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1
Q

List considerations regarding initial action with a suspect.

A

I-CARS

Identify routes, isolate, arrest? caution?
Consider S&S search. 
Appearance, demeanour, condition
Record comments made. 
Station for preliminary interview.
2
Q

List considerations for Control.

A

CONTROL

Clear scene
Order witness/suspects to stay clear
Not to discuss with each other
Take witness to station if willing
Rivals kept apart
Obtain full particulars
Left area?
3
Q

List considerations for Freeze.

A

FREEZE

From or to scene no movement
Remove animals
Ensure nothing touched or moved
Every activity stopped
Zoolander?
Exhibits protected
4
Q

List consideration for guard.

A

GUARD

Guard
Use civilians if necessary
Assembly point/safe location
Rolls of emergency tape
Define boundaries
5
Q

List duties of a scene guard.

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11 POINT SCENE GUARD STORY

I am scene guard. D.I. arrives and wants access but I have SECURED SCENE. I allow him in because he has permission from OC Scene. But I RECORD DETAILS (I PANT because I’m nervous). I direct him towards common approach path because I must CONTROL MOVEMENTS. He leaves and I RECORD MOVEMENTS of his vehicle. I immediately ring the OC Scene because I must BRIEF OTHERS.

I need to piss - AVOID DISTURBANCE!

A cat tries to piss - PROTECT SCENE!

Finally my replacement arrives. I BRIEF REPLACEMENT.

As I’m leaving the media want to talk. I don’t talk because I RESPECT SECURITY but I also DEMONSTRATE COURTESY.

Lastly I ring OC Scene because I must INFORM OTHERS.

6
Q

What are the 4 (or 5) steps to the initial attendance process?

A

GEAR

Gain information - situation, past, present, future - talk to scene guard

Ensure initial actions are attended to - has he done his job?

Appreciation and immediate action - to do this will need to conduct a…

Reconnaissance

7
Q

List 10 common factors in an appreciation.

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Human resources
Persons to be policed
Ground
Time available
Area
Climate
Admin and logistics
Communications
Law
Weather
Time of day
8
Q

If further CIB members arrive you should advise them of…

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  1. Situation, 2. What has been done, 3. What is being done, 3. What needs to be done immediately
9
Q

Objective of scene examination:

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You want to C BEEHIVES

Corroborate or contest witness/victim accounts

Back up (corroborate) other evidence
Exonerate the innocent
Exclude possible defences
Has an offence been committed?
Identify people associated with offence
Verify confessions/admissions
Establish elements of offence
Suspect identification and contact with scene
10
Q

OC Scene responsibilities:

A

SCOPE CRIPS

Strategy for forensic examination
Control, freeze, preserve
Oversee and coordinate scene examination
Provide communication link between scene and OC
Ensure scene is photographed, f/printed etc.

Common approach path from cordon to focal point
Reconnaissance to gain overall picture and test reconstructions
Inspect, uplift and ensure delivery of exhibits
Prove relevant exhibits in court
Staff briefing on their duties

11
Q

Points to remember for reconnaissance.

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GCLISHR

Gather all available info
Common approach pathway
Look over whole area without disturbing
Immediate action
Sketch
Hot, warm, cold zones
Reconsider boundaries
12
Q

Necessary appreciation factors

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SWOT SLPERZ

Staff availability
Weather conditions and protecting scene
Offence seriousness
Type and size of area

Search powers
Logistics
Priorities
Equipment, communication, transport, specialists
Risk of contamination
Zones
13
Q

The plan/strategy must include:

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SLAPS RICE

Starting point
Likelihood of evidence deteriorating
Any specialists required
Placement of zones
Search method

Recording system
Individual tasks/responsibilities
Contamination
Exhibits

14
Q

List for minimising contamination.

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PUNK ROCCA

Preserve and control
Use stepping plates/decontamination zone
New, clean packaging material
Keep records of personnel

Record scene activity and exhibits
Obtain elimination prints/samples
Clothing (protective)
Correctly deal with exhibits for integrity
Avoid examining associated scenes and suspect with same staff