Initial Action

Question 0

On arrival at scene

Answer 0

• Update comms
• park in safe clear area
• discuss approach to scene
• have radio & torch available
• note what is happening; who & where

Question 1

Actions on way to scene

Answer 1

Obtain description of suspect, any vehicle, direction of travel, any weapons

Discuss areas of responsibility with you partner

Plan your approach to the scene

Establish a safe forward point (SFP)

Consider options

Question 2

Establish control of scene

Answer 2

• clear scene of people
• freeze, control, preserve
• set boundaries
• position scene guards
• carry out SITREPS
• brief supervisors if actions carried out

Question 3

Responsibilities of a scene guard

Answer 3

• prevent unauthorised people entering the scene.
• Record in notebook details of anyone entering scene.
• Brief authorised people
• Promptly report and record any suspicious activity
• Avoid contaminating or interfering with the scene.
• Be aware of animals and remove them from scene

Question 4

Control:
Freeze:
Preserve:

Answer 4

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

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

Preserve any evidence that may be destroyed or start to decay in some way.