CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM Reporting The Crime: Making The Call and Writing The Report

(c) Texas Trade and Industrial EducationCriminal Justice - Report Writing2 Making the Call Dispatch role in giving you the call Responding to the call Arrival at the scene Preparation for the call

(c) Texas Trade and Industrial EducationCriminal Justice - Report Writing3 PREPARING FOR THE CALL Are you ready…mentally? Is the crime in progress? Do I need to be prepared for dangers? If in progress…what is the quickest route? When must I “Run Code”? How do I approach the crime scene? What about Radio Traffic? Do I need a back up unit? Do you have all the materials/equipment needed?

(c) Texas Trade and Industrial EducationCriminal Justice - Report Writing4 I am at the scene…What now? Prepare yourself mentally Check your weapon Notify Dispatch Be aware of witnesses or spectators If a Code Call deactivate overheads and sirens

(c) Texas Trade and Industrial EducationCriminal Justice - Report Writing5 INITIAL APPROACH TO THE CRIME SCENE Is suspect (s) still at the scene? Is there a set approach for all calls? How do I deal with the suspects/victims? How do I gather all pertinent information? How do I interview suspects? Witnesses? How do I interview victims? What if the Victim/witnesses have left the scene?

(c) Texas Trade and Industrial EducationCriminal Justice - Report Writing6 PROCESSING THE CALL Have I dealt with the suspect (s)? Have I gathered all relevant data? Have I properly gathered relevant evidence? Have I gathered witness statements? How do I clear the scene?

(c) Texas Trade and Industrial EducationCriminal Justice - Report Writing7 CREATING THE REPORT When do I write my report? What should be included in the report? What about the evidence I gathered? Where does my report go from here?