Case Management

Question 1

Case notes are private and never have to be turned over to the court.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

It is recommended that in crucial cases and situations, two interviewers should be utilized.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Never allow the victim or witness to tell their whole story first. You must stop them along the way for clarification.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

There is no need for a prosecutor’s or a judge’s approval when performing a roadblock-type canvass.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Solvability factors include: the immediate availability of witness, information about a significant (modus operandi), and judgment by the patrol officer that there is sufficient information to conclude that anyone other than the suspect could not have committed the crime.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

You should never destroy homicide reports or evidence.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

You should never clear a case as “referred to other agency” so as not to dump on them.

Answer 7

False