Chain Of Custody In Criminal Investigations

Answer Yes, we believe patrol officers should be required to maintain a specified number of training hours in crime scene investigation beyond the required academy and field training. The investigation occurs if the patrol officer makes the detailed systematic inquiries or the observations. The process begins on arrival of the officer at the scene of the reported crime mostly ends with him/her to file initial report or to turn matter over to the detective or investigator. In responding to the potential crime scene, the patrol officer will receive the pertinent information regarding incident from the dispatch. This identifies the location and nature of alleged crime as well as the name and relationship of the complainant to crime scene location. The patrol officer can also learn from dispatch when somebody is injured. The patrol officer must begin taking the field notes as he/she discovers what, who, when, why, where how of the incident. This enables the patrol officer for writing thorough report later. Safety is highest concern, during gathering the initial information about call arriving at the scene. The patrol officer must approach the scene in the way which will protect him/her, the other officers public. The particular concerns for considering