THE

FIRST
RESPONDE
R
SPO3 Arvin K Cornejo, R/Crim,;M.P.A.
Chief Clerk, PCR Branch
Laguna Police Provincial Office

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 LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Define the term first responder;

2. Identify who are the first responders;
3. Identify the General Objectives of the first responder;
4. Properly identify the roles of the first responder;
5. Properly identify how to respond to a crime scene;
6. Enumerate tasks of the first responder;
7. Identify and Enumerate first responders Immediate
action

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 Definition of Terms

1. First Responder – the first person to arrive and

respond at the crime scene.

2. Crime Scene – the place where

the crime occurred to include
its immediate surroundings.

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 Definition of Terms

3. Physical Evidence – are the pieces of evidence

to a particular crime tending to prove the guilt or
innocence of an individual.

4. Forensic Evidence – these are

physical evidence of a crime which
are commonly found within the
crime scene and subject for
forensic laboratory examination.
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 First Responder

• The patrol elements, composed of foot and

mobile patrols, are the most ubiquitous
members of the force and are synonymous to
police presence.

• They are the ones who always arrive first at the

scene of the crime in response to calls requiring
police assistance.

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 First Responder

Being the “First Responders,”

It is imperative that Patrol Officers
are able to identify the relations
of law, bring criminals to justice,
collect and preserve pieces of
evidence, and assist in the
prosecution of offenders.

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 First Responder

• As First Responders, Patrol Officers and other

members of the force who respond to the scene
of a disaster or other emergency should be
guided on what to do or how to do it when faced
by specific situations.

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 Tasks of the First Responder
1. Proceed to the crime scene to validate
information;
2. Record the exact time of arrival and all
pertinent data regarding the incident and
notify TOC;
3. Self-preservation;
4. Cordon the crime scene;
5. Check whether the situation still
posses imminent danger and call
for back-up, if necessary;

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 Tasks of the First Responder
6. Evacuate injured person/s;

7. Identify possible witnesses

and conduct preliminary interview
& ensure their availability for the incoming
investigator-on-case;

8. Arrest suspects/s if around or when

suspect/s is/are fleeing, make
appropriate notification for danger
& dragnet operations;
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 Tasks of the First Responder
9. Take dying declaration of severely injured
persons when;
a. Death is imminent and declarant is conscious
of that fact;
b. Declaration refers to the cause & surrounding
circumstances of such death;
c. Declaration relates to facts which the
victim is competent to testify; and
d. Declaration is offered in a case wherein the
declarant’s death is the subject of inquiry.

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 Tasks of the First Responder

10. Prevent entry/exit of person/s within the

cordoned area;

11. Account/note for the killed, wounded and

arrested persons for proper disposition;

12. Briefs and assist the

investigator-on-case upon
arrival and turn-over the
crime scene;
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 Tasks of the First Responder

13. Conducts inventory on the evidence noted at

the crime scene; inventory receipt should be
properly signed by the first responder. SOCO
Team Leader and the investigator-on-case; and

14. Attend to court duty.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
VEHICULAR/TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
1. Upon arrival at the scene:

a. Secure the scene.

b. Request for ambulance - evacuate injured to
nearest hospital without delay. Summon
assistance from civilians, if necessary.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
VEHICULAR/TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
1. Upon arrival at the scene:
c. Notify the following:
(1) Higher Headquarters;
(2) Traffic accident investigators;
(3) In case of Hit-and-Run, alert units for dragnet
operations; and
(4) Obtain description of motor vehicle involved (Plate
No./type/color).

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
VEHICULAR/TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
2. Keep accident from getting worse:
a. Prevent/ extinguish fire as a result of accident;
b. Direct and control traffic at the scene;
c. Ensure that vehicles are not pilfered and injured
persons are not robbed; and
d. Move vehicles to ease traffic flow, if necessary.
Mark positions of vehicles before doing so.
Photograph/take pictures of Motor Vehicle (MV)
positions.
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
VEHICULAR/TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
3. Get the facts (If traffic investigators have not yet
arrived)
a. Where accident took place?
b. When did it happen?
c. Who were the drivers, injured persons, vehicle
owners and witnesses?
d. What vehicles, objects were involved?
e. How severe the accident was?

