Documenting Felony Investigations Involving People

Documenting Felony Investigations Involving People

Requirements for Documenting Felony Investigations Involving People

Documenting felony investigations involving people should be carried out effectively, accurately, and completely. Some of the information that has to be documented includes the “who, what, where, when, why, and how” of the incident, features of the crime scene, location of the evidence, and activities that officers have carried out. The statements to be recorded by the witnesses or the involved parties must be clear, legible, and fulfilling the investigative parameters (Stainton & Ewin, 2022). Details must be correct and precise because such investigations may result in lengthy court cases requiring the officer to testify.

Differences in the Types of Information Required

Investigations involving people entail extensive reports of the individual components, such as the testimonies of victims and witnesses, identification of injuries, and reporting of emotional well-being, which are critical for understanding the impact on individuals. Felony investigations involving property are more inclined toward objects such as property damage, the list of stolen items, and the overall financial impact of the crime. In essence, while both types of investigations necessitate clear identification of details about the crime scene, the actions made, and the location of the evidence, person-related investigations need a greater focus on personal harm and the cause. Both require the thorough documentation of clues. However, the evidence that is usually collected in the cases of personal and property crimes varies greatly.

Role of Effective Note-Taking

Effective note-taking and accurate, clear writing are crucial when documenting felony investigations involving people because such cases depend on detailed descriptions of the harm caused, the strength and credibility of a witness, and the chronology of events, which may greatly influence judgment. On the other hand, documentation of property crimes entails the state and estimated property value; thus, more precise but less sensitive descriptions are needed (Walter et al., 2024). Legibility and precision contribute to the presentation of all the necessary and accurate facts, which is beneficial both in investigation cases and court trials of both kinds of crimes.

References

Stainton, I., & Ewin, R. (2022). Criminal investigation: The professional policing curriculum in practice series. Critical Publishing.

Walter, R. J., Acolin, A., & Tillyer, M. S. (2024). Association between property investments and crime on commercial and residential streets: Implications for maximizing public safety benefits. SSM – Population Health, 25, 101537. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmph.2023.101537

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Discussion Thread: Documenting Felony Investigations Involving People
For this discussion, we will focus on felony investigations involving people.

Documenting Felony Investigations Involving People

In your discussion, please identify the requirements for documenting felony investigations involving people.
Please discuss the difference in the types of information that might be required and compare that information to the information that might be required for felony investigations involving property
Finally, please discuss the role of effective note taking and accurate, clear writing when documenting felony investigations regarding people as compared to felony investigations and documentation involving property.