IN01 Initial action/ systematic approach Flashcards
What are the basic principles of initial action?
Freeze
Control
Preserve
What should you do when En route to the scene?
• Obtain: − a description of the suspect − a description of the suspect’s vehicle (if any) − the suspect’s direction of travel − a description of any weapons carried.
• Watch for any vehicles that may have come from the scene and note registration numbers.
• Plan where you will park your vehicle in relation to the scene, and
designate this as the Safe Forward Point (SFP). An SFP is a safe location near an incident from which the forward operations can be supported.
• Form a plan for your initial actions upon arrival.
− Discuss areas of responsibility at the scene with your partners.
− Decide who will deal with any possible suspects and who will deal with possible victims, and how
What should you do on arrival?
- Park in a safe, clear area.
- Advise Comms of your arrival and obtain acknowledgment.
- Revise your plan if the scene is different than what you anticipated.
• Be aware of what is happening, where it is happening and who is
involved.
- Ask people nearby what is happening, where it is happening, and who is involved
- Provide an update to Comms.
What should you think about when doing risk assessment?
The first priority will always be to ensure the safety of the attending
Police members.
- Initial action at the scene is crucial but may also present physical safety risks as well as a risk of contamination to the scene.
- Before initial actions can be safely undertaken, those in charge at the scene must conduct an appreciation on the known information, to dictate how, why and what form initial action should take.
• Subject to the appreciation of risks, a reconnaissance should be
conducted to establish who is present at the scene.
− This may include other injured people, or a hidden offender.
What to do when obtaining information;
• Locate the informant and, obtain the brief facts.
• Ask the informant/witness to:
− identify the victim and/or the offender;
− and if the offender is not present, their direction of travel and, if they have left in a vehicle, details of the vehicle including a description and any registration number
- Update Comms and advise them who is present, and if the offender has left, their direction of travel and any vehicle details.
- Ask the informant/witness the location of the scene.
- If possible ask them to remain at a specified place and explain to them that they may need to be interviewed more fully later.
What is CAP?
Consider possible approach paths and establish a Common Approach Path (CAP) for all movements into and out of the scene; using a path which avoids any route possibly taken to and from the scene by the suspect(s) or the victim.
Maintain the integrity of the scene and ensure that you don’t destroy exhibits or contaminate evidence when approaching the victim.
When setting boundaries we should;
- Think BIG
- remember to include the area from which the offender approached,
entered and left the scene, including vehicles
Duties of a scene guard:
Unauthorised entry Notebook recording Brief authorised people Explore and report suspicious activity No contaminating it yourself Think of the animals
Before taking up scene guard duty, you must what?
you must first ask the O/C 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?
• Where is the point of exit?
• What happened at the scene?
• Are there any suspects? If so, obtain photographs and descriptions.
What is VAWSEEPO?
- Victim/Informant
- Appreciation
- Witness
- Scene
- Exhibits
- Elements
- Powers
- Offender
Describe Victim/ informant:
The victim and the informant are not always the same person.
• The victim is the person offended against.
• The informant is the person who advises the police of the incident. That person may also be the victim.
What should you obtain from Victim/ informant?
Obtain their full particulars:
• surname and all first names (ask the spelling)
• full residential address and phone number
• occupation
• employer – full address of employment and phone number(s)
• date of birth
• e-mail address
• mobile phone number.
Define Appreciation:
The appreciation technique 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 and decide on the best course of action to take. The appreciation may be mental or written.
What does TEDS mean?
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What is the 5WH+H?
Who What When Why Where How