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
VEHICULAR/TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
3. Get the facts (If traffic investigators have not yet
arrived)
f. Question drivers and witnesses
g. Road and weather condition
h. Condition of vehicles
i. Condition of drivers

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
VEHICULAR/TRAFFIC ACCIDENT
3. Get the facts (If traffic investigators have not yet
arrived)
j. Investigate for hit-and-run incident
k. Road signs about how the accident happened
l. Vehicle signs about how accident happened
m. Analyze data to discover cause of accident

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
VEHICULAR/TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

4. Turn-over the case to responding traffic

investigators, including initial findings; and

5. Prepare to appear in court as witness.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
1. Crime reported:
a. Date and time of complaint;
b. Name of complainant;
c. Other details (5 W’s & 1 H: WHO, WHAT,
WHERE, WHEN, WHY, HOW;
d. Record the weather condition;
e. Alert units for dragnet operations; and
f. Notify higher Headquarters.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
2. Upon arrival at the scene:
a. Record date and time of arrival;
b. Observe and record general condition,
including weather;
c. Determine if suspects are still in the crime
scene;
d. Secure the crime scene with
rope/Police line;

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
2. Upon arrival at the scene:
e. Identify probable witnesses and remove them
from the crime scene;
f. Note names of persons at the crime scene. They
are potential witnesses;
g. Take notes and sketches; and
h. Photograph crime scene.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
3. Suspects still at the crime scene:
a. Take cover and size up the situation;
b. Determine probable location of the suspects
within the structure;
c. Identify and arrest the suspect/s if possible;
d. Seal off all possible
escape routes;

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
3. Suspects still at the crime scene:
e. Inform higher Headquarters
and request for reinforcement,
if necessary;
f. Alert all units of possible
escape of suspects; and
g. Persuade suspects to
surrender.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
4. If suspects have already fled:
a. Evacuate casualty to nearest hospitals;
b. Notify higher Headquarters;
c. Conduct pursuit operations, if necessary;
d. Raise alarm for dragnet operations;
e. Protect & preserve crime scene;
of the crime).

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
4. If suspects have already fled:
f. Summon police assistance;
g. Obtain description of getaway vehicle, if any
(Make, type, model, etc.); and
h. Take notes & statement of
witnesses (Before, during and
after commission
of the crime).

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
5. Turn-over case to responding Investigators and
assist them.
6. Case Information Checklist
a. General Data
(1) Victim’s name, address, phone number
(2) Complainant’s address, phone number
(3) Where did the incident occur?
(4) Date & time it was reported
(5) To whom was it reported?
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
6. Case Information Checklist
b. Crime
(1) Article of RPC violated
(2) Term for the offense
(3) Give summary of incident

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
6. Case Information Checklist
c. How the victim was attacked:
(1) Method used
(2) Date & hour of entry
(3) Point and manner of entry

d. Means of attack (tools, weapons, instrument)

e. Time of Attack (time, event, etc.)

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
6. Case Information Checklist
f. Object of attack:
(1) Property taken
(a) Complete list
(b) Detailed description
(c) Mark or means of identification
(d) Value

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
6. Case Information Checklist
f. Object of attack:
(2) Other Motive of the crime
g. Suspects’ description
(1) Personal data
(2) Any speech peculiarities
(3) Mannerism
(4) Mark and scars
(5) Teeth
(6) Dress habit
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
6. Case Information Checklist

h. Getaway Vehicle (Make, body style/mark, color,

year model, any peculiarities, plate number)

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Murder/Homicide
6. Case Information Checklist
i. Other Details
(1) Evidence gathered at the crime scene
(Fingerprints, tire prints, etc.)
(2) Witnesses and their addresses.
(3) Find out if there were attempts to destroy
evidence to conceal the crime/offense.
(4) Gather evidence to determine the method and
route of exit and flight.
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

1. Crime reported:
a. Date and time of complaint;
b. Name of complainant;
c. Other details (5 W’s & 1 H: WHO, WHAT,
WHERE, WHEN, WHY, HOW);
d. Record the weather condition;
e. Alert units for dragnet operations; and
f. Notify higher Headquarters.
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

2. Upon arrival at the scene:

a. Record date and time of arrival;
b. Observe and record general condition,
including weather;
c. Determine if suspects are still in the crime
scene;
d. Secure the crime scene with rope/Police
line;
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

2. Upon arrival at the scene:

e. Identify probable witnesses and remove
them from the crime scene;
f. Note names of persons at the crime scene.
They are potential witnesses;
g. Take notes and sketches; and
h. Photograph crime scene.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

