Evidence handling

Question 1

What are the 5 priorities at a scene?

Answer 1

1. Preserve life
2. Preserve scenes
3. Secure evidence
4. Identify victims
5. Identify suspects

Question 2

What are the 5 C’s at a scene?

Answer 2

Confirm – what and how big, what first found, preserve life and other H N S
Clear – Clear any non-essential people and get details
Cordon – Physical boundaries created – large to begin with
Control – Only those allowed to access to enter
Check – Check the above 4 actions have been done