What cordon distances are specified for police operations?

• A. 100m cordon from police to public, 50m cordon from police to accident.
• B. 50m cordon from police to public, 100m cordon from police to accident.
• C. 200m to public, 100m to accident.
• D. 75m to public, 25m to accident.

Answer: (A)

Cordon distances are about creating two protective perimeters: an outer cordon to keep the public at a safe distance, and an inner cordon to secure the immediate scene. The standard setup places the outer edge roughly 100 metres from the incident, forming a broad buffer for bystanders and traffic, while the inner cordon around the hazard is about 50 metres, restricting access to authorized personnel and helping preserve evidence. This arrangement ensures public safety and efficient scene management for responders and investigators. Distances can be adjusted for higher risk or specific circumstances, but the 100m outer and 50m inner configuration is the typical starting point.