3. Suspects still at the crime scene:

a. Take cover and size up the situation;
b. Determine probable location of the suspects
within the structure;
c. Request ambulance & fire
trucks to standby;
d. Seal off all possible escape
routes;
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

3. Suspects still at the crime scene:

e. Inform higher Headquarters and request for
reinforcement, if necessary;
f. Alert all units of possible escape of suspects;
and
g. Persuade suspects to surrender.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

4. If suspects have already fled:

a. Evacuate casualty to nearest hospitals;
b. Notify higher Headquarters;
c. Conduct pursuit operations, if necessary;
d. Raise alarm for dragnet
operations;

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

4. If suspects have already fled:

f. Summon police assistance; and
g. Obtain description of missing property:
(1) Serial number
(2) Make, type, model, etc.
(3) Size and color
(4) Personal marks, alterations, etc.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

4. If suspects have already fled:

h. Take notes & statement of witnesses.
(1) Witnesses during the crime
(2) Witnesses after the crime
(3) Witnesses before the crime

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

5. Turn-over case to responding Investigators and

assist them.
6. Case Information Checklist
a. General Data
(1) Victim’s name, address, phone number
(2) Complainant’s address, phone number
(3) Where did the incident occur?
(4) Date and time it was reported
(5) To whom was it reported?
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

6. Case Information Checklist

b. Crime
(1) Article of RPC violated
(2) Term for the offense
(3) Give summary of incident

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

6. Case Information Checklist

c. Property and place attacked
(1) Details about the building
(a) Type (b) Surroundings
(c) Size (d) Use
(e) Other factors
(2) Type of zone or district

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

6. Case Information Checklist

c. Property and place attacked
(3) Type of occupants
(a) Names of persons (d) Age
(b) Sex (e) Nationality
(c) Race (f) Occupation
(g) Other factors

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

6. Case Information Checklist

d. How was it attacked?
(1) Method used
(2) Date and hour of entry
(3) Point and manner of entry

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

6. Case Information Checklist

e. Means of attack: f. Time of Attack
(1) Tool (1) Time of the day or night
(2) Weapons (2) Local event
(3) Instruments (3) Opportune time at scene

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

6. Case Information Checklist

g. Object of attack:
(1) Property taken
(a) Complete list
(b) Detailed description
(c) Mark or means of identification
(d) Values
(e) Where was property last seen by owner
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

6. Case Information Checklist

g. Object of attack:
(2) Other motives of the crime
(3) Data of Missing victim(s)
(a) Personal data
(b) Where about during robbery

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

6. Case Information Checklist

h. Suspects’ description
(1) Personal data (6) Teeth
(2) Any speech peculiarities (7) Dress habit
(3) Mannerism (8) Relatives and friends
(4) Mark and scars (9) Prior address
(5) Amputations

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

6. Case Information Checklist

i. Getaway Vehicle
(1) Make
(2) Body stylemark
(3) Color
(4) Year Model
(5) Any peculiarities
(6) License plate number
(7) Trademark
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

6. Case Information Checklist

j. Other Details
(1) Evidence gathered at the crime scene
(a) Preparation
(b) Fingerprints
(c) Tire prints

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Robbery/Hold-Up

6. Case Information Checklist

j. Other Details
(2) Other roles at the crime scene
(3) Witnesses and their addresses
(4) Recent visitors to the premises
(5) Find out if there were attempts to destroy
evidence to conceal the crime/offense.
(6) Gather evidence to determine the method
and route of exit and flight.
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Bomb Threats
The purpose of this section is to establish the duties
and investigative responsibilities of mobile units
responding to bomb threats.
1. Upon receipt of information:
a. Determine the exact location of the
establishment under threat.
b. Instruct the security officer of the establishment
to conduct a bomb search while proceeding to
the area.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Bomb Threats
The purpose of this section is to establish the duties
and investigative responsibilities of mobile units
responding to bomb threats.
1. Upon receipt of information:
c. Proceed immediately to the scene.
d. Alert Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team
(EODT) team for bomb search mission and Fire
Department before departure.
e. Notify higher Headquarters
of the report.
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Bomb Threats
2. Upon arrival at the scene:
a. Confirm the reported bomb threat; Notify EODT
for a bomb sweep.
b. Conduct a suspicious/suspected device search with
persons familiar with
the location.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Bomb Threats
2. Upon arrival at the scene:

c. Unless a device is found, personnel may not order

an evacuation of the affected area but may inform
the person in charge of the property of the need to
evacuate.
Assist in evacuation of personnel should it be
necessary.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Bomb Threats
3. Do not touch, tamper with or disarm any
suspected device, explosive or
ordnance.

