Which of the following is NOT a duty upon arrival?

• A. Preserve life
• B. Arrest suspect(s)
• C. Secure scene
• D. Get names of everyone present

Answer: (D)

Immediate duties on arrival center on protecting lives and taking control of the scene. The first actions are to preserve life, provide or coordinate medical aid if needed, and secure the area to prevent harm and protect evidence. Arresting a suspect may be necessary if there’s an immediate threat or ongoing crime, but it isn’t automatically done just because you’ve arrived; it depends on the specific circumstances. Getting the names of everyone present is not an immediate duty; identifying witnesses and gathering statements can come after life safety and scene security are established. So, the task that isn’t a duty upon arrival is obtaining everyone’s names.