Scene Of An Incident Flashcards
What should you do on your way to an incident?
Obtain suspect information, any vehicle & if they have any weapons.
Watch for any vehicles & take note of regos.
Plan where you’ll park for the SFP.
Form a plan for your initial actions.
What should you consider when you arrive at a scene?
Park in a safe clear area.
Advise comms & obtain acknowledgment.
Revise your plan if the scene is different.
Be aware of what’s happening, where & whose involved.
Ask people what’s happening, where & whose involved.
Provide and update to comms.
What should happen if a victim is being transported to hospital?
A member must accompany them to continue speaking with them, ensure clothing and exhibits are retains, record medical staff details and provide an update to comms.
What is a CAP?
Common approach path.
Using a path which avoids any route possibly taken to and from the scene by suspects or the victim.
What are the three basic principles to remember?
Freeze - keep the scene in the original state.
Control - all movements to and from the area.
Preserve - all relevant exhibits.
What does the scene guard do?
Protect the scene & communicate details about the scene with other police only.
Keep comms informed of any changes or action required (SITREPS).
Brief staff on arrival.
What are the responsibilities of the first member at the scene, or O/C?
Freeze, control, preserve & UNBENT.
What is UNBENT?
Unauthorised entry (control). Notebook recording. Brief authorised people. Explore & report suspicious activity. No contaminating it yourself. Think of the animals (remove from scene).
What information should you obtain from an informant when arriving at a scene?
Identify the victim and/or the offender.
If they offender is not present ask their direction of travel & if they left in a vehicle, details of the vehicle including a description & rego number.
Ask the location of the scene.
Ask them if possible to remain at a specified place and explain to them they may need to be interviews more fully later.
What are the 8 steps in the systematic approach/VASWEEPO?
Victim/informant. Appreciation. Witness. Scene. Exhibits. Elements. Powers. Offender.
Define appreciation.
Is a method of problem solving that uses a set pattern, so that all possible factors and alternatives are considered. It is sued to assess any given situation or incident and decide on the best course of action to take. (What do you want to achieve and how will you achieve it safely?)
What is TEDS when questions?
Tell
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What are the 5W+H?
Who, what, where, when, why, how?
What are the contact details you should obtain from a victim or informant?
Surname & all first names. Full residential address. Phone number. Occupation. Employer address & phone numbers. DOB & age. Email address. Mobile phone number.
