Week 6 Discussion-Documenting Felony Investigations Involving Property

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When documenting felony investigations involving property, law enforcement officers must determine who the owner of the property is and ask the victim follow-up questions that may help identify the missing items..." (Morris & Merson, 2016, p. 135). When gathering serial numbers for any property involved, chances of retrieving items are increased. Officers also need to get the values of items that were stolen, and they will need to investigate the manner of which the property was stolen. The location of a property and who has access to it should be gathered during an investigation of a property-related felony. It is vital that the police create a timeline of the last time the property was seen, and, more importantly, when it was discovered to be stolen or vandalized. A good writing style and accurate documentation of case information are essential. Assistant District Attorneys are able to accurately prosecute misdemeanor crimes when they are documented accurately. In order to accurately document misdemeanor crimes, law enforcement officers must take detailed and factual notes. “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have. erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” (Timothy 6:10) References: What happens in a felony case . (2015, July 24). https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/programs/vwa-felony Morris, K., & Merson, M. (2016). Report Writing for Law Enforcement and Corrections Professionals. Pearson Education (US). https://libertyonline.vitalsource.com/books/9780133913347 1 TIMOTHY 6:10 KJV “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the. . .” (n.d.). https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/1-Timothy-6- 10/
2 Discussion Replies: Noah Tarant & Tyler Byles Hello Noah, I would like to express my appreciation for the thought-provoking discussion you presented this week. Your analysis of the criteria that must be met before investigating a property crime as a felony, rather than a misdemeanor, was quite insightful. I found your breakdown of the different levels of property damage, and how they relate to the severity of the crime, to be particularly interesting. Your post was well-structured and easy to follow, and I was impressed by the level of detail and research that you put into it. Overall, your discussion was both informative and engaging, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to read it. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and I can't wait to read more of your discussions. -Brooke Hello Tyler, I agree that it is vital to understand the difference in the level of detail required when writing reports for different types of offenses. For instance, when writing a report for a felony, the level of detail required would be significantly higher than when writing a report for a misdemeanor. This is because felonies are more serious crimes, and therefore, more information needs to be included in the report to ensure that the case is thoroughly investigated and prosecuted. I also agree that note-taking skills are crucial when it comes to writing reports. Accurate note-taking during an investigation is essential to ensure that all relevant information is captured and recorded. This information can then be used to support the report and any subsequent legal proceedings. Therefore, it is important to develop good note-taking skills, such as being able to identify and record all relevant details, organizing notes in a logical manner, and ensuring that they are legible and easy to understand. Thank you for your discussion this week! -Brooke
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