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* Witnesses. | * Witnesses. | ||
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− | + | * View as soon as possible. | |
− | + | * View at the same time the crime occurred. | |
− | + | * Document the crime scene with sketches, diagrams, photographs, measurements. | |
− | + | * Look for evidence that was not collected. | |
− | + | * Identify witnesses and note where to contact them in the future. | |
− | + | * Look for witnesses who where not interviewed by the police. | |
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+ | '''Witnesses''' | ||
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+ | * If possible, interview the complaining witness. | ||
+ | * Interview eye witnesses. | ||
+ | * Use your personality to overcome a reluctant witness. | ||
+ | * Use the importance of justice to overcome reluctant witnesses. | ||
+ | * Interview witnesses in a safe, comfortable environment. | ||
+ | * Record witnesses background information and current employment. | ||
3e Witness Statements | 3e Witness Statements |