Initial Action

Question 1

En route to the scene

Answer 1

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

Discuss areas of responsibility at the scene, decide who will deal with suspects/ victims.

Plan your vehicle approach.

Discuss the safe forward point.

Consider your options.

Question 2

On arrival

Answer 2

• advise Comms of your arrival
• park in a safe clear area
• discuss your approach to the house, building or scene
• take radio and a torch at night
• stop take note of what’s happening where it is happening and who is involved.
• brief situation report to Comms/safe forward point location.
• ask anyone what’s happening and where and who is involved
• ask for informant

Question 3

Obtaining information

Answer 3

• obtain brief facts
• ask the informant/witness to:identify the victim and or the offender and their whereabouts.
• location of the scene and the victim.
• keep informant occupied. Ask them to remain in a specified place so can be re interviewed later.

Question 4

Outline why your ability to work in a logical manner is important carrying out initial action at the scene of an incident

Answer 4

The action you take at any scene of a serious offence may be crucial to the successful prosecution of the offender or the successful resolution of the incident