CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM

• Reporting The Crime
• Making The Call and Writing The Report

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Making the Call

• Dispatch role in giving you the call
• Responding to the call
• Arrival at the scene
• Preparation for the call

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PREPARING FOR THE CALL

• Are you readymentally?
• Is the crime in progress?
• Do I need to be prepared for dangers?
• If in progresswhat 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?

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I am at the sceneWhat now?

• Prepare yourself mentally
• Check your weapon
• Notify Dispatch
• Be aware of witnesses or spectators
• If a Code Call deactivate overheads and sirens

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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?

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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?

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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?