4. If a suspected device is located/found, carry out

the evacuation of the affected
area at least 300 meters away and maintain
security for the protection of life and property.

5. Isolate the suspected device.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Bomb Threats
6. Report discovery of suspected device.
7. No radio transmission
8. Turn-off all electricity and gas unit of the
premises/ building.
9. Secure the area and prevent people from
approaching it. Establish traffic control.
10. Summon ambulance and fire trucks to the scene.
11. Await for the arrival of the EODT

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Bomb Threats
12. Conduct immediate investigation if the threat/
crisis is over. Determine the following:

a. Name of person who received the call, date and

time the call was made.
b. What were the exact words of the person making
the threats?
c. Reasons for the threat.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Bomb Threats
12. Conduct immediate investigation if the threat/
crisis is over. Determine the following:

d. Time and duration of call.

e. Voice characteristics of the caller-male or
female; young, middle age, or old; tone; accent;
etc.
f. Identity of suspects, if known

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Bomb Threats
13. Assist in the conduct of investigation by
responding units when requested to do so.

14. Report incident to higher headquarters.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Crowd Control

This section provides guidelines for members of

mobile patrol of policies, procedures and measures
in the handling of crowds, mobs, demonstrators,
strikers and rioters prior to the arrival of regular
Civil Disturbance Management (CDM)Units/
elements.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Crowd Control
1. Upon receipt of information/request for police
assistance:
a. Notify higher Headquarters and alert CDM
units/other units for possible deployment.

b. Proceed to reported area at once.

c. Find out from other police units/concerned

agencies if a permit was issued to any group to
assemble in the reported area.
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Crowd Control
2. Upon arrival at the scene:
a. Record date & time of arrival and location.
b. Observe the activities of the group.
c. Determine and report the following to the
Operation Center:
(1) Location of group. If moving, determine its
general direction.
(2) Size of the group

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Crowd Control
2. Upon arrival at the scene:
c. Determine and report the following to the
Operation Center:
(3) Whether the crowd is orderly or unruly and
needs to be dispersed.
(4) Place of assembly.
(5) Demands/issues raised by
demonstrators/strikers.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Crowd Control
2. Upon arrival at the scene:
c. Determine and report the following to the
Operation Center:
(6) Whether the assembly is lawful or unlawful.
(7) Identified leaders, prominent speakers, group
affiliation, etc.
(8) Purpose/motive of assembly
(9) With permit or without permit.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Crowd Control
2. Upon arrival at the scene:

d. Assist in traffic direction and control to ease

traffic flow.
e. Establish contact with the crowd, if practicable.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Crowd Control
3. Request Operation Center for CDM deployment
when necessary.
4. Initiate dialogue with the leaders. Find out if they
have a permit. Advise them to clear the road so as
not to obstruct the flow of traffic .
5. Attempt to hold the crowd in a given or particular
area until arrival of CDM Units.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Crowd Control
6. Upon arrival of CDM unit, turnover responsibility
and be ready to assist.
Continue monitoring and record the following:
a. Name of ringleaders who appear to be initiating/agitating
the crowd.
b. Placards/signs used and slogans written on it.
c. Equipment used such as vehicles. Note plate nr, type or
model of motor vehicle.
d. Any indication of degree of violence.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Crowd Control

7. Be prepared to perform tasks as directed by

CDM Group Commander.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
1. Vehicular Accident
a. Survey the Scene
(1) Assess the safety of the scene
(2) Assess what happened
(3) Identify yourself as a police officer
(4) Establish Police Line

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
1. Vehicular Accident
b. Activate Medical Assistance
(1) Identify how many people are injured.
(2) Identify if there are trained first aiders
around who can help.
(3) Ask bystanders to call for help thru (Call 117)
Emergency Assistance Response Network
(EARNET) and ask him/her to report back to
you. If none, do it yourself.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
1. Vehicular Accident
b. Activate Medical Assistance

(4) If the people involved in the accident can

move on their own, secure a place where
they can stay while awaiting
the Emergency Medical
Response Team.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
1. Vehicular Accident
b. Activate Medical Assistance
(5) If the people involved in the accident are
unconscious, do not try to move them unless the
scene is unsafe for the victim, or you are a
trained first aider.
(6) Upon the arrival of Emergency Medical
Response Team, ensure that there is open flow
of traffic.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
1. Vehicular Accident
b. Activate Medical Assistance
(7) Identify which health institution the victims
will be transported to.
(8) Document the incident.

