1. The responding officer will take the
information from you needed to file a police report.
2. If property has been stolen, the officer
will ask you to provide a detailed description of the items, to
include make, model, serial number and the estimated value of each
item. You may be requested to provide a written list of items to be
included in your report.
3. If there is a suspect, the officer will ask
you to describe him/her and if known, the name, age, and home or
working address of the suspect.
4. The officer will do as much follow-up as
possible during his/her tour of duty. At the end of the shift, he/she
will complete the report and submit it to a supervisor for review and
approval.
5. Each morning the Detective reviews the
incidents from the previous shifts to determine which reports will
need follow-up by the Criminal Investigation Section. Not all cases
are investigated by the detective or an investigator.
6. If there is a known suspect, a witness,
workable information or clues left behind by the suspect, the
officer(s) will attempt to work the case. If there are no suspects or
clues the case will be filed as open. Usually you will not hear from
an officer unless new evidence develops.
7. If you or your insurance company is in need
of a copy of the police report, it can be obtained from the Records
Section of the Public Safety Department. The original responding
officer will provide a form with instructions on how to obtain a copy
of your report. Most reports will be available the next business day. However,
it is best to call 270-2413 and speak with personnel in the Records
Section to see if your report is available before coming to the
department. The form provided by the officer will contain your case
number, which will enable personnel to look up the report.
