IN01 - Initial Action

Question 1

FREEZE

Answer 1

Freeze the scene so that it remains in the condition that it was found

Question 2

CONTROL

Answer 2

Control people at the scene and those attempting to leave or arrive.

Question 3

PRESERVE

Answer 3

Any evidence at the scene that may be destroyed or start to decay in some way.

Question 4

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SCENE GUARD?

Answer 4

U - Unauthorised entry
N -Notebook recording
B - Brief authorised people
E - Explore and report any suspicious activity
N - No contaminating
T - Think of the pets

Question 5

INFORMATION TO CONSIDER EN-ROUTE TO THE SCENE

Answer 5

OBTAIN:
- Description of suspect
- Description of suspects car
- Suspects direction of travel
- Descriptions of weapson

WATCH:
- Any suspicious vehicles that come to and from the scene (Record plate)

PLAN:
- Where to park vehicle in relation to the scene (SPF) - Safe Forward Point.
- Plan initial action upon arrival

Question 6

C - A - P

Answer 6

C - Common
A - Approach
P - Path

Question 7

WHAT IS THE RELEVANT INFO OBTAINED FROM INFORMANT?

Answer 7

• Locate informant and brief facts
• Ask informant/witness to:
• Identify victim and/or offender
• If offender is not present then the offenders direction of travel, vehicle details, rego number
• Update comms and advise them who is present and if offender has left and any details about the offender
• Ask the W/V the location of the scene
• If possible ask them to remain in a specified place and explain to them that they may need to be interviewed more fully soon.

Question 8

WHAT INFO SHOULD BE GIVEN IN A SITREP (SITUATION REPORT)?

Answer 8

Keep comms informed of any changes at the scene and any action required:
- Include information that could help locate the offender
- Advise what assistance is needed
- use your radio or mobile in private
- Provide location of the SFP to staff who are on their way to scene.

Question 9

WHAT INFO IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO TAKING UP SCENE GUARD?

Answer 9

You must ask the O/C of the scene:
- Who is authorised to enter the scene?
- Where are the scene boundaries?
- Where is the designated point of entry?
- What route must authorised personnel take through the scene?
- Are there any suspects? If so, obtain photo/description.