c. Perform Usual Police

Function

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
2. Incident with Gunshot Wound Victims
a. Survey the Scene
(1) Assess the safety of the scene.
(2) Assess what happened.
(3) Identify yourself as a police officer
(4) Stay away from line of fire.
(5) Establish Police Line.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
2. Incident with Gunshot Wound Victims
b. Activate Medical Assistance
(1) Identify how many people are injured.
(2) If the victim is in between line of fire, ask
him/her to crawl towards you or away from the
hostile line of fire.
(3) Assess what area of the body the victim
sustains a wound.
(4) Apply direct pressure to the wound.
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
2. Incident with Gunshot Wound Victims
b. Activate Medical Assistance
(5) Identify if there are trained first aiders who
can help.
(6) Ask bystanders to call for help thru (Call 117)
Emergency Assistance Response Network
(EARNET) and ask him to report back. If none,
do it yourself.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
2. Incident with Gunshot Wound Victims
b. Activate Medical Assistance
(7) Assess and identify which area is suitable to
place the victim.
(8) Ensure a clear and safe passage for the
Emergency Response Team.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
2. Incident with Gunshot Wound Victims
b. Activate Medical Assistance
(7) Assess and identify which area is suitable to
place the victim.
(8) Ensure a clear and safe passage for the
Emergency Response Team.

c. Perform Usual Police Function

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
3. Stabbing or Hacking Incident
a. Survey the scene
(1) Assess the safety of the scene.
(2) Assess what happened.
(3) Identify yourself as a POLICE OFFICER.
(4) Establish Police Line.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
3. Stabbing or Hacking Incident
b. Activate Medical Assistance
(1) Identify how many people are injured.
(2) Secure a safe place to collect all the injured
victims.
(3) Identify if there are trained first aiders who
can help.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
3. Stabbing or Hacking Incident
b. Activate Medical Assistance
(4) Ask bystanders to call for help thru (Call 117)
Emergency Assistance Response Network
(EARNET) and ask him to report back to you.
If none, do it yourself.

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
3. Stabbing or Hacking Incident
b. Activate Medical Assistance
(5) Apply direct pressure to the wound. If there
is protruding internal organs cover it with moist
clothing until the Emergency Response Team
arrives.
(6) Endorse the victims to the Emergency
Response Team.
(7) Ensure a clear passage for the Emergency
Response Team.
(8) Document the incident.
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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
4. Crimes Involving Foreign Nationals
1. Proceed to the crime scene to validate info
2. Record the exact time of arrival and all pertinent
data regarding the incident then notify TOC
3. Self-preservation
4. Cordon the crime scene
5. Check whether the situation still possesses
imminent danger; call for back-up, if necessary

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
4. Crimes Involving Foreign Nationals
1. Proceed to the crime scene to validate info
2. Record the exact time of arrival and all pertinent
data regarding the incident then notify TOC
3. Self-preservation
4. Cordon the crime scene
5. Check whether the situation still possesses
imminent danger; call for back-up, if necessary

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 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
4. Crimes Involving Foreign Nationals
6. Evacuate injured person/s
7. Identify possible witnesses and conduct
preliminary interview and ensure their
availability for the incoming investigator-on-
case
8. Arrest suspects/s if around or when suspect/s
is/are fleeing, make appropriate notification for
danger & dragnet operations

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 4. Crimes Involving Foreign Nationals
9. Take dying declaration of severely injured
persons when:
a. Death is imminent and declarant is conscious
of that fact;
b. Declaration refers to the cause and
surrounding circumstances of such death;
c. Declaration relates to facts which the victim
is competent to testify; and
d. Declaration is offered in a case wherein the
declarant’s death is the subject of inquiry.
Course: POBC
 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
4. Crimes Involving Foreign Nationals
10. Prevent entry/exit of person/s within the
cordoned area;

11. Account/note for the killed, wounded and

arrested persons for proper disposition;

12. Briefs & assist the investigator-on-case upon

arrival and turn-over the crime scene;
Course: POBC
 PROCEDURES IN HANDLING
Medical Emergencies
4. Crimes Involving Foreign Nationals
13. Conducts inventory on the evidence noted at the
crime scene; inventory receipt should be properly
signed by the first responder. SOCO Team Leader
and the investigator-on-case; and

14. Attend to court duty.

Course: POBC
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