Initial action at scene

Question 1

What are 3 basic responsibilities as a member responding to an incident

Answer 1

Freeze - Keep the scene in original position and touch nothing if safe to do so

Control - All movement to and from the scene and keep all activity in the area contained

Preserve - Any evidence at the scene from contamination

Question 2

What are the responsibilities of a scene guard?

Answer 2

• Clearing all people from the scene
• Setting boundaries - Make it big
• Sitreps. Keep coms informed of any changes or action needed at the scene
• Brief authorised people

Question 3

What does UNBENT stand for?

Answer 3

Unauthorised entry
Notebook recording
Brief authorised people
Explore and report suspicious activity 
No contamination of evidence 
Think of animals

Question 4

What information should you consider on route to a scene?

Answer 4

DOT - Direction of travel 
Descriptions of suspects 
Descriptions of vehicles 
Descriptions of any weapons used 
Plan a safe forward point 
Note any vehicles/people leaving the scene

Question 5

What info should you gather from an informant from scene?

Answer 5

Brief description of events
Full name
Contact phone number
Address
Occupation