NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

14.1.5 Report Preparation
A. An accurate record of events that transpire at the scene of a crime in connection with the
investigation is required at the time of trial. It is the responsibility of the detective who
processes the scene to submit a detailed report describing the sequence of events
associated with a scene investigation as it relates to the collection of evidence. This
documentation should be on a Supplemental Report and submitted with the
investigative/grand jury packet.
B. In addition to the inventory requirements, the detective’s report shall contain the
following:
Date and time of arrival at the scene
Location of the crime
Name of the victim(s), if known
Name of the suspect(s), if known
Narrative of the evidence technician’s actions at the scene, including the number
of photographs taken, latent prints lifted, and measurements made
Incident report number
C. If a specialist is called to the scene (i.e. laboratory technician, pathologist, etc.), the date
and time of request and the requesting officer’s name will be added to the investigation
synopsis. All information obtained by the specialist will be documented with the
detective’s report or the Incident Report. If the specialist prepares his/her own report, a
copy of it shall be attached to the Supplemental Report.
D. The same responsibilities for accurate crime scene reporting also apply to officers and
detectives when completing an Incident or Supplemental Report and conducting an
investigation.
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