Scene Awareness
Possible Scenarios for Danger:
· Advised of danger while en route
· Observing danger on arrival
· Danger starting during care of transport
High Risk Danger Scenes:
· Highways
· Violent Street Incidents
o Murder, Assault, Robbery
o Dangerous Crowds and Bystanders
o Street Gangs
· Drug-Related Crimes
· Clandestine Drug Laboratories
· Domestic Violence
Tactical Considerations
· Safety Tactics
o Retreat
o Cover and Concealment
o Distraction and Evasion
o Contact and Cover
o Warning Signals and Communication
· Tactical Patient Care
o Body Armor
o Tactical
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· Preserving Evidence
o Types of Evidence
§ Prints
§ Blood and Body Fluids
§ Particulate Evidence
§ On-scene Observations
· Documenting Evidence