Crime data integrity

Question 1

What are the 6 rules when recording evidence?

Answer 1

1 The person taking the report should report it on CRIS as soon as possible.
2 If in doubt, record the crime as the victim tells it - unless there is credible evidence that a crime did not occur.
3 Record the crime asap following contact from the victim/representative.
4 Always record the reported crime/s before going off duty.
5 The 24 hour rule is ONLY to be breached in exceptional circumstances.
6 If you are in any doubt check the MPS guidance for crime recording on the intranet.

Question 2

What types of crime MUST be recorded as reported by the victim, at the earliest opportunity?

Answer 2

Rape and sexual offences.

Question 3

What should be considered when deciding whether to report a crime?

Answer 3

The test should be applied as to whether on the balance f probabilities it is more likely then not the result of a criminal act.