Indicate the Crime Scene Response.

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

While approaching the crime scene, the responding officer must remain observant for potential suspects fleeing the area. The officer should note descriptions of people and vehicles leaving the crime area. If it is necessary to stop a suspicious person, the officer should notify the dispatcher immediately so that other units are aware of the situation.
? Aid the Injured: Administer first aid and obtain medical assistance for injured parties when required. While rendering aid, officers should disturb the scene as little as possible.
? Evaluate the Situation: the officer should make an evaluation of the crime scene before proceeding with the preliminary investigation. A police officer can gain a reasonably accurate mental image of how the crime occurred and where it was committed.
? Obtain Basic Information: The identities of victims, witnesses, and others present at the scene when the officer arrived. A brief account from each witness or victim of what occurred, including descriptions of any suspects
? Interview Witnesses: The first officer at the scene must detain witnesses. The officer should quickly remove all persons from the crime scene and should not allow them to return until all of the necessary crime-scene work is completed. The witnesses should be separated so they cannot discuss the case with each other.