Case Organization Flashcards
What is case organization?
an investigators ability to effectively and efficiently identify what they have (i.e. reports, physical evidence, documents etc.)
Without a case organization system what are some challenge and investigator may face?
- Losing sight of investigative focus
- Expending more time and effort with little results
- inability to properly present evidence
- Failure to identify evidence
- Failure to build a prosecutable case
- Subject(s) receive more lenient penatly
What are some advantages of electronic database?
- reduction of paper, increased storage space
- comprehensive indexing, location and retrieval of stored material
- portability of information
- sharing of information
- safety and security of information
- availability of useful and powerful electronic tools
What is the primary reason to use an automated investigative record keeping program?
it allows the investigator to access, organize and track investigative items
When inventorying investigative efforts an investigator should consider what for entry?
-MOIs. documents, photos, search warrant inventory, subpoenaed documents, etc.
-investigative plans, interviews, record checks
-requests for information, operations plans, contact reports
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The creation of an Investigative File Inventory (IFI) will assist a criminal investigator with what?
- inventory of investigative efforts
- identifying patterns of crime and specific criminal acts
- securely storing the investigative file
What is an IFI?
Investigative File Inventory, an electronic case organization method using a spreadsheet
What does an IFI contain?
-Inventory or item control number (ICN)
-Location
-Witness (1) Primary, can testify
-Witness(2) Secondary who conducted the interview, evidence custodian etc.
Keyword Description
-Date
-Hyperlink
-Relevant Information
-Additional columns to document information
