Media Access in Hazardous Materials Incidents
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Which area can news media representatives be restricted from entering?

  • Crime scene (correct)
  • Contaminated area
  • Closed area
  • Evacuation area

    • What should news media personnel be advised of before entering a contaminated area at a noncrime incident?

  • The decontamination process
  • The location of the Information Officer
  • The evacuation procedures
  • The dangers of contamination (correct)

    • What is the consequence of news media personnel entering a WARM or HOT Zone?

  • They will not be allowed to exit until decontaminated (correct)
  • They will be provided with protective equipment
  • They will be escorted by the Information Officer
  • They will be given evacuation instructions

    • Where should news media personnel be directed to in all cases?

    <p>The location of the Information Officer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What opportunity does the news media present during a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>To provide evacuation information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the responsibility of the first officer to arrive at the scene of a homicide?

    <p>To immediately isolate the vicinity where the crime was committed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the investigating officers at the scene of a homicide?

    <p>To take charge of the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 4/283.83?

    <p>To provide an overview of the first responders' duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should news media personnel be advised of before entering a contaminated area at a noncrime incident?

    <p>The dangers of contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of news media personnel entering a WARM or HOT Zone?

    <p>They will not be allowed to exit until they and their equipment have been decontaminated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should news media personnel be directed to in all cases?

    <p>The location of the Information Officer at the ICP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can news media representatives be restricted from entering an area?

    <p>Only if it is a crime scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What opportunity does the news media present during a hazardous materials incident?

    <p>To make evacuation information readily available to the public</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What actions should be taken by the first officers to arrive at the scene of a homicide?

    <p>Isolate the vicinity where the crime was committed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be the first consideration for arriving officers at the scene of a homicide?

    <p>Tactics and officer safety issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of transporting a suspect to the station?

    <p>To observe and record the suspect's behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should officers do if the suspect becomes talkative?

    <p>Listen, remember, and later make notes of statements made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what should officers NOT do when transporting a suspect?

    <p>Transport witnesses in the same vehicle with the suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is a dying declaration?

    <p>A statement made by a victim who believes they are going to die</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what are the elements of a dying declaration?

    <p>The victim must refer to the manner and circumstances that brought about their present condition and ultimate death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is recommended when obtaining a dying declaration?

    <p>Tape-record the interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, when can a dying declaration be used as evidence?

    <p>In both a criminal trial for the causing of the declarant's death and in a civil wrongful death suit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is not necessary when obtaining a dying declaration?

    <p>Administering an oath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the purpose of detaining witnesses?

    <p>To transport them to the police station for formal statements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the consequence of transporting a suspect to a holding tank or cell occupied by other arrestees?

    <p>Other prisoners could attempt to dissuade the suspect from cooperating with the investigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, what is the first duty of the searching officers during a tactical search of a residence?

    <p>Stay near a wall when proceeding down a hallway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do once it is determined that no additional victim(s), suspect(s) or witnesses are present inside the crime scene?

    <p>Exclude all unauthorized persons from entering the crime scene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do while waiting for the homicide detectives to arrive at the crime scene?

    <p>Initiate a crime scene log</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be included in a crime broadcast as soon as possible?

    <p>All known information that might tend to identify the suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if the whereabouts of the suspect(s) is known?

    <p>Locate and arrest him/her</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should every police officer and supervisor who responds to the scene of a homicide do before leaving the crime scene?

    <p>Complete a detailed Officers Statement Form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do to protect the crime scene and the evidence it contains?

    <p>Conduct a visual examination only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a suspect is taken into custody?

    <p>Determine if the suspect is armed and search for weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if a suspect is apprehended inside the crime scene?

    <p>Note and preserve evidence found on the suspect and advise a detective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do to avoid contamination of evidence on the suspect's person?

    <p>Handcuff the suspect</p> Signup and view all the answers

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