arriving at a scene?

Answer 5

1. Park in a safe, clear area (SFP)
2. Advise Comms of your arrival and obtain acknowledgment
3. Revise your plan if the scene is different than what you anticipated.
4. Be aware of what is happening, where it is happening and who is involved.
5. Ask people nearby what is happening, where it is happening, and who is involved
6. Provide an update to Comms

Question 6

What are the responsibilities of a scene guard?

Answer 6

• Freeze/Control/Preserve

- UNBENT

Question 7

UNBENT (Scene Guard)

Answer 7

• Unauthorised entry
• Notebook recording
• Brief authorised people
• Explore and report suspicious activity
• No contaminating it yourself
• Think of the animals

Question 8

What should be considered when setting boundaries?

Answer 8

Think BIG

remember to include the area from which the offender approached, entered and left the scene, including vehicles (CAP).

Question 9

Common Approach Path (CAP)

Answer 9

Consider all possible paths taken by suspect and victim. Establish CAP that avoids these routes and maintains scene integrity.

Question 10

What relevant information should be obtained from an informant on arrival at a scene?

Answer 10

Identify the victim and/or the offender
- If the offender is not present, their direction of travel and, if they have left in a vehicle, details of the vehicle including a description and any registration number

Question 11

Identify what information should be included when giving SITREPS (situation reports)

Answer 11

Keep comms informed of any changes at the scene and any action required;

• any info that could locate offended
• what assistance is needed
• use radio or mobile phone if possible
• be wary of giving victim particulars over radio
• provide location of the SFP to all staff who are on their way

Question 12

What info is required before taking up duty as scene guard?

Answer 12

• Who is authorised to enter scene?
• Where are the scene boundaries?
• Where is designated point of entry?
• What is the point of entry?
• Where is point of exit?
• What is the CAP?
• What happened at the scene?
• Are there any suspects?