IN01 Initial Action

Question 1

What is the systematic approach - VAWSEEPO

Answer 1

Victim
Appreciation
Witness
Scene
Exhibits
Elements
Powers
Offender

Question 2

What is appreciation?

Answer 2

Is a method of problem solving that uses a set pattern, so that all possible factors and alternatives are considered. It is used to assess any given situation or incident to decide on the best course of action to take.

Question 3

What factors should be considered when carrying out an appreciation?

Answer 3

• What you want to achieve.
• Factors Relevant to achieving your aim.
• Alternative courses of action open to you.
• A plan outlining the best course of action open to you.

Also consider:

• Any safety issues.
• What back up / assistance is available / required.
• Any time constraints.
• Resources, other staff, tents, lighting protective equipment.

Question 4

Explain why flexibility is required when using the systematic approach?

Answer 4

All incidents are different, you may need to start on any step but still cover every aspect. Always try to speak to the offender last.

Question 5

What are the four recommended open type questions? (TEDS)

Answer 5

• Tell me
• Explain
• Describe
• Show Me ( draw etc)

Question 6

What are the 6 basic probing questions

Answer 6

• What?
• Where?
• When?
• Who?
• Why?
• How?

Question 7

What should you consider when you talk to people or examine scenes of crime?

Answer 7

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Question 8

How can the principles within the Prevention First strategy be applied to the systematic approach.

Answer 8

Help to

• Prevent crime and victimisation
• Target and catch offenders
• Deliver a more responsive Police service

Question 9

Why is it important to work in a logical manner when carrying out initial action at a scene of an incident?

Answer 9

The Action you take at any scene of a serious offence may be crucial to the successful prosecution of the offender in court or for the successful resolution of the incident.

Question 10

Explain the following terms: Control, Freeze, Preserve

Answer 10

• Control: all people in the scene and all movement in and out of the scene.
• Freeze: Keep the scene in the original state that you found it in. Nothing to be touched or moved.
• Preserve: All relevant exhibits and any evidence at the scene that may become damaged, destroyed or decay

Question 11

Scene guards responsibility’s in controlling, freezing and preserving a scene.

Answer 11

• Prevent unauthorised people entering the scene. (including police staff, even senior Ranks)
• Record in their note book details of anyone entering the scene. Name , designation, reason for visit, time in and out of scene.
• Breif authorised people so they are aware of entry and exit points and the route to take while on scene.
• Promptly report any suspicious activity/behaviour and record it.
• Avoid contaminating the scene, don’t use the toilet or phone.
• Be aware of animals at the scene that might eat body tissue etc.

Question 12

Actions you will take when: En route to scene.

Answer 12

• Obtain descriptions of suspect, any vehicle, weapons and direction of travel. (DOT)
• Discuss areas of responsibility with partner.
• Plan approach to the scene.
• Establish Safe Forward Point (SFP).
• Consider options.
• Consider options

Question 13

Actions you will take when: Arriving at scene.

Answer 13

• Update Comms
• Park in a safe area.
• Discuss approach to scene.
• have a radio and torch available
• Note what is happening, who and where.
• Ask for the informant or for witnesses.

Question 14

Actions you will take when: Obtaining information.

Answer 14

• Locate the informant / victim.
• Obtain the brief facts.
• Ask the informant / victim to identify the victim and/or offender and give their whereabouts
• Find out from the informant the location of the victim and the scene.
• If possible keep the informant occupied / ask them to remain at the scene or a specified place so you can interview them later.

Question 15

Actions you will take when: Checking the victim.

Answer 15

If there are signs of life:
Call for Ambulance
Define a pathway for medical staff
note injury’s
Obtain if possible to get dying declaration
don’t move deceased body
Record position of victim before removal.
Accompany the victim to hospital (to protect exhibits give a sit rep to Comms and record medical staff details)

If there are no signs of life:
Check for pulse and skin warmth.
Call for medical assistance.
Not the condition of clothing, wet or bloody. has it been disarranged?
Stand still and record what you can see. such as position of the body. any exhibits etc
If time allows draw a sketch, note the position of everything in the room / location.

Question 16

Actions you will take when: Clearing the scene

Answer 16

-Remove all people from the immediate scene.
-Ensure that they do not take anything or contaminate the scene.
If possible have a Police Officer:
- contain them in a clear area
- warm them not to discuss what has happened
- Obtain full particulars.
Keep warring factions, families,gang members apart.