Inital Action At The Scene Of An Incident

Question 1

Explain freeze, control, preserve

Answer 1

FREEZE: freeze the scene so that it remains in the condition in which it was found.

CONTROL: people at the scene and those attempting to leave or arrive

PRESERVE: any evidence at the scene that may be destroyed or start to decay in some way

Question 2

Explain the responsibilities as a scene guard in freezing, controlling, preserving

Answer 2

Preventing unauthorized people entering the scene.

Record details in your notebook of anyone entering the scene

Briefing authorized people

Promptly record and report any suspicious activity

Avoid contamination or interference with the scene

Be aware of any animals and remove them if possible

Question 3

What is UNBENT

Answer 3

Unauthorized entry
Notebook recording
Brief authorized people
Explore and report suspicious activity
No contaminating it yourself
Think of the animals

Question 4

What is the important information to consider when en-route to a scene

Answer 4

Obtain:
A description of the suspect
A description of the suspect’s vehicle (if any)
The suspects direction of travel
A description of any weapons carried

Watch for any vehicles that may have come from the scene, note the Rego

Plan where to park your vehicle and designate this as the Safe Forward Point (SFP)

Form a plan for initial actions upon arrival - discuss areas of responsibility with your partners, decide who will deal with any possible suspects/victims and how

Question 5

What information is to be included in a SITREP (situation report)

Answer 5

Keep comms informed of any changes at the scene and any action required

Include info that could help locate the offender
Advice what assistance is needed
Use your phone/radio in private if possible
Be wary of giving particulars over the radio
Provide the location of the SFP

Question 6

What info should be obtained from an informant on arrival at a scene

Answer 6

Locate the informant and obtain brief facts if safe to do so

Ask the informant to identify the victim and/or offender
If offender isn’t present, their direction of travel and details of the vehicle

Ask the informant the location of the scene

If possible ask them to remain in a specified place and explain they may need to be interviewed more fully later

Question 7

What info is needed prior to taking up duty as a scene guard

Answer 7

Who is authorized to enter the scene
Where are the scene boundaries
Where is the designated point of entry
What route must authorized people take
Where is the point of exit
What happened
Are there any suspects

Question 8

Define the common approach path

Answer 8

CAP is a path for all movement into and out of a scene. It avoids any route possibly taken by the suspects or the victim.

It maintains the integrity of the scene and ensures you don’t destroy exhibits or contaminate evidence