Initial Action

Question 1

What are the actions taken on the way to a scene?

Answer 1

• Obtain descriptions of the suspect, any vehicle, direction of travel.
• Discuss areas of responsibility.
• Plan your approach.
• Establish safe forward point.
• Consider options.

Question 2

What are the actions taken on arrival?

Answer 2

• Update Comms.
• Park in safe clear area.
• Discuss approach to scene.
• Note what is happening.

Question 3

How do you establish control of the scene?

Answer 3

• Freeze, Control, Preserve.
• Clear the scene.
• Set boundaries.
• Position Scene Guards.
• Carry out SITREPS.
• Brief supervisor of actions carried out.

Question 4

Explain the terms Control, Freeze, Preserve.

Answer 4

Control people
Freeze the scene so it remains in the same condition.
Preserve any evidence.