Role of a First Responder
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Role of a First Responder
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5 specialist resources available to first responders
BTP, ARV, Search team, Drones, K9
key principle when requesting specialist resources
use the right resource at the right time
what should continuously be done at welfare incidents
risk assessments
what should officers avoid doing during welfare incidents
making assumptions
what decision-making models should be used
NDM and THRIVE
What should be considered where language barriers exist
interpreters
how should incidents be treated initially
as crime scenes until proven otherwise
what is the first crime scene priority
preserve evidence
should multiple scenes be considered
yes
what are examples of DNA evidence and where to get it
blood, saliva, urine, chewing gum, drinks containers, weapons, clothing
what must be worn when handling evidence
gloves
what is the golden rule of evidence preservation
first responders preserve, CSI recover and examine
what is the first priority with victims and witnesses
welfare
what forensic evidence might victims carry
DNA, blood, fibres, glass fragments
what is the golden hour
the most important stage of an investigation
why is the golden hour important
often determines investigation success
what is the first priority at a domestic abuse incident
protect the victim
does a domestic violence investigation stop if a victim does not support prosecution
no
who decides whether an arrest takes place
police
what general support may be offered
victim support services
what is a critical incident
an incident likely to significantly affect confidence in policing
give examples of critical incidents
serious assaults, high-profile domestic abuse, community tension incidents, major investigations
what is the first golden hour priority
preserve life
what is the second golden hour priority
preserve the scene
what is the third golden hour priority
secure evidence
what is the fourth golden hour priority
identify victims
what is the fifth golden hour priority
identify suspects