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SFO Utah PostWhat is the purpose of Field Notes? - Answer -The purpose is to accurately record facts establishing
each element of a crime and listing the evidence which links a specific suspect to that crime.
-They contain info not detailed in the report
-They provide a basis for building the report
-They may be subpoenaed into court
*They must be legible and organized
Identify the key components of field notes (6 components) - Answer -1-Names of Suspects, Victims, and
Witnesses
2-Names of Officers/Other Individuals who assisted
3-Important Dates/Times
4-Locations
5-Circumstances of the Crime/Incident
6-Any other Additional Information
Can you destroy Field Notes? (Y/N) - Answer -Yes
, What is an Investigative Report? - Answer -A report prepared by a peace officer used to record in detail
the officers observations and actions as they relate to a specific event or incident.
What are the Legal Consequences for failure to report a crime or knowingly submitting a false law
enforcement report? - Answer -Class B Misdemeanor
76-8-504.6 "False or misleading information"
What are the uses for an Investigative Report? - Answer --Record facts into a Permanent Record
-Provide Investigative Leads
-Provide a source for Officer Evaluation
-Provide Statistical Data
-Assist officers prior to/during court appearances
-Serve as Reference Material
Who would use your Investigative Report? - Answer --Your Supervisor/Field Training Officers
-Detectives/Investigators
-Representatives of other LE agencies
-Prosecutors/Defense Attorneys/Attorneys
-Parole/Probation/Corrections Personnel
-Involved parties
-Media Representatives
-Insurance Agencies
What are the required components of an Investigative Report? - Answer -Contain the facts needed to
establish that a crime has been committed and all actions taken by the peace officer have been
appropriate.
1. WHO
2. WHAT
3. WHEN
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