TCOLE (Crime Scene Questions) & Answers Helpful Solution

Upon arrival at the scene determine: Determine up on arrival - ANSWER - 1. if suspects(s) are at or near the scene by observing unusual activity, person, and vehicles 2. Appropriate tactical action if suspect is at scene and offense is in progress and weapons are involved. 3. Number of suspects 4. If a backup request appropriate Upon arrival at the scene contin... - ANSWER - 5. Search perimeter of building for open doors and windows. 6. Apply verbal skills to determine who is the victim or complainant, reporting person, and witness(s) 7. Solicit information from people in immediate area such as media or informants 8. Separate witnesses When can you touch the body/victim? - ANSWER - 1. When a person is alive and conscious, you can obtain identification and information about the next of kin. 2. If person is alive and conscious, obtain identification and information about suspect(s). When can you not touch the body/victim? - ANSWER - After death, officers may locate any source of identification only after obtaining permission from the medical examiner to move or disturb the body. Available Special Units - ANSWER - 1. EMS 2. Medical Examine