IN01: Initial Action At The Scene

Question 1

Actions en-route to the scene?

Answer 1

• obtain descriptions of the suspect, any vehicle, direction of travel, any weapons.
• discuss areas of responsibility with your partner
• plan your approach to the scene
• establish a safe forward point (SFP)
• consider options

Question 2

Arriving at the scene

Answer 2

• update Comms
• park in a safe clear area
• discuss approach to the scene
• note what is happening, who and where

Question 3

Establish control of the scene

Answer 3

• clear the scene of people
• freeze, control, and preserve
• set boundaries
• position scene guards
• carry out SITREPS

Question 4

The steps in the systematic approach

Answer 4

Victim/ informant
Appreciation 
Witness 
Scene
Exhibits 
Elements
Powers
Offender

Question 5

Obtaining details of the incident

Answer 5

TEDS
Tell me
Explain
Describe
Show me

5WH+H
What
Where
When
Who
Why
How