Standard 5.17

Chapter 5. Operations

Standard statement

The agency shall have a written directive that establishes steps to be followed in conducting preliminary investigations to include:

Each bullet must stand alone when establishing compliance, with proofs identified for every lettered requirement.

1. a.observing all conditions, events, and remarks;
2. b.locating and identifying witnesses;
3. c.maintaining and protecting the crime scene and arranging for collection of evidence; and
4. d.interviewing the complainant, witnesses, and suspects