Initial Action

Question 1

Importance of initial action

Answer 1

The action you take at the scene of a serious offence may be crucial to the successful prosecution of the offender or the successful resolution of the incident

Question 2

Actions taken en route to a scene

Answer 2

• Obtain:
  
  • description of the suspect
  • suspect’s vehicle if any
  • direction of travel
  • any weapons
• Discuss areas of responsibility with your partner
• Plan your vehicle approach to ensure safety
• Establish a Safe Forward Point (SFP)

Question 3

Actions taken on arrival at a scene

Answer 3

• Advise comms
• Park in a safe clear area
• Discuss approach to the scene
• Have a radio and torch available
• Stop and take note of what
• Note what’s happening; who and where

Question 4

Control, Freeze and Preserve

Answer 4

Control - All movement of people to and from the scene
Freeze - The scene so that it remains in the condition it was found
Preserve - Any evidence at the scene that may be destroyed or start to decay in some way

Question 5

Duties of a Scene Guard

Answer 5

P - Prevent unauthorised people entering the scene
R - Record in your notebook details of anyone entering the scene
P - Promptly report and record in any suspicious activity
A - Avoid contaminating or interfering with the scene
B - Brief authorised people
B - Be aware of any animals and remove them from the scene if possible

Question 6

Establish Control of the Scene

Answer 6

• Clear the scene of people
• Freeze, Control and Preserve the scene
• Set boundaries
• Position scene guards
• Carry out SITREPS
• Brief supervision of actions carried out