The Chief of Police is the first to arrive at the scene of the crime. It is his responsibility to oversee the entire investigation so later on when the first patrol officer arrives on the scene he should assign that officer to be the first responding officer and take action to secure the scene.

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Typically, the first patrol officer to arrive at the scene is the one who takes charge initially, securing the scene and ensuring evidence is preserved until detectives or higher-ranking officers arrive to take over the investigation. The Chief of Police usually does not respond to crime scenes as the first responder.

The Chief of Police Is the First to Arrive at the Scene