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?

The location of the Information Officer Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide evacuation information 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?

To immediately isolate the vicinity where the crime was committed Signup and view all the answers

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

To take charge of the investigation Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide an overview of the first responders' duties Signup and view all the answers

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

The dangers of contamination Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

The location of the Information Officer at the ICP Signup and view all the answers

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

Only if it is a crime scene Signup and view all the answers

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

To make evacuation information readily available to the public Signup and view all the answers

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

Isolate the vicinity where the crime was committed Signup and view all the answers

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

Tactics and officer safety issues Signup and view all the answers

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

To observe and record the suspect's behavior Signup and view all the answers

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

Listen, remember, and later make notes of statements made Signup and view all the answers

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

Transport witnesses in the same vehicle with the suspect Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is a dying declaration?

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

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

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

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

Tape-record the interview Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Administering an oath Signup and view all the answers

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

To transport them to the police station for formal statements 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?

Other prisoners could attempt to dissuade the suspect from cooperating with the investigation 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?

Stay near a wall when proceeding down a hallway 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?

Exclude all unauthorized persons from entering the crime scene Signup and view all the answers

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

Initiate a crime scene log Signup and view all the answers

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

All known information that might tend to identify the suspect Signup and view all the answers

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

Locate and arrest him/her 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?

Complete a detailed Officers Statement Form Signup and view all the answers

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

Conduct a visual examination only Signup and view all the answers

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

Determine if the suspect is armed and search for weapons Signup and view all the answers

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

Note and preserve evidence found on the suspect and advise a detective Signup and view all the answers

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

Handcuff the suspect Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Which area can news media representatives be restricted from entering?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

According to the text, what is a dying declaration?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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