Initial Action At The Scene Of An Incident

Question 0

When setting scene boundaries what must you think off?

Answer 0

• think BIG

* remember to include the area from which the offender approached, entered and left the scene, including vehicles

Question 1

What are the basic principles for establishing control of the scene?

Answer 1

• CONTROL
• All movement to and from the scene
• All activity in the contained area
• FREEZE
• Keep the scene in its original state
• Nothing is to be touched or moved
• PRESERVE
• All relevant exhibits

Question 2

What are the duties of a scene guard?

Answer 2

• Prevent unathorised people entering the scene
• Record in your notebook details of anyone entering the scene
• Brief authorised people
• Promptly report and record any suspicious activity
• Avoid contaminating or interfering with the scene
• Be aware of any animals and remove them from the scene if possible